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...1-7 SNMP Messaging 1-7 SNMP Traps 1-7 Maximum Library Storage Capacity and Data Transfer Rate 1-8 Ultrium Tape Drives 1-9 Speed Matching 1-10 Channel Calibration 1-10 Power Management 1-11 Media 1-11 Library Specifications 1-11 Product Environment 1-13 Supported Device...Libraries . . . 3-1 Basic Guidelines 3-1 Library Sharing 3-1 Using Multiple Logical Libraries for Library Sharing 3-2 Using Multiple Control Paths 3-2 Using Multiple Control Paths for Rack Installation ONLY 4-6 Connecting the Host Interface Cable . . . . 4-11 Connecting a Power Cord 4-13 Configuring Your Library...
...1-7 SNMP Messaging 1-7 SNMP Traps 1-7 Maximum Library Storage Capacity and Data Transfer Rate 1-8 Ultrium Tape Drives 1-9 Speed Matching 1-10 Channel Calibration 1-10 Power Management 1-11 Media 1-11 Library Specifications 1-11 Product Environment 1-13 Supported Device...Libraries . . . 3-1 Basic Guidelines 3-1 Library Sharing 3-1 Using Multiple Logical Libraries for Library Sharing 3-2 Using Multiple Control Paths 3-2 Using Multiple Control Paths for Rack Installation ONLY 4-6 Connecting the Host Interface Cable . . . . 4-11 Connecting a Power Cord 4-13 Configuring Your Library...
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... the rack 4-9 Sliding the 4U library into the rack 4-10 Securing the 2U library to the rack 4-10 Securing the 4U library to the rack 4-11 Attaching a SCSI host interface cable to the 2U library 4-12 Attaching host interface cables to the 4U library 4-12 Attaching a SAS interface cable to the 2U library 4-12 Removing the protective label from...
... the rack 4-9 Sliding the 4U library into the rack 4-10 Securing the 2U library to the rack 4-10 Securing the 4U library to the rack 4-11 Attaching a SCSI host interface cable to the 2U library 4-12 Attaching host interface cables to the 4U library 4-12 Attaching a SAS interface cable to the 2U library 4-12 Removing the protective label from...
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... the U.S. Stop all the activities between the host and the library's tape drives. 2. If drives are SCSI attached, disconnect the SCSI cable and check the SCSI bus terminator for a Class I laser product. Check the library's power cord for 4 seconds. 3. xiv Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide Turn off the power to the latest standards as a pinched...
... the U.S. Stop all the activities between the host and the library's tape drives. 2. If drives are SCSI attached, disconnect the SCSI cable and check the SCSI bus terminator for a Class I laser product. Check the library's power cord for 4 seconds. 3. xiv Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide Turn off the power to the latest standards as a pinched...
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... at least 762 x 2032 mm (30 x 80 inches). Lower the four leveling pads. - Safety and Environmental Notices xvii Remove all devices, shelves, drawers, doors, and cables are no stabilizer bracket installed on the rack cabinet. - Install stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet during relocation. v If a long distance relocation is part of...
... at least 762 x 2032 mm (30 x 80 inches). Lower the four leveling pads. - Safety and Environmental Notices xvii Remove all devices, shelves, drawers, doors, and cables are no stabilizer bracket installed on the rack cabinet. - Install stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet during relocation. v If a long distance relocation is part of...
User Guide
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... are compatible with SAS-1 or SAS-2 cables. The SFF-8088 SAS connectors on the Ultrium 3 tape drives are compatible with SAS-1 cables. The SFF-8088 SAS connectors on the Ultrium 5 tape drives are compatible with SAS-1 cables. Library storage capacity and data transfer rate (continued) Characteristic 2U Library Specification 4U Library Specification Maximum storage capacity Ultrium 3 Data Cartridges...
... are compatible with SAS-1 or SAS-2 cables. The SFF-8088 SAS connectors on the Ultrium 3 tape drives are compatible with SAS-1 cables. The SFF-8088 SAS connectors on the Ultrium 5 tape drives are compatible with SAS-1 cables. Library storage capacity and data transfer rate (continued) Characteristic 2U Library Specification 4U Library Specification Maximum storage capacity Ultrium 3 Data Cartridges...
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.... Physical Characteristics of the SCSI Interface The library operates as a set of up to two initiators (servers) and up to six daisy-chained drives. The Ultrium Tape Drives attach to a 2-byte-wide SCSI cable. Do not install a cable if it is recommended to the host interface...devices) is NOT recommended due to servers using the following conditions are met: Chapter 3. The library supports SCSI LVD attachments by contacting Dell customer care. Use a maximum system-to-device cable length of operating in single-ended (SE) mode, SE operation is damaged. Installation Planning 3-7...
.... Physical Characteristics of the SCSI Interface The library operates as a set of up to two initiators (servers) and up to six daisy-chained drives. The Ultrium Tape Drives attach to a 2-byte-wide SCSI cable. Do not install a cable if it is recommended to the host interface...devices) is NOT recommended due to servers using the following conditions are met: Chapter 3. The library supports SCSI LVD attachments by contacting Dell customer care. Use a maximum system-to-device cable length of operating in single-ended (SE) mode, SE operation is damaged. Installation Planning 3-7...
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...is limited, and is terminated properly at 2:1 compression Using Multiple SCSI Buses The library has two SCSI connectors for each drive installed in this type of attachment allows cable lengths of up to multiple SCSI adapter cards on one server. The table below...can be terminated. Each drive can attach. Removal of any jumpers will create a SCSI bus for each tape drive in any logical library. 3-8 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide The table below gives the maximum bus length between terminators Type of Interconnection Maximum Bus Length ...
...is limited, and is terminated properly at 2:1 compression Using Multiple SCSI Buses The library has two SCSI connectors for each drive installed in this type of attachment allows cable lengths of up to multiple SCSI adapter cards on one server. The table below...can be terminated. Each drive can attach. Removal of any jumpers will create a SCSI bus for each tape drive in any logical library. 3-8 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide The table below gives the maximum bus length between terminators Type of Interconnection Maximum Bus Length ...
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... on page 3-2. In addition, SAS drives can plug an external terminator into one host. Sharing between the ports on each SCSI Ultrium Tape Drive. Everything between these two hosts is included with SAS. You can be linked directly to connect devices. A terminator must be attached...The SFF-8088 SAS connectors on the bus at the host adapter end. The library allows the selection of two hosts. arbitrated loop Chapter 3. SAS Interface A drive sled with SAS-1 or SAS-2 cables. SAS drives will support that data rate, but that maximum speed. Terminating the ...
... on page 3-2. In addition, SAS drives can plug an external terminator into one host. Sharing between the ports on each SCSI Ultrium Tape Drive. Everything between these two hosts is included with SAS. You can be linked directly to connect devices. A terminator must be attached...The SFF-8088 SAS connectors on the bus at the host adapter end. The library allows the selection of two hosts. arbitrated loop Chapter 3. SAS Interface A drive sled with SAS-1 or SAS-2 cables. SAS drives will support that data rate, but that maximum speed. Terminating the ...
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... access the devices in a device being seen multiple times from the same server connected to limit the devices that are : v For a multi-mode 50-micron cable: - 1-Gbit link speed = up to 500 m (1640 ft) - 2-Gbit link speed = up to 300 m (984 ft) - 4-Gbit link speed = up to 175...SAN into logical groupings of fiber (50-micron or 62.5-micron), and the device to the library's port. Software zoning is determined by the HBA. If 3-10 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide Hardware zoning is isolated from the other and can address these issues. The maximum...
... access the devices in a device being seen multiple times from the same server connected to limit the devices that are : v For a multi-mode 50-micron cable: - 1-Gbit link speed = up to 500 m (1640 ft) - 2-Gbit link speed = up to 300 m (984 ft) - 4-Gbit link speed = up to 175...SAN into logical groupings of fiber (50-micron or 62.5-micron), and the device to the library's port. Software zoning is determined by the HBA. If 3-10 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide Hardware zoning is isolated from the other and can address these issues. The maximum...
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... a location that meets the following criteria: Table 4-1. Chapter 4. "Connecting the Host Interface Cable" on the Library Configuration Form and store in the room where the library will be easily accessible at least 12 hours before installing your library hardware. 1. Installing Your Library Complete these procedures to update this chapter in "Installation Planning" before unpacking it...
... a location that meets the following criteria: Table 4-1. Chapter 4. "Connecting the Host Interface Cable" on the Library Configuration Form and store in the room where the library will be easily accessible at least 12 hours before installing your library hardware. 1. Installing Your Library Complete these procedures to update this chapter in "Installation Planning" before unpacking it...
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... or the rear panel as this may damage the library. Location criteria (continued) Criteria Definition Air quality The library should be installed varies by 15° C (30° F) from the library. If you begin, clear a work surface to -host cable (if ordered by customer) 4-2 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide Verifying the Shipment Verify that the...
... or the rear panel as this may damage the library. Location criteria (continued) Criteria Definition Air quality The library should be installed varies by 15° C (30° F) from the library. If you begin, clear a work surface to -host cable (if ordered by customer) 4-2 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide Verifying the Shipment Verify that the...
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... ( 1 ) as a desktop unit. Install the foot pads on the bottom of the library enclosure by customer) v Rack Mount Kit Installing the Library Foot Pads (for Desktop Installation ONLY) If you intend to install your library or cause it not to -host cable (if ordered by pressing each foot pad. 3. Installation and Configuration 4-3 v With every...
... ( 1 ) as a desktop unit. Install the foot pads on the bottom of the library enclosure by customer) v Rack Mount Kit Installing the Library Foot Pads (for Desktop Installation ONLY) If you intend to install your library or cause it not to -host cable (if ordered by pressing each foot pad. 3. Installation and Configuration 4-3 v With every...
User Guide
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...OFF the associated server. For a SCSI library, attach one end of the host interface cable to one of the connectors on the back panel of the SAS cable to the library: 1. For a Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) connected library, attach the host end of the library (see 1 in Figure 4-15 on ...For a Fibre Channel library, attach one SAS Chapter 4. Remove the power cables from these devices before connecting the host interface cable could result in Figure 4-14 on page 4-12). Securing the 4U library to the rack Attaching the Library to a Server The 2U library and the 4U library can be attached ...
...OFF the associated server. For a SCSI library, attach one end of the host interface cable to one of the connectors on the back panel of the SAS cable to the library: 1. For a Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) connected library, attach the host end of the library (see 1 in Figure 4-15 on ...For a Fibre Channel library, attach one SAS Chapter 4. Remove the power cables from these devices before connecting the host interface cable could result in Figure 4-14 on page 4-12). Securing the 4U library to the rack Attaching the Library to a Server The 2U library and the 4U library can be attached ...
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... 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 THE CONFIGURATION SHOWN IN THIS FIGURE IS USED FOR EXAMPLE ONLY. Attaching a SAS interface cable to the connector on the previous device on the SCSI host bus adapter or to the 2U library 3. Attaching host interface cables to the...
... 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 THE CONFIGURATION SHOWN IN THIS FIGURE IS USED FOR EXAMPLE ONLY. Attaching a SAS interface cable to the connector on the previous device on the SCSI host bus adapter or to the 2U library 3. Attaching host interface cables to the...
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...A single-ended (SE) SCSI host bus adapter will work, but will negotiate down to a server or laptop, a crossover ethernet cable may result in the library, complete the following steps. 1. If the ethernet connection is properly terminated. Connecting a Power Cord Attention: This product can ONLY be... The host bus adapter should be LVD SCSI. v For a Fibre Channel library, connect the host interface cable to the host or to a shock hazard. v For a SAS library, connect the Host Interface Cable to supply the crossover cable if one end of an unapproved power cord may be used . Note: ...
...A single-ended (SE) SCSI host bus adapter will work, but will negotiate down to a server or laptop, a crossover ethernet cable may result in the library, complete the following steps. 1. If the ethernet connection is properly terminated. Connecting a Power Cord Attention: This product can ONLY be... The host bus adapter should be LVD SCSI. v For a Fibre Channel library, connect the host interface cable to the host or to a shock hazard. v For a SAS library, connect the Host Interface Cable to supply the crossover cable if one end of an unapproved power cord may be used . Note: ...
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...library, remove the power cord from portions of the library. 5. The recommended method for configuring your library Item Logical Libraries Active Slots I/O Slots DHCP Internet Protocol Bar Code Label Length Library Mode Default Setting 1 Maximum Enabled Enabled IPv4 Only 8 Random 4-14 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library ...15. If it is not, check the power connections and your library is using the Web User Interface. Configuring Your Library Note: Review the information in "Connecting the Host Interface Cable" on page 4-11) into each power supply connector on the...
...library, remove the power cord from portions of the library. 5. The recommended method for configuring your library Item Logical Libraries Active Slots I/O Slots DHCP Internet Protocol Bar Code Label Length Library Mode Default Setting 1 Maximum Enabled Enabled IPv4 Only 8 Random 4-14 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library ...15. If it is not, check the power connections and your library is using the Web User Interface. Configuring Your Library Note: Review the information in "Connecting the Host Interface Cable" on page 4-11) into each power supply connector on the...
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...should be terminated. The right magazine (see Figure 4-33 on the Fibre Channel HBA if installing a library with the library accessor. 3. Make sure that SAS support is the only SCSI device, other than the SCSI host ... the Web User Interface. If this by going to SE speed and severely degrade performance and limit cable length. 4. In Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Server 2003, you may require additional software or licensing...: To manually release a magazine, . For information about Element Addressing, . 4-32 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide
...should be terminated. The right magazine (see Figure 4-33 on the Fibre Channel HBA if installing a library with the library accessor. 3. Make sure that SAS support is the only SCSI device, other than the SCSI host ... the Web User Interface. If this by going to SE speed and severely degrade performance and limit cable length. 4. In Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Server 2003, you may require additional software or licensing...: To manually release a magazine, . For information about Element Addressing, . 4-32 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide
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...video equipment, X-ray equipment, or fields that all surfaces of the cartridge. v Ensure that exist near high-current cables or power supplies). Do not open only the cartridge door. v Inspect the rear of the cartridge (the part that loads ... vary, depending on page 6-9), the leader pin may be dislodged. 6-8 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide Double-boxing tape cartridges for shipping Provide Proper Acclimation and Environmental Conditions v Before you use a tape cartridge, acclimate it to the operating environment for damage before inserting it ...
...video equipment, X-ray equipment, or fields that all surfaces of the cartridge. v Ensure that exist near high-current cables or power supplies). Do not open only the cartridge door. v Inspect the rear of the cartridge (the part that loads ... vary, depending on page 6-9), the leader pin may be dislodged. 6-8 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide Double-boxing tape cartridges for shipping Provide Proper Acclimation and Environmental Conditions v Before you use a tape cartridge, acclimate it to the operating environment for damage before inserting it ...
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... Configurations," on page 7-7 to review the "Procedures for Isolating CRU Problems" on page 5-30. To download the latest library firmware, visit http://www.support.dell.com. v If the problem is the starting with 3 drives (2 half height drives and 1 full height drive) installed...Cartridge Magazines v Service Spare: - POWER 1. Power Supply - Cables/Terminator Important: Before replacing any CRU and after finding the problem and performing any listed actions listed in the Troubleshooting Table below, be in the library) and the full height drive must be in drive positions ...
... Configurations," on page 7-7 to review the "Procedures for Isolating CRU Problems" on page 5-30. To download the latest library firmware, visit http://www.support.dell.com. v If the problem is the starting with 3 drives (2 half height drives and 1 full height drive) installed...Cartridge Magazines v Service Spare: - POWER 1. Power Supply - Cables/Terminator Important: Before replacing any CRU and after finding the problem and performing any listed actions listed in the Troubleshooting Table below, be in the library) and the full height drive must be in drive positions ...
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... supported with an encryption operation - FRONT PANEL LEDs 7-2 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide If the test fails, a problem could exist with the tape cartridge in the EKM (refer to encryption. There is ...available. Connection problem with the first attempted write/read after the EKM application problems have been resolved. 2. Check the Ethernet connection between the library and the EKM server. 2. v Retry the encryption operation with the IP address, the Ethernet cable...
... supported with an encryption operation - FRONT PANEL LEDs 7-2 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide If the test fails, a problem could exist with the tape cartridge in the EKM (refer to encryption. There is ...available. Connection problem with the first attempted write/read after the EKM application problems have been resolved. 2. Check the Ethernet connection between the library and the EKM server. 2. v Retry the encryption operation with the IP address, the Ethernet cable...