Dell PowerVault 110T SDLT320 (Tape Drive) User Manual

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Dell PowerVault 110T SDLT 320 Tape Drive User's Guide
Please visit http://support.dell.com if you require further help and assistance, or to obtain drivers or firmware upgrades.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
©2001-02 Dell Computer Corporation. All rights reserved.
Trademarks used in this text: Dell, PowerVault and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation. NetWare is a trademark of Novell, Inc. DLTtape and Super DLTtape are trademarks of Quantum Corporation. Other trademarks and trade names may
be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any proprietary interest in
trademarks and trade names other than its own.
Patented under one or more of U.S. Patents Nos. 5,003,307; 5,016,009; 5,463,390; 5,506,580; held by Hi/FN, Inc.
Date of release: October 2002
Introduction
Setting Up the Tape Drive
Using the Tape Drive
Using the Tape Backup Software
Cartridge Care and Cleaning
Diagnostics
Troubleshooting
Frequently Asked Questions
Specifications
Regulatory Compliance
SCSI Connectors
Jumpers
Getting Help
Contacting Dell
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Summary of Contents

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Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T SDLT 320 Tape Drive User's Guide Please visit http://support.dell.com if you require further help and assistance, or to ob

Page 2 - Cleaning the Tape Mechanism

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Back to Contents Page Diagnostics: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T SDLT 320 Tape Drive User's Guide •Obtaining Drivers and Firmware Upgrades •Tape Alert

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Back to Contents Page Frequently Asked Questions: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T SDLT 320 Tape Drive User's Guide Back to Contents Page How can I ensu

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Back to Contents Page Getting Help: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T SDLT 320 Tape Drive User's Guide •Technical Assistance •Dell Enterprise Training an

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Dell's automated technical support service—AutoTech—provides recorded answers to the questions most frequently asked by Dell customers about thei

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Back to Contents Page Introduction: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T SDLT 320 Tape Drive User's Guide •Overview •Features •SCSI Bus Interface •Tape Bac

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Back to Contents Page Cartridge Care and Cleaning: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T SDLT 320 Tape Drive User's Guide •Appearance of SDLT Tapes •Cleaning

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Figure 1. Front Panel The front panel (see Figure 1) of your Dell PowerVault 110T SDLT 320 tape drive has three lights (LEDs), a grille through whi

Page 14 - Tape Alert

Back to Contents Page Jumpers: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T SDLT 320 Tape Drive User's Guide Figure 1 shows the various adjustments that you can make i

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Page 16 - Technical Assistance

Back to Contents Page Regulatory Compliance: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T SDLT 320 Tape Drive User's Guide •Safety Regulations •Electromagnetic Field

Page 17 - Before You Call

Table 4. ESD Failure Level Limits Acoustic Noise Emissions Table 5 provides the tape drive's acoustic noise emission levels, both as noise pow

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Back to Contents Page Setup: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T SDLT 320 Tape Drive User's Guide •Pre-installed Internal Drives •Internal Drive: Rear Panel

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because this will switch the LVD host adapter into single-ended mode and restrict performance. You need the appropriate Ultra 2 or Ultra wide SCSI rib

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Step 2: Configure the Internal Drive for TERMPWR Figure 4. TERMPWR Configuration A red dot in the illustration denotes Pin 1 on the jumper block or

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Slide the tape drive into the open bay, aligning the tray or rails with the slots in the bay. A "generic" host system with several unused b

Page 22 - Back to Contents Page

Step 7: Secure the Drive Secure the tape drive into place by pushing it gently into the bay until you feel it snap into place. At the same time, you

Page 23 - Safety Regulations

l Protect cartridges from shock, vibration and magnetic fields. l Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, heat and moisture. l Store cleaning cartridges

Page 24 - Acoustic Noise Emissions

Dell PowerVault 110T SDLT 320 drives are Ultra 2 wide SCSI devices designed to operate on a Low Voltage Differential (LVD) SCSI bus with a burst trans

Page 25 - Installing Internal Drives

Connect the SCSI bus cable leading from the host adapter to either of the two SCSI connectors. If the tape unit is the last device on the bus, then i

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Microsoft™ Windows®2000 (step-by-step instructions) Follow these steps to install the driver: 1. Shut down Windows 2000 if it is running and power d

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Back to Contents Page Using the Tape Backup Software: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T SDLT 320 Tape Drive User's Guide See the User's Operating Guide

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Back to Contents Page Specifications: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T SDLT 320 Tape Drive User's Guide •Product Specifications •Functional Specification

Page 29 - Installing External Drives

Functional Specifications Performance Data The following table provides performance data for the tape system. Table 3. Performance Data Shock and Vi

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Table 6. Operating Shock and Vibration Specifications Current and Power Requirements The following table provides the applicable power requirements

Page 31 - Loading Device Drivers

The following tables provide the operating, non-operating, storage, and shipping environmental specifications for the tape drive. For long-term, troub

Page 32 - Verifying Drive Operation

Backward-Read Compatibility (BRC) Transfer Rates A backward read compatibility feature is available for the tape drive. This option allows the drive t

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Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T SDLT 320 Tape Drive User's Guide •Obtaining Drivers and Firmware Updates •General

Page 34 - Product Specifications

Back to Contents Page SCSI Connectors: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T SDLT 320 Tape Drive User's Guide Figure 1 shows the location of the two 68-pin SCSI

Page 35 - Functional Specifications

Interpreting the LEDs Refer to the Usage: Front Panel LED/Control Functionality section for details, including a figure that shows the location and c

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Back to Contents Page Using the Tape Drive: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T SDLT 320 Tape Drive User's Guide •Switching on the Drive •Front Panel Functi

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 Loading, Unloading, and Write-Protecting Cartridges Use Super DLTtape I cartridges with your drive. (Note: The PowerVault 110T tape drive will read

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 Back to Contents Page Write-Protect Switch PositionOrange Write-Protect Indicator ResultBefore Loading the CartridgeEnabled (Slide switch to left

Page 39 - General Guidelines

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Page 40 - Backup Software Errors

Back to Contents Page Contacting Dell: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T SDLT 320 Tape Drive User's Guide To contact Dell electronically, you can access the

Page 41 - Switching on the Drive

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Page 42 - Unloading a Tape Cartridge

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