Dell 0TK131 Rev. A01 specifications Dell PowerVault LTO-4-120 Tape Drive Users Guide

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Dell™ PowerVault™ LTO-4-120 Tape Drive

User's Guide

Preface

Introduction

Installing the LTO Driver Software

Linux Configuration Procedures

Operation

Theory

Specifications

Troubleshooting Guide

Getting Help

P/N 0TK131 Rev. A01

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Initial release: May 2008

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Contents Dell PowerVault LTO-4-120 Tape Drive Users Guide Feature Description FeaturesIntroduction OverviewClick Update Driver Installing the LTO Driver SoftwareConfiguring Linux Environments Linux Configuration ProceduresConfiguring the Linux Environment ProcedurePage Operation Using LTO Tape CartridgesUnderstanding the LTO-4-120 Front Panel Display LTO-4-120 Front Panel Display IndicationsTape Cartridge Care and Maintenance Cleaning the Tape DriveLoading a Tape Cartridge Unloading a Tape CartridgeIf there is Then the tape drive firmware Performing an Emergency Cartridge EjectTrack Layout TheoryRecording Method Data BufferServo-tracking Faults Error-correction Code ECCData Compression Intelligent Data Compression Data Compression ConsiderationsPhysical Specifications SpecificationsPhysical Specifications System RequirementsDrive Performance Specifications Power SpecificationsEnvironmental Requirements Reliability Specifications Injected Noise SpecificationsLTO Cartridge Specifications Cartridge Reliability Cartridge MemoryEnvironmental Tolerances Installation Best Practices Troubleshooting GuideTroubleshooting Suggestions Windows Operating System Environments Computer Software Does Not Recognized the Tape DriveIf the two-color status LED is Then If the tape drive is for use Then youRed Hat Linux Operating System Environments Drive Does Not Load the Tape CartridgeIf the two-color status LED is Other LEDs are Then Drive Does Not Eject the Tape Cartridge Slow Backup OperationsIf the tape drive is . . . to a SAS controller Then Failed Operations TapeAlert Messages Backup Failure TapeAlert MessagesIf you believe that the read/write transfer rate is Then This TapeAlert message SignifiesWrite-Protected TapeAlert Messages If the diagnostic test ThenHardware Failure TapeAlert Messages This LED indication Signifies Tape Cleaning TapeAlert MessagesContacting Dell Getting HelpVisit support.dell.com Audience PrefacePurpose Document OrganizationBack to Contents