Preface, Related Publications | Dell TL2000 specification

Preface

This manual contains information and instructions necessary for the installation, operation, and service of the Dell™ PowerVault™ TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library.

Related Publications

Refer to the following publications for additional information.

vGetting Started with the Dell™ PowerVault™ TL2000 and TL4000 Tape Libraries provides installation information.

vDell™ PowerVault™ TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library SCSI Reference provides supported SCSI commands and protocol governing the behavior of SCSI interface.

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Dell TL2000 manual Preface, Related Publications

Contents

User’s Guide Page User’s Guide Page Feature Minimum Firmware Levels Required Minimum Firmware Levels for Common Library FeaturesRead this First Contacting DellPage Figures Vii Appendix B. TapeAlert Flags Figures 10-14 Tables Page If the symbol is It means Safety and Environmental Notices Class I Laser Product Laser Safety and CompliancePerforming the Safety Inspection Procedure Rack Safety Page Related Publications PrefacePage Front Panel Product Description Number Description Front panel of a 4U library Rear panel of a 2U library with a Scsi drive Rear Panel A77ug100 Internal view of the library Internal View of Library Encryption Bar Code Reader Product Description Snmp Messaging Supported Internet ProtocolsMaximum Library Storage Capacity and Data Transfer Rate Tape Drive Model Host Interface Ultrium Tape Drives Channel Calibration Speed Matching Library Specifications Power ManagementPhysical Specifications Power Specifications Environmental Specifications Operation Specifications Supported Device Drivers Product EnvironmentHttp//support.dell.com HumidityPage Operator Control Panel Philosophy User InterfacesOperator Control Panel Power-ON Screens Power-ON Display Selecting Predefined Values Input Modes Web User Interface Power ON/OFFToggling Values Entering Numerical Values Login System Status Web User Interface login Logging out of the Web User Interface Web User Interface Help PagesPage Determining the Number of Logical Libraries Installation PlanningBasic Guidelines Library Sharing Using Multiple Control Paths for Path Failover Using Multiple Logical Libraries for Library SharingUsing Multiple Control Paths Library Partitioning and Element Addressing Configuration of a 1 Partition SystemPartitioning of 2U Libraries Partitioning of 4U Libraries Configuration of a 3 Partition System Configuration of a 2 Partition System Scsi Element Addressing Configuration of a 4 Partition System Host Interfaces Logical Unit Number LUN ScanningScsi Interface Drive Scsi LVD Ultra Type of Interconnection Physical Characteristics of the Scsi InterfaceUsing Multiple Scsi Buses Fibre Channel Interface SAS InterfaceTerminating the Bus Scsi Differential LVD Sharing on a Storage Area Network Using Zoning to Isolate Devices and Enhance SecurityCables and Speeds Page Installing Your Library Installation and ConfigurationUsing the Library Configuration Form Choosing a Location Verifying the Shipment Unpacking the Library Installation and Configuration Removing and Storing the Shipping Lock Installing foot pads on the bottom of the library enclosure Shipping lock and label Rackmounting the Library for Rack Installation only Rack Kit Mounting hardware Rear view of a rack showing the narrow part of the rail Front view of a rack showing the rails installed 12. Sliding the 2U library into the rack 14. Securing the 2U library to the rack Connecting the Host Interface Cable 17. Removing the protective label from the power receptacle Connecting a Power Cord Choosing Your Configuration Method Configuring Your Library Configuring Your Library using the Web User Interface Using Factory Defaults as Your ConfigurationEntering Network Settings using the Operator Control Panel Default SettingPage Verifying/Updating Firmware Logging on to the Web User Interface Click Upgrade Firmware Choosing General Library Settings 19. The 2U library Configure Library General screen Choosing the Number of Logical Libraries for Your Library 20. Example The 4U library Configure Library General screen Setting Up Encryption Entering Path Failover Feature Activation Key 24. Feature Activation Key screen Setting a Drive’s Method of Encryption 26. The Configure Library Drive screen Choosing Drives Interface Identification/Settings Enter IPv4 settings if applicable Entering Library Network Settings Enter Snmp settings Enter IPv6 settings if