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... . . . . . 3-6 Host Interfaces 3-7 SCSI Interface 3-7 SAS Interface 3-9 Fibre Channel Interface 3-9 Chapter 4. Installation and Configuration 4-1 Using the Library Configuration Form . . . . . 4-1 Installing Your Library 4-1 Choosing a Location 4-1 Unpacking the Library 4-2 Verifying the Shipment 4-2 Installing the Library Foot Pads (for Desktop Installation ONLY 4-3 Removing and Storing the Shipping Lock . . . 4-4 Rackmounting the Library (for Common Library Features iii Contacting Dell iii Figures vii Tables...
... . . . . . 3-6 Host Interfaces 3-7 SCSI Interface 3-7 SAS Interface 3-9 Fibre Channel Interface 3-9 Chapter 4. Installation and Configuration 4-1 Using the Library Configuration Form . . . . . 4-1 Installing Your Library 4-1 Choosing a Location 4-1 Unpacking the Library 4-2 Verifying the Shipment 4-2 Installing the Library Foot Pads (for Desktop Installation ONLY 4-3 Removing and Storing the Shipping Lock . . . 4-4 Rackmounting the Library (for Common Library Features iii Contacting Dell iii Figures vii Tables...
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... of a one - Front panel of a 2U library 1-1 Front panel of a 4U library 1-2 Rear panel of a 2U library with a SCSI drive 1-3 Rear panel of a 4U library with full height Fibre Channel drive and half height SCSI and SAS drives 1-4 Rear panel of a 2U library with a full height dual port SAS drive 1-4 Library drive sled without ESD springs (SCSI sled...
... of a one - Front panel of a 2U library 1-1 Front panel of a 4U library 1-2 Rear panel of a 2U library with a SCSI drive 1-3 Rear panel of a 4U library with full height Fibre Channel drive and half height SCSI and SAS drives 1-4 Rear panel of a 2U library with a full height dual port SAS drive 1-4 Library drive sled without ESD springs (SCSI sled...
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... of a drive sled installed in a 2U or 4U library . . . . . 10-8 10-10. Access hole for securing the library in the seams of the 2U library 9-3 9-4. Mounting brackets and anchors for the right magazine (facing rear of the 4U Library 9-3 10-1. partition system A-5 viii Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide Checking for the left magazine (facing rear...
... of a drive sled installed in a 2U or 4U library . . . . . 10-8 10-10. Access hole for securing the library in the seams of the 2U library 9-3 9-4. Mounting brackets and anchors for the right magazine (facing rear of the 4U Library 9-3 10-1. partition system A-5 viii Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide Checking for the left magazine (facing rear...
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... drives are FC/SAS attached, check the tape drive's FC/SAS cable for proper fit. It should be in Figure 1-1 on the Power button (1) shown in place and secure. 10. The library has the necessary ...library, review the following safety inspection procedure: 1. Unplug the library's power cord or cords from the electrical outlet and the library power supply. 5. Performing the Safety Inspection Procedure Before you service the unit, perform the following laser safety information. Check the product label at your outlet. xiv Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library...
... drives are FC/SAS attached, check the tape drive's FC/SAS cable for proper fit. It should be in Figure 1-1 on the Power button (1) shown in place and secure. 10. The library has the necessary ...library, review the following safety inspection procedure: 1. Unplug the library's power cord or cords from the electrical outlet and the library power supply. 5. Performing the Safety Inspection Procedure Before you service the unit, perform the following laser safety information. Check the product label at your outlet. xiv Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library...
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... 1-1 Chapter 1. LTO 4 and LTO 5 drives are Serial Attached SCSI interface (SAS), and Fibre Channel (FC) only. Front Panel 3 1 2 3 a77ug239 8 46 7 Figure 1-1. The 4U library houses up to cartridges via two removable magazines. Product Description The Dell™ PowerVault™ TL2000 Tape Library (2U library) and the Dell PowerVault TL4000 Tape Library (4U library) provide compact, high-capacity, low-cost solutions for simple, unattended...
... 1-1 Chapter 1. LTO 4 and LTO 5 drives are Serial Attached SCSI interface (SAS), and Fibre Channel (FC) only. Front Panel 3 1 2 3 a77ug239 8 46 7 Figure 1-1. The 4U library houses up to cartridges via two removable magazines. Product Description The Dell™ PowerVault™ TL2000 Tape Library (2U library) and the Dell PowerVault TL4000 Tape Library (4U library) provide compact, high-capacity, low-cost solutions for simple, unattended...
