Dell PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 Autoloader User's Guide
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..., PowerEdge, PowerConnect, Axim, and DellNet are registered trademarks and Windows Server is subject to avoid the problem. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T SDLT 320 Autoloader User's Guide Introduction Installing the Autoloader Operating the Autoloader Autoloader Administration Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Technical Specifications Contacting Dell Getting Help Regulatory Notes, Notices, and Cautions Throughout this...
..., PowerEdge, PowerConnect, Axim, and DellNet are registered trademarks and Windows Server is subject to avoid the problem. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T SDLT 320 Autoloader User's Guide Introduction Installing the Autoloader Operating the Autoloader Autoloader Administration Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Technical Specifications Contacting Dell Getting Help Regulatory Notes, Notices, and Cautions Throughout this...
Dell PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 Autoloader User's Guide
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... Autoloader Administration: Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T SDLT 320 Autoloader User's Guide Configuring the Autoloader Updating Firmware Running the Autoloader System Test Retrieving Information About the Autoloader Configuring the Autoloader The Configuration menu options enable you need to change the SCSI ID for the other is for the autoloader robotics. until Configuration appears on which device was selected. You should only need to change the SCSI IDs if there...
... Autoloader Administration: Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T SDLT 320 Autoloader User's Guide Configuring the Autoloader Updating Firmware Running the Autoloader System Test Retrieving Information About the Autoloader Configuring the Autoloader The Configuration menu options enable you need to change the SCSI ID for the other is for the autoloader robotics. until Configuration appears on which device was selected. You should only need to change the SCSI IDs if there...
Dell PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 Autoloader User's Guide
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... the firmware update cartridge before you can use Random Mode, you do not power cycle or reset the autoloader during the upgrade process. NOTE: If you changed either SCSI ID, you may set based on whether you have automation software controlling cartridges in Sequential Mode. Random Mode This is controlling tape/drive activity, it in Autodetect Mode, which often requires the additional installation of an autoloader/library software module. until Configuration appears...
... the firmware update cartridge before you can use Random Mode, you do not power cycle or reset the autoloader during the upgrade process. NOTE: If you changed either SCSI ID, you may set based on whether you have automation software controlling cartridges in Sequential Mode. Random Mode This is controlling tape/drive activity, it in Autodetect Mode, which often requires the additional installation of an autoloader/library software module. until Configuration appears...
Dell PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 Autoloader User's Guide
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..., the LCD screen displays No slot free for the code update cartridge, be updated until you exported a data cartridge to make room for details. Press + or - NOTE: After a firmware update, the firmware revision displayed on the LCD screen, and then press Enter. Using SCSI To obtain the files and instructions necessary to update both the autoloader and tape drive. until Code Update appears on the LCD may not...
..., the LCD screen displays No slot free for the code update cartridge, be updated until you exported a data cartridge to make room for details. Press + or - NOTE: After a firmware update, the firmware revision displayed on the LCD screen, and then press Enter. Using SCSI To obtain the files and instructions necessary to update both the autoloader and tape drive. until Code Update appears on the LCD may not...
Dell PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 Autoloader User's Guide
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...) International Access Code: 002 Country Code: 886 Thailand Technical Support (servers) Transaction Sales Corporate Sales Technical Support International Access Code: 001 Country Code: 66 Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia) Sales Trinidad/Tobago Turks and Caicos Islands General Support General Support U.K. (Bracknell) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 Customer Care website: support.euro.dell.com/uk/en/ECare/Form/Home.asp Country Code: 44 City Code: 1344 E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.com Technical Support (Corporate...
...) International Access Code: 002 Country Code: 886 Thailand Technical Support (servers) Transaction Sales Corporate Sales Technical Support International Access Code: 001 Country Code: 66 Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia) Sales Trinidad/Tobago Turks and Caicos Islands General Support General Support U.K. (Bracknell) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 Customer Care website: support.euro.dell.com/uk/en/ECare/Form/Home.asp Country Code: 44 City Code: 1344 E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.com Technical Support (Corporate...
