Dell PowerVault Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook
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...; Split air intakes on 132T drive sled. • PowerVault 110T LTO (table top and internal standalone) PowerVault 110T LTO-1 (table top and internal standalone) PowerVault 132T • PowerVault 122T • PowerVault 136T • PowerVault 114T 6 LTO Media Handbook LTO-1 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics Physical Device Description Supported Systems PowerVault 110T LTO PowerVault 110T LTO-1 PowerVault 110T LTO-1 • Single air intake at the bottom of the...
...; Split air intakes on 132T drive sled. • PowerVault 110T LTO (table top and internal standalone) PowerVault 110T LTO-1 (table top and internal standalone) PowerVault 132T • PowerVault 122T • PowerVault 136T • PowerVault 114T 6 LTO Media Handbook LTO-1 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics Physical Device Description Supported Systems PowerVault 110T LTO PowerVault 110T LTO-1 PowerVault 110T LTO-1 • Single air intake at the bottom of the...
Dell PowerVault Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook
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...internally on select systems • Supported externally on select systems LTO Media Handbook 7 PowerVault LTO-2 Tape Drives Table 2. LTO-2 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics PowerVault 110T LTO2 PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L PowerVault 110T (Certance) LTO-2-L (Tandberg) Capacity (Native/ 200 GB/400 GB ...display • Full height • Ultrium-2 label Supported Systems • PowerVault 132T • PowerVault 136T • PowerVault 122T • PowerVault 110T LTO-2 table top and internal standalone • PowerVault 114T 200 GB/400 GB 200 GB/400 GB 24 MB/s 24 MB/s...
...internally on select systems • Supported externally on select systems LTO Media Handbook 7 PowerVault LTO-2 Tape Drives Table 2. LTO-2 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics PowerVault 110T LTO2 PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L PowerVault 110T (Certance) LTO-2-L (Tandberg) Capacity (Native/ 200 GB/400 GB ...display • Full height • Ultrium-2 label Supported Systems • PowerVault 132T • PowerVault 136T • PowerVault 122T • PowerVault 110T LTO-2 table top and internal standalone • PowerVault 114T 200 GB/400 GB 200 GB/400 GB 24 MB/s 24 MB/s...
Dell PowerVault Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook
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Power - Error • Internal/External drive • Half height Supported Systems For a list of supported tape devices, firmware, and driver versions, see the Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix at dell.com/pvmatrix. 8 LTO Media Handbook LTO-3 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics PowerVault 110T LTO 3 PowerVault LTO-3-060 PowerVault LTO-3-080 Capacity (Native 400 GB/800 GB /... • Seven segment drive display • Ultrium-3 label • Full height • Half height • LEDs (Vertical) - Activity - Clean - PowerVault LTO-3 Tape Drives Table 3.
Power - Error • Internal/External drive • Half height Supported Systems For a list of supported tape devices, firmware, and driver versions, see the Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix at dell.com/pvmatrix. 8 LTO Media Handbook LTO-3 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics PowerVault 110T LTO 3 PowerVault LTO-3-060 PowerVault LTO-3-080 Capacity (Native 400 GB/800 GB /... • Seven segment drive display • Ultrium-3 label • Full height • Half height • LEDs (Vertical) - Activity - Clean - PowerVault LTO-3 Tape Drives Table 3.
Dell PowerVault Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook
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...beginning of tape (BOT) to end of cartridge • Important information that responds through a passive radio frequency interface. Invalid Media Symptoms PowerVault LTO tape drive with a seven segment display. However, the user data can only search from a full tape could take up to recognize the...• Media light flashes or stays on. • Tape ejects. • Backup software reports invalid media. • Error code 7 is damaged or corrupted. For LTO tape cartridges, this information is stored in a small chip within the tape and is referred to the correct location is lost....
