Unpacking and inspecting, Checking the accessories, Setting up your library – Dell PowerVault 132T LTO/SDLT (Tape Library) User Manual
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Getting Started: Dell™ PowerVault™ 132T Tape Library User's Guide
Unpacking and Inspecting
Unpack all items from the carton. Save the packing materials in case you need to move or ship the system in the future.
Checking the Accessories
Verify that the following items are included with your library, and that none of them are damaged:
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Power cable
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One SCSI cable with 68-pin HD to 68-pin HD connectors (if you purchased two SCSI drives for your library)
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One SCSI cable with 68-pin HD to VHDCI connectors per drive (if you purchased an SNC for your library)
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Active 68-pin SCSI bus terminator (if you purchased SCSI drives for your library)
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Two keys for the front door
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Dell PowerVault 132T Tape Library Documentation and Drivers CD
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Barcode labels
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Rackmounting kit (optional)
Setting Up Your Library
This section provides step-by-step instructions for setting up your library, which includes:
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Connecting to SCSI drives
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Connecting to fibre drives
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Connecting the power cable
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Inserting tape cartridges in magazines
For instructions on installing optional hardware, see
Installing/Replacing Hardware
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Connecting to SCSI Drives
If your host computer system does not have native SCSI capability and the host adapter you are using is not installed, install it. Refer to the manual that came
with your host adapter for specific directions. When the host adapter card is installed, return to this point in the manual.
Check to ensure that the interface cable you are planning to use has the appropriate connectors on each end. The library uses a 68-pin LVD SCSI connector
on the back panel.
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If your host computer's SCSI connector is different from the one on the cable provided with the library, you will need to obtain an adapter or a different
cable. Consult your dealer or Dell technical support if you need help.
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The interface cable must be shielded—Dell can supply you with the correct type.
Follow the procedure below to connect the SCSI cable and terminator.
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Connect the SCSI cable to either of the SCSI connectors on the rear panel of the library.
Figure 1. SCSI cable connected to library
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Connect the free end of the SCSI cable to the connector on the host computer's SCSI adapter.
NOTICES:
You must ship the library in the original or equivalent packing materials or your warranty may be invalidated. If the operating environment differs from
the storage environment by 15°C (30°F) or more, let the unit acclimate to the surrounding environment for at least 12 hours before opening the
shipping carton.
NOTE:
Store the CD and keys in a safe location for preventative maintenance or service activity.