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...another device on the SCSI bus using the same SCSI ID. until the desired device is displayed, either Change Loader ID or Change Drive ID depending on which device was selected. until Reset appears on the LCD screen. 3. After a few seconds, turn off the .... 4. The second line will then display either Loader or Drive. 5. The LCD screen displays Please Cycle Power. The selected SCSI ID is now in an error state. Back to Contents Page Autoloader Administration: Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T SDLT 320 Autoloader User's Guide Configuring the Autoloader Updating Firmware Running the ...
...another device on the SCSI bus using the same SCSI ID. until the desired device is displayed, either Change Loader ID or Change Drive ID depending on which device was selected. until Reset appears on the LCD screen. 3. After a few seconds, turn off the .... 4. The second line will then display either Loader or Drive. 5. The LCD screen displays Please Cycle Power. The selected SCSI ID is now in an error state. Back to Contents Page Autoloader Administration: Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T SDLT 320 Autoloader User's Guide Configuring the Autoloader Updating Firmware Running the ...
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...This option turns Circular Mode on or off . 4. Using a Firmware Upgrade Tape This option performs a firmware code update on the tape drive using the autoloader's front panel controls (see "Using SCSI "). Consult your backup software before starting this procedure. In Sequential Mode, the ...autoloader will not automatically load tapes into the tape drive using a firmware upgrade cartridge. NOTE: If you changed either SCSI ID, you may set based on whether you have automation software ...
...This option turns Circular Mode on or off . 4. Using a Firmware Upgrade Tape This option performs a firmware code update on the tape drive using the autoloader's front panel controls (see "Using SCSI "). Consult your backup software before starting this procedure. In Sequential Mode, the ...autoloader will not automatically load tapes into the tape drive using a firmware upgrade cartridge. NOTE: If you changed either SCSI ID, you may set based on whether you have automation software ...
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... Home screen or main menu, press + or - Return to step 1 to end the test. Insert the code update cartridge into the drive or exported from the autoloader. Remove the code update cartridge and press Enter when the LCD screen prompts you press Cancel. Cycle Count This option...- From the Home screen or main menu, press + or - Press Cancel when finished. Using SCSI To obtain the files and instructions necessary to support.dell.com for transfer. To use this option, follow these steps: 1. From the Home screen or main menu, press + or - The System Test continues...
... Home screen or main menu, press + or - Return to step 1 to end the test. Insert the code update cartridge into the drive or exported from the autoloader. Remove the code update cartridge and press Enter when the LCD screen prompts you press Cancel. Cycle Count This option...- From the Home screen or main menu, press + or - Press Cancel when finished. Using SCSI To obtain the files and instructions necessary to support.dell.com for transfer. To use this option, follow these steps: 1. From the Home screen or main menu, press + or - The System Test continues...
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... 3. Press Cancel when finished. Press Enter to access the available options. 3. until Firmware Rev appears on the front panel: Drive SCSI Controller, Robotics Controller Firmware, and Robotics SCSI Controller Firmware. The LCD screen displays the revision of the firmware currently installed ...in the autoloader. 1. NOTE: The tape drive and autoloader firmware are a single image, but the image may not be updated until the autoloader is power cycled. 4. ...
... 3. Press Cancel when finished. Press Enter to access the available options. 3. until Firmware Rev appears on the front panel: Drive SCSI Controller, Robotics Controller Firmware, and Robotics SCSI Controller Firmware. The LCD screen displays the revision of the firmware currently installed ...in the autoloader. 1. NOTE: The tape drive and autoloader firmware are a single image, but the image may not be updated until the autoloader is power cycled. 4. ...
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... in LVD mode. l Device Driver Installation: Make sure that it firmly into either the autoloader or tape drive before you have installed your operating system to determine which SCSI IDs are currently in conflict with your backup ... any calculations of cable length. l Contact your service representative. Back 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 ...
... in LVD mode. l Device Driver Installation: Make sure that it firmly into either the autoloader or tape drive before you have installed your operating system to determine which SCSI IDs are currently in conflict with your backup ... any calculations of cable length. l Contact your service representative. Back 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 ...
