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Hardware Installation: Dell™ PowerVault™ 120T DLT1 Autoloader
User's Guide
The PowerVault 120T DLT1 installation is quick and
convenient. Simply check all necessary SCSI connections, install the application
software (backup or otherwise) on the host computer, and apply power. For
further convenience, the factory installed PowerVault 120T DLT1 defaults
are sufficient for most applications.
Unpacking and Inspecting
If the operating environment differs from the storage
environment by 15° C (30° F) or more, allow the unit to acclimate
to the surrounding environment for at least 12 hours before opening the
shipping carton.
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Unpack all items from the carton.
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Save the packing materials in case the system is moved
or shipped in the future. The PowerVault 120T DLT1 must be shipped in the
original or equivalent packing materials to maintain the validity of the
warranty.
Checking the Accessories
Check to make certain the following items arrived with
the PowerVault 120T DLT1 package in good condition:
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Power cord
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One DLT1 cleaning cartridge
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Seven DLTtapeTM IV data cartridges
- One SCSI cable with 68 pin connector
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One 68 pin SCSI bus terminator
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One hardcopy multilanguage Quick Start Guide
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Multilanguage CD including HTML files for the Installation
and Operations Guide and Quick Start Guide
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Two keys for the front door, taped to the rear panel
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One low voltage differential host adapter card with
supporting documentation and drivers (possibly pre-installed if ordered with the Dell PowerEdgeTM Server).
Installing the Host Adapter
The host computer system must include native SCSI capability
or an appropriate host adapter. An LVD host adapter card is provided. Please
install the host adapter card prior to proceeding. Refer to the host adapter's
documentation for specific installation directions.
After the host adapter card is installed, proceed
to Installing the SCSI Cable and Terminator for further instructions.
Installing the SCSI Cable
and Terminator
NOTE: The interface
cable provided has the appropriate connectors on each end. The PowerVault 120T
DLT1 employs a 68 pin SCSI connector on the rear panel.
TERM POWER for the SCSI bus is supplied by the PowerVault
120T DLT1.
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Connect the SCSI cable to either of the SCSI connectors
on the rear panel of the PowerVault 120T DLT1.
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Connect the PowerVault 120T DLT1 to the SCSI bus (Figure
1). When the PowerVault 120T DLT1 is the last device on the SCSI bus, install
the SCSI terminator onto the remaining SCSI connector on the rear panel
of the PowerVault 120T DLT1.
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Connect the free end of the SCSI cable to the connector
on the host computer's SCSI adapter.
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If one or more additional devices are going to be connected
to the bus after the PowerVault 120T DLT1, connect an appropriate cable
between the remaining SCSI connector on the rear panel of the PowerVault
120T DLT1 and the next device.
Figure 1. Installing the SCSI Cable and Terminator
Connecting More than One PowerVault
120T DLT1
If connecting more than one PowerVault 120T DLT1 on
the same SCSI channel, simply connect each unit to the previous unit using
an additional shielded interface cable. Use either SCSI connector on the
PowerVault 120T DLT1 for the interface cable connection. Configure each
PowerVault 120T DLT1 unit with a unique drive SCSI ID and loader ID. The
PowerVault 120T DLT1s will not function properly if they have the
same SCSI IDs.
Preparing the Host Computer System
Installing the Application Software
Before proceeding, refer to the software installation
guide for instructions. Use the instructions to install the PowerVault's
backup/controlling software onto the host computer.
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