applicable 29. The Configure Library User Access screen Entering Date and Time using the Web User Interface 30. The Configure Library Date and Time screen Configuring Logs and Traces using the Web User Interface Logging out of the Web User Interface 32. The Configure Library Event Notification screen Navigate to Configure → Set Access PIN Setting the Operator Control Panel Access PIN usingPreparing the Host Verifying the Connection 2U Library Cartridge Magazines Cartridge Magazines 4U Library Cartridge Magazines 2U Library I/O Station 37 U library right magazines 4U Library I/O Station 39. Finger Holes on back side of 4U library I/O Station Populating the Library with Data Cartridges Inserting the Cleaning Cartridge Installation and Configuration Page Operations Configure Library → Restore Configure → Restore DefaultsDefaults Configure → Drive → Control Service → Library Verify Key Path DiagnosticsService → Run Tests Service → Display Contrast Service Library → Save Drive Service → Service → Drive PowerIdentity → Data Compression Monitor → Drive → Identity → Configure Library → Event Configure → Drive → Ethernet Configure Library → EthernetMonitor → Library → Error log Service Library → View logs Configure → Network → Service Library → UpgradeConfigure → Library Configure → Network → IP Configure → Path Failover Configure → NetworkConfigure Library → Path Service Library → Reboot Slots Empty Service → Telnet Service PortActive Slots Control Description Keys Operator Control Panel Navigation Operator Control Panel Menu Tree Monitor Library Monitor Menu Monitor Status Identity Error Log Network Monitor Drive This menu item displays drive information and settings Monitor Drive menu Example of a 4U Monitor Inventory menu Monitor Inventory Control Open I/O Station Control Menu Control Magazine Control Move Cartridges Control Re-Inventory Configure MenuConfigure Logical Libraries 12. Configure Logical Libraries menu Mode Configure Library Starting Sequential Mode v Autoload Option Scsi ID Configure Drive IP Stack Choose IPv4 only, IPv6 only, or IPv4 & IPv6 Configure Network Configure Restore Defaults Configure Set Access PIN Restored Item Default Setting Comments Configure Set Date and TimeUser Access Drives Service Library Verify Service MenuConfigure Path Failover Service Service Drives Service Run Tests 22. Service Service menu Web User Interface Menus Service Display ContrastService Telnet Service Port Menu Item Description Monitor Library MenuMonitor Library Library Identity Fibre Monitor Library Drive IdentityMenu Item Description 2U Library 4U Library Scsi Monitor Library Library Status 27. The 4U library Monitor Library Library Status Monitor Library Drive Status Scsi 28. The 4U library Monitor Library Drive Status Term Definitions Monitor Library Inventory Magazine Inventory Configure Library General Configure Library Menu Configure Library General page elements Configure Library Path Failover Configure Library Logical Libraries Click Encryption Configure Library EncryptionSetting or Changing a Drive’s Method of Encryption 35. Feature Activation Key screen Configure Library Drives 37. The Configure Library Drive page for a 4U library Configure Library Network 38. Configure Library Network Configure Library User Access Configure Library Date & Time Configure Library Event Notification Configure Library Logs & TracesNotify Errors Notify Warnings Manage Library Menu Configure Library Restore DefaultsManage Library Move Media Mail Domain Service Library Clean Drive Service Library MenuManage Library Perform Inventory Manage Library Release Magazine View Drive Logs Advanced Diagnostics for Service Personnel OnlyView Logs Save Drive Dump Service Library Perform Diagnostics Click Start Tests Service Library Perform Key Path DiagnosticsClick Service, then Key Path Diagnostics 54. The 2U library Service Library Upgrade Firmware Service Library Upgrade Firmware Import Media Service Library RebootImport and Export Media during Normal Library Operation Export Media Dedicated Cleaning Slot Configuring I/O Stations and Reserving SlotsGo to Configure Library-General Reserving SlotsPage Data Cartridges Using Ultrium MediaType Color Type Native Data Capacity Recording Format Worm Write Once, Read Many Cartridge Compatibility Cleaning Cartridge Worm Media ErrorsWorm Media Data Security on Worm Media Cartridges Bar Code Label Write-Protect Switch Guidelines for Using Bar Code Labels Ensure Proper Packaging Handling the CartridgesProvide Training Perform a Thorough Inspection Provide Proper Acclimation and Environmental Conditions Checking for