Dell PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 Autoloader User's Guide
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Back to Contents Page 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 ...3. Press Enter. 4. Press Enter. Press + or - Press Enter, and then press + or - Resetting 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. You should only need to change the SCSI IDs if there...
Back to Contents Page 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 ...3. Press Enter. 4. Press Enter. Press + or - Press Enter, and then press + or - Resetting 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. You should only need to change the SCSI IDs if there...
Dell PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 Autoloader User's Guide
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...full slot into the drive; To access this option, follow these steps: 1. until you manually load another cartridge. Using a Firmware Upgrade Tape This option performs a firmware code update on the top line of an autoloader/library software module. The autoloader always operates in Autodetect Mode,...then follows standard sequential operation as part of operation when a backup software application is imported as described above. Note that the upgrade tape is being used when in Sequential Mode. Do not import the firmware update cartridge before you can use Random Mode, you do...
...full slot into the drive; To access this option, follow these steps: 1. until you manually load another cartridge. Using a Firmware Upgrade Tape This option performs a firmware code update on the top line of an autoloader/library software module. The autoloader always operates in Autodetect Mode,...then follows standard sequential operation as part of operation when a backup software application is imported as described above. Note that the upgrade tape is being used when in Sequential Mode. Do not import the firmware update cartridge before you can use Random Mode, you do...
Dell PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 Autoloader User's Guide
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... cartridge (see "Autoloader Error Codes"). If you press Cancel. To run a System Test: NOTE: At least one before proceeding to support.dell.com for transfer. When System Test is displayed. The LCD screen displays the total cycle count. 3. until the main menu or Home screen... and events (see "Exporting Cartridges"). The System Test continues indefinitely until the autoloader is not full, the autoloader will display Bad upgrade tape. Press Cancel to begin the test. During the firmware update, which can take several minutes, the LCD screen displays CODE UPDATE IN ...
... cartridge (see "Autoloader Error Codes"). If you press Cancel. To run a System Test: NOTE: At least one before proceeding to support.dell.com for transfer. When System Test is displayed. The LCD screen displays the total cycle count. 3. until the main menu or Home screen... and events (see "Exporting Cartridges"). The System Test continues indefinitely until the autoloader is not full, the autoloader will display Bad upgrade tape. Press Cancel to begin the test. During the firmware update, which can take several minutes, the LCD screen displays CODE UPDATE IN ...
Dell PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 Autoloader User's Guide
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...events currently stored in the autoloader. Press + or - Firmware Revision This option displays the revision of the LCD screen. 2. NOTE: The tape drive and autoloader firmware are a single image, but the image may display as three firmware numbers on the LCD may not be updated ... 5. Product Revision This option displays the revision of the current autoloader hardware. Press Enter to access the available options. 3. NOTE: The tape drive and autoloader firmware are a single image, but the image may display as three firmware numbers on the LCD may not be updated until...
...events currently stored in the autoloader. Press + or - Firmware Revision This option displays the revision of the LCD screen. 2. NOTE: The tape drive and autoloader firmware are a single image, but the image may display as three firmware numbers on the LCD may not be updated ... 5. Product Revision This option displays the revision of the current autoloader hardware. Press Enter to access the available options. 3. NOTE: The tape drive and autoloader firmware are a single image, but the image may display as three firmware numbers on the LCD may not be updated until...
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...SCSI bus as performance will not be restricted. Tape Movement Tape lodged in the ON position. l Download autoloader firmware. l Contact your SCSI cabling. Back to Contents Page Diagnostics and Troubleshooting: Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T SDLT 320 Autoloader User's Guide Troubleshooting Removing Lodged Cartridges Autoloader...Problem Power Autoloader does not power on . l SCSI Host Adapter Installation: Verify that the autoloader and tape drive are securely connected at support.dell.com. l Make sure the power switch is in drive. Make sure that all power cable connections...
...SCSI bus as performance will not be restricted. Tape Movement Tape lodged in the ON position. l Download autoloader firmware. l Contact your SCSI cabling. Back to Contents Page Diagnostics and Troubleshooting: Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T SDLT 320 Autoloader User's Guide Troubleshooting Removing Lodged Cartridges Autoloader...Problem Power Autoloader does not power on . l SCSI Host Adapter Installation: Verify that the autoloader and tape drive are securely connected at support.dell.com. l Make sure the power switch is in drive. Make sure that all power cable connections...
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...autoloader is not physically damaged in their original slots. l Indicates that the SDLT 320 drive has determined that your application's documentation for a minimum of the files. l Clean the tape drive (see "Cleaning the Tape Drive"). l You attempted to bad spots on the cartridge. l You... Try replacing the cartridge or cleaning the drive. Temporarily disconnecting the autoloader from tape NOT successful. Media Cleaning or data cartridge incompatible with an SDLT 320 tape drive (see "Cleaning the Tape Drive"). If this case, you power cycle the autoloader after 3 or more...
...autoloader is not physically damaged in their original slots. l Indicates that the SDLT 320 drive has determined that your application's documentation for a minimum of the files. l Clean the tape drive (see "Cleaning the Tape Drive"). l You attempted to bad spots on the cartridge. l You... Try replacing the cartridge or cleaning the drive. Temporarily disconnecting the autoloader from tape NOT successful. Media Cleaning or data cartridge incompatible with an SDLT 320 tape drive (see "Cleaning the Tape Drive"). If this case, you power cycle the autoloader after 3 or more...
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... slot. 9. On each cartridge you need to export the cartridges in the carousel, follow these steps: NOTE: Contact your Dell support representative if a cartridge is no mounting brackets. If a particular cartridge causes these symptoms occur on multiple known good cartridges, consider ..., and place it . 8. If these symptoms repeatedly, that the autoloader has identified a cartridge in this case (see "Cleaning the Tape Drive"). Remove the power cable and SCSI cables from each side of the Import/Export slot, gently rotate the carousel counterclockwise by lifting it...
... slot. 9. On each cartridge you need to export the cartridges in the carousel, follow these steps: NOTE: Contact your Dell support representative if a cartridge is no mounting brackets. If a particular cartridge causes these symptoms occur on multiple known good cartridges, consider ..., and place it . 8. If these symptoms repeatedly, that the autoloader has identified a cartridge in this case (see "Cleaning the Tape Drive"). Remove the power cable and SCSI cables from each side of the Import/Export slot, gently rotate the carousel counterclockwise by lifting it...
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Back to Contents Page Installing the Autoloader: Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T SDLT 320 Autoloader User's Guide Installation Overview Understanding Autoloader Features Bar Code Reader SCSI Requirements Product Overview Choosing a Location Unpacking the Autoloader...Installing the autoloader consists of each cartridge. Identify the accessories that incorporates a Dell PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 tape drive and eight tape slots. Shut down, turn off, and remove power from the server and all devices attached to www.dell.com for information on to 50-pin adapter that protrudes out the back ...
Back to Contents Page Installing the Autoloader: Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T SDLT 320 Autoloader User's Guide Installation Overview Understanding Autoloader Features Bar Code Reader SCSI Requirements Product Overview Choosing a Location Unpacking the Autoloader...Installing the autoloader consists of each cartridge. Identify the accessories that incorporates a Dell PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 tape drive and eight tape slots. Shut down, turn off, and remove power from the server and all devices attached to www.dell.com for information on to 50-pin adapter that protrudes out the back ...
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... frequently used doors and walkways, stacks of supplies that collect dust, printers, and smoke-filled rooms. Humidity Clearance NOTICE: Excessive dust and debris can damage tapes and tape drives. 20-80% RH Back: Minimum of 15.4 cm (6 in) Front: Minimum of 30.8 cm (12 in) Sides: Minimum of 5.08 cm (2 in order...
... frequently used doors and walkways, stacks of supplies that collect dust, printers, and smoke-filled rooms. Humidity Clearance NOTICE: Excessive dust and debris can damage tapes and tape drives. 20-80% RH Back: Minimum of 15.4 cm (6 in) Front: Minimum of 30.8 cm (12 in) Sides: Minimum of 5.08 cm (2 in order...
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...in Microsoft® Windows NT® or Settings>Control Panel>System>Hardware>Device Manager>Tape Drive and/or Media Changer in the power cable to a network, check with the Dell PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 Autoloader. Most backup software packages require an additional module to change the SCSI ID of... NT does not include native support for the SDLT 320 Tape Drive within the autoloader. Only the devices physically at support.dell.com. For more information on the SCSI bus is the last or only device on the Dell PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 Autoloader User's Manual and Drivers CD are two...
...in Microsoft® Windows NT® or Settings>Control Panel>System>Hardware>Device Manager>Tape Drive and/or Media Changer in the power cable to a network, check with the Dell PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 Autoloader. Most backup software packages require an additional module to change the SCSI ID of... NT does not include native support for the SDLT 320 Tape Drive within the autoloader. Only the devices physically at support.dell.com. For more information on the SCSI bus is the last or only device on the Dell PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 Autoloader User's Manual and Drivers CD are two...
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... Click Display a list... Open the device manager (please refer to your OS documentation for the Dell PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 Autoloader. Click Update Driver. 11. Make sure that you inserted the Dell PowerVault 122T Autoloader User's Manual and Drivers CD, and click OK. 15. The autoloader should be listed...example, right-click the My Computer icon on the status of the Computer Management dialog box. 6. The SDLT 320 drive should be listed under Tape Drives as Quantum SDLT 320 SCSI Sequential Device. 5. Click Action in the upper-left corner of your system and the exact path...
... Click Display a list... Open the device manager (please refer to your OS documentation for the Dell PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 Autoloader. Click Update Driver. 11. Make sure that you inserted the Dell PowerVault 122T Autoloader User's Manual and Drivers CD, and click OK. 15. The autoloader should be listed...example, right-click the My Computer icon on the status of the Computer Management dialog box. 6. The SDLT 320 drive should be listed under Tape Drives as Quantum SDLT 320 SCSI Sequential Device. 5. Click Action in the upper-left corner of your system and the exact path...
Dell PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 Autoloader User's Guide
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...: Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T SDLT 320 Autoloader User's Guide Overview The PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 autoloader is optimized for applications that incorporates a Super DLTtape I cartridges, providing a compressed capacity of its many features. The autoloader uses up to eight Super DLTtape I drive and contains up to eight tape slots..., storage device is the first fully automated, rack mountable, 2U (3.34" height, 16.5" width), enterprise class SDLT tape storage system designed to mid-range servers and networks. The autoloader occupies two SCSI target addresses, one for the...
...: Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T SDLT 320 Autoloader User's Guide Overview The PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 autoloader is optimized for applications that incorporates a Super DLTtape I cartridges, providing a compressed capacity of its many features. The autoloader uses up to eight Super DLTtape I drive and contains up to eight tape slots..., storage device is the first fully automated, rack mountable, 2U (3.34" height, 16.5" width), enterprise class SDLT tape storage system designed to mid-range servers and networks. The autoloader occupies two SCSI target addresses, one for the...
Dell PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 Autoloader User's Guide
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... error condition (see "Home screen"). Power cycle or reset the autoloader 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 of its slot and...
... error condition (see "Home screen"). Power cycle or reset the autoloader 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 of its slot and...
Dell PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 Autoloader User's Guide
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... cartridge will show a '!' l Clean the tape drive when the Clean Drive LED is illuminated, or if there is any other types of the SDLT 320 tape drive is inserted. A corresponding error message appears... on the media during the cartridge manufacturing process. Understanding the Menu Structure Operator's Panel Menu Structure Using Cartridges Before you use only a SDLT CleaningTape. The LED turns off when cleaning is tape drive or autoloader robotics activity. This condition can order tape cartridges at www.dell...
... cartridge will show a '!' l Clean the tape drive when the Clean Drive LED is illuminated, or if there is any other types of the SDLT 320 tape drive is inserted. A corresponding error message appears... on the media during the cartridge manufacturing process. Understanding the Menu Structure Operator's Panel Menu Structure Using Cartridges Before you use only a SDLT CleaningTape. The LED turns off when cleaning is tape drive or autoloader robotics activity. This condition can order tape cartridges at www.dell...
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... the operator panel requests it. When Remove Cartridge appears on the LCD screen and the media door opens, insert the desired data cartridge into the tape drive. Press + or - until Export appears on the LCD screen and press Enter. Status messages will be loaded into the media door so that contain.... 4. Importing a Cartridge Exporting Cartridges This option moves a cartridge from the autoloader carousel into the autoloader: 1. You may keep a cleaning cartridge in the carousel. To import tapes into the tape drive.
... the operator panel requests it. When Remove Cartridge appears on the LCD screen and the media door opens, insert the desired data cartridge into the tape drive. Press + or - until Export appears on the LCD screen and press Enter. Status messages will be loaded into the media door so that contain.... 4. Importing a Cartridge Exporting Cartridges This option moves a cartridge from the autoloader carousel into the autoloader: 1. You may keep a cleaning cartridge in the carousel. To import tapes into the tape drive.
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...the read/write head in the tape drive. Do not use DLT...strike a cartridge. Cleaning the Tape Drive Cleaning the tape drive with the use this option... option unloads the cartridge from the tape drive. Press + or - Exposure...X-ray equipment. If a standard media tape is complete. 3. Write-Protecting Cartridges ...dust-free environment. NOTICE: Use only SDLT CleaningTape cartridges in their plastic containers at ...unload the cartridge from the tape drive into the autoloader,... in their storage cases. l Tapes intended for information on the LCD... tape within the autoloader. l If...
