Installing the device drivers, Preparing the host and verifying the connection, Tape drive device driver – Dell PowerVault 124T User Manual
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Installing the Autoloader: Dell PowerVault 124T DLT VS160 Autoloader User's Guide
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Preparing the Host and Verifying the Connection
If necessary, install a SCSI host adapter, software, and compatible drivers. Refer to the manuals for the host computer and
SCSI host adapter for detailed instructions. In addition, follow these general guidelines:
When the host server is powered on, install software, and/or drivers that are compatible with the autoloader (see
"
"). Software compatibility information is available at
Most backup
software packages require an additional module to communicate with the autoloader robotics.
If the host server is connected to a network, check with the system administrator before turning off power.
Use proper procedures to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD). Use wrist-grounding straps and anti-static mats when
handling internal components.
Make sure that the host server has an open expansion slot.
Make sure that your backup application supports the SCSI host adapter.
Depending on the server configuration, you may need to change the SCSI ID of the autoloader (see "
").
Ensure the autoloader is properly terminated. If the autoloader is the only SCSI device—other than the SCSI host
adapter—on the selected SCSI bus, it must be terminated. Likewise, if the autoloader is physically the last SCSI device
on the SCSI bus, it must be terminated. Only the devices physically at the beginning and end of the SCSI bus should be
terminated. If the host is located at the beginning of the SCSI bus, the host should already have a terminator installed.
Verify the connection between the autoloader and host by going to Settings>Control
Panel>System>Hardware>Device Manager>Tape Drive and/or Media Changer in Microsoft® Windows® 2000,
Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Server® 2003. For more information on verifying the connection of SCSI devices,
consult the operating system documentation.
Installing the Device Drivers
There are two device drivers associated with the Dell PowerVault 124T DLT VS160 autoloader. One for the autoloader itself,
and a second for the DLT VS160 tape drive within the autoloader.
NOTE: The device drivers supplied on the Dell PowerVault 124T DLT VS160 Autoloader User's Manual and Drivers CD are
required if you intend to use the Microsoft Windows native backup application. Commercial backup applications provide
all necessary device driver support. Refer to
for a list of compatible backup applications.
Tape Drive Device Driver
Microsoft Windows 2000:
1. Make sure that you are logged on to the host server with administrator privileges.
2. Insert the Dell PowerVault 124T Autoloader User's Manual and Drivers CD into the CD drive on the host computer.
3. Open the device manager (Refer to your specific OS documentation for instructions). For example, right-click the My
Computer icon on the Windows desktop, click Manage, and then click Device Manager.
The DLT VS160 drive should be listed under the ? Other Devices item as QUANTUM VALUE DLTtape(tm) VS160
Drive.
4. Right-click the QUANTUM VALUE DLTtape(tm) VS160 Drive listing and click Properties.
5. Select the Driver tab.
6. Click Update Driver.
7. When the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard appears, click Next.
8. Click Display a list... and then click Next.