Dell PowerVault ML6010 User Manual

Dell PowerVault ML6000 Tape Library User's Guide
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Dell™ PowerVault™ ML6000 Tape Library User's Guide
Introduction
Setting Up the PowerVault ML6000 Library
Description
Understanding the User Interface
Configuring Your Library
Advanced Reporting
Capacity on Demand
Encryption Key Management
Running Your Library
Getting Information
Updating Library and Tape Drive Firmware
Installing, Removing, and Replacing
Troubleshooting
Working With Cartridges and Barcodes
Library Specifications
TapeAlert Flag Descriptions
Contacting Dell
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Initial release: December 2005
Last revised: May 2010

Dell PowerVault ML6010 Specifications

General

Type	Tape Library
Number of Slots	60
Number of Cartridges	Up to 60
Drive Technology	LTO (Linear Tape-Open)
Drive Types Supported	LTO-8, LTO-7, LTO-5
Connectivity	SAS
Interface	Fibre Channel, SAS
Management Interface	Web-based
Dimensions (H x W x D)	8.7 in
Weight	99 lb
Operating Temperature	10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)
Power Supply	Dual
Power Consumption	800W (typical)

Summary

Introduction

Product Safety Statements

Safety statements detailing product compliance and potential hazards.

Setting Up the PowerVault ML6000 Library

Installing and Rack-Mounting

Instructions for physically installing the library hardware into a rack.

Setup Wizard

Guides users through the initial configuration of the library.

Understanding the User Interface

Configuring Your Library

Managing the Network

Covers configuration of network settings for remote library access and management.

Working With Partitions

Explains how to create, modify, and manage library partitions for resource allocation.

Working With User Accounts

Details managing local and remote user accounts for library access and security.

Running Your Library

Troubleshooting

Resolving RAS Tickets

Library Diagnostics

Drive Diagnostics

Installing, Removing, and Replacing

Installing a New Multi-Module Library Configuration

Replacing the 5U Library Control Module

Procedure for removing and replacing the main 5U Library Control Module.

Replacing a 9U Library Expansion Module

Instructions for removing and replacing a 9U Library Expansion Module.

Adding, Removing, and Replacing Tape Drives

Covers the process of adding, removing, or replacing tape drives in the library.

Adding, Removing, and Replacing FC I/O Blades

Explains the procedures for installing, removing, or replacing FC I/O blades.

Installing the Library in a Rack

Working With Cartridges and Barcodes

Barcode Requirements