Dell 124T LTO-3 - Manual

  Setting Magazines In some cases, autoloader owners were being charged Independent Software Vendor (ISV) licensing fees for two-magazine autoloaders although only one magazine was configured. This occurred because the ISV software was registering the autoloader as a two-magazine device, regardless ...

Back to Contents Page Diagnostics: Dell™ PowerVault™ 124T LTO -3 Autoloader User's Guide   Diagnostic Tests from the Front Panel   Remote Management Unit Diagnostic Tests   Diagnostic Tests from the Front Panel Diagnostic tests allow you to calibrate parts of the autoloader, check the condition of p...

2. Scroll to the test you want to run and press Enter . If you are already logged in as Administrator, the test begins executing immediately. The message Running Test appears while the test is running. 3. If you are not logged in, you will be asked to enter the Administrator password. Do the followi...

Back to Contents Page  Getting Help: Dell™ PowerVault™ 124T LTO -3 Autoloader User's Guide   Technical Assistance     Dell Enterprise Training and Certification     Problems With Your Order     Product Information     Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit     Before You Call   Technical Assi...

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  Before You Call   If possible, turn on your system before you call Dell for technical assistance and call from a telephone at or near the computer. You may be asked to type some commands at the keyboard, relay detailed information during operations, or try other troubleshooting steps possible only...

Back to Contents Page Installing the Autoloader: Dell™ PowerVault™ 124T LTO -3 Autoloader User's Guide   Installation Overview Installing the autoloader consists of the following steps, which are explained in more detail later in this section: 1. Prepare to install your new Dell PowerVault 124T LTO-...

l Bar code labels l TORX L-key drivers (T8 and T10) l Emergency Magazine Removal Tool   Choosing a Location Choose a location that meets the following criteria (see " Technical Specifications "):   UL Requirements   Bar Code Reader Your autoloader is equipped with a bar code reader. The bar ...

Back Panel Overview   Unpacking the Autoloader Before you begin, clear a desk or table so that you can unpack the autoloader. You also need to select an open 2U computer rack location near the server that will host the autoloader. Unpack and inspect the autoloader for shipping damage by doing the fo...

  Connecting the SCSI and Power Cables To connect the SCSI and power cables to the autoloader, follow these steps: 1. Shut down and turn off the selected server. Turn off all attached accessory devices, such as printers and other SCSI devices. 2. Attach one end of the SCSI cable (included in the acc...

Preparing the Host and Verifying the Connection If necessary, install a SCSI host adapter, software, and compatible drivers. Refer to the manuals for the host computer and SCSI host adapter for detailed instructions. In addition, follow these general guidelines: l When the host server is powered on,...

Manager . The LTO-3 drive should be listed under the ? Other Devices item as IBM ULTRIUM-TD3 SCSI Sequential Device . 4. Right-click the IBM ULTRIUM-TD3 SCSI Sequential Device listing and click Properties . 5. Select the Driver tab. 6. Click Update Driver . 7. When the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard a...

10. Click Next again to install the driver. 11. Click Finish . 12. Close the Device Properties dialog box. The autoloader now appears in Device Manager under Medium Changers as a Dell (tm) PowerVault (tm) 124T Autoloader , and is ready to use.   Enabling LUN Support in Linux To verify the detection ...

Back to Contents Page Introduction: Dell™ PowerVault™ 124T LTO -3 Autoloader User's Guide Overview Data backup is essential to protect irreplaceable information. Backing up data to magnetic tape is an easy, cost-efficient method used by many small and medium businesses. However, most enterprises hav...

Back to Contents Page Operating the Autoloader: Dell™ PowerVault™ 124T LTO -3 Autoloader User's Guide   Operator's Panel Functionality   Using Cartridges   Using Magazines and Magazine Blanks   Viewing Status Information   Running an Inventory   Data Compression   Operator's Panel Functionality The ...

  Using Cartridges Typically, when you first install the autoloader, you load your cartridges into the magazines and then load the magazines into the autoloader. However, you can insert and eject cartridges individually using the media door (mailslot), or you can eject a magazine, manually load and ...

Ejecting a Single Cartridge When you want to remove a single cartridge from the autoloader, you can specify the cartridge you want by bar code or location, or choose the cartridge currently in the tape drive. To eject a cartridge by bar code: 1. From the main menu, scroll to Commands , and then pres...

The autoloader will not run unless both magazine bays are properly occupied with either a magazine or a magazine blank. One way that you can close the openings is to use two magazines. If you use only one magazine, then you must fill the other magazine opening with a magazine blank for the unit to b...