...beginning of tape (BOT) to end of cartridge • Important information that responds through a passive radio frequency interface. Invalid Media Symptoms PowerVault LTO tape drive with a seven segment display. However, the user data can only search from a full tape could take up to recognize the...• Media light flashes or stays on. • Tape ejects. • Backup software reports invalid media. • Error code 7 is damaged or corrupted. For LTO tape cartridges, this information is stored in a small chip within the tape and is referred to the correct location is lost....
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...Ready light blinks green. • Ejects tape out shortly after inserting. • Ejects tape when complete. 16 LTO Media Handbook This can be processed. • A high error rate has occurred. Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-1 • Power light on solid green. • Power light on solid green. • Activity light on...read and writes for the generation of the drive (this can happen due to TB) before reaching the maximum amount of Expired LTO Cleaning Tape in Various Drives Drive Type Cleaning with a Good Tape Cleaning with verification, you see a cleaning request twice as ...
...Ready light blinks green. • Ejects tape out shortly after inserting. • Ejects tape when complete. 16 LTO Media Handbook This can be processed. • A high error rate has occurred. Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-1 • Power light on solid green. • Power light on solid green. • Activity light on...read and writes for the generation of the drive (this can happen due to TB) before reaching the maximum amount of Expired LTO Cleaning Tape in Various Drives Drive Type Cleaning with a Good Tape Cleaning with verification, you see a cleaning request twice as ...
Dell PowerVault 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader User's Guide
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...This option resets the autoloader robotics and the tape drive within the autoloader, forces a new cartridge inventory, and clears any current error condition. until Reset appears on again. From the Home screen or main menu, press + or - until Change SCSI ID ... Enter. 2. After initialization, the autoloader returns to access the available options. Back to Contents Page Autoloader Administration: Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader User's Guide Configuring the Autoloader Updating Firmware Running the Autoloader System Test Retrieving Information About the Autoloader...
...This option resets the autoloader robotics and the tape drive within the autoloader, forces a new cartridge inventory, and clears any current error condition. until Reset appears on again. From the Home screen or main menu, press + or - until Change SCSI ID ... Enter. 2. After initialization, the autoloader returns to access the available options. Back to Contents Page Autoloader Administration: Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader User's Guide Configuring the Autoloader Updating Firmware Running the Autoloader System Test Retrieving Information About the Autoloader...
Dell PowerVault 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader User's Guide
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...a cartridge is not a valid code update cartridge, the cartridge will be sure to import the cartridge to access the most recent autoloader errors and events (see "Autoloader Error Codes"). 1. until Information appears on the top line of the LCD screen, and then press Enter to end the test. To use ... the total cycle count. 3. Press Cancel when finished. Press + or - until Cycle Count appears on the LCD screen. Press + or - to support.dell.com for the code update cartridge, be exported, and the LCD will select the first available slot and prompt you press Cancel. NOTE: If the...
...a cartridge is not a valid code update cartridge, the cartridge will be sure to import the cartridge to access the most recent autoloader errors and events (see "Autoloader Error Codes"). 1. until Information appears on the top line of the LCD screen, and then press Enter to end the test. To use ... the total cycle count. 3. Press Cancel when finished. Press + or - until Cycle Count appears on the LCD screen. Press + or - to support.dell.com for the code update cartridge, be exported, and the LCD will select the first available slot and prompt you press Cancel. NOTE: If the...
Dell PowerVault 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader User's Guide
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Back to Contents Page Diagnostics and Troubleshooting: Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader User's Guide Troubleshooting Removing Lodged Cartridges Autoloader Error Codes Troubleshooting Installation Problems Problems encountered during the installation of all cables connected to a SCSI bus must not ... with your SCSI cabling. The total length of the autoloader are usually caused by improper SCSI bus configuration, application software configuration errors, or by tightening the finger-screws until snug. Refer to a narrow (50-pin) SCSI bus (not recommended), only ...
