Dell PowerVault 136T LTO/SDLT (Tape Library) User Manual

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Your PowerVault 136T Library is now ready to perform
a backup or restore operation via your Host Computer and
backup software.

Power Switch

Filler Plate

Drive Module

Captive thumbscrews

1

If your PowerVault 136T Library does not have factory
installed drive(s), loosen thumbscrews on empty drive bay
filler plate(s) and pull plate(s) from chassis.

2

Beginning with the bottom slot, install drive module(s) in empty
drive bay(s).

3

Tighten thumbscrews on drive module(s).

Prior to performing the steps below, it is assumed that the proper
SCSI adapter is installed with all of the appropriate drivers.

4

Connect the drive modules by inserting one end of a jumper
cable into the top SCSI connector of the bottom drive, and the
other end into the bottom SCSI connector of the top drive.

Install SCSI terminator on last device of SCSI chain.

5

Drive SCSI

Connectors

Jumper Cable

Terminator

Connect AC line cord to PowerVault 136T Library, then
to AC outlet.

6

Install SCSI cables between the bottom drive and the library, and
between the host HBA and library. If the Dell PowerVault 136T
Fibre Channel Bridge is being used, refer to the Dell PowerVault
136T Fibre Channel Bridge User’s Guide for cabling instructions.

7

8

Remove key from rear panel of PowerVault 136T Library.
Unlock and open

front door.

PowerVault 136T Library

Remove interior packing or securing material from the library to
allow the picker movement.

9

Install magazines.

tape cartridges into

10

Close and lock front door.

11

Press main power switch on rear panel to ON position.

12

Press power switch on front panel to power up your
PowerVault 136T Library.

13

Power up your Host computer and verify SCSI communication
with all devices on bus.

14

Primary

Power Supply

Library LVD SCSI Connectors

to Host SCSI HBA

Optional Secondary

Power Supply

Main Power

Switch

AC input module
and power cord

Library SCSI

to Drive

Fibre Channel

Bridge

Remote

Management Unit

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