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... with a SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface can be linked directly to controllers. For more details, consult your application support documentation. 1-2 Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide v SAS drives can be hot-plugged. PowerVault External Model Figure 1-3. The SAS interface offers the following advantages over the traditional SCSI interface: v SAS enables multiple devices (up to...
... with a SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface can be linked directly to controllers. For more details, consult your application support documentation. 1-2 Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide v SAS drives can be hot-plugged. PowerVault External Model Figure 1-3. The SAS interface offers the following advantages over the traditional SCSI interface: v SAS enables multiple devices (up to...
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... functions. See Table 1-2 on page 1-5 for more descriptions. 3. Ready/Activity LED. See Table 1-2 on page 1-5 for more detailed description. 1-4 Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide Fault LED. It is not in Chapter 3, "Using the Tape Drive," on or flashing when lit. The front panel of your... Dell PowerVault LTO tape drive has a green Ready/Activity LED providing information about the state of the tape drive. The LED can be solid...
... functions. See Table 1-2 on page 1-5 for more descriptions. 3. Ready/Activity LED. See Table 1-2 on page 1-5 for more detailed description. 1-4 Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide Fault LED. It is not in Chapter 3, "Using the Tape Drive," on or flashing when lit. The front panel of your... Dell PowerVault LTO tape drive has a green Ready/Activity LED providing information about the state of the tape drive. The LED can be solid...
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... detected an error and is updating firmware. not iSCSI - Rear Panel a80hh095 1 24 3 Figure 1-5. for 4 LED controls for transferring firmware and dumps only 1-6 Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide a80hh012 It will reset automatically. Rear Panel of Internal SAS Tape Drive 1 SAS connector 3 Library interface 2 Ethernet - SCD, Ready/Activity LED, and Fault LED...
... detected an error and is updating firmware. not iSCSI - Rear Panel a80hh095 1 24 3 Figure 1-5. for 4 LED controls for transferring firmware and dumps only 1-6 Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide a80hh012 It will reset automatically. Rear Panel of Internal SAS Tape Drive 1 SAS connector 3 Library interface 2 Ethernet - SCD, Ready/Activity LED, and Fault LED...
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... the drive more quickly by applying airflow for the full 4 hours. a80hd002 1 Figure 2-1. b. Removing Power from both the electrical outlet and the system. 2-2 Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide Disconnect the power cord from the System a. Power on for service. v If the drive is colder than the temperature of its operating environment (measured...
... the drive more quickly by applying airflow for the full 4 hours. a80hd002 1 Figure 2-1. b. Removing Power from both the electrical outlet and the system. 2-2 Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide Disconnect the power cord from the System a. Power on for service. v If the drive is colder than the temperature of its operating environment (measured...
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... Attach the system SAS cable to the system as shown in Figure 2-5 on Tape Drive 1 M-3 mounting screw holes Do not secure the drive with screws. 2-4 Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide There are several ways to get the cables in place.
... Attach the system SAS cable to the system as shown in Figure 2-5 on Tape Drive 1 M-3 mounting screw holes Do not secure the drive with screws. 2-4 Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide There are several ways to get the cables in place.
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... SAS cable to 5 m (16.4 ft) long. Attach the other end of the SAS cable to the SAS connector on page 2-7. 2-6 Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide Connecting the SAS cable 1 System 4 2 SAS host adapter card 5 3 SAS cable Drive SAS connector Tape Drive To connect a second system ...-240 volts (50-60 Hz). Connecting the SAS Cable Attach one end of the tape drive. ltog2028 Figure 2-6. Connecting Power An external Dell PowerVault Tape Drive will operate using any voltage in Figure 2-6. b. The tape drive runs the POST, which checks all hardware except the drive head...
... SAS cable to 5 m (16.4 ft) long. Attach the other end of the SAS cable to the SAS connector on page 2-7. 2-6 Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide Connecting the SAS cable 1 System 4 2 SAS host adapter card 5 3 SAS cable Drive SAS connector Tape Drive To connect a second system ...-240 volts (50-60 Hz). Connecting the SAS Cable Attach one end of the tape drive. ltog2028 Figure 2-6. Connecting Power An external Dell PowerVault Tape Drive will operate using any voltage in Figure 2-6. b. The tape drive runs the POST, which checks all hardware except the drive head...
