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: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Introduction Getting Started and Setup Using the Tape Drive Using the Tape Backup Software Troubleshooting Specifications Drive Connectors Jumpers See the Dell Support website at support - Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 | Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - Use - Page 2
110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Overview Features Tape Backup Software Obtaining Drivers and Firmware Upgrades Front Panel Controls and Indicators Overview The Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive is a value-priced, high-reliability, high-capacity linear streaming cartridge tape drive - Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 | Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - Use - Page 3
and Indicators Location of the Controls and Indicators Figure 1. PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive front panel NOTE: The front panel controls and indicators are in the same locations on both the internal and external drives. The internal drive does not have a Power LED. Indicator Activity During - Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 | Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - Use - Page 4
Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Every time you turn on or reset the drive, it conducts a Power-On Self-Test (POST). This test ensures that the drive is working properly and is ready to use. While POST is in progress, watch the front panel LEDs to see the - Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 | Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - Use - Page 5
Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Media Slow Blink (1x per second) On Unsupported format, or damaged or unsupported cartridge type inserted into drive DLT1 format DLTtape™ IV cartridge loaded See Troubleshooting the Drive in Troubleshooting for more details on - Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 | Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - Use - Page 6
Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide When you release the button, the drive performs a hard reset, behaving as if it had been turned off and then on. A standard POST then takes place. Revert to Normal Operating Mode When you release the button, the drive returns to - Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 | Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - Use - Page 7
and Setup: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Obtaining Drivers and Firmware Upgrades Dell-Installed Drives Installing the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal Drive Installing the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External Drive Installing the Device Drivers Installing the - Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 | Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - Use - Page 8
Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide NOTE: Save the packing materials in case you need to move or ship your drive in the future. You must ship the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive in the original or equivalent packing materials or your - Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 | Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - Use - Page 9
Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide When to Use Termination If the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive. See the terminator's instructions jumper shown in Figure 1. Installing the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal Drive - Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 | Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - Use - Page 10
Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide NOTE: Install a SCSI host adapter you can use the existing cable instead of the cable supplied with the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive. 4. Locate the SCSI ribbon cable in the accessories package. Attach - Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 | Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - Use - Page 11
and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide 7. Secure the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive with the appropriate mounting screws, either in the sides or bottom of the drive sled, as appropriate for the server chassis. Figure 4. Secure drive in installation bay - Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 | Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - Use - Page 12
. 11. See Installing the Device Drivers and Installing the Tape Backup Software to complete the installation. Installing the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External Drive SCSI Requirements The PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive incorporates a wide-ultra 160 Low-Voltage Differential (LVD - Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 | Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - Use - Page 13
: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide External drive, each device must have a unique SCSI ID. Check the SCSI IDs on all other devices on the selected server, including the SCSI host adapter, and select an unused SCSI ID for the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive. The - Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 | Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - Use - Page 14
Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide the SCSI bus to provide TERMPWR. Only an authorized service provider can disable the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive to follow these instructions may result in damage to the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive or other - Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 | Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - Use - Page 15
NOTE: The device drivers supplied on the Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Manual and Drivers CD are required if you intend to use native operating system backup applications. Commercial backup applications generally provide all necessary device driver support. See Installing the - Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 | Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - Use - Page 16
Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide 1. Make sure that you are logged on to the host server with Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Manual and Drivers CD into the CD drive on the host server. 3. Right- - Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 | Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - Use - Page 17
From the folder d:\Diags on the Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Manual and Drivers CD, where d: is the drive letter of the CD drive, view the README file for usage instructions, explanation of options, and troubleshooting guidelines for the PowerVault Tools application. You may want - Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 | Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - Use - Page 18
Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide NOTE: In some cases, the server may need to restart at this time. If you are prompted to do so, restart the server now. Back - Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 | Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - Use - Page 19
Using the Tape Drive: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Back to Contents Page Using the Tape Drive: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Operating the Tape Drive Caring for Tape Cartridges Cleaning the Tape Mechanism Operating the Tape Drive Location of the - Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 | Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - Use - Page 20
