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Dell PowerVault LTO4-120 Manual (176 pages)

Performance Considerations for Tape Drives and Libraries

Brand: Dell | Category: Storage | Size: 6.05 MB

Dell PowerVault LTO4-120 User Manual (93 pages)

LTO Series

Brand: Dell | Category: Storage | Size: 1.1 MB

Table of Contents
3
Figures

5
Tables

7
Chapter 1. Introduction

9
- Overview
  9
- Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Interface
  10
- Encryption
  10
- Encryption
  11
- Specifications and Features
  11
  - LTO Generation Specifications
    11
- Tape Backup Software
  12
- Front Panel
  12
  - SCD, Ready/Activity LED, and Fault LED
    13
- Rear Panel
  14
Chapter 2. Setting up the Tape Drive

17
Chapter 3. Using the Tape Drive

27
Chapter 4. Using the Tape Backup Software

35
Chapter 5. Troubleshooting

37
- Obtaining Drivers and Firmware Upgrades
  37
- Selecting a Diagnostic or Maintenance Function
  37
  - Drive
    37
  - Descriptions
    37
  - Diagnostic and Maintenance Function Codes
    38
- General Guidelines
  44
- Methods of Receiving Errors and Messages
  45
  - General Troubleshooting
    45
- Descriptions and Corrective Actions
  46
  - Methods of Receiving Errors and Messages
    46
- Drive Status
  49
- Drive Maintenance
  50
  - Drive Status Page
    50
- Fixing SAS Connectivity Problems
  51
  - Drive Maintenance Page
    51
- Resolving Media-Related Problems
  52
- Removing an Internal SAS Tape Drive
  52
- Tapealert
  53
  - Tapealert Flags and Descriptions
    53
- Recovering a Tape Cartridge
  56
Chapter 6. Specifications

57
- General Specifications
  57
- Internal Drive
  57
  - Internal Drive Specifications
    57
- External Drive
  58
  - External Drive Specifications
    58
- Rack Mount Drive
  59
  - Rack Mount Drive Specifications
    59
Chapter 7. Getting Help

61
- Technical Assistance
  61
- Dell Enterprise Training and Certification
  63
- Problems with Your Order
  63
- Product Information
  63
- Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
  63
- Before You Call
  63
  - Diagnostics Checklist
    64
Chapter 8. Contacting Dell

65
Appendix. Regulatory Information

81
Glossary

83
Index

93

Dell PowerVault LTO4-120 User Manual (80 pages)

LTO Tape Drive

Brand: Dell | Category: Storage | Size: 2.68 MB

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

Dell PowerVault LTO4-120 User Manual (44 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Storage | Size: 0.64 MB

Technical Assistance
10
Online Services
10
Autotech Service
11
Automated Order-Status Service
11
Technical Support Service
12
Dell Enterprise Training and Certification
12
Problems with Your Order
12
Product Information
12
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
12
Before You Call
12
Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Interface
19
Tape Backup Software
20
Front Panel
20
Rear Panel
21
Pre-Installed Internal Drives
23
Installing Internal Drives
23
Installing External Drives
25
Verifying Drive Operation
26
Loading Device Drivers
26
Microsoft Windows
26
External Drive
29
Internal Drive
30
Physical Specifications
30
Power Supply Requirements
30
Power Usage
30
Operating Limits
30
Obtaining Drivers and Firmware Upgrades
31
Selecting a Diagnostic or Maintenance Function
31
General Guidelines
34
Methods of Receiving Errors and Messages
35
Descriptions and Corrective Actions
35
Fixing SAS Connectivity Problems
37
Resolving Media-Related Problems
37
Removing an Internal SAS Tape Drive
37
Tapealert Flags
37
Recovering a Tape Cartridge
38
Operating the Drive
40
Loading, Unloading, and Write-Protecting Cartridges
40
Loading a Tape Cartridge
41
Unloading a Tape Cartridge
41
Caring for Tape Cartridges
42
Provide Training
42
Ensure Proper Packaging
42
Provide Proper Acclimation and Environmental Conditions
42
Perform a Thorough Inspection
42
Cleaning the Tape Mechanism
43
Handle the Cartridge Carefully
43

Dell PowerVault LTO4-120 User Manual (26 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Storage | Size: 0.5 MB

Installing the LTO Driver Software
3
Operation
6
Using LTO Tape Cartridges
6
Cleaning the Tape Drive
7
Performing an Emergency Cartridge Eject
8
Track Layout
9
Recording Method
9
Data Buffer
9
Data Integrity
9
Error-Correction Code (ECC)
10
Servo-Tracking Faults
10
Data Compression
10
Data Compression Considerations
11
Intelligent Data Compression
11
System Requirements
12
Physical Specifications
12
Power Specifications
13
Drive Performance Specifications
13
Environmental Requirements
13
Injected Noise Specifications
14
Reliability Specifications
14
LTO Cartridge Specifications
14
Cartridge Memory
15
Cartridge Reliability
15
Troubleshooting Guide
16
Computer Software Does Not Recognized the Tape Drive
17
Drive Does Not Load the Tape Cartridge
18
Drive Does Not Eject the Tape Cartridge
19
Slow Backup Operations
19
Failed Operations Tapealert Messages
20
Getting Help
23
Contacting Dell
23
Document Organization
24
Related Documents
24

Dell PowerVault LTO4-120 Handbook (28 pages)

PowerVault Tape Systems

Brand: Dell | Category: Storage | Size: 0.51 MB

Table of Contents
3
Drives and Media
5
Media Color Schemes
11
Invalid Media Symptoms
12
Cartridge Memory
12
Migrating LTO Media
13
WORM Media
13
Cleaning Media
13
Stuck Tapes
19
Erasing a Pre-Written LTO Tape
21
Media Handling
22
- Media Description
  22
Perform a Thorough Inspection
23
Handle the Cartridge Carefully
23
Ensure Proper Packaging While Shipping Tapes
25
Cartridge Storage Conditions
26
Cartridge Life
26
Media Do's and Don'ts
27

Dell PowerVault LTO4-120 Getting Started Manual (33 pages)

Dell Tape Drive Getting Started Guide

Brand: Dell | Category: Storage | Size: 6.32 MB

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Dell PowerVault LTO4-120 User Manual (93 pages)

Table of Contents

Figures

Tables

Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. Setting up the Tape Drive

Chapter 3. Using the Tape Drive

Chapter 4. Using the Tape Backup Software

Chapter 5. Troubleshooting

Chapter 6. Specifications

Chapter 7. Getting Help

Chapter 8. Contacting Dell

Appendix. Regulatory Information

Glossary

Index

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