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Performance Considerations for Tape Drives and Libraries - Page 5
... will report. See your backup software User's Guide for your tape device.
As multiple drives are placed into tape libraries, greater host bandwidths are discussed in "General Performance Considerations When Using Multiple Drives in Tape Libraries." Command overhead on adjusting the block size of your Dell PowerVault tape product.
Some applications allow the user to change...
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PowerVault 136T Storage Network Controller Recommendation - Page 1
.... The 6101 SNC has double the performance of the optional Storage Network Controller (SNC) module. The table below lists the specifications of the PowerVault 136T Tape Library with LTO-3 drives in a Fibre Channel environment. Dell strongly recommends using the 6101 SNC, sometimes referred to a storage area network by -two configuration.
General Overhead Processor Data Bus
Throughput...
Requirements for LTO-2/LTO-3 Mixed Mode Configurations - Page 5
...Installing LTO-2 and LTO-3 Drive Modules
If you are installing or upgrading to LTO-3 drives, please see the Dell PowerVault 136T User's Guide or the document titled Upgrading the LTO-1 or LTO-2 Tape Drive Modules to manage mixed media and
mixed drives. You can download both documents from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: Mixing of LTO-1 or SDLT drives with LTO-2 or LTO-3 drives...
Requirements for LTO-2/LTO-3 Mixed Mode Configurations - Page 6
... PV136T from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. You can download the SNC Manager software, the SNC User's Guide, and the SNC Manager User's Guide from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: It is required that states:
An incorrect library configuration is detected.
4 Dell PowerVault 136T LTO Tape Library Download the latest firmware package and instructions for more...
Requirements for LTO-2/LTO-3 Mixed Mode Configurations - Page 7
... may display an error message that states: Your library firmware versions do not match. Update your firmware to the required firmware levels listed above to all media in "LT" to update these drives.
Media Bar Code Labels
In order for WORM Media
Dell PowerVault 136T LTO Tape Library 5 Sample LTO Bar Code Label for the PV136T to recognize and correctly utilize LTO-2 and LTO-3 media in the...
Requirements for LTO-2/LTO-3 Mixed Mode Configurations - Page 8
The term for mixed drive support varies for media and job management.
6 Dell PowerVault 136T LTO Tape Library NOTE: Windows® Removable Storage Manager (RSM), also known as Tar, due to the lack of media management capabilities. You can access the extended bar code setting via bar code labels, extended bar code reading must be configured in the library. It is highly recommended that...
Requirements for LTO-2/LTO-3 Mixed Mode Configurations - Page 9
...See User's Guide. Dell PowerVault 136T LTO Tape Library 7 See "Media Bar Code Labels" for specific details.
- Ensure that extended bar codes are enabled. See the backup software user's manual.
• The RMU does not recognize the LTO-2 or LTO-3 drives: This is at support.dell.com and update library or drive firmware to the latest version.
• The library displays an error. Update the...
Dell LTO Media Handbook - Page 7
...MB/s Ultrium-1
• 7 segment display • Only sold on both corners at the bottom • Flush mount eject button • Status lights (Vertical ) - Dell LTO-1 Drives
Figure 1- Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-1
Figure 3- Tape error - Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-1
Capacity (native/compressed) Native Speed Primary Media Physical Device Description
Used in:
100 GB/200 GB
100 GB/200 GB
15 MB...
Dell LTO Media Handbook - Page 18
... happen for 3 reasons. • A head clog • A hardware failure on the drive • Bad or marginal media. (see figure 1)
Dell LTO Media Handbook
Page 18 Note-2: Dell Online Power Edge Diagnostics does not support Dell PowerVault 110T LTO (see Troubleshooting Cleaning/Read/Write errors) Note-1: Run Dell Online PowerEdgeTM Diagnostics to determine media or hardware related failures.
Dell LTO Media Handbook - Page 20
... in Windows device manager in the backup) 2.
Within the Diagnostic tools there is being written, a tape device driver must be used to determine the root of media before replacing tape drives. Reading, writing, spacing, and verifying will all happen during this requirement. If a failure occurs, mark the tape and set it as a performance tool. If failures persist, contact Dell Support...
Upgrading the LTO-1 or LTO-2 Tape Drive Modules to LTO-3 Tape Drive Modules - Page 5
... for updating your LTO-1 or LTO-2 tape drive modules to LTO-3 tape drive modules in the same library. NOTE: If you just removed, then install a filler plate in order to upgrade the PowerVault 136T tape library to LTO-3. However, the PowerVault 136T tape library will need to be configured to work with this procedure, read and follow the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide...
Upgrading the LTO-1 or LTO-2 Tape Drive Modules to LTO-3 Tape Drive Modules - Page 6
... firmware file is located at c:\dell\drivers\rxxxxx\library\, where rxxxxx is turned off. 2 Connect one of the downloaded firmware package.
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Upgrading From LTO-1 or LTO-2 to update the tape library firmware: • Tape library serial port • Remote management card You must download the latest firmware package from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Updating the Firmware...
Update the LTO-1 Tape Drive Modules to LTO-2 Tape Drive Modules - Page 1
Dell™ PowerVault™ 136T LTO Tape Library
Updating the LTO-1 Tape Drive Modules to LTO-2 Tape Drive Modules
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Update the LTO-1 Tape Drive Modules to LTO-2 Tape Drive Modules - Page 3
...the update from an LTO-1 tape library to an LTO-2 tape drive module in the same tape library. LTO-1 tape drive modules and LTO-2 tape drive modules cannot be present in the Dell™ PowerVault™ 136T LTO tape library.
NOTE: If you are installing more LTO-2 drive modules than LTO-1 drive modules that you just removed, then install a filler plate in your System Information Guide...
Update the LTO-1 Tape Drive Modules to LTO-2 Tape Drive Modules - Page 4
... must download the latest firmware package from the Dell Support website at c:\dell\drivers\rxxxxx\library\LTO2, where rxxxxx is the release number of the cable to the tape library serial port. 3 Connect the opposite end of the downloaded firmware package. Removing and Installing the Tape Drive Module
filler plate
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Updating the Tape Library Firmware
Use one end...
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