Dell PowerVault TL1000 - Product Overview; Preface

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Preface

This manual contains information and instructions necessary for the setup, operation, and servicing of the

Dell

™

PowerVault

™

TL1000 Tape Library.

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Read this First5
- Contacting Dell5
- Table of Contents7
Figures9
Tables11
Safety and Environmental Notices13
- Safety Notices13
- Laser Safety and Compliance14
- Performing the Safety Inspection Procedure14
  - Class I Laser Product14
- Rack Safety15
Preface17
Product Description19
- TL1000 Tape Autoloader19
- Cartridge Magazine19
- Front Panel20
- Cartridge Magazine21
- Rear Panel22
- Bar Code Reader23
- SAS Host Interface23
- Encryption23
  - Cartridge Door23
- Supported Internet Protocols24
- Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Messaging24
- Network Time Protocol25
- Ultrium Tape Drives25
- Media25
  - Ultrium Half-Height Tape Drive25
- Logical Unit Number (LUN) Scanning26
- Location Coordinates and Element Addresses26
  - Ultrium Data and Cleaning Cartridge Compatibility with Ultrium Tape Drive26
- Library Specifications27
- Product Environment28
  - Acoustical Specifications28
- Supported Device Drivers29
User Interfaces31
- Operator Panel31
- Password Entry Screen34
- Screen Elements34
- Confirmation Screen34
- Web User Interface35
- Java Security Warning Message35
- Login Page36
- User Account Window37
- Superuser Account Window37
- Administrator Account Window38
Installation and Configuration39
- Choosing a Location39
- Installing in a Rack40
- Rack Mount Screw Locations for Front and Rear41
- Attaching the Front Brackets to the Library Chassis42
- Attaching the Rear Brackets to the Rails42
- Creating the Rail Assemblies43
- Installing the Rail Assemblies43
- Securing the Front of the Library in the Rack44
- Securing the Rear of the Library in the Rack44
- Removing the Accessor Locking Screw45
- Attaching the Library to a Server45
- The Cables at the Rear of the Library45
- Accessor Locking Screw45
- Interface Cable Connection46
- Configuring the Library47
  - Default Library Configuration Settings47
  - Configuring Your Library with the Web User Interface49
    - Logging in to the Web User Interface49
- Java Security Warning Message49
  - Web User Interface Login Screen50
    - Checking Firmware Level51
    - Configuring Library Settings52
- Logical Library Mode Settings52
  - Configuring Network Settings53
- Cartridge Assignment Settings53
  - Configuring Date and Time Settings54
  - Configuring Encryption Settings55
- Library Managed Encryption as a Choice56
- Library Managed Encryption Settings57
  - Configuring Email Notifications58
- Email Notifications58
  - Configuring Trap Notifications59
- Trap Notifications59
- Trap List Settings60
- Snmpv3 User List Settings60
  - Managing User Access61
- User Access Settings61
- Add User Dialog Box61
- Password Rules Screen62
  - Saving the Library Configuration63
  - Configuring Your Library with the Operator Panel63
    - Logging in to the Operator Panel63
- Save Configuration63
  - Configuring Network Settings64
  - Configuring Library Settings65
- Populating the Library with Cartridges66
- Cartridge Release Gate66
- Verifying Library and Drive Operation67
- Cartridge Orientation67
- Taking the Library Online68
- Registering for Support Notification68
Operations69
- Current Information69
- Firmware Revision69
- The Operator Panel70
  - Monitoring the Library71
    - Configuration Settings71
    - Current Information71
- Operator Panel Top Menus71
  - Firmware Revision72
  - Managing the Library72
    - Unlocking the I/O Station72
- Unlock I/O Station Command72
- I/O Station Unlocked72
- Unlock Magazine Command73
- Running Drive Diagnostic Procedures82
  - Drive Diagnostic Procedures82
- The Web User Interface83
- Taking the Library Online and Offline88
- Configuring Physical Library Settings92
- View Library Logs Screen103
  - Trace Data104
  - Downloading Drive Logs104
- Traces Screen104
- Download Drive Logs Screen104
- Download Library Logs Screen105
- Reset Library and Drive Screen105
- Firmware Update Screen105
  - Accessor Statistics107
- Usage Statistics Screen107
Media109
- Data Cartridges109
- The LTO Ultrium Data Cartridge109
- Write Once, Read Many (WORM) Cartridges112
- Ultrium Data and WORM Tape Cartridges112
- Cleaning Cartridge113
- Bar Code Labels113
  - Cartridges and Volsers Compatible with the Ultrium Tape Drives113
  - Guidelines for the Use of Bar Code Labels114
- Write-Protect Switch115
- Cartridge Care and Handling115
- Environmental and Shipping Specifications for Tape Cartridges118
  - Environment for Operating, Storing, and Shipping the LTO Ultrium Tape Cartridge118
  - Leader Pin118
Troubleshooting119
- How the Library Reports Problems119
- Library Error Message Content120
- Diagnosing a Problem120
  - Unlock Magazine121
- Isolating Problems123
- Installation and Configuration Problems124
- Interpreting Front Panel Leds125
  - Front Panel LED Indicators125
- Reseating Cables126
- Emailing Logs127
Service Procedures129
- Itdt-Se129
- Contacting Dell Technical Support129
Removal and Replacement Procedures131
- Required Tools131
- Replacing a Defective Cartridge Magazine131
- Unlocking the Cartridge Magazine Manually131
- Cartridge Magazine Lock Release Access Hole132
Appendix A. Error Codes133
- Library Error Codes Drive Error Codes133
- Web User Interface Error Messages143
  - Web User Error Messages143
- Trap Definitions (Types)146
  - Trap List146
Appendix B. Tapealert Flags147
- Tapealert Flags Supported by the Library147
  - Tapealert Flags Supported by the Library Tapealert Flags Supported by the Ultrium Tape Drive147
- Tapealert Flags Supported by the Ultrium Tape Drive149
Appendix C. Sense Data153
- Sense Key Definitions153
- Library Sense Data153
- Tape Drive Sense Data155
  - Ultrium Tape Drive Sense Data155
  - Ultrium Tape Drive Sense Data - Bytes 12 and 13157
Appendix D. Library Configuration Form163
Appendix E. Accessibility167
Glossary169
- Application Managed Encryption169
  - Tape Cartridge184
Index187

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