Dell PowerVault TL2000 Attachment Instructions

iSCSI for TL-Series Tape Libraries
A dedicated NIC port and static addresses is highly recommended. Configuration is outlined
below:
Figure 5 : Network
Connections
Figure 6 : Local Area
Connection Properties
Figure 7 : IP Properties
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SEPTEMBER 2008
One drawback to Microsoft’s iSCSI Initiator is that it does use the server cycles to create the
iSCSI packets. This, in combination with other processor-intensive operations (like back-up
jobs), can reduce the performance and throughput of the server and associated back-up jobs.
Alternatives would include the use of a HW iSCSI HBA or other off-load engine. This would
remove the SCSI-to-iSCSI conversion workload from the server’s microprocessor and likely
result in overall improved performance.
NETWORK SETTINGS
SECTION 5

Dell PowerVault TL2000 Specifications

General

Number of Drives	1 or 2
Number of Slots	24
Type	Tape Library
Drive Types	LTO-4, LTO-5, LTO-6
Interface	SAS, Fibre Channel
Dimensions	8.68 in (22.05 cm) x 19.0 in (48.26 cm) x 30.0 in (76.2 cm)
Tape Drive Compatibility	LTO-4, LTO-5, LTO-6
Power Supply	Redundant power supplies optional
Operating Temperature	50°F to 95°F (10°C to 35°C)
Non-operating Temperature	-40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C)