Setting up the tape drive: dell, Powervault, 110t lto-3 tape drive user's guide – Dell PowerVault 110T LTO3 User Manual
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Setting Up the Tape Drive: Dell
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PowerVault
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110T LTO-3 Tape Drive User's Guide
Pre-installed Internal Drives
Dell performs the installation and setup of internal tape drives that are shipped as part of a system. Tape backup software normally is installed by Dell. If the
software has been recently upgraded, however, you may need to install the software. In this case, installation instructions are provided with the software.
or visit the support site of your backup software vendor
Installing Internal Drives
If your internal tape drive is not pre-installed, the installation instructions are as follows:
Installing the Drive — Prerequisites
Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-3 tape drives are Ultra160 LVD SCSI devices with a burst transfer rate of 160 MB per second. Do not use the drive on a single-
ended SCSI bus, as performance is restricted. Do not use on the same bus as other single-ended devices, as this will switch the LVD host adapter into single-
ended mode and restrict performance. We recommend that a dedicated host bus adapter is used for the tape drive.
The tape drives have a 68-pin wide, high-density SCSI connector. If you are using a tape drive on an internal bus with other peripherals that run at Ultra2
speeds, it is important that a 68-pin LVD-compatible ribbon cable is used.
Mounting Bay
You need one industry-standard, 5 1/4-inch, full-height bay in which to install the PowerVault 110T LTO-3 tape drive. The drive may be mounted vertically or
horizontally.
Install and configure the drive according to the instructions provided in the Dell documentation for your system.
Mounting Hardware
Most systems use trays or rails to mount the tape drive. For some systems, no tray or rails are required. Devices simply slide into the system's chassis and are
fixed with screws.
Installing the Drive — Step-By-Step Instructions
Step 1 — Unpacking the Drive
Unpack the tape drive and store the packaging. You may need the packaging if you return the unit for service.
A period of time is required if the temperature of the drive when unpacked is different than the temperature of its operating environment (measured at the
front of the bezel near the air intake area; see number 1 in
). The recommended time is 4 hours after the drive has been unpacked or 1 hour after any
condensation that you can see has evaporated, whichever is greater. To allow the drive to adjust to its new environment, apply the following measures:
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If the drive is colder than its operating environment and the air contains sufficient humidity, condensation may occur in the drive and damage it. When
the drive has warmed to the operating temperature range (greater than 10 degrees C or 50 degrees F) and no danger of condensation is present (the
air is dry), warm the drive more quickly by powering it on for 30 minutes. Use a scratch tape to test the drive before inserting a tape that contains data.
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If the drive is hotter than its operating environment, the tape can stick to the drive head. When the drive has cooled to the operating temperature
range (less than 40 degrees C or 104 degrees F), cool the drive more quickly by applying airflow for 30 minutes. Power on the drive and use a scratch
tape to test it before inserting a tape that contains data.
If you are uncertain about whether the temperature of the drive is within the recommended operating range or the humidity is sufficient to cause
condensation, allow the drive to adjust to its new environment for the full 4 hours.
Figure 1. Air Intake Area