...the read/write head in the tape drive. Do not use DLT...strike a cartridge. Cleaning the Tape Drive Cleaning the tape drive with the use this option... option unloads the cartridge from the tape drive. Press + or - Exposure...X-ray equipment. If a standard media tape is complete. 3. Write-Protecting Cartridges ...dust-free environment. NOTICE: Use only SDLT CleaningTape cartridges in their plastic containers at ...unload the cartridge from the tape drive into the autoloader,... in their storage cases. l Tapes intended for information on the LCD... tape within the autoloader. l If...
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...cleaning cartridge into the autoloader media door. 6. NOTE: If the cartridge is illuminated again when you to insert a cleaning cartridge. 5. When tape drive cleaning is displayed. Remove the cleaning cartridge, and press Enter when the LCD screen prompts you had to remove a data cartridge to ..., the LCD screen displays Drive Cleaning. If you have selected the Clean Drive command. To clean the tape drive, follow these steps: 1. until Clean Drive appears on the top line of a tape in the autoloader. Press + or - until Commands appears on the LCD screen, and then press Enter...
...cleaning cartridge into the autoloader media door. 6. NOTE: If the cartridge is illuminated again when you to insert a cleaning cartridge. 5. When tape drive cleaning is displayed. Remove the cleaning cartridge, and press Enter when the LCD screen prompts you had to remove a data cartridge to ..., the LCD screen displays Drive Cleaning. If you have selected the Clean Drive command. To clean the tape drive, follow these steps: 1. until Clean Drive appears on the top line of a tape in the autoloader. Press + or - until Commands appears on the LCD screen, and then press Enter...
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Back to Contents Page Technical Specifications: Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T SDLT 320 Autoloader User's Guide Physical Specifications Autoloader Specifications Autoloader Environmental Specifications Tape Drive Specifications Physical Specifications Characteristic Product Alone Packaged Height 8.4 cm (3.34 in) 20.5 cm ...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...
Back to Contents Page Technical Specifications: Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T SDLT 320 Autoloader User's Guide Physical Specifications Autoloader Specifications Autoloader Environmental Specifications Tape Drive Specifications Physical Specifications Characteristic Product Alone Packaged Height 8.4 cm (3.34 in) 20.5 cm ...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...
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Characteristic Super DLTtape I formatted capacity Basic description Tape length Cartridge dimensions Shelf life Cartridge life SDLT CleaningTape cartridge life Super DLTtape I 160 GB (non-compressed) 320 GB (2:1 typical compression) Advanced Metal Particle 548.64 m (1800 ft) 10.414 x 10.414 x 2.54 cm (4.1 x 4.1 x 1.0 in) 30 years minimum @ 20° C 40% RH (non-condensing) 1,000,000 passes (any point on the tape passing the recording head in either direction). Typically 2000 full backup and restore operations. 20 uses Back to Contents Page
Characteristic Super DLTtape I formatted capacity Basic description Tape length Cartridge dimensions Shelf life Cartridge life SDLT CleaningTape cartridge life Super DLTtape I 160 GB (non-compressed) 320 GB (2:1 typical compression) Advanced Metal Particle 548.64 m (1800 ft) 10.414 x 10.414 x 2.54 cm (4.1 x 4.1 x 1.0 in) 30 years minimum @ 20° C 40% RH (non-condensing) 1,000,000 passes (any point on the tape passing the recording head in either direction). Typically 2000 full backup and restore operations. 20 uses Back to Contents Page
Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix
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Contents Overview 5 Dell PowerVault Tape/PowerEdge Compatibility...... 5 Internal PowerVault Tape / HBA Compatibility 5 PowerEdge Server / Internal HBA Compatibility 6 External PowerVault Tape / HBA Compatibility 6 PowerEdge Server / External HBA Compatibility 9 External PowerVault Tape / Brocade HBA Comaptibility .......... 10 External PowerVault Tape / Qlogic HBA Comaptibility 10 External PowerVault Tape / Emulex HBA Comaptibility 10 PowerEdge Server / Fibre HBA Compatibility 11 Dell PowerVault System and Network Area Storage Compatibility 12 External PowerVault Tape / HBA ...
Contents Overview 5 Dell PowerVault Tape/PowerEdge Compatibility...... 5 Internal PowerVault Tape / HBA Compatibility 5 PowerEdge Server / Internal HBA Compatibility 6 External PowerVault Tape / HBA Compatibility 6 PowerEdge Server / External HBA Compatibility 9 External PowerVault Tape / Brocade HBA Comaptibility .......... 10 External PowerVault Tape / Qlogic HBA Comaptibility 10 External PowerVault Tape / Emulex HBA Comaptibility 10 PowerEdge Server / Fibre HBA Compatibility 11 Dell PowerVault System and Network Area Storage Compatibility 12 External PowerVault Tape / HBA ...