gaps in the seams of a cartridge Handle the Cartridge Carefully 120F Page Installation Problems Troubleshooting Maintenance Problems Library → View Logs Problem Solution Front Panel LEDs Error Codes Cartridge Movement Problems Or Web User Interface Configure Library → Restore Defaults Drive ID SCSI, SAS, or Fibre Channel Loop Release Magazines Other Problems Library Recovery Problem DeterminationCustomer Replaceable Units CRU and Service Spares A 250w power supply with LEDs A 80w power supply without LEDs Power Supply LED Meanings Isolating Drive Sled Problems Isolating Web User Interface Problems Identifying a Suspect Cartridge Isolating Accessor Scanner ProblemsIsolating Host Attachment Interface Problems Troubleshooting Page Preparing to Resolve an Error Code Error CodesExample Error Code Error Code Description User Action BCR Error Code Description User Action Error Code Description User Action Error Code Description User Action Error Code Description User Action Error Code Description Robotics Error during sled movement to rotation position Error first sled init, move to sensor failedError during rotation to drive position Error slider init, get range failed Error during sled positioning without sensor Error during sled movement in FLMoveSled functionError during first slider movement Error during first gripper movement Sled movement to transport position failed Sled movement to home sensor position failedMovement of I/O slot failed Sled movement to sensor failedPage Releasing the Magazines Manually Service ProceduresRemoving Cartridges from Magazine Slots Access holes for the left magazine Access holes for the right magazine Left Magazines pulled out of the 2U library Http//support.dell.com Page Tools Required Check, Adjust, Remove, and ReplaceElectrostatic Discharge Relocating Your Library Shipping lock and label storage location Replacing a Tape Drive Sled Scsi cable A77ug027 A77ug028 2U Library Replacing a Power Supply Read Me before Continuing Replacing a Library Controller Card 10. a Library Controller Card being removed from the library Removal and Replacement Replacing the Library Enclosure Preparing the Defective Library for ReplacementReplacing Cartridge Magazines A77ug101 Unpacking and Preparing the Replacement Library Enclosure A77ug085 A77ug195 Important Read ME Before Continuing Swapping Library Controller Cards 16. Removing a Library Controller Card from the library 17. Library Front Panel LEDs Installing Your Drives in the Replacement Library Enclosure A77ug027 Swapping Cartridge Magazines 19. Drive sled taping diagrams 20. Access hole for the left magazine facing rear of library A77ug024 Swapping Power Supplies 23. a power supply being removed from a library Installing the Replacement Library Enclosure Desktop Installation Rack Installation Returning the Defective Library Page Element Type Element Address Range Appendix A. Scsi Element Types and AddressesLeft Magazine Library Right Magazine Rear Panel Lower Left Magazine Lower Right Magazine Slot Slot Drive Figure A-1. Configuration of a One Partition System Figure A-2. Configuration of a Two Partition System Figure A-4. Configuration of a Four Partition System Page TapeAlert Flags Supported by the Library Appendix B. TapeAlert FlagsPage Flag Number Description Action Required TapeAlert Flags Supported by the Drive Flag Number Description Action Required Panel Control → Move → Service → Drive Power orInterface Manage Library → Move MediaPage Sense Key Appendix C. Sense DataLibrary Sense Data ASC Ascq Appendix C. Sense Data C-3 ASC Ascq Appendix C. Sense Data C-5 Bit Address or Name Byte Drive Sense Data Table C-2. LTO Tape Drive Sense Data Table C-2. LTO Tape Drive Sense Data Table C-2. LTO Tape Drive Sense Data Sense Key 5 Illegal Request Sense Key 4 Hardware Error Sense Key 7 Data Protect Sense Key 6 Unit Attention Table C-2. LTO Tape Drive Sense Data Appendix C. Sense Data C-13 Page Appendix D. Enabling LUN Support in Linux Enabling LUN Support in Netware Red Hat Enterprise Linux Appendix D. Enabling LUN Support in Linux D-3 Page Browser connectivity to a link-local IPv6 address Windows 2003/XPBrowser connectivity to a global unicast IPv6 address ″http//hostname Windows 2008/Vista Appendix F. Library Configuration Form SAS Drive SettingsScsi Drive User Accounts Trademarks Page Beginning of Partition. See BOP GlossaryNumbers Page Differential. See High Voltage Differential HVD Page LCD. See liquid crystal display Page Picker. See Accessor Secure Sockets Layer. See SSL Segment. a part Telnet. See Telnet Service Port Page ASC C-1 Ascq Index LUN Worm Page