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The configuration shown in this figure is not recommended. 1 2 3 4 a77ug100 11 10 9 876 5 Figure 1-4. Rear panel of a 2U library with full height Fibre Channel drive and half height SCSI and SAS drives. This configuration is used as an example only. Rear panel of a 4U library with a full height dual port SAS drive 8 76 5 1-4 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide Half height SCSI drives are not supported on the TL2000/TL4000. 1 2 3 4 a77ug135 11 10 9 Figure 1-5.
The configuration shown in this figure is not recommended. 1 2 3 4 a77ug100 11 10 9 876 5 Figure 1-4. Rear panel of a 2U library with full height Fibre Channel drive and half height SCSI and SAS drives. This configuration is used as an example only. Rear panel of a 4U library with a full height dual port SAS drive 8 76 5 1-4 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide Half height SCSI drives are not supported on the TL2000/TL4000. 1 2 3 4 a77ug135 11 10 9 Figure 1-5.
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... of the following host interface connectors on the drive sled: v a 68-pin HD SCSI connector v a Fibre Channel connector v a SFF-8088 mini-SAS connector Tape drive sled This library supports the Ultrium 3 and Ultrium 4 tape drive. For use . LED v 10/100 Link - Description: Amber: Port traffic indicator - Steady (On): Heavy network traffic - Product Description 1-5 Host...
... of the following host interface connectors on the drive sled: v a 68-pin HD SCSI connector v a Fibre Channel connector v a SFF-8088 mini-SAS connector Tape drive sled This library supports the Ultrium 3 and Ultrium 4 tape drive. For use . LED v 10/100 Link - Description: Amber: Port traffic indicator - Steady (On): Heavy network traffic - Product Description 1-5 Host...
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..., and Web User Interface by checking the drive's digital certificate. Upgrade the library and drive firmware to "Configure Library: Encryption" on a PowerVault TL2000 or TL4000 is installed at http://support.dell.com. 2. Data encryption is also supported with LTO Ultrium 4 and Ultrium...from Magazine Slots" on configuring a primary and secondary EKM for activation instructions. 1-6 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide Please refer to Chapter 2 (Multiple Key Managers for SAS and Fibre Channel drives only. If the backup job fails due to an EKM ...
..., and Web User Interface by checking the drive's digital certificate. Upgrade the library and drive firmware to "Configure Library: Encryption" on a PowerVault TL2000 or TL4000 is installed at http://support.dell.com. 2. Data encryption is also supported with LTO Ultrium 4 and Ultrium...from Magazine Slots" on configuring a primary and secondary EKM for activation instructions. 1-6 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide Please refer to Chapter 2 (Multiple Key Managers for SAS and Fibre Channel drives only. If the backup job fails due to an EKM ...
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...TB v Compressed: 38.4 TB (2:1 compression) v 48 data cartridges v Native: 38.4 TB v Compressed: 75.2 TB (2:1 compression) 1-8 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide Also included would include enclosure, power supply, controller, magazine status, drive count, cartridge slot count, and I /O accessed, hard...Status MIB Variables and Traps" on drive; single port v 3 Gb/s Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) - dual port Ultrium 4 Half Height drives v 3 Gb/s SAS - v Library State (physical device status) such as identification and status of devices that are as follows: ...
...TB v Compressed: 38.4 TB (2:1 compression) v 48 data cartridges v Native: 38.4 TB v Compressed: 75.2 TB (2:1 compression) 1-8 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide Also included would include enclosure, power supply, controller, magazine status, drive count, cartridge slot count, and I /O accessed, hard...Status MIB Variables and Traps" on drive; single port v 3 Gb/s Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) - dual port Ultrium 4 Half Height drives v 3 Gb/s SAS - v Library State (physical device status) such as identification and status of devices that are as follows: ...
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... one LC Fibre Channel connector. The drive sled is a customer replaceable unit (CRU), and is packaged in the library. The SFF-8088 SAS connectors on the Ultrium 5 tape drives are compatible with SAS-1 cables. Each tape drive in the library is designed for quick removal and replacement in a container called a drive sled. The Ultrium 3 Full Height...
... one LC Fibre Channel connector. The drive sled is a customer replaceable unit (CRU), and is packaged in the library. The SFF-8088 SAS connectors on the Ultrium 5 tape drives are compatible with SAS-1 cables. Each tape drive in the library is designed for quick removal and replacement in a container called a drive sled. The Ultrium 3 Full Height...
