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FREECOM ValueLoader DLT VS80 User Manual (90 pages)
Tape Autoloader
Brand:
FREECOM
| Category:
Storage
| Size: 0.64 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1 Installing the Valueloader
15
Section Overview
15
Installation Overview
16
Understanding Valueloader Features
16
Barcode Reader
17
SCSI Requirements
17
Product Overview
18
Figure 1 Front Panel Controls
18
Figure 2 Rear Panel Overview
19
Choosing a Location
20
Table 1 Location Criteria
20
Unpacking the Valueloader
21
Identifying Valueloader Components
22
Accessories
22
Figure 3 Accessories
22
Figure 4 Rack Kit Components
23
Installing the Valueloader into a Rack
23
Figure 5 Installing Mounting Brackets (Left Side Shown)
24
Figure 6 Installing Rails on Rack (Left Side Shown)
25
Connecting the SCSI and Power Cables
26
Figure 7 Sliding the Valueloader into the Rack Slot, Securing Mounting Bracket
26
Figure 8 Attaching SCSI and Power Cables
27
Preparing the Host and Verifying the Connection
28
Installing the Device Drivers
30
Chapter 2 Operating the Valueloader
35
Section Overview
35
Operator's Panel Overview
36
Figure 9 Operator's Panel-Drive Empty
36
Figure 10 Operator's Panel-Drive Loaded
38
LED Indicators
39
Table 2 Leds
39
Operator's Panel Control Buttons
40
Table 3 Control Buttons
40
Understanding the Menu Structure
41
Figure 11 Operator's Panel Menu Structure
41
Using Cartridges
42
Importing Cartridges
42
Exporting Cartridges
43
Figure 12 Importing a Cartridge
43
Loading Cartridges
44
Figure 13 Exporting a Cartridge
44
Unloading Cartridges
46
Write-Protecting Cartridges
46
Maintaining Cartridges
47
Figure 14 Write-Protecting a Cartridge
47
Cleaning the Tape Drive
48
Creating an Inventory of Cartridges
50
Chapter 3 Valueloader Administration
53
Section Overview
53
Configuring the Valueloader
53
Resetting the Valueloader
54
Changing the SCSI ID
54
Valueloader Operating Modes
56
Updating Firmware
58
Using a Firmware Upgrade Tape
58
Using SCSI
60
Running the Valueloader System Test
60
Retrieving Information about the Valueloader
61
Cycle Count
61
View Event Log
61
Firmware Revision
62
Chapter 4 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
63
Section Overview
63
Troubleshooting
64
Installation Problems
64
Table 4 Troubleshooting
64
Removing Stuck Cartridges
72
Figure 15 Removing Mounting Brackets (Left Side Shown)
73
Valueloader Error Codes
76
Table 5 Error Codes
77
Appendix A Technical Specifications
81
Physical Specifications
81
Table 6 Physical Specifications
81
Table 7 Valueloader Specifications
82
Table 8 Valueloader Environmental Specifications
82
Table 9 Tape Drive Specifications
83
Table 10 Media Specifications
84
Appendix B Customer Support
85
Information Needed for Support
85
Backup Software Support
86
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FREECOM ValueLoader DLT VS80 Installation And Operation Manual (42 pages)
Brand:
FREECOM
| Category:
Storage
| Size: 2.18 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Chapter 1 Introduction
9
Chapter Overview
9
Drive Overview
9
Fast Data Transfer
9
High Capacity
10
Data Compaction
10
Durable Media
10
Compatibility
10
Firmware Update Capability
10
Embedded Diagnostics
10
Scope of this Guide
10
Chapter 2 Installing Your DLT-VS80
11
Chapter Overview
11
Preparation
11
SCSI Requirements
11
Before You Start
11
Installing Your DLT-Vs80Es Desktop Drive
12
Installation Overview
12
Unpacking Your Drive and Selecting a Location
12
Unpacking Your Drive
13
Selecting a Location for Your Drive
13
Configuration
14
Setting the SCSI ID
14
Figure 2-1: DLT-Vs80Esdesktop Drive Rear Panel Layout
14
Figure 2-2: SCSI ID Switch
14
When to Use Termination
15
Connecting the Cables
15
Figure 2-3: Attach SCSI Cable to Server or Workstation or to Previous SCSI Device
16
Figure 2-4: Attach Terminator if Necessary, SCSI, and Power Cables to Your Drive
17
Installing Your DLT-VS80 Internal Drive
18
Installation Overview
18
Unpacking Your Drive
19
Configuration
19
Setting the SCSI ID
19
When to Use Termination
20
Table 1: Setting the SCSI ID Jumper Block
20
Figure 2-5: SCSI ID Jumper Block Location
20
Figure 2-6: Installing the Terminator
21
Installing Your DLT-VS80 Internal Drive
22
Figure 2-7: SCSI Ribbon Cable with Terminator Built-In
22
Figure 2-8: Remove Server/Workstation Cover
23
Figure 2-9: Install Drive in an Open Drive Bay: Tower, 2U Server Shown
24
Figure 2-10: Attach SCSI and Power Cables to Your DLT-VS80 Internal Drive
25
Figure 2-11: Secure DLT-VS80 Internal Drive in Installation Bay
26
Testing Your DLT-VS80 Drive
27
Troubleshooting
27
Table 2: Drive Troubleshooting
29
Chapter 3 Using Your DLT-VS80
31
Chapter Overview
31
Front Panel Controls and Indicators
32
Key to Indicators
32
Indicator Activity During Power-On Self-Test (POST)
32
Figure 3-1: DLT-VS80 Front Panel
32
Indicator Activity During Drive Operation
33
Table 3: Drive Status and Indicator Activity
33
Table 4: Indicator Activity
34
Using Cartridges
35
Loading a Cartridge
35
Unloading a Cartridge
35
Figure 3-2: Loading a Dlttape™IV Cartridge
35
Cartridge Write-Protect Switch
36
Figure 3-3: Unloading a Dlttape™IV Cartridge
36
Figure 3-4: Dlttape™IV Cartridge Write-Protect Switch
36
Caring for Your Cartridges
37
Using the Cleaning Cartridge
38
Chapter 4 Updating Your Drive Firmware
39
Chapter Overview
39
Firmware Update Overview
39
Creating a Firmware Update Cartridge
40
UNIX Systems
40
Updating the Firmware
40
Firmware Upgrade Troubleshooting
41
Table 5: Firwmare Upgrade Troubleshooting
41
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