the Tape Drive: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide When the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive is in use, the Ready LED indicates the three states detailed in Table 1. The Ready LED operates independently of the other three LEDs. Table 1. Ready LED activity and drive status - Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 | Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - Use - Page 21
Using the Tape Drive: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide data. Table 3. Unload/Eject button features Ready On Blinking Blinking Blinking On On On On Off LED Status Fault Clean Media N/A N/A N/A Off Off Off Blinking Blinking Off Blinking Blinking Blinking Off Off - Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 | Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - Use - Page 22
, the Media LED is also steadily illuminated. Unloading a Tape Cartridge NOTICE: Do not remove a tape cartridge while the Ready LED is blinking. NOTICE: Remove the cartridge from the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive before turning off the external drive or the host server for an internal drive - Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 | Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - Use - Page 23
to load the cleaning cartridge. Cleaning typically takes several minutes, during which the Clean LED blinks. NOTICE: Use only Dell approved cleaning cartridges in the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive. See Recommended Tapes in Specifications for a list of approved cleaning cartridges. Use of any - Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 | Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - Use - Page 24
Using the Tape Drive: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Figure 5. DLTtape VS1 cleaning cartridge Each cleaning cartridge has a useful life of 20 cleanings. The cleaning cartridge includes a label with 20 small boxes printed on it. Always place a check mark in a box each time you - Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 | Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - Use - Page 25
: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide See the User's Operating Guide supplied with your Tape Backup software application. If the tape backup software does not detect the tape drive or to obtain the latest operating system drivers and/or firmware upgrades, see the Dell Support - Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 | Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - Use - Page 26
Troubleshooting: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Obtaining Drivers and Firmware Upgrades Troubleshooting the Drive If the Drive Becomes Unresponsive Running the Dell PowerVault - Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 | Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - Use - Page 27
Troubleshooting: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Illuminated DLTtape™ IV cartridge is loaded. cartridge. If attempting to read, no action is required. Because this cartridge cannot be written, if you attempt a write operation, your backup application should return a "Write - Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 | Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - Use - Page 28
Troubleshooting: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide 2. Make sure an active LVD/SE terminator is in place on the SCSI ribbon cable for the internal drive. The SCSI bus might be improperly terminated. 1. If the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive is the last or only device on - Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 | Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - Use - Page 29
Troubleshooting: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide not recognize the drive. application. Also confirm that you have the proper device drivers, if necessary, installed. See the Dell Support website at support.dell.com to obtain the latest operating system drivers and/or - Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 | Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - Use - Page 30
Troubleshooting: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide 5. See If the Drive Becomes Unresponsive for instructions on performing an emergency reset to eject the cartridge. 6. If the drive still does not eject the cartridge, contact Technical Support. The drive Cartridge or drive - Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 | Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - Use - Page 31
detailed instructions on using the diagnostic application, view the README file in the folder d:\Diags, where d: is the drive letter of the CD drive, on the Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Manual and Drivers CD. Reinstalling the Tape Backup Software See the User's Operating Guide - Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 | Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - Use - Page 32
Troubleshooting: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide 3. Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar, point to Programs, click Administrative Tools, and click Computer Management. 4. Click Device Manager. The PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive should be listed under the "? - Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 | Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - Use - Page 33
to Contents Page Specifications: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide General Performance Reliability Recommended Tapes Physical Power Environmental General Manufacturer Model number Interface type Manufactured for Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 16-bit Wide-Ultra 160 SCSI Low - Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 | Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - Use - Page 34
Specifications: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Reliability Recording unrecoverable errors MTBF Recommended Tapes Type of Tape DLTtape VS1 Cleaning Physical Specification Height Width Depth Weight Power Specification Voltage Voltage tolerance Operational current Peak Power - Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 | Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - Use - Page 35
Specifications: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Environmental Specification Temperature Thermal gradient Relative humidity Maximum wet bulb temperature Altitude Shock Operating 10 to 40 degrees C 11 degrees C/h (across range) 20% to 80% noncondensing 25 degrees C -500 to 30, - Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 | Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - Use - Page 36
: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal Drive PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External Drive PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal Drive Figure 1. PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive connectors PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape - Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 | Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - Use - Page 37
Jumpers: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Back to Contents Page Jumpers: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal Drive PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External Drive PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal Drive Figure 1. - Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 | Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - Use - Page 38
Jumpers: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Figure 4. SCSI ID switch location Back to Contents Page file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/jumpers.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:16 AM]
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Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide
Introduction
Getting Started and Setup
Using the Tape Drive
Using the Tape Backup Software
Troubleshooting
Specifications
Drive Connectors
Jumpers
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