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...of the attached server. Library drive sled without ESD springs (SCSI sled shown) 1 Figure 1-7. Library drive sled with ESD springs [1] (SAS sled shown) Speed Matching To improve system performance, the Ultrium 3, Ultrium 4, and Ultrium 5 Tape Drives use a technique called...Ultrium 3, Ultrium 4, and Ultrium 5 Tape Drives customizes each read/write data channel for variations in the recording channel transfer function, media characteristics, and read/write head characteristics. 1-10 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide a77ug202 The customization enables ...
...of the attached server. Library drive sled without ESD springs (SCSI sled shown) 1 Figure 1-7. Library drive sled with ESD springs [1] (SAS sled shown) Speed Matching To improve system performance, the Ultrium 3, Ultrium 4, and Ultrium 5 Tape Drives use a technique called...Ultrium 3, Ultrium 4, and Ultrium 5 Tape Drives customizes each read/write data channel for variations in the recording channel transfer function, media characteristics, and read/write head characteristics. 1-10 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide a77ug202 The customization enables ...
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... Channel Interfaces Ultrium 4 HH Fibre Drive V2 (8Gb/s) Ultrium 4 HH SAS Drive V2 (6Gb/s) 4 Gb/s Fibre Channel 3 Gb/s SAS *Host Interface Drive Transfer Rates may vary depending on host usage and interface utilization. 1-12 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide Power Specifications AC power voltage Line frequency 100-127 VAC; 200-240 VAC (4 - 2 A) 50...
... Channel Interfaces Ultrium 4 HH Fibre Drive V2 (8Gb/s) Ultrium 4 HH SAS Drive V2 (6Gb/s) 4 Gb/s Fibre Channel 3 Gb/s SAS *Host Interface Drive Transfer Rates may vary depending on host usage and interface utilization. 1-12 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide Power Specifications AC power voltage Line frequency 100-127 VAC; 200-240 VAC (4 - 2 A) 50...
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...: SCSI, Fibre Channel Ultrium 3 Half Height Drive: Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Interfaces Ultra160 SCSI LVD 4 Gb/s Fibre Channel Ultrium 3 HH SAS Drive V2 (6Gb/s) 3 Gb/s SAS Environmental Specifications Table 1-10. Environmental Specifications Temperature Operating Storage, without cartridges 10...Humidity Operating Storage, without cartridges Wet bulb, operating Temperature shock immunity - Operation Specifications: Ultrium 3 Library with Ultrium 3 drive(s) 2U library 4U library Maximum storage capacity Maximum number of data cartridges: 24 Native: 9.6 TB Compressed: 19.2 TB (2:1...
...: SCSI, Fibre Channel Ultrium 3 Half Height Drive: Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Interfaces Ultra160 SCSI LVD 4 Gb/s Fibre Channel Ultrium 3 HH SAS Drive V2 (6Gb/s) 3 Gb/s SAS Environmental Specifications Table 1-10. Environmental Specifications Temperature Operating Storage, without cartridges 10...Humidity Operating Storage, without cartridges Wet bulb, operating Temperature shock immunity - Operation Specifications: Ultrium 3 Library with Ultrium 3 drive(s) 2U library 4U library Maximum storage capacity Maximum number of data cartridges: 24 Native: 9.6 TB Compressed: 19.2 TB (2:1...
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... two half height drives are added to space limitations. Partitioning of logical library 1 in the main menu due to a 4U library, the drive naming will also support a mix of SCSI, SAS, and Fibre Channel in the same physical library and the same logical library. The first partition will occupy slot 2 and slot 3). Currently, the first...
... two half height drives are added to space limitations. Partitioning of logical library 1 in the main menu due to a 4U library, the drive naming will also support a mix of SCSI, SAS, and Fibre Channel in the same physical library and the same logical library. The first partition will occupy slot 2 and slot 3). Currently, the first...
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... with 68-pin, HD-connectors. Note: Daisy-chaining is damaged. The Ultrium Tape Drives attach to a 2-byte-wide SCSI cable. Each SCSI drive sled uses ... Ultrium 3 HH Ultrium 4 FH Ultrium 4 HH Note: * = Dual Port SAS SAS FC X X X* X X SCSI Interface Note: Although the LVD hardware in the library is capable of operating in single-ended (SE) mode, SE operation is allowed ...device cable length of SCSI-3 devices. The library supports SCSI LVD attachments by contacting Dell customer care. Host Interfaces The 2U library and the 4U library can attach directly to servers using an LVD...