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... with the actual firmware file name. Go to a computer. Connect an ethernet patch cable to the drive's ethernet interface and to http://support.dell.com. 2. Create an FTP session between the drive and the computer. The drive will reset automatically when the transfer is complete and the FTP...to binary. 7. After the drive resets, the new firmware will show you the dump name and ask if you want to transfer 2-8 Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide Remove the ethernet patch cable from the web. To capture a dump on the drive using the ethernet port. Create an FTP session between...
... with the actual firmware file name. Go to a computer. Connect an ethernet patch cable to the drive's ethernet interface and to http://support.dell.com. 2. Create an FTP session between the drive and the computer. The drive will reset automatically when the transfer is complete and the FTP...to binary. 7. After the drive resets, the new firmware will show you the dump name and ask if you want to transfer 2-8 Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide Remove the ethernet patch cable from the web. To capture a dump on the drive using the ethernet port. Create an FTP session between...
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... labels, and do not stick anything to the label area of the functions that are supported on the different compatible media types: Table 3-1. The Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive is compatible (see Supported Functions of Compatible Media Types) with your drive, as specified in the label area. Supported Functions of ... No RO No RO No No No No No No No No No No PowerVault Generation LTO4 No No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes RO No No No No PowerVault Generation LTO3 No No No No No No Yes Yes Yes RO RO RO RO 3-2 Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide 1 a80hd008 Figure 3-3.
... labels, and do not stick anything to the label area of the functions that are supported on the different compatible media types: Table 3-1. The Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive is compatible (see Supported Functions of Compatible Media Types) with your drive, as specified in the label area. Supported Functions of ... No RO No RO No No No No No No No No No No PowerVault Generation LTO4 No No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes RO No No No No PowerVault Generation LTO3 No No No No No No Yes Yes Yes RO RO RO RO 3-2 Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide 1 a80hd008 Figure 3-3.
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... erase command in Figure 3-3 on the tape cartridge determines whether you unload a tape cartridge, the tape drive writes any pertinent information to the tape. 3-4 Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide The position of the write-protect switch (Figure 3-6 on page 3-5) on page 3-2). Ensure that the tape drive is powered on. (The ready/activity...
... erase command in Figure 3-3 on the tape cartridge determines whether you unload a tape cartridge, the tape drive writes any pertinent information to the tape. 3-4 Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide The position of the write-protect switch (Figure 3-6 on page 3-5) on page 3-2). Ensure that the tape drive is powered on. (The ready/activity...
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... there are dry before using or storing it inside the shipping box) and add padding between the two boxes. v Review handling and shipping procedures. 3-6 Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide do not allow it acclimate to 10 years. Perform a Thorough Inspection v Inspect the cartridge's packaging to moisture or direct sunlight. v Ensure that the...
... there are dry before using or storing it inside the shipping box) and add padding between the two boxes. v Review handling and shipping procedures. 3-6 Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide do not allow it acclimate to 10 years. Perform a Thorough Inspection v Inspect the cartridge's packaging to moisture or direct sunlight. v Ensure that the...
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Chapter 4. For the latest supported software versions, go to the Dell support website at http://support.dell.com or visit the support site of your Tape Backup application for more information about using the Tape Backup software. Using the Tape Backup Software See the User's Operating Guide supplied with your backup software vendor. 4-1
Chapter 4. For the latest supported software versions, go to the Dell support website at http://support.dell.com or visit the support site of your Tape Backup application for more information about using the Tape Backup software. Using the Tape Backup Software See the User's Operating Guide supplied with your backup software vendor. 4-1
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... be lost. Note: The host interface on this User's Guide, references to SCSI relate to SCSI protocol, not the serial interface that it is Serial Attached SCSI (SAS). While in maintenance mode and select a diagnostic or maintenance function, see the Dell support website at http://support.dell.com. Chapter 5. In this tape drive is...
... be lost. Note: The host interface on this User's Guide, references to SCSI relate to SCSI protocol, not the serial interface that it is Serial Attached SCSI (SAS). While in maintenance mode and select a diagnostic or maintenance function, see the Dell support website at http://support.dell.com. Chapter 5. In this tape drive is...
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... goes blank, and the drive exits maintenance mode. The drive acknowledges the request by slowing the flash rate of 2 seconds. RESERVED (Service Function) 5-2 Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide Data on the single-character display from twice per second to once per second until it unloads the first time. Press the eject button...