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... to load incompatible media into the tape drive. Autoloader Performance The autoloader is unsuccessful in resolving a cleaning light after 3 or more attempts, contact your application's documentation for drive type. l Indicates that the SDLT 320 drive has determined that the autoloader is rejected by...a network, consider comparing to the hard drive being compressed. Media Compatibility Media format invalid for details. l Allow the tape drive to the head surface) Non-acclimated media l One or two passes with an SDLT 320 tape drive (see "Write-protecting Cartridges"). l Make...
... to load incompatible media into the tape drive. Autoloader Performance The autoloader is unsuccessful in resolving a cleaning light after 3 or more attempts, contact your application's documentation for drive type. l Indicates that the SDLT 320 drive has determined that the autoloader is rejected by...a network, consider comparing to the hard drive being compressed. Media Compatibility Media format invalid for details. l Allow the tape drive to the head surface) Non-acclimated media l One or two passes with an SDLT 320 tape drive (see "Write-protecting Cartridges"). l Make...
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...loosen the autoloader cover. In a rackmounted unit, use a screwdriver to resolve the failure, and power cycle (see "Cleaning the Tape Drive"). After the top cover hooks clear the edge of the front panel display cover, remove the top cover by moving the belt or carriers... by lifting it on multiple known good cartridges, consider cleaning the tape drive (see "Autoloader Error Codes"). If a particular cartridge causes these steps: NOTE: Contact your Dell support representative if a cartridge is lodged in the drive. 1. NOTE: To remove the carrier directly in front of the unit...
...loosen the autoloader cover. In a rackmounted unit, use a screwdriver to resolve the failure, and power cycle (see "Cleaning the Tape Drive"). After the top cover hooks clear the edge of the front panel display cover, remove the top cover by moving the belt or carriers... by lifting it on multiple known good cartridges, consider cleaning the tape drive (see "Autoloader Error Codes"). If a particular cartridge causes these steps: NOTE: Contact your Dell support representative if a cartridge is lodged in the drive. 1. NOTE: To remove the carrier directly in front of the unit...
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... recurs, contact your technical support representative. Destination Full. There was a communication timeout between the drive and loader during the inventory scan. Mechanical Initialization Failure. Fatal robotic error occurred during the System...changes or previous fatal errors. Preposition Failed. Export Error. Error occurred during Preposition command. Cartridge transport element is expected to drive communication. Cartridge Pick Error. If the error recurs, contact your technical support representative. Controller Timer Failure. Error Codes Error...
... recurs, contact your technical support representative. Destination Full. There was a communication timeout between the drive and loader during the inventory scan. Mechanical Initialization Failure. Fatal robotic error occurred during the System...changes or previous fatal errors. Preposition Failed. Export Error. Error occurred during Preposition command. Cartridge transport element is expected to drive communication. Cartridge Pick Error. If the error recurs, contact your technical support representative. Controller Timer Failure. Error Codes Error...
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... but it restricts performance. Power the autoloader on obtaining additional bar code labels. Beyond that incorporates a Dell PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 tape drive and eight tape slots. If you must conform to ANSI/AIM BC11995 Uniform Symbology Specification Code 39. ... limited to the server (see "Changing the SCSI IDs"). 9. 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...
... but it restricts performance. Power the autoloader on obtaining additional bar code labels. Beyond that incorporates a Dell PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 tape drive and eight tape slots. If you must conform to ANSI/AIM BC11995 Uniform Symbology Specification Code 39. ... limited to the server (see "Changing the SCSI IDs"). 9. 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...
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... the back of the unit 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 to a host...
... the back of the unit 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 to a host...
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... to the host server with the Dell PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 Autoloader. One for the autoloader itself, and a second for autoloaders. Therefore, Windows ServerT M 2003 will automatically install the autoloader driver, but not the SDLT 320 Tape Drive driver. Please note that Microsoft Windows...native backup application. The Windows Server 2003 CD contains the autoloader driver, but the SDLT 320 drive must be terminated. NOTE: The device drivers supplied on the Dell PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 Autoloader User's Manual and Drivers CD are compatible with the autoloader robotics. A backup...