There are two white thumbwheels, located on each end of the magazine. You can move the slots within the magazine by turning these two white thumbwheels and aligning a slot with one of the two openings. Do not rotate the magazine by inserting your hand and pushing the cartridge carriers. You can use ...

  Viewing Ethernet Information To view the Ethernet information, use the following procedure. 1. From the main menu, scroll to Status , and then press Enter . 2. From the Status submenu, scroll to Ethernet , and then press Enter . A list of messages appears. These messages may include: Back to Conte...

Back to Contents Page Remote Management Unit: Dell™ PowerVault™ 124T LTO -3 Autoloader User's Guide   Remote Management Unit Overview   Configuration Page   Firmware Page   Error Log and Diagnostics Page   Library Operations Page   Remote Management Unit Overview Your Dell PowerVault 124T LTO-3 auto...

Remote Management Unit (RMU) Web Interface Status Pane 1. System Status - provides model and serial number (S/N) of both the autoloader and the drive. This section also contains the Dell Service Tag number. You will need this number if you call for technical support. 2. Autoloader - provides status ...

SCSI ID You can change the drive's SCSI ID from the Remote Management Unit. To change the SCSI ID: 1. From any page, click the Configuration heading. The Configuration screen displays. 2. Under System Operations , select SCSI ID . 3. Click the drop-down box to select a number to assign for the new S...

handled by the backup package you have installed instead. 4. Click submit . Setting the Magazines This setting is used to report the number of storage elements and the element address to the SCSI host. This setting must match the physical configuration in order for correct information to be reported...

system, the IP address may change depending on the network administrator's settings. To Set IP address: 1. Clear the check box to remove the check mark from the DHCP field, if applicable. 2. In the IP address fields, type the static IP address using the <Tab> key to move from box to box. 3. If...

4. Type the IP addresses in the appropriate boxes. 5. Click submit to save.   Client Overlap Control is a management policy on controlling how the Web server handles overlapping control requests from multiple clients on the authorized client list. The options include No Locking , Full Locking , and ...

1. From any page, click the Diagnostics heading. The Diagnostics screen will be displayed. 2. Under View Error and History Logs , click View Logs . You can also save the logs to a file by clicking Save Logs . If you save the logs to a file, you must select a destination folder within 60 seconds.   R...

1. From any page, click the Library Operations heading. The Library Operations screen displays. 2. From the Library Operations page, click Inventory . The autoloader starts an inventory immediately. Set to Home If the autoloader is not able to successfully execute a Moving Tapes or an Inventory comm...

Back to Contents Page  Technical Specifications: Dell™ PowerVault™ 124T LTO -3 Autoloader User's Guide   Physical Specifications   Autoloader Performance Specifications   Autoloader Environmental Specifications   Autoloader Power Specifications   Autoloader Vibration Specifications   Autoloader Shoc...

Autoloader Power Specifications   Autoloader Vibration Specifications   Autoloader Shock Specifications   Tape Drive Specifications   LTO-3 Drive Specifications Media Capacity Media Specifications Back to Contents Page Characteristic           Specification Line voltage 60 Hz system: 90 – 265 VAC 50...

Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting: Dell™ PowerVault™ 124T LTO -3 Autoloader User's Guide   Before Contacting Customer Support   Operator Control Panel Error Display   Checking For Errors   Autoloader Logs   TapeAlert Logs   Returning the Autoloader for Service   Before Contacting Customer Suppor...

l No error message appears, but the autoloader fails to complete the action. When either of these things occur, the system generates a log of the error. You can use these error logs to determine the type of error, when it occurred, and what parts of the autoloader it affects. Different types of erro...

    TapeAlert Logs You can retrieve TapeAlert log information through one of three methods: l Operator Control Panel (OCP) l Remote Management Unit (RMU) display to screen l Detailed logs saved to text file through the RMU for call center diagnosis Further information and recommended actions for tap...

  Returning the Autoloader for Service If you need to return the autoloader or a component of the autoloader for service, contact support.dell.com . The following steps will help you to prepare the autoloader for shipment, remove the autoloader from a rack, and package the autoloader. To prepare the...

Packing the Autoloader Gather the original packaging material to pack the autoloader: the shipping box, two foam end caps, accessory package insert (placed at the back of the unit), and the antistatic bag. You will also need packing tape. 1. Place the antistatic bag over the autoloader. 2. Place one...