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... IV Figure 1-3. Drives and Media Table 1-1. SDLT220 110 GB/220 GB 39 GB/hr VS1 (Value Smart) Tape SDLT (Super Digital Linear Tape) tape I Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 3 Introduction This document describes the media compatibility, handling, and usage for the Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT, SDLT 320/220, DLT1/VS80, and VS160. DLT1 Capacity...
... IV Figure 1-3. Drives and Media Table 1-1. SDLT220 110 GB/220 GB 39 GB/hr VS1 (Value Smart) Tape SDLT (Super Digital Linear Tape) tape I Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 3 Introduction This document describes the media compatibility, handling, and usage for the Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT, SDLT 320/220, DLT1/VS80, and VS160. DLT1 Capacity...
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... System Information Guide provides important safety and regulatory information. 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 make better use of VERITAS Software. Microsoft, Windows...
... System Information Guide provides important safety and regulatory information. 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 make better use of VERITAS Software. Microsoft, Windows...
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... data set , which determines the actual 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 is a value-priced, high-reliability, high-capacity linear streaming...
... data set , which determines the actual 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 is a value-priced, high-reliability, high-capacity linear streaming...
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...:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/intro.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:11 AM] PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive front panel NOTE: The front panel controls and indicators are in the same locations on both the internal and external drives. Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows® Server™ 2003...
...:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/intro.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:11 AM] PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive front panel NOTE: The front panel controls and indicators are in the same locations on both the internal and external drives. Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows® Server™ 2003...
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...Blink (1x per second) Calibration error or permanent write/read error Medium Blink (2x per second) Cleaning in Table 1. Introduction: 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...panel indicator means. Ready LED When the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive is now ready to see the progress and results of the drive. This noise is normal and should be ignored The drive is in the tape path As POST completes, the drive makes a slight buzzing noise for several ...
...Blink (1x per second) Calibration error or permanent write/read error Medium Blink (2x per second) Cleaning in Table 1. Introduction: 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...panel indicator means. Ready LED When the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive is now ready to see the progress and results of the drive. This noise is normal and should be ignored The drive is in the tape path As POST completes, the drive makes a slight buzzing noise for several ...
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.... Table 3. The diagnostic requires that you release the button, the drive initiates an internal write/read diagnostic mode* Reserved* Emergency reset Revert to unloading and ejecting a cartridge. If you release the button, the drive unloads and ejects the cartridge. Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Media Slow Blink (1x per second) On Unsupported format...
.... Table 3. The diagnostic requires that you release the button, the drive initiates an internal write/read diagnostic mode* Reserved* Emergency reset Revert to unloading and ejecting a cartridge. If you release the button, the drive unloads and ejects the cartridge. Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Media Slow Blink (1x per second) On Unsupported format...
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Back 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 normal operation. Revert 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 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 normal operation. Revert 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.
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... device. 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 Package Obtaining Drivers...
... device. 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 Package Obtaining Drivers...
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...the SCSI host adapter, and select an unused SCSI ID for the 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. Setting the SCSI ID Regardless of the number of...jumper settings file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/setup.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:12 AM] Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide NOTE: Save the packing materials in case you do not need to move or ship your warranty may ...
...the SCSI host adapter, and select an unused SCSI ID for the 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. Setting the SCSI ID Regardless of the number of...jumper settings file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/setup.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:12 AM] Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide NOTE: Save the packing materials in case you do not need to move or ship your warranty may ...
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Installing the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal Drive 1. Install Drive in the server's manuals (see Figure 2). 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 devices. Regardless of the SCSI cable), it is to provide TERMPWR. Figure 2. The factory default...
Installing the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal Drive 1. Install Drive in the server's manuals (see Figure 2). 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 devices. Regardless of the SCSI cable), it is to provide TERMPWR. Figure 2. The factory default...
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...68-pin, high-density connector, you can use the existing cable instead of the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive. to 68-pin adapter with the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive. 4. Figure 3. The SCSI connectors are keyed, preventing improper connection. Locate the ...50-pin connector. 5. 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 the other end of the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive. Locate an available power cable in the host server...
...68-pin, high-density connector, you can use the existing cable instead of the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive. to 68-pin adapter with the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive. 4. Figure 3. The SCSI connectors are keyed, preventing improper connection. Locate the ...50-pin connector. 5. 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 the other end of the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive. Locate an available power cable in the host server...
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..., either in installation bay (side mounting screws shown) NOTE: Some servers require mounting rails for internal devices. 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. file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/setup.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:12 AM]
..., either in installation bay (side mounting screws shown) NOTE: Some servers require mounting rails for internal devices. 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. file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/setup.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:12 AM]
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... the number of the location you are working differs from dust and excessive temperature and humidity. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide 8. See Installing the Device Drivers and Installing the Tape Backup Software to the server and all attached accessories. 10. Attach the power cables to complete the installation. Regardless...
... the number of the location you are working differs from dust and excessive temperature and humidity. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide 8. See Installing the Device Drivers and Installing the Tape Backup Software to the server and all attached accessories. 10. Attach the power cables to complete the installation. Regardless...
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... an unused SCSI ID for the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive. Terminator Power At least one ....Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide External drive, each device must be turned on for proper termination to a narrow (50-pin) bus, you do not terminate the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive. Figure 5. To terminate the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive, locate the terminator in Figure 5. The factory default for the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive is TERMPWR enabled, which device is 6. PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive...
... an unused SCSI ID for the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive. Terminator Power At least one ....Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide External drive, each device must be turned on for proper termination to a narrow (50-pin) bus, you do not terminate the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive. Figure 5. To terminate the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive, locate the terminator in Figure 5. The factory default for the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive is TERMPWR enabled, which device is 6. PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive...
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...3. Attach the other SCSI devices. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide the SCSI bus to server 6. CAUTION: Do not move on to be the host for the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive. Attach SCSI cable to provide TERMPWR. Secure the SCSI cable...accessory devices. Remove the power cables from the host server and all attached accessory devices. Attach one end of the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive (see Figure 7). Figure 6. Turn off all attached accessory devices, such as printers and other devices. Attach the ...
...3. Attach the other SCSI devices. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide the SCSI bus to server 6. CAUTION: Do not move on to be the host for the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive. Attach SCSI cable to provide TERMPWR. Secure the SCSI cable...accessory devices. Remove the power cables from the host server and all attached accessory devices. Attach one end of the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive (see Figure 7). Figure 6. Turn off all attached accessory devices, such as printers and other devices. Attach the ...
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... provide all attached devices. 10. Plug in the OFF position. Turn on the rear panel of the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive is in the power cable to use native operating system backup applications. Microsoft® Windows® 2000...drivers supplied on the rear panel of the drive. Make sure the power switch on the Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Manual and Drivers CD are present in the sockets of compatible backup applications. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide for a list of the outlet...
... provide all attached devices. 10. Plug in the OFF position. Turn on the rear panel of the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive is in the power cable to use native operating system backup applications. Microsoft® Windows® 2000...drivers supplied on the rear panel of the drive. Make sure the power switch on the Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Manual and Drivers CD are present in the sockets of compatible backup applications. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide for a list of the outlet...
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... that you are logged on the host server. 3. Click Scan for the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive. The PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive should be listed under Tape Drives, listed as "DLT VS Tape Drive," and is ready to remove the device. 5. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide 1. The drive now appears in the righthand pane of the Computer Management dialog box...
... that you are logged on the host server. 3. Click Scan for the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive. The PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive should be listed under Tape Drives, listed as "DLT VS Tape Drive," and is ready to remove the device. 5. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide 1. The drive now appears in the righthand pane of the Computer Management dialog box...
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... Tapeware® version 7.0 or later Red Hat Linux versions 7.3, 8.0, and 9.0 Yosemite Tapeware® version 7.0 or later Installing the Dell PowerVault Tools Diagnostic Package Requirements Microsoft® Windows® 2000 PowerVault 110T DLT1, PowerVault 110T DLT VS80, or PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive Before Installing the Diagnostic Package 1. Print these instructions. Open the folder d:\Diags on and that when the application...
... Tapeware® version 7.0 or later Red Hat Linux versions 7.3, 8.0, and 9.0 Yosemite Tapeware® version 7.0 or later Installing the Dell PowerVault Tools Diagnostic Package Requirements Microsoft® Windows® 2000 PowerVault 110T DLT1, PowerVault 110T DLT VS80, or PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive Before Installing the Diagnostic Package 1. Print these instructions. Open the folder d:\Diags on and that when the application...
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Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide NOTE: In some cases, the server may need to Contents Page file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/setup.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:12 AM] Back to restart at this time. If you are prompted to do so, restart the server now.
Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide NOTE: In some cases, the server may need to Contents Page file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/setup.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:12 AM] Back to restart at this time. If you are prompted to do so, restart the server now.
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...: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Reliability Recording unrecoverable errors MTBF Recommended Tapes Type of Tape DLTtape VS1 Cleaning Physical Specification Height Width Depth Weight Power Specification Voltage Voltage tolerance Operational current Peak Power use . Actual figures vary from unit to unit. (MTBF is measured at 100% duty cycle, excluding head life.) Manufacturer Dell branded media Dell...
...: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Reliability Recording unrecoverable errors MTBF Recommended Tapes Type of Tape DLTtape VS1 Cleaning Physical Specification Height Width Depth Weight Power Specification Voltage Voltage tolerance Operational current Peak Power use . Actual figures vary from unit to unit. (MTBF is measured at 100% duty cycle, excluding head life.) Manufacturer Dell branded media Dell...