Dell 124T LTO-3 Preparing the Host and Verifying the Connection, Installing the Device Drivers

Preparing the Host and Verifying the Connection

If necessary, install a SCSI host adapter, software, and compatible drivers. Refer to the manuals for the host computer and SCSI host adapter for detailed instructions. In addition, follow these general guidelines:

•When the host server is powered on, install software, and/or drivers that are compatible with the autoloader (see "Installing the Device Drivers"). Software compatibility information is available at support.dell.com. Most backup software packages require an additional module to communicate with the autoloader robotics.

•If the host server is connected to a network, check with the system administrator before turning off power.

•Use proper procedures to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD). Use wrist-grounding straps and anti-static mats when handling internal components.

•Make sure that the host server has an open expansion slot.

•Make sure that your backup application supports the SCSI host adapter.

•Depending on the server configuration, you may need to change the SCSI ID of the autoloader (see "Setting the SCSI ID").

•Ensure the autoloader is properly terminated. If the autoloader is the only SCSI device—other than the SCSI host adapter—on the selected SCSI bus, it must be terminated. Likewise, if the autoloader is physically the last SCSI device on the SCSI bus, it must be terminated. Only the devices physically at the beginning and end of the SCSI bus should be terminated. If the host is located at the beginning of the SCSI bus, the host should already have a terminator installed.

•Verify the connection between the autoloader and host by going to Settings>Control Panel>System>Hardware>Device Manager>Tape Drive and/or Media Changer in Microsoft® Windows® 2000, Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Server® 2003. For more information on verifying the connection of SCSI devices, consult the operating system documentation.

Installing the Device Drivers

There are two device drivers associated with the Dell PowerVault 124T LTO-3 autoloader. One for the autoloader itself, and a second for the LTO-3 tape drive within the autoloader.

NOTE: The device drivers supplied on the Dell PowerVault 124T LTO-3 Autoloader User's Manual and Drivers CD are required if you intend to use the Microsoft Windows native backup application. Commercial backup applications provide all necessary device driver support. Refer to support.dell.com for a list of compatible backup applications.

Tape Drive Device Driver

Microsoft Windows 2000:

1.Make sure that you are logged on to the host server with administrator privileges.

2.Insert the Dell PowerVault 124T Autoloader User's Manual and Drivers CD into the CD drive on the host computer.

3.Open the device manager (refer to your specific OS documentation for instructions). For example, right-click the My Computer icon on the Windows desktop, click Manage, and then click Device Manager.

The LTO-3 drive should be listed under the ? Other Devices item as IBM ULTRIUM-TD3 SCSI Sequential Device.

4.Right-click the IBM ULTRIUM 3 SCSI Sequential Device listing and click Properties.

5.Select the Driver tab.

6.Click Update Driver.

7.When the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard appears, click Next.

8.Click Display a list... and then click Next.

9.Scroll down and click Tape Drive, and then click Next.

10.Click Have Disk, type D:\Drivers\Drive\, replacing d: with the drive letter for the CD drive into which you inserted the Dell PowerVault 124T Autoloader User's Manual and Drivers CD, and then click OK.

11.Click the IBM ULTRIUM III TAPE DRIVE entry, and then click Next.

12.Click Next to install the driver.

13.Click Finish.

14.Click the Device Properties dialog box.

The drive now appears in Device Manager under Tape Drives as a IBM ULTRIUM III TAPE DRIVE and is ready to use.

Microsoft Windows Server 2003:

1.Make sure that you are logged on to the host server with administrator privileges.

2.Insert the Dell PowerVault 124T Autoloader User's Manual and Drivers CD into the CD drive on the host computer.

3.Open the device manager (refer to your specific OS documentation for instructions). For example, right-click the My Computer icon on the Windows desktop, click Properties, and then click Device Manager or by going to the Control Panel and opening System. Select Hardware, then click Device