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

Physical Specifications

Autoloader Performance Specifications

Autoloader Environmental Specifications

Autoloader Power Specifications

Autoloader Vibration Specifications

Autoloader Shock Specifications

Tape Drive Specifications

Physical Specifications

Characteristic	Product Alone
Height	8.9 cm (3.5 in)
Width	45 cm (17.7 in)
Length	75.46 cm (29.71 in)
Package Weight (without media) 22.7 kg (50 lb)
Footprint	0.32 square meters (3.4 square feet)

Autoloader Performance Specifications

Characteristic	Specification
Maximum data transfer rate	Native: 245 GB/hr
	Compressed: 490 GB/hr (assuming 2:1 compression ratio)
Drive type	1 IBM LTO-3 drive
Number of slots	16 (8 per magazine)
MCBF	100,000 cartridge load/unload cycles
Interface	Ultra 160 SCSI LVD
Initialize element status	90 seconds (typical)
Typical cycle time	< 40 seconds. One cycle consists of moving a cartridge from the tape drive to a magazine slot, selecting another magazine
	slot, and then moving the cartridge back to the tape drive. It does not include the time that the tape drive takes to unload or
	load/calibrate.

Average load time (after placing LTO Ultrium 3 = 15 seconds (to BOT for previously written tape) cartridge in drive)

LTO Ultrium 3 = 15 seconds (to BOT with initialized tape)

Average unload time (from BOT) LTO Ultrium 3 = 15 seconds (from BOT)

Autoloader Environmental Specifications

Characteristic	Specification
Temperature Range (Dry Bulb)
Operating	+10° to +35°C
Nonoperating	–40° to +65°C
Temperature Variation
Operating	10°C per hour
Nonoperating	20°C per hour
Humidity
Operating	20% to 80% noncondensing
Nonoperating	10% to 90% noncondensing
Gradient	10% per hour without condensation
Wet Bulb
Operating	26°C maximum
Nonoperating	29°C maximum
Altitude
Operating	–153 to 3048 m
Nonoperating	–153 to 12192 m
Vibration (5-500 Hz)
Maximum acceleration to operating	0.25g RMS (random)
Frequency range	500 Hz

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Dell 124T LTO-3 Physical Specifications, Autoloader Performance Specifications, Autoloader Environmental Specifications

Contents

Dell PowerVault 124T LTO-3 Autoloader Users Guide Configuring the Autoloader Setting Ethernet Setting the Scsi ID Setting the IP Address Setting the Subnet MaskSetting an IP Gateway Setting the Time Setting the Snmp ServerSetting the Time Server Barcode Reader Scsi Barcode LengthEnter Getting Lost Passwords Setting MagazinesSetting Security Setting Passwords Back to Contents Front Panel Diagnostic Tests Diagnostic Tests from the Front PanelSetting the Security Stopping a Diagnostic Test Diagnostics Using the Remote Management Unit Remote Management Unit Diagnostic Tests Technical Assistance Online Services Ftp.dell.com AutoTech Service Technical Support Service Automated Order-Status Service Before You Call Scsi Bus Requirements Installation OverviewInstallation Preparation Accessories Product Overview Choosing a LocationUL Requirements Bar Code Reader Back Panel Overview AccessoriesUnpacking the Autoloader Identifying Product Components Connecting the Scsi and Power Cables Scsi cable Scsi terminator Power cableEthernet cable Scsi cable Scsi terminator Tape Drive Device Driver Installing the Device DriversClick Update Driver Preparing the Host and Verifying the Connection Autoloader Device Driver Enabling LUN Support in Linux Back to Contents Overview Enter Passwords Operators Panel FunctionalityLogout Using Cartridges Insert a Single CartridgeMoving a Single Cartridge Using Magazines and Magazine Blanks Ejecting a Single CartridgeInward Side of a Magazine Outward Side of a Magazine Installing a Magazine Ejecting a MagazineManually Operating the Magazine Magazines Viewing PowerVault 124T Autoloader StatusRunning an Inventory Viewing Status Information Viewing Tape Drive Version Viewing Firmware VersionViewing Element Status Viewing Tape Drive Status Network Viewing Ethernet InformationMAC address IP address Viewing Status Information Default Username and PasswordRemote Management Unit Overview Opening the Remote Management Unit System Operations Options ConfigurationTime Display Feedback on Pages Cleaning Tape CompressionBar Code Reader From the Configuration menu, click Networking Setting the MagazinesSetting the System Time Setting Network Options To set the Client Authorization Control Setting Front Panel Security OptionsTo Set Network Configuration To set User Administration Error Logs and Diagnostics Viewing Error or History LogsFirmware Library Operations Set to Home Characteristic Product Alone Physical SpecificationsAutoloader Performance Specifications Autoloader Environmental Specifications Tape Drive Specifications Autoloader Power SpecificationsAutoloader Vibration Specifications Autoloader Shock Specifications Basic Troubleshooting Problem Probable Cause Suggested ActionBefore Contacting Customer Support Checking for Errors Operator Control Panel Error Display Autoloader Logs through RMU Autoloader Error DetailAutoloader Logs Autoloader Logs through OCP System Miscellaneous Error Types Message Error TypesStack/Global Data Corruption Error Types System Shutdown/Disruption Error Types TCP/IP Stack and Task Error Types Tape Drive Error TypesDrive/Media Error Types Miscellaneous Error Types Loader Task Error Types Code Update Error TypesScsi Server Task Error Types Picker/Magazine Servo Error Types Servo Elevator Hardware Error Types Servo Picker Hardware Error Types Servo Motor Error Types Magazine Hardware Error TypesSystem Event Types Front Panel Error Types Barcode Error TypesDiagnostic Error Types TapeAlert Logs through RMU TapeAlert LogsTapeAlert Logs through OCP TapeAlert InterpretationPage Page Page Returning the Autoloader for Service To prepare the autoloader for shipmentTo Remove the Autoloader from a Rack Packing the Autoloader