Dell 110T DLT1 Drive User Manual
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Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide
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8. Install the cover on the server.
9. Attach the power cables to the server and all attached accessories.
10. Turn on the host server and allow its operating system to start.
11. See
Installing the Tape Backup Software
to complete the installation.
Installing the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External Drive
SCSI Requirements
The PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive incorporates a wide-ultra 160 Low-Voltage Differential (LVD) SCSI bus, but
may also be attached to a Single-Ended (SE) SCSI bus.
Make sure your SCSI host adapter or controller supports these standards. If you connect the drive to an SE SCSI bus or if there
are SE devices attached to the same SCSI bus, the drive's performance is limited to the maximum data transfer speed and
maximum cable lengths of the SE bus. The PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape is not compatible with a standard differential (Diff)
or High-Voltage Differential (HVD) SCSI bus. If you attach the drive to a narrow (50-pin) SCSI bus, you must use a customer-
supplied 68-pin to 50-pin adapter that terminates the unused 18 pins. These adapters are sometimes labeled "high-byte
termination."
Make sure the total length of the SCSI bus does not exceed the ANSI SCSI standard of 19 feet (6 meters) for an SE bus, 40 feet
(12 meters) for an LVD SCSI bus with multiple devices, or 82 feet (25 meters) for an LVD SCSI bus with a single device.
Selecting a Location for the Drive
Select a location for the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive that is flat, sturdy, level, and close to the host server. A
desk or table top is most suitable. Regardless of the location you choose for the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive,
make sure the environment is free from dust and excessive temperature and humidity. See the
limits in
for acceptable operating humidity limits.
Be sure to follow these additional guidelines when selecting a location for the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive:
Allow at least 6 inches (15.2 cm) behind the drive for proper cooling.
Avoid locations near printers or photocopy machines, both of which produce paper fiber and other types of dust and airborne
contaminants.
Do not place the drive on the floor.
Avoid locations near generators, electric motors, audio speakers, or other sources of magnetic fields. Magnetic fields can
adversely affect the drive and media.
Unpacking the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External Drive
NOTE: If the room in which you are working differs from the temperature in which the tape drive was shipped or stored
by 30 degrees F (15 degrees C) or more, let the drive acclimate to the surrounding environment for at least 12 hours
before operating.
Unpack and inspect the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive for shipping damage. If you notice any damage, report it
to both Dell and the shipping company immediately.
NOTE: Save the packing materials in case you need to move or ship your drive in the future. You must ship the
PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive in the original or equivalent packing materials or your warranty may
be invalidated.
Setting the SCSI ID
Regardless of the number of SCSI devices attached to the server that is to be the host for the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape