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  • Page 1 ™ Dell™ PowerVault™ 120T DDS4 Autoloader USER’S GUIDE USER’S GUIDE www.dell.com...
  • Page 2 Dell™ PowerVault™ 120T DDS4 Autoloader User’s Guide www.dell.com...
  • Page 3 Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 1999 Dell Computer Corporation. All rights reserved. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, PowerVault and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; Windows NT is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation; Novell and Netware are trademarks of Novell, Inc.;...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ..................1-1 Overview...................1-1 Features ..................1-1 Tape Backup Software ............1-2 Tape Backup Applications ............1-2 Chapter 2 Getting Started .................. 2-1 Front Panel ................2-1 Power, SCSI Connection, Setting SCSI ID (External) ...2-2 Power, SCSI Connection, Setting SCSI ID (Internal) ...2-4 Option Switches (Internal, External ) ........2-5 Mounting Holes for 5.25"...
  • Page 5 Autoloader Makes Noises During System Startup ....4-1 Drive Failures During Backup or Restore Operations ..4-1 LCD Indication for Autoloader Status .........4-2 Tape Backup Software Errors ..........4-3 Running Dell Diagnostics............4-3 Cleaning the Autoloader ............4-3 Emergency Cassette Removal Procedure ......4-4 Emergency Ejecting a Magazine ..........4-4 Ejecting Magazine by Manual Operation ........4-4...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The Dell™ PowerVault™ 120T DDS4 Autoloader is a high-capacity data storage cartridge changer using 4mm DAT (Digital Audio Tape) technology. The tape autoloader achieves high data reliability through read-after-write and an additional level of error correction code (ECC).

  • Page 7: Tape Backup Software

    NetWare® native backup utilities. Tape Backup Applications: Microsoft Windows NT 4.0: Computer Associates ARCServeIT 6.6, Seagate Backup Exec 7.2, Veritas Backup Exec 7.3 Novell NetWare: Computer Associates ARCServe 6.1, Seagate Backup Exec 8.0 1-2 Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide...

  • Page 8: Chapter 2 Getting Started

    Figure 2-1. Once a cartridge has been selected, the Enter button should be pressed for confirmation, and the autoloader will load the selected cartridge into the drive, see Figure 2-1. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 2-1...
  • Page 9 External Power/SCSI Connection/Setting SCSI ID Figure 2-2. Rear Panel (External) (1) Rotary Selector Switch for setting SCSI ID (2) Cooling Fan (3) AC In Connector (4) Ground (GND) Terminal (5) SCSI Connector 2-2 Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide...
  • Page 10 Before changing the SCSI ID setting, be sure to turn off the power with the power switch on the front panel. Power Connect the supplied AC power cable. Turn on the autoloader using the front panel power button, see Figure 2-2. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 2-3...
  • Page 11 Internal SCSI Connection/Setting the SCSI ID/Power Figure 2-3. Rear Connectors and Jumpers (Internal) NOTE: Dell performs the installation and setup of tape autoloaders that are shipped as part of a system. If the software has been recently upgraded, however, you may need to install the software.
  • Page 12 Compression disabled at power-on. The host is not allowed to control compression. Compression enabled at power-on. The host is allowed to control compression. Compression enabled at power-on. The host is not allowed to control compression. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 2-5...
  • Page 13 Internal Mounting Holes for 5.25-inch Figure 2-5. Mounting Holes 5.25-inch autoloader (Internal) 2-6 Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide...

  • Page 14: Orientation

    Microsoft Windows NT 4.0: Computer Associates ARCServeIT 6.6, Seagate Backup Exec 7.2, Veritas Backup Exec 7.3 Novell NetWare: Computer Associates ARCServe 6.1, Seagate Backup Exec 8.0 Installing the Tape Backup Software See instructions supplied with the tape backup software. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 2-7...

  • Page 15: Using The Autoloader

    The autoloader enters this mode when it receives a SCSI MOVE MEDIUM command. The Select button will be disabled while the autoloader is in this mode. The Eject button or SCSI UNLOAD (LUN 1) command can be used to exit the random mode. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 3-1...

  • Page 16: Front Panel

    , and the loader mechanism returns it to the magazine. The magazine is then ejected, see Figure 3-1. NOTE: The host can disable the Eject button by sending a SCSI PREVENT MEDIA removal command. 3-2 Dell PowerVaullt 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide...
  • Page 17 Two LEDs (Tape Present, Busy Status) BUSY Off: Not active, see Figure 3-1 Steady green: SCSI active Flashing green: Drive active TAPE Off: Cartridge outside drive, see Figure 3-1 Steady green: Cartridge inside drive Flashing green: Loading/unloading Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 3-3...

  • Page 18: Operator Action

    Single Tape mode. The autoloader always function regardless of slot "8" being empty or full. The magazine will be ejected if slot "8" is empty and there is also an empty slot between slot "1" though "7", see Figure 3-4. 3-4 Dell PowerVaullt 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide...

  • Page 19: Seven Cartridge Setting

    Figure 3-6. Inserting cartridges into the bottom magazine shelf 2. Insert data cartridges into the top shelf of the magazine. Insert cartridge 4 first, followed by cartridges 5, 6, 7 (in that order) , see Figure 3-7. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 3-5...

  • Page 20: How To Remove Cartridges

    1. Pressing down on the magazine stopper, place your finger in the hole at the rear of the magazine and push data cartridges toward the front of the magazine, see Figure 3-9. 3-6 Dell PowerVaullt 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide...
  • Page 21 4. Turn the magazine so that the open end faces up and tap it gently against your hand or a soft object. This makes cartridges move from the top shelf to the bottom shelf, see Figure 3-11. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 3-7...
  • Page 22 5. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to remove the cartridges from the bottom shelf. 6. Finally, remove the cartridge in the middle shelf, see Figure 3-12. Figure 3-12. Removing cartridge from middle shelf 3-8 Dell PowerVaullt 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide...

  • Page 23: Slide Stopper

    Figure 3-13. Slide Stopper, Write Protect and Index Label Loading the Magazine 1. Put as many cartridges (1, 7 or 8) as you need into the magazine. Refer to how to Insert the Cartridges, see Figure 3-14. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 3-9...

  • Page 24: Exchanging The Cartridge

    (The number changes sequentially each time you press the Select button.) When the Enter button is pressed for confirmation, the data cartridge currently loaded in the DDS drive is unloaded and the cartridge whose number is displayed is loaded. By Host Operation 3-10 Dell PowerVaullt 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide...
  • Page 25 3) When an unexpected power shutdown/outage has occured that potentially may result in cartridge positioning disorder. 4) When the EEPROM on the the autoloader cannot be read. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 3-11...

  • Page 26: Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

    Clean the tape drive read/write heads using a cleaning cartridge. Verify the autoloader settings in the system setup program. Check all cables and connections. Check the front display LEDs for error information, see Figures 4-1 and 4-2. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 4-1...

  • Page 27: Lcd Indication For Autoloader Status

    Figure 4-2. LCD Panel Please refer to Appendix A "LCD Panel" (Figures A-1 to A-15) for further details. Tape Backup Software Errors Check the user's guide supplied with your tape backup software application. 4-2 Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide...

  • Page 28: Running Dell Diagnostics

    The tape drive in the autoloader requires periodic cleaning. The frequency with which your drive should be cleaned depends how much the DDS cassettes(s) have been used for backup operations. Dell recommends that you use the following guidelines to determine when to clean your drive: 1.) When the "CleanReq"...

  • Page 29: Emergency Cassette Removal Procedure

    2. Slide the "Slide-cam Hole" left all the way with a screwdriver. Consequently, the Elevator gets down (Figures 4-17, 4-18, 4-19) with the internal mechanical link (Figure 4-16) and makes a way out for the stuck magazine. 4-4 Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide...
  • Page 30 Figures 4-16, 4-17, 4-18, 4-19. Internal Mechanical Link 3. Slide the "Hook to Unlock Magazine" right, and push the stuck magazine through the "Hole to Push Magazine" with a screwdriver, see Figure 4-4. Figure 4-4. Rear View Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide 4-5...
  • Page 31 4. Continue the procedure until the tape is lifted out of the drive mechanism and ejected. 5. Return the drive to a service station for repair. 4-6 Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide...

  • Page 32: Appendix Alcd Panel

    Appendix A LCD Panel Figure A-1. Front Panel Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide A-1...

  • Page 33: Lcd Indication For Autoloader Status

    LCD Indication for Autoloader Status Figure A-2. LCD Panel A-2 Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide...
  • Page 34 Figure A-3. Magazine Loading Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide A-3...
  • Page 35 Figure A-4. Magazine Loading Continued A-4 Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide...
  • Page 36 Figure A-5 Magazine Loading Continued Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide A-5...
  • Page 37 Figure A-6. Move Medium Command A-6 Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide...
  • Page 38 Figure A-7. Read , Erase Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide A-7...
  • Page 39 Figure A-8. Erase, Locate Tape, Space Tape, Unload Tape A-8 Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide...
  • Page 40 Figure A-9. Load Tape Continued Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide A-9...
  • Page 41 Figure A-10. Unload Tape, Ejecting Magazine A-10 Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide...
  • Page 42 Figure A-11. Send Diag Checking, Init Element Status, Eject Prevent, Select Prevent Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide A-11...
  • Page 43 Figure A-12. Select and Load Tape A-12 Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide...
  • Page 44 Figure A-13. Cleaning in Process, Cleaning Req, Updating Firmware Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide A-13...
  • Page 45 Figure A-14. Cleaning Tape at EOM, Illegal Cassette Config, Illegal Magazine A-14 Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide...
  • Page 46 Config, Medium Error, Loader HW Error ResetReq Figure A-15. Drive HW Error, Cassette Stuck in Drive, Version Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide A-15...
  • Page 47 Figure A-16. Auto Load, Unload Continuous, Contrast Adjust, Orientation, Language A-16 Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide...

  • Page 48: Appendix B Specifications

    24 seconds (for a single partition tape) Rewind Time less than 80 seconds with 150 meter tape Search Time less than 90 seconds for 150 meter tape Unload Time less than 20 seconds (for a single partition tape) Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide B-1...
  • Page 49 Sony DG90P Cleaning Sony DGD15CL Power External 100-120 V 0.5[A] 200-240 V 0.3[A] Internal Voltage Max Ripple DC 5 V +/-5% 100 mV p-p Maxium (load/unload) 2.9 A Typical (write/read) 1.3 A B-2 Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide...
  • Page 50 No Data Loss Half Sine 10 G Peak 11 ms 3 axes, 3 directions Interval 10 seconds Non-Operating Shock No Device Damage Half Sine 90 G Peak 11 ms 3 axes, 3 directions Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide B-3...

  • Page 51: Appendix C Regulatory

    This certifies that this product is in compliance with EU Directive 89/336/EEC, using the EMC standards EN55022 (Class B) +A/95+A2/97 and EN50082-1/92. This product has been tested and verified to meet CISPR 22 Class B requirements. Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader User's Guide C-1...
  • Page 52 Year 2000 Statement Neither the performance nor the functionality of the Dell™ PowerVault™ 120T DDS4 Autoloader will be affected by the date change before, during and after the year 2000. See Dell Computer Corporations 's World Wide Web site for more information.
  • Page 53 Printed in Japan. ™ P/N 79EJG Rev. A00 www.dell.com...

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