Dell PowerVault 110T SDLT320 (Tape Drive)- User Manual

Back to Contents Page Diagnostics: Dell ™ PowerVault ™ 110T SDLT 320 Tape Drive User's Guide •   Obtaining Drivers and Firmware Upgrades •   Tape Alert   Obtaining Drivers and Firmware Upgrades To obtain the latest operating system drivers and firmware upgrades, please visit http://support.dell.com ...

Back to Contents Page Frequently Asked Questions: Dell ™ PowerVault ™ 110T SDLT 320 Tape Drive User's Guide   Back to Contents Page How can I ensure the tape drive works optimally?   You must provide adequate air flow for the internal tape drive to dissipate the heat resulting from continuous drive ...

Back to Contents Page Getting Help: Dell ™ PowerVault ™ 110T SDLT 320 Tape Drive 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 A...

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Back to Contents Page Regulatory Compliance: Dell ™ PowerVault ™ 110T SDLT 320 Tape Drive User's Guide •   Safety Regulations •   Electromagnetic Field Specifications •   Acoustic Safety Regulations This section lists the safety regulations that the PowerVault 110T tape system meets or exceeds, such...

Table 4. ESD Failure Level Limits   Acoustic Noise Emissions Table 5 provides the tape drive's acoustic noise emission levels, both as noise power and sound pressure. Table 5. Acoustic Noise Emissions, Nominal       Back to Contents Page * The tape drive shall maintain normal operation both in Read/...

Back to Contents Page Setup: Dell ™ PowerVault ™ 110T SDLT 320 Tape Drive User's Guide •   Pre-installed Internal Drives •   Internal Drive: Rear Panel View •   Installing Internal Drives •   External Drive: Rear Panel View •   Installing External Drives •   Loading Device Drivers •   Verifying Driv...

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 will hear a faint clicking noise. These are your cues that the drive is fully secured. Replace the system's exterior cover. External Drive: Rear Panel ...

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 install a terminator on the open connector. If the bus continues from the tape drive to another SCSI device, then install a SCSI cable between the open ...

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 down the system. 2. Connect the target SDLT tape drive to the system. Ensure the SCSI bus is terminated correctly and that there are no target ID con...

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 supplied with your backup software, and make sure the latest patches and support packs are installed for your software. If the backup software does not detec...

Back to Contents Page Specifications: Dell ™ PowerVault ™ 110T SDLT 320 Tape Drive User's Guide •   Product Specifications •   Functional Specifications •   Environmental Specifications •   Recording Media Specifications   Product Specifications Physical Dimensions Table 1 provides physical dimensio...

  Functional Specifications Performance Data The following table provides performance data for the tape system. Table 3. Performance Data Shock and Vibration Specifications The following tables provide non-operating and operating shock and vibration specifications for the tape drive. Table 4. Non-Op...

Table 6. Operating Shock and Vibration Specifications Current and Power Requirements The following table provides the applicable power requirements for both versions of the tape system. The tabletop version requires AC power. The tape drive uses the most current (and power) during its native write m...

Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting: Dell ™ PowerVault ™ 110T SDLT 320 Tape Drive User's Guide •   Obtaining Drivers and Firmware Updates •   General Guidelines •   Problems with the Host System •   Problems with the Drive and Cartridge •   Interpreting the LEDs •   The Application Does Not Recogn...

Back to Contents Page Using the Tape Drive: Dell ™ PowerVault ™ 110T SDLT 320 Tape Drive User's Guide •   Switching on the Drive •   Front Panel Functionality •   Loading, Unloading, and Write-Protecting Cartridges   Switching on the Drive Switch on an external drive using the power switch on the re...

    Loading, Unloading, and Write-Protecting Cartridges Use Super DLTtape I cartridges with your drive. (Note: The PowerVault 110T tape drive will read, but not write, DLTtape IV cartridges.) Ensure that only one label is affixed to the label area of the cartridge. Never use non-standard labels, and...