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... on the drive, or when troubleshooting. Cleaning Tape III Physical Description Characteristics Part No Life Span Tracking Typically cream Cleaning material inside colored and looks like electromagnetic tape. 20 times. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 7 VS160 Cleaning Tape Light grey in color and looks more designated "DLT1" like cloth than tape. Tape or "VS80." "VS160 Cleaning Cartridge...
... on the drive, or when troubleshooting. Cleaning Tape III Physical Description Characteristics Part No Life Span Tracking Typically cream Cleaning material inside colored and looks like electromagnetic tape. 20 times. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 7 VS160 Cleaning Tape Light grey in color and looks more designated "DLT1" like cloth than tape. Tape or "VS80." "VS160 Cleaning Cartridge...
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... If a cleaning tape is being used. 8 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 Tape." NOTE: Do not use . User must manually eject cartridge and discard it from future use VS160 cleaning media to determine that you are using the proper cleaning tape for 340-3349 and designated as SDLT220 and SDLT320 "SDLT Cleaning drives. Table 1-5. If...
... If a cleaning tape is being used. 8 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 Tape." NOTE: Do not use . User must manually eject cartridge and discard it from future use VS160 cleaning media to determine that you are using the proper cleaning tape for 340-3349 and designated as SDLT220 and SDLT320 "SDLT Cleaning drives. Table 1-5. If...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com • Cartridge Hub: Confirm That the spring-loaded hub on the bottom of the cartridge is engaged by the cartridge leader on the Type IV media is properly tensioned and centered. Cartridge Hub The following graphic shows how the loop on the DLT/VS80 drives. 14 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 Figure 1-22. Figure 1-21. Press the hub; SDLT Tape Latch The following graphic shows how the SDLT tape latches with the cartridge leader. it will spring back if operating properly.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com • Cartridge Hub: Confirm That the spring-loaded hub on the bottom of the cartridge is engaged by the cartridge leader on the Type IV media is properly tensioned and centered. Cartridge Hub The following graphic shows how the loop on the DLT/VS80 drives. 14 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 Figure 1-22. Figure 1-21. Press the hub; SDLT Tape Latch The following graphic shows how the SDLT tape latches with the cartridge leader. it will spring back if operating properly.
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... 60% Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 17 Figure 1-29. Cartridge Storage When storing cartridge, avoid moisture and direct sunlight. Exposure to load the media into the take-up reel. SDLT Bent-In Leader Buckles bar hooks Media with bent-in leader buckles have been known to cause the tape drive to... drop the leader when the drive tries to moisture or sunlight can deform or ruin media.
... 60% Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 17 Figure 1-29. Cartridge Storage When storing cartridge, avoid moisture and direct sunlight. Exposure to load the media into the take-up reel. SDLT Bent-In Leader Buckles bar hooks Media with bent-in leader buckles have been known to cause the tape drive to... drop the leader when the drive tries to moisture or sunlight can deform or ruin media.
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... helps you how to obtain drivers and/or firmware upgrades. Contents: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Introduction Getting Started and Setup Using the Tape Drive Using the Tape Backup Software Troubleshooting Specifications Drive Connectors Jumpers See the Dell Support website at support.dell.com if you require further help and assistance or to avoid the...
... helps you how to obtain drivers and/or firmware upgrades. Contents: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Introduction Getting Started and Setup Using the Tape Drive Using the Tape Backup Software Troubleshooting Specifications Drive Connectors Jumpers See the Dell Support website at support.dell.com if you require further help and assistance or to avoid the...
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... PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive requires a wide-ultra, Ultra2, Ultra160, or Ultra3, Low-Voltage Differential (LVD) or Single-Ended (SE) SCSI bus * Assumes 2:1 compression ratio. Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Back to Contents Page Introduction: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Overview Features Tape Backup Software Obtaining Drivers and Firmware Upgrades Front Panel Controls and Indicators Overview The Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive...
... PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive requires a wide-ultra, Ultra2, Ultra160, or Ultra3, Low-Voltage Differential (LVD) or Single-Ended (SE) SCSI bus * Assumes 2:1 compression ratio. Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Back to Contents Page Introduction: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Overview Features Tape Backup Software Obtaining Drivers and Firmware Upgrades Front Panel Controls and Indicators Overview The Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive...
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Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows® Server™ 2003: QSDLT32.SYS Native Operating System Backup Utilities Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows® Server™ 2003 Windows Backup Red Hat Linux versions 7.3 and 8.0 and 9.0 Tar Tape Backup Applications NOTICE: See the Dell Support website at support.dell.com...
Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows® Server™ 2003: QSDLT32.SYS Native Operating System Backup Utilities Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows® Server™ 2003 Windows Backup Red Hat Linux versions 7.3 and 8.0 and 9.0 Tar Tape Backup Applications NOTICE: See the Dell Support website at support.dell.com...
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...Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Every time you turn off momentarily If a cartridge is not loaded, the Ready LED illuminates and POST is complete, the entire process taking approximately eight seconds If a cartridge is loaded, the Ready LED flashes while the drive mounts the cartridge, a process that the drive...11:46:11 AM] This noise is normal and should be ignored The drive is now ready to the drive On Power is in Table 1. Ready LED When the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive is on or reset the drive, it conducts a Power-On Self-Test (POST). The Ready LED ...
...Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Every time you turn off momentarily If a cartridge is not loaded, the Ready LED illuminates and POST is complete, the entire process taking approximately eight seconds If a cartridge is loaded, the Ready LED flashes while the drive mounts the cartridge, a process that the drive...11:46:11 AM] This noise is normal and should be ignored The drive is now ready to the drive On Power is in Table 1. Ready LED When the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive is on or reset the drive, it conducts a Power-On Self-Test (POST). The Ready LED ...
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...of important data. The diagnostic requires that you first load a cartridge that require an action, such as loading a cartridge, the drive returns to avoid loss of data and then unloads and ejects the cartridge. Emergency Reset file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG...do nothing for more details on error conditions. Table 3. If an error occurs, the appropriate LEDs illuminate. Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Media Slow Blink (1x per second) On Unsupported format, or damaged or unsupported cartridge type inserted into...
...of important data. The diagnostic requires that you first load a cartridge that require an action, such as loading a cartridge, the drive returns to avoid loss of data and then unloads and ejects the cartridge. Emergency Reset file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG...do nothing for more details on error conditions. Table 3. If an error occurs, the appropriate LEDs illuminate. Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Media Slow Blink (1x per second) On Unsupported format, or damaged or unsupported cartridge type inserted into...
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A standard POST then takes place. Back to normal operation. Revert to Normal Operating Mode When you release the button, the drive performs a hard reset, behaving as if it had been turned off and then on. Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide When you release the button, the drive returns to Contents Page file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/intro.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:11 AM]
A standard POST then takes place. Back to normal operation. Revert to Normal Operating Mode When you release the button, the drive performs a hard reset, behaving as if it had been turned off and then on. Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide When you release the button, the drive returns to Contents Page file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/intro.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:11 AM]
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... and inspect the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive for at support.dell.com. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Back to Contents Page Getting Started and Setup: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Obtaining Drivers and Firmware Upgrades Dell-Installed Drives Installing the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal Drive Installing the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External Drive Installing the Device Drivers Installing the Tape Backup Software Installing the Dell PowerVault Tools Diagnostic...
... and inspect the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive for at support.dell.com. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Back to Contents Page Getting Started and Setup: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Obtaining Drivers and Firmware Upgrades Dell-Installed Drives Installing the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal Drive Installing the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External Drive Installing the Device Drivers Installing the Tape Backup Software Installing the Dell PowerVault Tools Diagnostic...
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...PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive, each must ship the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive in the original or equivalent packing materials or your drive in the future. SCSI ID jumpers on rear panel of drive To set the SCSI ID on the rear panel of SCSI devices attached to recognize the drive at the new ID. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive... User's Guide NOTE: Save the packing materials in case you change the drive's SCSI ID....
...PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive, each must ship the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive in the original or equivalent packing materials or your drive in the future. SCSI ID jumpers on rear panel of drive To set the SCSI ID on the rear panel of SCSI devices attached to recognize the drive at the new ID. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive... User's Guide NOTE: Save the packing materials in case you change the drive's SCSI ID....
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... on the SCSI bus (at the end of which is the recommended setting. Install Drive in damage to the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive or other devices. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide When to Use Termination If the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive is the only SCSI device on the selected server other than one device on the...
... on the SCSI bus (at the end of which is the recommended setting. Install Drive in damage to the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive or other devices. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide When to Use Termination If the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive is the only SCSI device on the selected server other than one device on the...
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... cable in the selected server now, if necessary. The SCSI connectors are keyed, preventing improper connection. 6. to 68-pin adapter with the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive. 4. NOTE: If your SCSI host adapter already has a ribbon cable with an open 68-pin, high-density connector, you can use...the SCSI ribbon cable to the SCSI host adapter. The connectors are keyed, preventing improper connection. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide NOTE: Install a SCSI host adapter in the accessories package. Attach one end of the...
... cable in the selected server now, if necessary. The SCSI connectors are keyed, preventing improper connection. 6. to 68-pin adapter with the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive. 4. NOTE: If your SCSI host adapter already has a ribbon cable with an open 68-pin, high-density connector, you can use...the SCSI ribbon cable to the SCSI host adapter. The connectors are keyed, preventing improper connection. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide NOTE: Install a SCSI host adapter in the accessories package. Attach one end of the...
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Use the supplied mounting rails as appropriate for information regarding the necessary mounting rails or hardware. Secure the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive with the appropriate mounting screws, either in installation bay (side mounting screws shown) NOTE: Some servers require mounting rails... chassis. file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/setup.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:12 AM] Figure 4. Secure drive in the sides or bottom of the drive sled, as needed. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide 7.
Use the supplied mounting rails as appropriate for information regarding the necessary mounting rails or hardware. Secure the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive with the appropriate mounting screws, either in installation bay (side mounting screws shown) NOTE: Some servers require mounting rails... chassis. file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/setup.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:12 AM] Figure 4. Secure drive in the sides or bottom of the drive sled, as needed. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide 7.
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... and other sources of dust and airborne contaminants. The PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape is flat, sturdy, level, and close to be invalidated. Unpacking the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External Drive NOTE: If the room in Specifications for at least 6 inches (15.2 cm) behind the drive for shipping damage. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide 8. Attach the power cables to complete...
... and other sources of dust and airborne contaminants. The PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape is flat, sturdy, level, and close to be invalidated. Unpacking the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External Drive NOTE: If the room in Specifications for at least 6 inches (15.2 cm) behind the drive for shipping damage. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide 8. Attach the power cables to complete...
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Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide External drive, each device must have power applied and be terminated. The factory default SCSI ID is used to a narrow (50-pin) bus, you press one . Each time you can recognize the drive at the end of ...button above the SCSI ID display to activate the new SCSI ID. The factory default for the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive. After you do not terminate the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive. If another device is the last physical device on again to select the next lower SCSI ID...
Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide External drive, each device must have power applied and be terminated. The factory default SCSI ID is used to a narrow (50-pin) bus, you press one . Each time you can recognize the drive at the end of ...button above the SCSI ID display to activate the new SCSI ID. The factory default for the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive. After you do not terminate the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive. If another device is the last physical device on again to select the next lower SCSI ID...
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...Attach the supplied terminator to the connector on the rear panel of the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive (see Figure 7). 4. NOTE: If the supplied SCSI cable does not fit the connector on the rear panel of the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive (see Figure 7). Connecting the Cables 1. Attach SCSI cable to provide ...turn off all attached accessory devices, such as printers and other SCSI devices. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide the SCSI bus to server 6. Only an authorized service provider can disable the...
...Attach the supplied terminator to the connector on the rear panel of the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive (see Figure 7). 4. NOTE: If the supplied SCSI cable does not fit the connector on the rear panel of the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive (see Figure 7). Connecting the Cables 1. Attach SCSI cable to provide ...turn off all attached accessory devices, such as printers and other SCSI devices. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide the SCSI bus to server 6. Only an authorized service provider can disable the...
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Attach the female connector on the power cable to the power connector on the Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Manual and Drivers CD are present in the sockets of the outlet. 8. Figure 7. ...PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive and any other devices you intend to the drive 9. Microsoft® Windows® 2000: file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/setup.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:12 AM] Hazardous voltages are required if you turned off earlier. 11. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive...
Attach the female connector on the power cable to the power connector on the Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Manual and Drivers CD are present in the sockets of the outlet. 8. Figure 7. ...PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive and any other devices you intend to the drive 9. Microsoft® Windows® 2000: file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/setup.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:12 AM] Hazardous voltages are required if you turned off earlier. 11. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive...
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... scroll down to install the driver. 15. The PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive should be listed under "? Other Devices" again. 8. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide 1. The PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive should be listed under "? Other Devices" again. 7. Right-click the QUANTUM VS160 SCSI Sequential Device listing and click Properties. 8. Click the Tape Drives item in the righthand pane of the dialog...
... scroll down to install the driver. 15. The PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive should be listed under "? Other Devices" again. 8. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide 1. The PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive should be listed under "? Other Devices" again. 7. Right-click the QUANTUM VS160 SCSI Sequential Device listing and click Properties. 8. Click the Tape Drives item in the righthand pane of the dialog...