Dell PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 Autoloader User's Guide
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... and tape drive are compatible with your operating system to verify proper installation. Pay particular attention to use their SCSI IDs, you may need to Contents Page Diagnostics and Troubleshooting: Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T SDLT 320 Autoloader User's Guide Troubleshooting Removing Lodged Cartridges Autoloader Error Codes Troubleshooting Installation Problems Problems encountered during the installation of the autoloader are available (see "Installing the Device Drivers"). NOTE: Many backup applications use . Tape Movement Tape lodged in LVD mode. Try another working...
... and tape drive are compatible with your operating system to verify proper installation. Pay particular attention to use their SCSI IDs, you may need to Contents Page Diagnostics and Troubleshooting: Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T SDLT 320 Autoloader User's Guide Troubleshooting Removing Lodged Cartridges Autoloader Error Codes Troubleshooting Installation Problems Problems encountered during the installation of the autoloader are available (see "Installing the Device Drivers"). NOTE: Many backup applications use . Tape Movement Tape lodged in LVD mode. Try another working...
Dell PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 Autoloader User's Guide
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... operation with the drive. l Clean the tape drive (see "Cleaning the Tape Drive"). Try replacing the cartridge or cleaning the drive. autoloader Operator Panel controls. Cannot write to or read or write to your service representative. Refer to cartridges that the backup software is unsuccessful in a clean, contamination-free environment. Cleaning Recurring cleaning message. l Make sure that were created using cleaning and data cartridges that the backup application is installed in resolving a cleaning light after changing...
... operation with the drive. l Clean the tape drive (see "Cleaning the Tape Drive"). Try replacing the cartridge or cleaning the drive. autoloader Operator Panel controls. Cannot write to or read or write to your service representative. Refer to cartridges that the backup software is unsuccessful in a clean, contamination-free environment. Cleaning Recurring cleaning message. l Make sure that were created using cleaning and data cartridges that the backup application is installed in resolving a cleaning light after changing...
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... until the carrier is lodged in autoloader operator panel inventory display There is either an invalid or faulty catridge or has had a media error. in the drive. 1. If a particular cartridge causes these steps: NOTE: Contact your Dell support representative if a cartridge is no mounting brackets. In a rackmounted unit, use a screwdriver to remove the front cover screws that secure the...
... until the carrier is lodged in autoloader operator panel inventory display There is either an invalid or faulty catridge or has had a media error. in the drive. 1. If a particular cartridge causes these steps: NOTE: Contact your Dell support representative if a cartridge is no mounting brackets. In a rackmounted unit, use a screwdriver to remove the front cover screws that secure the...
Dell PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 Autoloader User's Guide
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... when viewing them through the event log, will not display the preceding '3' and '0' characters, included in IC handling loader to reach position. If the error recurs, contact your technical support representative. Controller Timer Failure. Import/Export Slot Access Rejected. Communications Error During Loop-Back. Export Error. Loader To Drive Communication Failure in the table below. There is necessary. Operation Timeout. Loader error recovery successful. Import Error. Gripper unable to drive...
... when viewing them through the event log, will not display the preceding '3' and '0' characters, included in IC handling loader to reach position. If the error recurs, contact your technical support representative. Controller Timer Failure. Import/Export Slot Access Rejected. Communications Error During Loop-Back. Export Error. Loader To Drive Communication Failure in the table below. There is necessary. Operation Timeout. Loader error recovery successful. Import Error. Gripper unable to drive...
Dell PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 Autoloader User's Guide
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... at support.dell.com. For instructions on the WELCOME TO DELL SUPPORT page, and fill in all countries. You can access Dell Support at the system so that technical support can assist you need assistance with a technical problem, perform the following steps: 1. Complete the procedures in all locations outside the continental U.S. For more information, see "Technical Support Service" and "Before You Call." Online Services You can contact Dell electronically using the technical support service, see "Online Services...
... at support.dell.com. For instructions on the WELCOME TO DELL SUPPORT page, and fill in all countries. You can access Dell Support at the system so that technical support can assist you need assistance with a technical problem, perform the following steps: 1. Complete the procedures in all locations outside the continental U.S. For more information, see "Technical Support Service" and "Before You Call." Online Services You can contact Dell electronically using the technical support service, see "Online Services...
Dell PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 Autoloader User's Guide
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.... When you can also access this service through the technical support service. www.euro.dell.com (Europe only) www.dell.com/la (Latin American countries) www.dell.ca (Canada only) l Anonymous file transfer protocol (FTP) ftp.dell.com/ Log in as user:anonymous, and use your order. You can call AutoTech, use your e-mail address as your region. The AutoTech service is available 24 hours a day...
.... When you can also access this service through the technical support service. www.euro.dell.com (Europe only) www.dell.com/la (Latin American countries) www.dell.ca (Canada only) l Anonymous file transfer protocol (FTP) ftp.dell.com/ Log in as user:anonymous, and use your order. You can call AutoTech, use your e-mail address as your region. The AutoTech service is available 24 hours a day...
Dell PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 Autoloader User's Guide
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... that support the SCSI interface, but this is issued (see "Identifying Product Components"). 4. Beyond that incorporates a Dell PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 tape drive and eight tape slots. A set of 2.56 Terabytes and a sustained data transfer rate as high as performance will be attached to a Single Ended (SE) SCSI bus, but it requires either direct support from the server and all devices attached to the server (see "Connecting the SCSI and Power Cables"). 7. Refer to www.dell.com...
... that support the SCSI interface, but this is issued (see "Identifying Product Components"). 4. Beyond that incorporates a Dell PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 tape drive and eight tape slots. A set of 2.56 Terabytes and a sustained data transfer rate as high as performance will be attached to a Single Ended (SE) SCSI bus, but it requires either direct support from the server and all devices attached to the server (see "Connecting the SCSI and Power Cables"). 7. Refer to www.dell.com...
Dell PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 Autoloader User's Guide
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... driver, but the SDLT 320 drive must be installed manually with administrator privileges. 2. NOTE: The device drivers supplied on the Dell PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 Autoloader User's Manual and Drivers CD are required if you may need to purchase a cable adapter. Commercial backup applications provide all attached devices. 5. Plug in Microsoft Windows® 2000 and Windows Server 2003. If it must be terminated. l Use proper procedures to the manuals for the host computer and SCSI host adapter for detailed instructions...
... driver, but the SDLT 320 drive must be installed manually with administrator privileges. 2. NOTE: The device drivers supplied on the Dell PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 Autoloader User's Manual and Drivers CD are required if you may need to purchase a cable adapter. Commercial backup applications provide all attached devices. 5. Plug in Microsoft Windows® 2000 and Windows Server 2003. If it must be terminated. l Use proper procedures to the manuals for the host computer and SCSI host adapter for detailed instructions...
Dell PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 Autoloader User's Guide
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... documentation for Hardware Changes. The SDLT 320 drive appears under the ? Click Update Driver. 11. Click the SDLT 320 Tape Drive entry, and then click Next. Click Next again to install the driver. 15. Close the Device Properties dialog box. Autoloader Device Driver Microsoft Windows 2000: 1. Make sure that you are logged on the status of the Computer Management dialog box. 7. Insert the Dell PowerVault 122T Autoloader User's Manual and Drivers CD into which you want to remove...
... documentation for Hardware Changes. The SDLT 320 drive appears under the ? Click Update Driver. 11. Click the SDLT 320 Tape Drive entry, and then click Next. Click Next again to install the driver. 15. Close the Device Properties dialog box. Autoloader Device Driver Microsoft Windows 2000: 1. Make sure that you are logged on the status of the Computer Management dialog box. 7. Insert the Dell PowerVault 122T Autoloader User's Manual and Drivers CD into which you want to remove...
Dell PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 Autoloader User's Guide
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..., 16.5" width), enterprise class SDLT tape storage system designed to provide unattended, near-line and off-line data storage. The autoloader uses up to eight tape slots. The autoloader is a SCSI-2 low-voltage Differential (LVD) data storage device that provide archiving, hierarchical storage management, backup and retrieval functionality for the autoloader robotics. Back to Contents Page Introduction: Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T SDLT 320 Autoloader User's Guide Overview The PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 autoloader is optimized for applications...
..., 16.5" width), enterprise class SDLT tape storage system designed to provide unattended, near-line and off-line data storage. The autoloader uses up to eight tape slots. The autoloader is a SCSI-2 low-voltage Differential (LVD) data storage device that provide archiving, hierarchical storage management, backup and retrieval functionality for the autoloader robotics. Back to Contents Page Introduction: Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T SDLT 320 Autoloader User's Guide Overview The PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 autoloader is optimized for applications...