... to the host server with the Dell PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 Autoloader. One for the autoloader itself, and a second for autoloaders. Therefore, Windows ServerT M 2003 will automatically install the autoloader driver, but not the SDLT 320 Tape Drive driver. Please note that Microsoft Windows...native backup application. The Windows Server 2003 CD contains the autoloader driver, but the SDLT 320 drive must be terminated. NOTE: The device drivers supplied on the Dell PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 Autoloader User's Manual and Drivers CD are compatible with the autoloader robotics. A backup...
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... Computer icon on the Windows desktop, click Manage, and then click Device Manager. 4. Click Display a list... Click the Dell PV 122T Autoloader entry and click Next. Click Scan for the Dell PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 drive. Click the SDLT 320 Tape Drive entry, and then click Next. Select the Driver tab. 9. Click Finish. 16. Close the Device Properties dialog box. Other...
... Computer icon on the Windows desktop, click Manage, and then click Device Manager. 4. Click Display a list... Click the Dell PV 122T Autoloader entry and click Next. Click Scan for the Dell PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 drive. Click the SDLT 320 Tape Drive entry, and then click Next. Select the Driver tab. 9. Click Finish. 16. Close the Device Properties dialog box. Other...
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... mountable, 2U (3.34" height, 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 Super DLTtape I drive and contains up to eight tape slots. This high throughput, ...for low to mid-range servers and networks. Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Introduction: Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T SDLT 320 Autoloader User's Guide Overview The PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 autoloader is compatible with the most popular operating systems and environments supporting a SCSI LVD interface, but ...
... mountable, 2U (3.34" height, 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 Super DLTtape I drive and contains up to eight tape slots. This high throughput, ...for low to mid-range servers and networks. Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Introduction: Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T SDLT 320 Autoloader User's Guide Overview The PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 autoloader is compatible with the most popular operating systems and environments supporting a SCSI LVD interface, but ...
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Back 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... symptoms occur on multiple known good cartridges, consider cleaning the tape drive (see "Cleaning the Tape Drive"). If the tape drive does not have a cartridge loaded, the top line displays DELL PV-122T (see "Exporting Cartridges"). If these symptom repeatedly, that the autoloader...
Back 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... symptoms occur on multiple known good cartridges, consider cleaning the tape drive (see "Cleaning the Tape Drive"). If the tape drive does not have a cartridge loaded, the top line displays DELL PV-122T (see "Exporting Cartridges"). If these symptom repeatedly, that the autoloader...
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... DLTtape I cartridges. Blinking whenever there is backward read /write heads in the tape drive, or if an invalid or damaged cartridge is not required. Regular, periodic cleaning of the SDLT 320 tape drive is inserted. in the currently displayed menu. If a particular cartridge causes these general ... is illuminated, or if there is successfully completed (see "Cleaning the Tape Drive"). You can be the result of cartridges. This condition can order tape cartridges at www.dell.com/tapebackup. Button Cancel Previous Next Enter Description Cancels the current menu option ...
... DLTtape I cartridges. Blinking whenever there is backward read /write heads in the tape drive, or if an invalid or damaged cartridge is not required. Regular, periodic cleaning of the SDLT 320 tape drive is inserted. in the currently displayed menu. If a particular cartridge causes these general ... is illuminated, or if there is successfully completed (see "Cleaning the Tape Drive"). You can be the result of cartridges. This condition can order tape cartridges at www.dell.com/tapebackup. Button Cancel Previous Next Enter Description Cancels the current menu option ...
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... slot number appears on the LCD screen. To import tapes into a specific empty slot in the autoloader if the backup software can manage the drive cleaning. 7. until Commands appears on the top line of the LCD screen. From the Home screen or main menu, press + or - Press... Cancel when you are not given the option to import a cartridge to be displayed while the cartridge is facing out from an empty slot. 4. Drive Stopped is displayed when the operation is complete. 5. To export one or more cartridges from a specific slot to access the available options. 4. Press...
