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Select the appropriate service or support link based on the left side of contacting Dell that is convenient for you. Click Contact Us on your need. 5. iv Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide 3. Choose the method of the page. 4.
Select the appropriate service or support link based on the left side of contacting Dell that is convenient for you. Click Contact Us on your need. 5. iv Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide 3. Choose the method of the page. 4.
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SCSI Element Types, SCSI Addresses, and Physical Configurations A-1 2U Library I -1 Index X-1 vi Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide A-3 Appendix B. B-1 TapeAlert Flags Supported by the Library . . . . B-2 Appendix C. Service Procedures . . . . 9-1 Removing Cartridges from Magazine Slots. . . . 9-1 Releasing the Magazines Manually 9-1 Using the ITDT Firmware Update, Dump Retrieval and Drive Test Tool 9-4 Chapter 10. ...
SCSI Element Types, SCSI Addresses, and Physical Configurations A-1 2U Library I -1 Index X-1 vi Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide A-3 Appendix B. B-1 TapeAlert Flags Supported by the Library . . . . B-2 Appendix C. Service Procedures . . . . 9-1 Removing Cartridges from Magazine Slots. . . . 9-1 Releasing the Magazines Manually 9-1 Using the ITDT Firmware Update, Dump Retrieval and Drive Test Tool 9-4 Chapter 10. ...
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... in the seams of a drive sled installed in a 2U or 4U library . . . . . 10-8 10-10. Drive sled taping diagrams . . . . . 10-18 10-18. Access hole for the left magazine (facing rear of library 10-21 10-22. partition system A-5 viii Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide Access holes for the right magazine (facing rear of...
... in the seams of a drive sled installed in a 2U or 4U library . . . . . 10-8 10-10. Drive sled taping diagrams . . . . . 10-18 10-18. Access hole for the left magazine (facing rear of library 10-21 10-22. partition system A-5 viii Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide Access holes for the right magazine (facing rear of...
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... U.S. If drives are SCSI attached, disconnect the SCSI cable and check the SCSI bus terminator for 4 seconds. 3. Check the cover of the library for damage. 8. xiv Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide Performing the Safety Inspection Procedure Before you service the unit, perform the following laser safety information. If drives are SCSI attached...
... U.S. If drives are SCSI attached, disconnect the SCSI cable and check the SCSI bus terminator for 4 seconds. 3. Check the cover of the library for damage. 8. xiv Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide Performing the Safety Inspection Procedure Before you service the unit, perform the following laser safety information. If drives are SCSI attached...
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... install any side of the rack may become unstable or cause the drawer to the supply circuit such that air flow is compromised. xvi Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide v Do not install a unit in a rack where the air flow is not blocked or reduced on the equipment in a rack where the...
... install any side of the rack may become unstable or cause the drawer to the supply circuit such that air flow is compromised. xvi Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide v Do not install a unit in a rack where the air flow is not blocked or reduced on the equipment in a rack where the...
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... following publications for the installation, operation, and service of SCSI interface. xix v Dell™ PowerVault™ TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library SCSI Reference provides supported SCSI commands and protocol governing the behavior of the Dell™ PowerVault™ TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library. v Dell™ PowerVault™ TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library Getting Started Guide provides installation information. Preface This manual contains information and instructions...
... following publications for the installation, operation, and service of SCSI interface. xix v Dell™ PowerVault™ TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library SCSI Reference provides supported SCSI commands and protocol governing the behavior of the Dell™ PowerVault™ TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library. v Dell™ PowerVault™ TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library Getting Started Guide provides installation information. Preface This manual contains information and instructions...
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... 2U form factor with these interfaces: a Small Computer Systems Interface (SCSI), SAS, Fibre Channel interface (FC). Chapter 1. Front Panel 3 1 2 3 a77ug239 8 46 7 Figure 1-1. 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 data backup.
... 2U form factor with these interfaces: a Small Computer Systems Interface (SCSI), SAS, Fibre Channel interface (FC). Chapter 1. Front Panel 3 1 2 3 a77ug239 8 46 7 Figure 1-1. 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 data backup.
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...). It is illuminated when there is displayed at a normal operating temperature. 1-2 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide A message is an unrecoverable library or drive failure. The lower left to 12 cartridges. - v Ready/Activity (Green LED) - v The 2U library contains two cartridge magazines. - v The 4U library contains four cartridge magazines. - v Clean Drive (Amber LED) - v Attention (Amber...
...). It is illuminated when there is displayed at a normal operating temperature. 1-2 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide A message is an unrecoverable library or drive failure. The lower left to 12 cartridges. - v Ready/Activity (Green LED) - v The 2U library contains two cartridge magazines. - v The 4U library contains four cartridge magazines. - v Clean Drive (Amber LED) - v Attention (Amber...
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The configuration shown in this figure is not recommended. Half height SCSI drives are not supported on the TL2000/TL4000. 1 2 3 4 a77ug135 11 10 9 Figure 1-5. This configuration is used as an example only. 1 2 3 4 a77ug100 11 10 9 876 5 Figure 1-4. 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 Rear panel of a 2U library with full height Fibre Channel drive and half height SCSI and SAS drives.
The configuration shown in this figure is not recommended. Half height SCSI drives are not supported on the TL2000/TL4000. 1 2 3 4 a77ug135 11 10 9 Figure 1-5. This configuration is used as an example only. 1 2 3 4 a77ug100 11 10 9 876 5 Figure 1-4. 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 Rear panel of a 2U library with full height Fibre Channel drive and half height SCSI and SAS drives.
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... keys are installed or any user and all media must be offline 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 LTO 4 and higher drive code level. Bar Code Reader The bar code reader is...
... keys are installed or any user and all media must be offline 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 LTO 4 and higher drive code level. Bar Code Reader The bar code reader is...
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... 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, ... defined during the SNMP configuration operation. Download the SNMP MIB file for this library from http://www.support.dell.com. Tape drive model and host interface type Tape Drive Model Host Interface Ultrium 5 drives v 8 Gb/s Fibre Channel - ...
... 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, ... defined during the SNMP configuration operation. Download the SNMP MIB file for this library from http://www.support.dell.com. Tape drive model and host interface type Tape Drive Model Host Interface Ultrium 5 drives v 8 Gb/s Fibre Channel - ...
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...Calibration The channel calibration feature of the attached server. 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 speed matching to dynamically... rate to the slower data rate of the Ultrium 3, Ultrium 4, and Ultrium 5 Tape Drives customizes each read /write head characteristics. 1-10 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide a77ug202 a77ug008 Figure 1-6. The customization enables compensation for variations in the recording...
...Calibration The channel calibration feature of the attached server. 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 speed matching to dynamically... rate to the slower data rate of the Ultrium 3, Ultrium 4, and Ultrium 5 Tape Drives customizes each read /write head characteristics. 1-10 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide a77ug202 a77ug008 Figure 1-6. The customization enables compensation for variations in the recording...
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.../s Fibre Channel 6 Gb/s SAS *Host Interface Drive Transfer Rates may vary depending on host usage and interface utilization. Operation Specifications: Ultrium 5 Library with Ultrium 4 drive(s) 2U Library 4U Library Maximum storage capacity Maximum number of data cartridges: 24 Native: 19.2 TB Compressed: 38.4 TB (2:1 compression) Maximum number of data cartridges:... 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
.../s Fibre Channel 6 Gb/s SAS *Host Interface Drive Transfer Rates may vary depending on host usage and interface utilization. Operation Specifications: Ultrium 5 Library with Ultrium 4 drive(s) 2U Library 4U Library Maximum storage capacity Maximum number of data cartridges: 24 Native: 19.2 TB Compressed: 38.4 TB (2:1 compression) Maximum number of data cartridges:... 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
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..., do not store paper supplies next to minimize any contamination from airborne particles. Depending on the ISV you will use . 1-14 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide Please refer to your ISV documentation for more information on the carpet can be downloaded by doorways, open windows, fans, and air conditioners. ...
..., do not store paper supplies next to minimize any contamination from airborne particles. Depending on the ISV you will use . 1-14 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide Please refer to your ISV documentation for more information on the carpet can be downloaded by doorways, open windows, fans, and air conditioners. ...
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... changes will stop flashing and be meaningless until POST is pressed, which causes the Operator Control Panel to return to help identify the failure. 2-2 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide v Numeric error codes are only used for unrecoverable, fatal errors, otherwise text status messages are updated during power ON and reset sequences...
... changes will stop flashing and be meaningless until POST is pressed, which causes the Operator Control Panel to return to help identify the failure. 2-2 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide v Numeric error codes are only used for unrecoverable, fatal errors, otherwise text status messages are updated during power ON and reset sequences...
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... a dedicated, protected Internet site that displays a graphical representation of the value that item. 3. To configure the Web 2-4 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide Toggling Values Toggle values are needed for that can also be changed . 2. For each digit to your... library. The following operations will initiate a controlled power down completely: v The display indicates with an appropriate message...
... a dedicated, protected Internet site that displays a graphical representation of the value that item. 3. To configure the Web 2-4 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide Toggling Values Toggle values are needed for that can also be changed . 2. For each digit to your... library. The following operations will initiate a controlled power down completely: v The display indicates with an appropriate message...
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... 2-2. v The yellow exclamation point indicates that user intervention is necessary, but that the library is still capable of the library. v The red X indicates that user intervention is required and that the library is not capable of performing operations. 2-6 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide a77ug089 To determine which, view the System Status screen. v The green...
... 2-2. v The yellow exclamation point indicates that user intervention is necessary, but that the library is still capable of the library. v The red X indicates that user intervention is required and that the library is not capable of performing operations. 2-6 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide a77ug089 To determine which, view the System Status screen. v The green...
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...Using the left navigation pane, select the desired Help page. Important: If you will not log out of the Web User Interface. 2-8 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide Web User Interface Help Pages Each screen on page 10-10). Logging out of the Web User Interface To log out of... the Web User Interface, click Logout in the upper right corner of your library has -05 level redundant power supplies, the "Green" LED ...
...Using the left navigation pane, select the desired Help page. Important: If you will not log out of the Web User Interface. 2-8 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide Web User Interface Help Pages Each screen on page 10-10). Logging out of the Web User Interface To log out of... the Web User Interface, click Logout in the upper right corner of your library has -05 level redundant power supplies, the "Green" LED ...
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... of .80 and higher, and containing at the device driver interface). Access to the logical library is possible to have more information about Department X) in 3-2 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide To ensure continued processing, the library offers an optional path failover feature that enables the host device driver to resend the command to...
... of .80 and higher, and containing at the device driver interface). Access to the logical library is possible to have more information about Department X) in 3-2 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide To ensure continued processing, the library offers an optional path failover feature that enables the host device driver to resend the command to...