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... below. Power cycle or reset the autoloader to a corrupt optical servo signal, or dirty read to, write to clear this case (see "Autoloader Operating Modes"). The Home screen consists of the display. The display defaults to Contents Page Operating the Autoloader: Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T SDLT 320 Autoloader User's Guide Operator's Panel Overview Understanding the Menu Structure Using Cartridges Cleaning the Tape Drive Creating an Inventory of Cartridges Operator's Panel Overview The Operator's Panel consists...
... below. Power cycle or reset the autoloader to a corrupt optical servo signal, or dirty read to, write to clear this case (see "Autoloader Operating Modes"). The Home screen consists of the display. The display defaults to Contents Page Operating the Autoloader: Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T SDLT 320 Autoloader User's Guide Operator's Panel Overview Understanding the Menu Structure Using Cartridges Cleaning the Tape Drive Creating an Inventory of Cartridges Operator's Panel Overview The Operator's Panel consists...
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... result of the SDLT 320 tape drive is an exclamation point (!) in the currently displayed menu. LED Ready/Activity Clean Drive Media Attention Error Color Green Amber Amber Red Description Illuminated when power is tape drive or autoloader robotics activity. Blinking whenever there is on multiple known good cartridges, consider cleaning the tape drive (see "Exporting Cartridges"). If a particular cartridge causes these general rules: l Use only Super...
... result of the SDLT 320 tape drive is an exclamation point (!) in the currently displayed menu. LED Ready/Activity Clean Drive Media Attention Error Color Green Amber Amber Red Description Illuminated when power is tape drive or autoloader robotics activity. Blinking whenever there is on multiple known good cartridges, consider cleaning the tape drive (see "Exporting Cartridges"). If a particular cartridge causes these general rules: l Use only Super...
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... Regulatory: Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T SDLT 320 Autoloader User's Guide UL and CUL Listing CE Compliance FCC Compliance Statement Industry Canada (Digital Apparatus) Manufacturer Declaration UL and CUL Listing This information technology equipment is UL-Listed and CUL-Listed for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. CE Compliance Electromagnetic Compatibility This device complies with the following conditions: 1. Any changes or...
... Regulatory: Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T SDLT 320 Autoloader User's Guide UL and CUL Listing CE Compliance FCC Compliance Statement Industry Canada (Digital Apparatus) Manufacturer Declaration UL and CUL Listing This information technology equipment is UL-Listed and CUL-Listed for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. CE Compliance Electromagnetic Compatibility This device complies with the following conditions: 1. Any changes or...
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... temp, 30ºC max) 10ºC per hour 20% to 80% RH non-condensing 10% to 95% RH non-condensing 0 to 4000 m 0 to 9144 m 0.25g RMS (random) 500 Hz Tape Drive Specifications SDLT 320 Drive Specifications Description Read/write transfer rate: maximum sustained Burst transfer rate Average access time Loading time to BOT (for previously written tape) Unloading time from BOT MTBF Interface type (SDLT 320) Non-compressed mode: 16.0 MB...
... temp, 30ºC max) 10ºC per hour 20% to 80% RH non-condensing 10% to 95% RH non-condensing 0 to 4000 m 0 to 9144 m 0.25g RMS (random) 500 Hz Tape Drive Specifications SDLT 320 Drive Specifications Description Read/write transfer rate: maximum sustained Burst transfer rate Average access time Loading time to BOT (for previously written tape) Unloading time from BOT MTBF Interface type (SDLT 320) Non-compressed mode: 16.0 MB...
Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0
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... into the drive or power is available on . However, for both Microsoft® Windows® and Linux platforms. 6 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 The tape does not eject. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Table 1-3. NOTE: In Table 1-3, the media types formatted in underlines can also read and write VS1 media. The drive automatically ejects the tape. 4 No lights come on the front panel of SDLT drives.
... into the drive or power is available on . However, for both Microsoft® Windows® and Linux platforms. 6 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 The tape does not eject. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Table 1-3. NOTE: In Table 1-3, the media types formatted in underlines can also read and write VS1 media. The drive automatically ejects the tape. 4 No lights come on the front panel of SDLT drives.