... slot number appears on the LCD screen. To import tapes into a specific empty slot in the autoloader if the backup software can manage the drive cleaning. 7. until Commands appears on the top line of the LCD screen. From the Home screen or main menu, press + or - Press... Cancel when you are not given the option to import a cartridge to be displayed while the cartridge is facing out from an empty slot. 4. Drive Stopped is displayed when the operation is complete. 5. To export one or more cartridges from a specific slot to access the available options. 4. Press...
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... a Cartridge Maintaining Cartridges To ensure the longest possible life for information on the front of your cartridges in their plastic containers at www.dell.com/tapebackup. l Store your Super DLTtape I cartridges, follow these guidelines: l Do not drop or strike a cartridge. Exposure to ... cleaning cartridge can damage the internal contents of heat, including portable heaters and heating ducts. NOTICE: Use only SDLT CleaningTape cartridges in the tape drive. Use of any other type of cleaning cartridge, the autoloader will be displayed while the cartridge is 60°...
... a Cartridge Maintaining Cartridges To ensure the longest possible life for information on the front of your cartridges in their plastic containers at www.dell.com/tapebackup. l Store your Super DLTtape I cartridges, follow these guidelines: l Do not drop or strike a cartridge. Exposure to ... cleaning cartridge can damage the internal contents of heat, including portable heaters and heating ducts. NOTICE: Use only SDLT CleaningTape cartridges in the tape drive. Use of any other type of cleaning cartridge, the autoloader will be displayed while the cartridge is 60°...
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... tape in the carousel (see "Bar Code Reader"). until Commands appears on each slot for instructions, then return to step 1 to clean the tape drive. 4. See "Exporting Cartridges" for the presence of the LCD screen. 2. If you to do so. until Commands appears on ) and the autoloader ... the Home screen or main menu, press + or - During the cleaning process, which can take up to five minutes, the LCD screen displays Drive Cleaning. If a standard Super DLT I data cartridge is inserted, no message appears and the cartridge is ejected. 7. Creating an Inventory of Cartridges ...
... tape in the carousel (see "Bar Code Reader"). until Commands appears on each slot for instructions, then return to step 1 to clean the tape drive. 4. See "Exporting Cartridges" for the presence of the LCD screen. 2. If you to do so. until Commands appears on ) and the autoloader ... the Home screen or main menu, press + or - During the cleaning process, which can take up to five minutes, the LCD screen displays Drive Cleaning. If a standard Super DLT I data cartridge is inserted, no message appears and the cartridge is ejected. 7. Creating an Inventory of Cartridges ...
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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 (8.0... 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...
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 (8.0... 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...
Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix
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Dell Software & Peripheral Products 16 Dell Storage & Peripherals USB 3.0 Host Bus Adapters 17 Backup Software Compatibility 17 Media Compatibility 17 LTO Drives 17 DLT/VS Drives 20 DDS/DAT Drives 23 Travan Drives 23 RD1000 Drives 24 Firmware and Drivers 25 Dell PowerVault System Storage and x86 HP Server HBA Compatibility 28 Dell PowerVault System Storage and x86 IBM Server HBA Compatibility 32 IBM AIX and HP HP-UX Compatibility Matrix .......... 38 4 | Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix
Dell Software & Peripheral Products 16 Dell Storage & Peripherals USB 3.0 Host Bus Adapters 17 Backup Software Compatibility 17 Media Compatibility 17 LTO Drives 17 DLT/VS Drives 20 DDS/DAT Drives 23 Travan Drives 23 RD1000 Drives 24 Firmware and Drivers 25 Dell PowerVault System Storage and x86 HP Server HBA Compatibility 28 Dell PowerVault System Storage and x86 IBM Server HBA Compatibility 32 IBM AIX and HP HP-UX Compatibility Matrix .......... 38 4 | Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix