Getting Started Guide
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is subject to change without the written permission of Dell Inc. Dell, the DELL logo, and PowerVault are trademarks of Dell Inc. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. 2010 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Dell Inc. P/N W8W21 Rev A00 MAY 2010 (P) 46X2058 EC L31003 *1P46X2058* Reproduction of these materials in any proprietary interest in this document is strictly forbidden. 78 TL2000 TL4000 9 TL2000 10 11 TL4000 SAS FC SCSI UG Users Guide Information in the marks and names of others.
is subject to change without the written permission of Dell Inc. Dell, the DELL logo, and PowerVault are trademarks of Dell Inc. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. 2010 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Dell Inc. P/N W8W21 Rev A00 MAY 2010 (P) 46X2058 EC L31003 *1P46X2058* Reproduction of these materials in any proprietary interest in this document is strictly forbidden. 78 TL2000 TL4000 9 TL2000 10 11 TL4000 SAS FC SCSI UG Users Guide Information in the marks and names of others.
Product Guide
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...must restart iSCSI from the command should look like this : SFNet iSCSI Driver Version ...4:0.1.11-3(02-May-2006 TARGET NAME : iqn.1984-05.com.dell:powervault.6001372000f5f0e600000000463b9292 TARGET ALIAS : HOST ID : 2 BUS ID : 0 TARGET ID : 0 TARGET ADDRESS : 192.168.0.110:3260,1 SESSION STATUS : ...SAS bridge. This value allows more information about Windows Server 2008 Server Core, refer to the Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator 2.x User's Guide for Mutual CHAP. They can be established to each iSCSI port on the iSCSI to the target, substitute LoginTarget for PersistentLoginTarget...
...must restart iSCSI from the command should look like this : SFNet iSCSI Driver Version ...4:0.1.11-3(02-May-2006 TARGET NAME : iqn.1984-05.com.dell:powervault.6001372000f5f0e600000000463b9292 TARGET ALIAS : HOST ID : 2 BUS ID : 0 TARGET ID : 0 TARGET ADDRESS : 192.168.0.110:3260,1 SESSION STATUS : ...SAS bridge. This value allows more information about Windows Server 2008 Server Core, refer to the Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator 2.x User's Guide for Mutual CHAP. They can be established to each iSCSI port on the iSCSI to the target, substitute LoginTarget for PersistentLoginTarget...
User Guide
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.... Select the appropriate service or support link that are listed: 1. Verify your country or region in your need. 5. iv Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide Visit http://support.dell.com. 2. Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for sales, technical support, or customer service issues follow the steps that is based on the left...
.... Select the appropriate service or support link that are listed: 1. Verify your country or region in your need. 5. iv Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide Visit http://support.dell.com. 2. Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for sales, technical support, or customer service issues follow the steps that is based on the left...
User Guide
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... . . . B-3 Appendix C. SNMP status MIB variables and traps F-1 Appendix G. Accessibility H-1 Glossary I-1 Index X-1 vi Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide B-1 TapeAlert flags supported by the drive . . . . . A-2 Library partitioning and element addressing . . . Troubleshooting . . . . . 7-1 Installation problems 7-6 Library recovery problem determination . . . . 7-7 Procedures for tape cartridges 6-10 Chapter 7. Sense data C-1 Library sense data C-1 Drive sense data C-7 Appendix D. Bar code label 6-4 Guidelines for bar code...
... . . . B-3 Appendix C. SNMP status MIB variables and traps F-1 Appendix G. Accessibility H-1 Glossary I-1 Index X-1 vi Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide B-1 TapeAlert flags supported by the drive . . . . . A-2 Library partitioning and element addressing . . . Troubleshooting . . . . . 7-1 Installation problems 7-6 Library recovery problem determination . . . . 7-7 Procedures for tape cartridges 6-10 Chapter 7. Sense data C-1 Library sense data C-1 Drive sense data C-7 Appendix D. Bar code label 6-4 Guidelines for bar code...
User Guide
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...-19. Setting the write-protect switch . . . . . 6-7 6-5. Left magazine pulled out of the 4U Library 9-3 10-1. Left Magazines pulled out of the 2U library 9-3 9-4. Shipping lock and label storage location 10-2 10-3. Library front panel LEDs 10-21 viii Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide A 80w power supply without ESD springs shown) . 10-6 10-9. Access holes for the...
...-19. Setting the write-protect switch . . . . . 6-7 6-5. Left magazine pulled out of the 4U Library 9-3 10-1. Left Magazines pulled out of the 2U library 9-3 9-4. Shipping lock and label storage location 10-2 10-3. Library front panel LEDs 10-21 viii Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide A 80w power supply without ESD springs shown) . 10-6 10-9. Access holes for the...
User Guide
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...the drive must be cleaned. It is illuminated when there is cleared when all invalid cartridges are exported from the library. v The 2U library contains two cartridge magazines. - The left to 12 cartridges (or 11 data cartridges and the elective 1-slot ... v Error (Amber LED) - It is illuminated any time that indicates a piece of media is displayed at a normal operating temperature. 1-2 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide v Clean Drive (Amber LED) - The LED is turned OFF after the drive is powered ON and able to 12 cartridges. - v ...
...the drive must be cleaned. It is illuminated when there is cleared when all invalid cartridges are exported from the library. v The 2U library contains two cartridge magazines. - The left to 12 cartridges (or 11 data cartridges and the elective 1-slot ... v Error (Amber LED) - It is illuminated any time that indicates a piece of media is displayed at a normal operating temperature. 1-2 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide v Clean Drive (Amber LED) - The LED is turned OFF after the drive is powered ON and able to 12 cartridges. - v ...
User Guide
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1 2 3 4 11 10 9 Figure 1-5. Rear panel of a 2U library with a full height dual port SAS drive 8 76 5 a77ug135 1-4 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide
1 2 3 4 11 10 9 Figure 1-5. Rear panel of a 2U library with a full height dual port SAS drive 8 76 5 a77ug135 1-4 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide
User Guide
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... with the license key for your library as a backup. If you purchased library-managed encryption at the time you purchased your library, a hardcopy of a primary and secondary EKM server. Encryption policy and encryption keys are made. Enable library-managed encryption on page 5-46 for library worldwide node name 1-6 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide The firmware can be removed...
... with the license key for your library as a backup. If you purchased library-managed encryption at the time you purchased your library, a hardcopy of a primary and secondary EKM server. Encryption policy and encryption keys are made. Enable library-managed encryption on page 5-46 for library worldwide node name 1-6 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide The firmware can be removed...
User Guide
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... capacity Ultrium 4 Data Cartridges v 24 data cartridges v Native: 19.2 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 dual port Ultrium 5 Full Height and Half Height drives v 8 Gb/s Fibre Channel - single port v 6 Gb/s Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) - dual port Ultrium 4 Half Height...
... capacity Ultrium 4 Data Cartridges v 24 data cartridges v Native: 19.2 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 dual port Ultrium 5 Full Height and Half Height drives v 8 Gb/s Fibre Channel - single port v 6 Gb/s Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) - dual port Ultrium 4 Half Height...
User Guide
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... to dynamically adjust its native (uncompressed) data rate to the slower data rate of the Ultrium 3, Ultrium 4, Ultrium 5, and Ultrium 6 Tape Drives customizes each read /write head characteristics. 1-10 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide The customization enables compensation for variations in the recording channel transfer function, media characteristics, and read /write data channel for...
... to dynamically adjust its native (uncompressed) data rate to the slower data rate of the Ultrium 3, Ultrium 4, Ultrium 5, and Ultrium 6 Tape Drives customizes each read /write head characteristics. 1-10 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide The customization enables compensation for variations in the recording channel transfer function, media characteristics, and read /write data channel for...
User Guide
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... (Including 3 I /O station slots) Sustained native data transfer rate Ultrium 5 Full Height Drive: 140 MB/s Ultrium 5 Half Height Drive: 140 MB/s 1-12 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide Operation specifications: Ultrium 6 Library with media 2U library Rack mount 87.6 mm (3.44 in), stand-alone 97.6 mm (3.84 in) 447.5 mm (17.6 in.) Rack mount 740 mm (29...
... (Including 3 I /O station slots) Sustained native data transfer rate Ultrium 5 Full Height Drive: 140 MB/s Ultrium 5 Half Height Drive: 140 MB/s 1-12 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide Operation specifications: Ultrium 6 Library with media 2U library Rack mount 87.6 mm (3.44 in), stand-alone 97.6 mm (3.84 in) 447.5 mm (17.6 in.) Rack mount 740 mm (29...
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...-condensing 10% to 90% RH non-condensing Product environment The library is designed to use. 1-14 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide maximum rate of 0.9 m (3 ft.) from all obstacles. The library is carpeted. Refer to your library, locate the library away from dust, dirt, and airborne particulates: v Keep the library away from a permanent work station. Note: The TL2000 and...
...-condensing 10% to 90% RH non-condensing Product environment The library is designed to use. 1-14 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide maximum rate of 0.9 m (3 ft.) from all obstacles. The library is carpeted. Refer to your library, locate the library away from dust, dirt, and airborne particulates: v Keep the library away from a permanent work station. Note: The TL2000 and...
User Guide
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... it goes through its initialization routine. Startup Firmware Rev: Drive: Magazines: I /O station While the library is the first screen that might not be able to help identify the failure. 2-2 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide Power-ON display When the library powers ON or resets, it to the Home Screen. When the POST is displayed on...
... it goes through its initialization routine. Startup Firmware Rev: Drive: Magazines: I /O station While the library is the first screen that might not be able to help identify the failure. 2-2 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide Power-ON display When the library powers ON or resets, it to the Home Screen. When the POST is displayed on...
User Guide
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... the complete entry, or press the CANCEL button to its home position. The following operations take place before 4 seconds passes. To configure the Web 2-4 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide With the UP and DOWN buttons, select one of the various predefined states for 4 seconds initiates a controlled power down completely: v The display indicates with...
... the complete entry, or press the CANCEL button to its home position. The following operations take place before 4 seconds passes. To configure the Web 2-4 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide With the UP and DOWN buttons, select one of the various predefined states for 4 seconds initiates a controlled power down completely: v The display indicates with...
User Guide
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.... v The green check mark indicates that the library is fully operational and that no user intervention is present, but that the library is always present after login, giving the status of the library. Status shows a green check mark and the words Media 2-6 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide a77ug089 Web User Interface login page System status The System status...
.... v The green check mark indicates that the library is fully operational and that no user intervention is present, but that the library is always present after login, giving the status of the library. Status shows a green check mark and the words Media 2-6 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide a77ug089 Web User Interface login page System status The System status...
User Guide
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Important: If you click the X in the upper right corner of the Web User Interface. 2-8 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide To close the Help page, click the red X in the upper right corner of the screen. Logging out of the Web User Interface To log out of the Web User Interface, click Logout in the upper right corner of the screen. opens. With the left navigation pane, select the Help page that you do not log out of your internet browser window, you want.
Important: If you click the X in the upper right corner of the Web User Interface. 2-8 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide To close the Help page, click the red X in the upper right corner of the screen. Logging out of the Web User Interface To log out of the Web User Interface, click Logout in the upper right corner of the screen. opens. With the left navigation pane, select the Help page that you do not log out of your internet browser window, you want.
User Guide
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... higher than 8.xx support path failover on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information about using the path failover feature, see the Dell PowerVault TL4000 Failover Configuration Guide, included with the customer kit if purchased later. 3-2 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide Multiple control paths for path failover Command failures and timeouts are drives in that logical...
... higher than 8.xx support path failover on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information about using the path failover feature, see the Dell PowerVault TL4000 Failover Configuration Guide, included with the customer kit if purchased later. 3-2 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide Multiple control paths for path failover Command failures and timeouts are drives in that logical...
User Guide
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... 22 through slot 45 4096 (x1000) through 4118 (0x1016) as shown in drive position 1 and drive position 2. Partition 2 contains 3-4 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide When configured with two logical partitions, the Element Address assignments are as follows: DTE assignments are shown in drive position 3 and drive position 4. Partition 1 contains ...
... 22 through slot 45 4096 (x1000) through 4118 (0x1016) as shown in drive position 1 and drive position 2. Partition 2 contains 3-4 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide When configured with two logical partitions, the Element Address assignments are as follows: DTE assignments are shown in drive position 3 and drive position 4. Partition 1 contains ...
User Guide
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..., must not be reported as RAID controllers, do not support LUN scanning. 3-6 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide See "Configure Library: Save/Restore Configuration" on the Home screen that indicates that a drive is needed for library reconfiguration. 4U Unit with only FH drives (1 logical library) SCSI Element Slot 4 257 3 2 256 1 4U Unit with FH and HH drives...
..., must not be reported as RAID controllers, do not support LUN scanning. 3-6 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide See "Configure Library: Save/Restore Configuration" on the Home screen that indicates that a drive is needed for library reconfiguration. 4U Unit with only FH drives (1 logical library) SCSI Element Slot 4 257 3 2 256 1 4U Unit with FH and HH drives...
User Guide
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... MB per SCSI bus Type of the bus. Each SCSI drive sled uses shielded, HD68-pin connectors, and attaches directly to one SCSI bus. 3-8 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide Any combination of up to two initiators (servers) and up to the SCSI-3 specification Under the SCSI-3 protocol, this table include the internal length...
... MB per SCSI bus Type of the bus. Each SCSI drive sled uses shielded, HD68-pin connectors, and attaches directly to one SCSI bus. 3-8 Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide Any combination of up to two initiators (servers) and up to the SCSI-3 specification Under the SCSI-3 protocol, this table include the internal length...