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Dell PowerVault LTO 8 User Manual (80 pages)
LTO Tape Drive
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Storage
| Size: 2.68 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Figures
7
Tables
9
Introduction
11
Overview
11
Powervault Internal Model
11
Encryption
12
Powervault External Model
12
Specifications and Features
13
LTO Generation Specifications
13
Tape Backup Software
14
Front Panel
14
SCD, Ready/Activity LED, and Fault LED Descriptions
15
Rear Panel
16
Rear Panel of Internal SAS Tape Drive
16
Rear Panel of External SAS Tape Drive
17
Rear Panel of the Rack Mount Tape Drive
17
Setting up the Tape Drive
19
Pre-Installed Internal Drives
19
Installing Internal Drives
19
Installing the Internal Drive - Step-By-Step Instructions
19
Air Intake Area
20
Install the Drive
21
Mounting Holes on Tape Drive
21
Attaching SAS Cable
22
Secure the Drive
22
Installing External and Rack Mount Drives
23
Installing the External Drive - Step-By-Step Instructions
23
Connecting the SAS Cable
23
Verifying Drive Operation
24
Loading Device Drivers
24
Connecting Two SAS Hosts to One Tape Drive
24
Ethernet Service Port Procedures
25
Using the Tape Drive
27
Operating the Drive
27
Turning on the External Drive
27
Turning on the Rack Mount Drive
27
Loading, Unloading, and Write-Protecting Cartridges
28
Resetting the Drive
28
Supported Functions of Compatible Media Types
28
LTO Ultrium Data Cartridge
29
Caring for Tape Cartridges
31
Setting the Write-Protect Switch
31
Cleaning the Tape Mechanism
33
Using the Tape Backup Software
35
Troubleshooting
37
Obtaining Drivers and Firmware Upgrades
37
Selecting a Diagnostic or Maintenance Function
37
Diagnostic and Maintenance Function Codes and Descriptions
38
General Guidelines
46
General Troubleshooting
46
Methods of Receiving Errors and Messages
47
Descriptions and Corrective Actions
47
Drive Status
51
Drive Maintenance
52
Drive Status Page
52
Drive Status Page - Details
52
Fixing SAS Connectivity Problems
53
Drive Maintenance Page
53
Resolving Media-Related Problems
54
Removing an Internal SAS Tape Drive
54
Tapealert
54
Tapealert Flags and Descriptions
55
Recovering a Tape Cartridge
57
Specifications
59
General Specifications
59
Internal Drive
59
Internal Drive Specifications
59
External Drive
60
External Drive Specifications
60
Rack Mount Drive
61
Rack Mount Drive Specifications
61
Contacting Dell
63
Appendix. Regulatory Information
65
Glossary
67
Index
75
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Dell PowerVault LTO 8 User Manual (76 pages)
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Storage
| Size: 6.09 MB
Table of Contents
Note
2
Table of Contents
3
Figures
5
Chapter 1. Introduction
7
Overview
7
Specifications and Features
8
Tape Drive External Model
8
Drive Features
10
Media Optimization
10
Recommended Access Order (RAO) Open Function
11
Archive Mode Unthread
11
Speed Matching
11
Performance Parameters for Full Height Drives
12
Performance Parameters for Half Height Drives
12
Channel Calibration
13
Data Cartridge Capacity Scaling
13
Encryption
13
Tape Backup Software
13
Front Panel
13
Rear Panel
16
Chapter 2. Setting up the Tape Drive
18
Preinstalled Internal Drives
18
Installing Internal Drives
18
Installing the Internal Drive - Step-By-Step Instructions
18
Loading
18
Air Intake Area
19
Attaching SAS Cable
21
Installing External and Rack Mount Drives
22
Installing the External Drive - Step-By-Step Instructions
22
Connecting the SAS Cable
22
Verifying Drive Operation
23
Loading Device Drivers
23
Ethernet Service Port Procedures
24
Chapter 3. Using the Tape Drive
26
Operating the Tape Drive
26
Data Cartridges
27
Resetting the Drive
27
LTO Type M Cartridge (M8)
28
Loading, Unloading, and Write-Protecting Cartridges
29
Caring for Tape Cartridges
31
Setting the Write-Protect Switch
31
Cleaning the Tape Mechanism
33
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting
34
Obtaining Drivers and Firmware Upgrades
34
Selecting a Diagnostic or Maintenance Function
34
Methods of Receiving Errors and Messages
34
Descriptions and Corrective Actions
34
Diagnostic and Maintenance Function Codes and Descriptions
35
General Guidelines
42
Methods of Receiving Errors and Messages
43
General Troubleshooting
43
Descriptions and Corrective Actions
44
Drive Status
49
Drive Status Page
49
Drive Maintenance
50
Drive Status Page - Details
50
Fixing SAS Connectivity Problems
51
Resolving Media-Related Problems
51
Drive Maintenance Page
51
Removing an Internal SAS Tape Drive
52
Tapealert
52
Tapealert Flags and Descriptions
52
General Specifications
55
Recovering a Tape Cartridge
56
Chapter 5. Specifications
57
General Specifications
57
Internal Drive
57
External Drive
59
Equipment Environment Specification
59
External Drive Specifications
59
Rack Mount Drive
61
Rack Mount Drive Specifications
61
Equipment Environment Specification
61
Equipment Environment Specification
63
Chapter 6. Contacting Dell
64
Appendix A. Regulatory Information
65
Glossary
66
Index
75
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