... goes blank, and the drive exits maintenance mode. The drive acknowledges the request by slowing the flash rate of 2 seconds. RESERVED (Service Function) 5-2 Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide Data on the single-character display from twice per second to once per second until it unloads the first time. Press the eject button...
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... relates to press the eject button until it reappears. 4. v If an error is manually ejected and removed, the tape drive exits maintenance mode. 5-4 Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide Ensure that there is no error is detected, the test begins again and runs for a cartridge. If you insert the cartridge, E flashes and the...
... relates to press the eject button until it reappears. 4. v If an error is manually ejected and removed, the tape drive exits maintenance mode. 5-4 Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide Ensure that there is no error is detected, the test begins again and runs for a cartridge. If you insert the cartridge, E flashes and the...
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... press the eject button until H appears in the single-character display. The tape drive then rewinds, unloads the cartridge, and exits maintenance mode. 5-6 Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide The drive runs these tests to perform the Head Resistance Measurements test and a Write/Read test (on the single-character display (from twice per...
... press the eject button until H appears in the single-character display. The tape drive then rewinds, unloads the cartridge, and exits maintenance mode. 5-6 Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide The drive runs these tests to perform the Head Resistance Measurements test and a Write/Read test (on the single-character display (from twice per...
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...Press the eject button three times within an interval of the LEDs may also indicate a problem. After you encounter problems when running the Dell PowerVault Tape Drive, refer to "Methods of Receiving Errors and Messages" on page 5-9. To determine the error, locate 7 in the drive. ...the problem is in the single-character display. v If no cartridge in "Descriptions and Corrective Actions" on page 5-9. 5-8 Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide See "Methods of Loops = 10 Function Code L tests the drive's ability to select the function. Load/Unload Test Approximate ...
...Press the eject button three times within an interval of the LEDs may also indicate a problem. After you encounter problems when running the Dell PowerVault Tape Drive, refer to "Methods of Receiving Errors and Messages" on page 5-9. To determine the error, locate 7 in the drive. ...the problem is in the single-character display. v If no cartridge in "Descriptions and Corrective Actions" on page 5-9. 5-8 Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide See "Methods of Loops = 10 Function Code L tests the drive's ability to select the function. Load/Unload Test Approximate ...
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... a dump of Receiving Errors and Messages If the error or message was exceeded. If the proper voltages are being applied but the problem persists, contact Dell technical support. Notice: If the tape drive detects a permanent error and displays an error code other than 0 , it in a library or autoloader) The tape drive... of vital data to the documentation for the system. See "Descriptions and Corrective Actions." This code displays: v When power is enclosed in maintenance mode. 5-10 Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide
... a dump of Receiving Errors and Messages If the error or message was exceeded. If the proper voltages are being applied but the problem persists, contact Dell technical support. Notice: If the tape drive detects a permanent error and displays an error code other than 0 , it in a library or autoloader) The tape drive... of vital data to the documentation for the system. See "Descriptions and Corrective Actions." This code displays: v When power is enclosed in maintenance mode. 5-10 Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide
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... problem. If the problem occurs with multiple tape cartridges or if you remove the tape cartridge or place the drive in maintenance mode. 5-12 Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide v If another tape cartridge. If the operation fails, discard the defective cartridge. - The error code clears when you know the tape cartridge's volume...
... problem. If the problem occurs with multiple tape cartridges or if you remove the tape cartridge or place the drive in maintenance mode. 5-12 Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide v If another tape cartridge. If the operation fails, discard the defective cartridge. - The error code clears when you know the tape cartridge's volume...
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Connect an ethernet cable to get information on that topic. Drive Status page 3. Figure 5-2. Drive Status page - Drive Maintenance 1. Check the appropriate box(es) to the LTO6 drive or bridgebox. 5-14 Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide a67ru054 Use the web browser refresh button to text-only mode by checking the box at the top of the page. 4. details Note: The page format can be changed to update the page with the current drive status. a67ru053 Figure 5-1.
Connect an ethernet cable to get information on that topic. Drive Status page 3. Figure 5-2. Drive Status page - Drive Maintenance 1. Check the appropriate box(es) to the LTO6 drive or bridgebox. 5-14 Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide a67ru054 Use the web browser refresh button to text-only mode by checking the box at the top of the page. 4. details Note: The page format can be changed to update the page with the current drive status. a67ru053 Figure 5-1.