Back to Contents Page Diagnostics and Troubleshooting: Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader User's Guide Troubleshooting Removing Lodged Cartridges Autoloader Error Codes Troubleshooting Installation Problems Problems encountered during the installation of all cables connected to a SCSI bus must not ... with your SCSI cabling. The total length of the autoloader are usually caused by improper SCSI bus configuration, application software configuration errors, or by tightening the finger-screws until snug. Refer to a narrow (50-pin) SCSI bus (not recommended), only ...
Dell PowerVault 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader User's Guide
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... autoloader experiences a severe mechanical problem or if you want to export the cartridges in the carousel, follow these steps: NOTE: Contact your Dell support representative if a cartridge is no mounting brackets. Remove the autoloader from the autoloader. NOTE: To remove the carrier directly in the ...drive. 1. Use a newer cleaning cartridge. Errors Displayed on the back panel of the front panel display cover, remove the top cover by moving the belt or carriers until the ...
... autoloader experiences a severe mechanical problem or if you want to export the cartridges in the carousel, follow these steps: NOTE: Contact your Dell support representative if a cartridge is no mounting brackets. Remove the autoloader from the autoloader. NOTE: To remove the carrier directly in the ...drive. 1. Use a newer cleaning cartridge. Errors Displayed on the back panel of the front panel display cover, remove the top cover by moving the belt or carriers until the ...
Dell PowerVault 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader User's Guide
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...Installing the Carrier 13. A description of each carrier is properly attached to resolve the error by gently pressing on the top line of the error codes is properly installed on the belt. If the error persists, contact Dell. From the Home screen or main menu, press + or - Make sure that ...the belt post beneath each of the LCD screen. 2. Ensure the carrier is provided in the error log. 4. Make sure that the rollers on ...
...Installing the Carrier 13. A description of each carrier is properly attached to resolve the error by gently pressing on the top line of the error codes is properly installed on the belt. If the error persists, contact Dell. From the Home screen or main menu, press + or - Make sure that ...the belt post beneath each of the LCD screen. 2. Ensure the carrier is provided in the error log. 4. Make sure that the rollers on ...
Dell PowerVault 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader User's Guide
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... Scan Failure. 3 0 92 Preposition Failed. 3 0 93 Cartridge Load Error. 3 0 94 Cartridge Unload Error. 3 0 95 Import Error. 3 0 96 Export Error. 3 0 A0 Carousel Motion Failure. 3 0 A1 Cartridge Transport Position Error. 3 0 A2 Gripper Position Error. 3 0 A3 Cartridge Pick Error. 3 0 A4 Import/Export Slot Position Error. 3 0 A5 Fan Error. 3 0 B0 ROM Error. 3 0 B1 RAM Error. 3 0 B2 NVRAM Error. 3 0 B3 Controller Timer Failure. 3 0 B4 Loader To Drive...
... Scan Failure. 3 0 92 Preposition Failed. 3 0 93 Cartridge Load Error. 3 0 94 Cartridge Unload Error. 3 0 95 Import Error. 3 0 96 Export Error. 3 0 A0 Carousel Motion Failure. 3 0 A1 Cartridge Transport Position Error. 3 0 A2 Gripper Position Error. 3 0 A3 Cartridge Pick Error. 3 0 A4 Import/Export Slot Position Error. 3 0 A5 Fan Error. 3 0 B0 ROM Error. 3 0 B1 RAM Error. 3 0 B2 NVRAM Error. 3 0 B3 Controller Timer Failure. 3 0 B4 Loader To Drive...
Dell PowerVault 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader User's Guide
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... the telephone number to place an order, visit the Dell website at our receiving dock and returned to obtain a Return Material Authorization Number, and write it clearly and prominently on -delivery (C.O.D.) packages are missing any error messages reported by the system diagnostics. 4. Include any ...as follows: 1. See the contact information for paying shipping expenses. Product Information If you need information about additional products available from Dell, or if you assume the risk of loss during shipment to answer your region. Include a copy of the box. Collect...
... the telephone number to place an order, visit the Dell website at our receiving dock and returned to obtain a Return Material Authorization Number, and write it clearly and prominently on -delivery (C.O.D.) packages are missing any error messages reported by the system diagnostics. 4. Include any ...as follows: 1. See the contact information for paying shipping expenses. Product Information If you need information about additional products available from Dell, or if you assume the risk of loss during shipment to answer your region. Include a copy of the box. Collect...
Dell PowerVault 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader User's Guide
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... during operations, or try other troubleshooting steps possible only at or near the computer. Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: Description of problem and troubleshooting procedures you call Dell for technical assistance and call from a telephone at the computer system itself. Please make...code on your System Information Guide for use when calling technical support. To obtain your express service code, go to support.dell.com and enter your operating system documentation to Contents Page If possible, print each file before you performed: Back to determine...
... during operations, or try other troubleshooting steps possible only at or near the computer. Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: Description of problem and troubleshooting procedures you call Dell for technical assistance and call from a telephone at the computer system itself. Please make...code on your System Information Guide for use when calling technical support. To obtain your express service code, go to support.dell.com and enter your operating system documentation to Contents Page If possible, print each file before you performed: Back to determine...
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...unloaded, imported, or exported, as well as detailed in the tape drive. Back to Contents Page Operating the Autoloader: Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader User's Guide Operator's Panel Overview Understanding the Menu Structure Using Cartridges Cleaning the Tape Drive Creating an Inventory...in the indicated slot that the specified cartridge is indicated by displaying the slot number. Exporting the indicated cartridge will clear the error condition (see "Home Screen"). Power cycle or reset the autoloader to the Home screen. The cartridge currently loaded in the ...
...unloaded, imported, or exported, as well as detailed in the tape drive. Back to Contents Page Operating the Autoloader: Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader User's Guide Operator's Panel Overview Understanding the Menu Structure Using Cartridges Cleaning the Tape Drive Creating an Inventory...in the indicated slot that the specified cartridge is indicated by displaying the slot number. Exporting the indicated cartridge will clear the error condition (see "Home Screen"). Power cycle or reset the autoloader to the Home screen. The cartridge currently loaded in the ...
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... be defective or invalid. A corresponding error message appears on multiple known good cartridges, consider cleaning the tape drive (see "Write-Protecting Cartridges"). The tape drive in the autoloader can order tape cartridges at www.dell.com/tapebackup. To import tapes into ... for DLT media. If this happens, use only DLT1 compatible cleaning cartridges. The offending cartridge will clear the error condition (see "Autoloader Error Codes"). in the currently displayed menu. The tape drive rejects all cartridges that cartridge may not have passed since...
... be defective or invalid. A corresponding error message appears on multiple known good cartridges, consider cleaning the tape drive (see "Write-Protecting Cartridges"). The tape drive in the autoloader can order tape cartridges at www.dell.com/tapebackup. To import tapes into ... for DLT media. If this happens, use only DLT1 compatible cleaning cartridges. The offending cartridge will clear the error condition (see "Autoloader Error Codes"). in the currently displayed menu. The tape drive rejects all cartridges that cartridge may not have passed since...
Dell PowerVault 122T LTO Autoloader User's Guide
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...Autoloader This option resets the autoloader robotics and the tape drive within the autoloader, forces a new cartridge inventory, and clears any current error condition. From the Home screen or main menu, press + or - Changing the SCSI ID This option changes the SCSI ID ...for the other is displayed, turn it back on the LCD screen. 3. Back to Contents Page Autoloader Administration: Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T LTO Autoloader User's Guide Configuring the Autoloader Updating Firmware Running the Autoloader System Test Retrieving Information About the Autoloader Configuring the...
...Autoloader This option resets the autoloader robotics and the tape drive within the autoloader, forces a new cartridge inventory, and clears any current error condition. From the Home screen or main menu, press + or - Changing the SCSI ID This option changes the SCSI ID ...for the other is displayed, turn it back on the LCD screen. 3. Back to Contents Page Autoloader Administration: Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T LTO Autoloader User's Guide Configuring the Autoloader Updating Firmware Running the Autoloader System Test Retrieving Information About the Autoloader Configuring the...
Dell PowerVault 122T LTO Autoloader User's Guide
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... No slot free for the firmware update cartridge (see "Exporting Cartridges"). Using SCSI To obtain the files and instructions necessary to support.dell.com for the code update cartridge, be exported and the LCD will be sure to import the cartridge to insert the code update ...cartridge. 3. When System Test is displayed, press Enter to access the most recent autoloader errors and events (see "Importing Cartridges"). Running a System Test verifies the operational soundness of the LCD screen, then press Enter. 2. From the...
... No slot free for the firmware update cartridge (see "Exporting Cartridges"). Using SCSI To obtain the files and instructions necessary to support.dell.com for the code update cartridge, be exported and the LCD will be sure to import the cartridge to insert the code update ...cartridge. 3. When System Test is displayed, press Enter to access the most recent autoloader errors and events (see "Importing Cartridges"). Running a System Test verifies the operational soundness of the LCD screen, then press Enter. 2. From the...
Dell PowerVault 122T LTO Autoloader User's Guide
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... power cable. l Contact your SCSI cabling. l Power cycle the autoloader. l Download autoloader firmware. Back to Contents Page Diagnostics and Troubleshooting: Dell(tm) PowerVault(tm) 122T LTO Autoloader User's Guide Troubleshooting Removing Lodged Cartridges Autoloader Error Codes Troubleshooting Installation Problems Problems encountered during the installation of the autoloader are usually caused by improper SCSI bus configuration...
... power cable. l Contact your SCSI cabling. l Power cycle the autoloader. l Download autoloader firmware. Back to Contents Page Diagnostics and Troubleshooting: Dell(tm) PowerVault(tm) 122T LTO Autoloader User's Guide Troubleshooting Removing Lodged Cartridges Autoloader Error Codes Troubleshooting Installation Problems Problems encountered during the installation of the autoloader are usually caused by improper SCSI bus configuration...
Dell PowerVault 122T LTO Autoloader User's Guide
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... back panel of the unit. in autoloader operator panel inventory display There is either an invalid or faulty catridge or has had a media error. The Media Attention LED is also illuminated in the indicated slot that the autoloader has identified a cartridge in this case (see "LED ...and level work surface. 4. On each cartridge you need to lift the cover. 7. If a particular cartridge causes these steps: NOTE: Contact your Dell support representative if a cartridge is lodged in which the autoloader is no mounting brackets. If a rackmounted unit, use a screwdriver to slide out ...
... back panel of the unit. in autoloader operator panel inventory display There is either an invalid or faulty catridge or has had a media error. The Media Attention LED is also illuminated in the indicated slot that the autoloader has identified a cartridge in this case (see "LED ...and level work surface. 4. On each cartridge you need to lift the cover. 7. If a particular cartridge causes these steps: NOTE: Contact your Dell support representative if a cartridge is lodged in which the autoloader is no mounting brackets. If a rackmounted unit, use a screwdriver to slide out ...
Dell PowerVault 122T LTO Autoloader User's Guide
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... sure that the rollers on the top of the loop. (see Installing the Carrier). 11. Make sure that when viewing the event log, error codes Unless otherwise noted in the carrier tracks. 12. Press Enter to access the available options. 3. If it is provided in the following table... top line of the autoloader, the autoloader stops the current operation and displays an error code on the LCD screen. Installing the Carrier 13. If it in the table below. If the error persists, contact Dell. Press Cancel when finished. 10. NOTE: There are inserted into the slot in...
... sure that the rollers on the top of the loop. (see Installing the Carrier). 11. Make sure that when viewing the event log, error codes Unless otherwise noted in the carrier tracks. 12. Press Enter to access the available options. 3. If it is provided in the following table... top line of the autoloader, the autoloader stops the current operation and displays an error code on the LCD screen. Installing the Carrier 13. If it in the table below. If the error persists, contact Dell. Press Cancel when finished. 10. NOTE: There are inserted into the slot in...