Dell technical specifications Dell PowerVault 124T LTO-3 Autoloader Users Guide

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Dell™ PowerVault™ 124T LTO-3 Autoloader User's Guide

Introduction

Installing the Autoloader

Operating the Autoloader

Remote Management Unit

Front Panel Administration

Diagnostics

Troubleshooting

Technical Specifications

Getting Help

Notes, Notices, and Cautions

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your system.

NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

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Initial release: 15 Jun 2005

Revised: September 2007

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Contents Dell PowerVault 124T LTO-3 Autoloader Users Guide Configuring the Autoloader Setting Ethernet Setting the Scsi IDSetting the Subnet Mask Setting the IP AddressSetting an IP Gateway Setting the Snmp Server Setting the TimeSetting the Time Server Scsi Barcode Length Barcode ReaderEnter Setting Security Setting MagazinesSetting Passwords Getting Lost PasswordsBack to Contents Setting the Security Diagnostic Tests from the Front PanelStopping a Diagnostic Test Front Panel Diagnostic TestsDiagnostics Using the Remote Management Unit Remote Management Unit Diagnostic TestsTechnical Assistance Online ServicesFtp.dell.com AutoTech ServiceTechnical Support Service Automated Order-Status ServiceBefore You Call Installation Preparation Installation OverviewAccessories Scsi Bus RequirementsUL Requirements Choosing a LocationBar Code Reader Product OverviewUnpacking the Autoloader AccessoriesIdentifying Product Components Back Panel OverviewScsi cable Scsi terminator Power cable Connecting the Scsi and Power CablesEthernet cable Scsi cable Scsi terminator Click Update Driver Installing the Device DriversPreparing the Host and Verifying the Connection Tape Drive Device DriverAutoloader Device Driver Enabling LUN Support in Linux Back to Contents Overview Operators Panel Functionality Enter PasswordsLogout Insert a Single Cartridge Using CartridgesMoving a Single Cartridge Ejecting a Single Cartridge Using Magazines and Magazine BlanksInward Side of a Magazine Outward Side of a Magazine Ejecting a Magazine Installing a MagazineManually Operating the Magazine Running an Inventory Viewing PowerVault 124T Autoloader StatusViewing Status Information MagazinesViewing Element Status Viewing Firmware VersionViewing Tape Drive Status Viewing Tape Drive VersionMAC address Viewing Ethernet InformationIP address NetworkRemote Management Unit Overview Default Username and PasswordOpening the Remote Management Unit Viewing Status InformationTime Display ConfigurationFeedback on Pages System Operations OptionsCompression Cleaning TapeBar Code Reader Setting the System Time Setting the MagazinesSetting Network Options From the Configuration menu, click NetworkingTo Set Network Configuration Setting Front Panel Security OptionsTo set User Administration To set the Client Authorization ControlViewing Error or History Logs Error Logs and DiagnosticsFirmware Library Operations Set to Home Autoloader Performance Specifications Physical SpecificationsAutoloader Environmental Specifications Characteristic Product AloneAutoloader Vibration Specifications Autoloader Power SpecificationsAutoloader Shock Specifications Tape Drive SpecificationsProblem Probable Cause Suggested Action Basic TroubleshootingBefore Contacting Customer Support Checking for Errors Operator Control Panel Error DisplayAutoloader Logs Autoloader Error DetailAutoloader Logs through OCP Autoloader Logs through RMUStack/Global Data Corruption Error Types Message Error TypesSystem Shutdown/Disruption Error Types System Miscellaneous Error TypesDrive/Media Error Types Tape Drive Error TypesMiscellaneous Error Types TCP/IP Stack and Task Error TypesCode Update Error Types Loader Task Error TypesScsi Server Task Error Types Picker/Magazine Servo Error Types Servo Elevator Hardware Error TypesServo Picker Hardware Error Types Magazine Hardware Error Types Servo Motor Error TypesSystem Event Types Barcode Error Types Front Panel Error TypesDiagnostic Error Types TapeAlert Logs through OCP TapeAlert LogsTapeAlert Interpretation TapeAlert Logs through RMUPage Page Page To prepare the autoloader for shipment Returning the Autoloader for ServiceTo Remove the Autoloader from a Rack Packing the Autoloader