... with 68-pin, HD-connectors. Note: Daisy-chaining is damaged. The Ultrium Tape Drives attach to a 2-byte-wide SCSI cable. Each SCSI drive sled uses ... Ultrium 3 HH Ultrium 4 FH Ultrium 4 HH Note: * = Dual Port SAS SAS FC X X X* X X SCSI Interface Note: Although the LVD hardware in the library is capable of operating in single-ended (SE) mode, SE operation is allowed ...device cable length of SCSI-3 devices. The library supports SCSI LVD attachments by contacting Dell customer care. Host Interfaces The 2U library and the 4U library can attach directly to servers using an LVD...
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...For information about control paths, see "Using Multiple Control Paths" on the bus at that multiple devices can only be connected simultaneously with SAS-1 cables. LVD LVD tape devices support a bus length of 25 meters (82 ft.) point-to as a control and data path. Important: A faster bus...Gb/s. SAS drives will support that data rate, but that maximum speed. Everything between these two hosts is limited to as a data path. Sharing between the ports on the Ultrium 5 tape drives are dual ported, and can plug an external terminator into one host. The library allows ...
...For information about control paths, see "Using Multiple Control Paths" on the bus at that multiple devices can only be connected simultaneously with SAS-1 cables. LVD LVD tape devices support a bus length of 25 meters (82 ft.) point-to as a control and data path. Important: A faster bus...Gb/s. SAS drives will support that data rate, but that maximum speed. Everything between these two hosts is limited to as a data path. Sharing between the ports on the Ultrium 5 tape drives are dual ported, and can plug an external terminator into one host. The library allows ...
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...the six areas ( 1 ) as a desktop unit. To install the library foot pads: 1. Chapter 4. Installation and Configuration 4-3 Six foot pads must be installed on its side. 2. v With every library containing a SAS drive: - SAS library-to-host cable (if ordered by pressing each foot pad. 3. Peel the... adhesive from the back of each foot into one of the library enclosure by customer) v Rack Mount Kit Installing the Library Foot Pads (for Desktop ...
...the six areas ( 1 ) as a desktop unit. To install the library foot pads: 1. Chapter 4. Installation and Configuration 4-3 Six foot pads must be installed on its side. 2. v With every library containing a SAS drive: - SAS library-to-host cable (if ordered by pressing each foot pad. 3. Peel the... adhesive from the back of each foot into one of the library enclosure by customer) v Rack Mount Kit Installing the Library Foot Pads (for Desktop ...
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... 2 in Figure 4-13 on page 4-12). Full high drives will have dual SAS connectors. Turn OFF all attached accessories. Securing the 4U library to the rack Attaching the Library to a Server The 2U library and the 4U library can be attached to servers using the following interfaces: v SCSI (LVD Ultra 160) v Fibre Channel v Serial Attached...
... 2 in Figure 4-13 on page 4-12). Full high drives will have dual SAS connectors. Turn OFF all attached accessories. Securing the 4U library to the rack Attaching the Library to a Server The 2U library and the 4U library can be attached to servers using the following interfaces: v SCSI (LVD Ultra 160) v Fibre Channel v Serial Attached...
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...SAS connectors do not need to the connector on the previous device on the SCSI bus. Attach the other end of the host interface cable as follows: v For a SCSI library, connect the host interface cable to the connector on the back panel of the library, if the library is the last or only 4-12 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library... and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide Attaching a SCSI host interface ...
...SAS connectors do not need to the connector on the previous device on the SCSI bus. Attach the other end of the host interface cable as follows: v For a SCSI library, connect the host interface cable to the connector on the back panel of the library, if the library is the last or only 4-12 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library... and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide Attaching a SCSI host interface ...
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...work, but will negotiate down to the next device on the SCSI bus is properly terminated. v For a SAS library, connect the Host Interface Cable to a switch. v For a Fibre Channel library, connect the host interface cable to the host or to the host HBA, using a direct SFF-8088 connection..., or an interposer as Multi Mode should be required. Unused SAS connectors do not need termination. 4. Use of the library. Connecting a Power Cord Attention: This product can ONLY be used with potential personal injury and/or property damage; ...
...work, but will negotiate down to the next device on the SCSI bus is properly terminated. v For a SAS library, connect the Host Interface Cable to a switch. v For a Fibre Channel library, connect the host interface cable to the host or to the host HBA, using a direct SFF-8088 connection..., or an interposer as Multi Mode should be required. Unused SAS connectors do not need termination. 4. Use of the library. Connecting a Power Cord Attention: This product can ONLY be used with potential personal injury and/or property damage; ...