Dell 124T LTO-3 Installation Overview, Installation Preparation, Scsi Bus Requirements

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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-3 autoloader (see "Installation Preparation").

2.Identify the proper SCSI bus types (see "SCSI Bus Requirements").

3.Identify the accessories that come with the autoloader (see "Accessories").

4.Install the autoloader in a computer rack near the host server. If installing a rack mount unit, refer to your rack Installation Guide.

5.Shut down or turn off the server and all devices attached to the server (see "Connecting the SCSI and Power Cables").

6.Attach the SCSI cable to the autoloader and server's SCSI host adapter (see "Connecting the SCSI and Power Cables").

7.Attach the power cable to the autoloader and plug in the power cable to the nearest power outlet (see "Connecting the SCSI and Power Cables"). Power the autoloader on to ensure it passes the Power-on Self-Test (POST).

8.Set the SCSI ID for the autoloader (see "Setting the SCSI ID").

9.Set up the host and verify the connection (see "Preparing the Host and Verifying the Connection").

Installation Preparation

Before you install your new Dell PowerVault 124T LTO-3 autoloader, unpack it carefully and inspect it for any damage that might have occurred during shipping. The Getting Started Guide included in the packaging describes all the necessary information to unpack and inspect your autoloader correctly. Locate the Getting Started Guide and follow the directions.

Ensure that the work area is free from conditions that could cause electrostatic discharge (ESD). Discharge static electricity from your body by touching a known grounded surface, such as your computer's metal chassis.

SCSI Bus Requirements

You must connect the Dell PowerVault 124T LTO-3 autoloader to one of the following SCSI bus types:

•Ultra 160 SCSI, Low-voltage Differential (LVD)

•Ultra 320 SCSI, Low-voltage Differential (LVD)

•Single-ended (SE) SCSI bus

NOTE: The Dell PowerVault 124T LTO-3 autoloader is not compatible with a High-voltage Differential (HVD) SCSI bus.

Your SCSI host adapter card must also support the SCSI bus type used to connect the autoloader. If you use a LVD SCSI bus, use a host adapter card with a connection for a high-density (HD) 68-pin cable.

NOTE: If you use an SE SCSI bus, the tape drive's performance is limited to the maximum data transfer speed of the bus.

NOTE: The maximum number of autoloaders supported per SCSI bus is two.

NOTE: The autoloader may not work with multiple SCSI LUNS when attached to a redundant array of independent disks (RAID) controller. The autoloader is not recommended for use with a RAID controller. If this problem occurs, it is recommended that the autoloader be attached to a separate SCSI bus controller on the server.

Accessories

The following accessories are shipped with the Dell PowerVault 124T LTO-3 autoloader:

•Getting Started Guide

•SCSI host cable

•SCSI terminator

•Hardware to rack mount the autoloader (autoloader rails are included, rack rails are optional)

•One magazine blank

•Power cable

•Documentation CD containing all of the documentation in Adobe® Portable Document Format (PDF) and supplied device drivers