If the tape backup software does not detect the tape drive or to obtain the
latest operating system drivers and/or firmware upgrades, see the Dell Support
website at support.dell.com.
Dell-Installed Drives
Dell� performs the installation and setup of tape drives that are shipped as
part of a system. Dell also installs tape backup drivers and most software applications.
Installing the PowerVault 110T
DLT VS160 Tape Internal Drive
SCSI Requirements
The Dell PowerVault� 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive incorporates a
wide-ultra 160 Low-Voltage Differential (LVD) SCSI bus, but may also be attached
to a Single-Ended (SE) SCSI bus.
Make sure your SCSI host adapter or controller supports these standards. If
you connect the drive to an SE SCSI bus or if there are SE devices attached
to the same SCSI bus, the drive's performance is limited to the maximum data
transfer speed and maximum cable lengths of the SE bus. The PowerVault 110T
DLT VS160 Tape is not compatible with a standard differential
(Diff) or High-Voltage Differential (HVD) SCSI bus. If you attach the drive
to a narrow (50-pin) SCSI bus, you must use a customer-supplied 68-pin to 50-pin
adapter that terminates the unused 18 pins. These adapters are sometimes labeled
"high-byte termination."
Make sure the total length of the SCSI bus does not exceed the ANSI SCSI standard
of 19 feet (6 meters) for an SE bus, 40 feet (12 meters) for an LVD SCSI bus
with multiple devices, or 82 feet (25 meters) for an LVD SCSI bus with a single
device.
Unpacking the Internal Drive
NOTE: If the room in which you are
working differs from the temperature in which the tape drive was shipped
or stored by 30 degrees F (15 degrees C) or more, let the drive acclimate
to the surrounding environment for at least 12 hours before operating.
Unpack and inspect the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive for shipping
damage. If you notice any damage, report it to both Dell and the shipping company
immediately.
NOTE: Save the packing materials in case you
need to move or ship your drive in the future. You must ship the PowerVault
110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive in the original or equivalent packing materials
or your warranty may be invalidated.
Setting the SCSI ID
Regardless of the number of SCSI devices attached to the server that is to
be the host for the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive, each
must have a unique SCSI ID. Check the SCSI IDs on all other SCSI devices on
the selected server, including the SCSI host adapter, and select an unused SCSI
ID for the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive. The factory default
SCSI ID is 6. If another device is not already using the factory default SCSI
ID, you do not need to change the drive's SCSI ID.
NOTE: If you attach the drive to
a narrow (50-pin) bus, you can only use SCSI IDs 0 through 7.
Locate the SCSI ID jumpers on the rear panel of the drive as shown in Figure
1.
Figure 1. SCSI ID jumpers on rear panel of
drive
To set the SCSI ID on the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive,
use the supplied jumpers to select the desired SCSI ID as shown in Table
1. After you change the SCSI ID, restart the host server to activate the
new SCSI ID and to allow the server to recognize the drive at the new ID.
Table 1. SCSI ID jumper settings
When to Use Termination
If the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive is the only
SCSI device on the selected server other than the SCSI host adapter, or
it is the last physical device on the SCSI bus (at the end of the SCSI
cable), it must be terminated. If another SCSI device is the last
device on the SCSI bus, confirm that it is properly terminated and do
not terminate the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive. Regardless of
which device is used to terminate the SCSI bus, it must have power
applied and be turned on for proper termination to occur.
To terminate the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive,
install an active Low-Voltage Differential/Single-Ended (LVD/SE)
cable-end or inline terminator on the SCSI cable you intend to use with
the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive. See the terminator's
instructions for more information.
Terminator Power
At least one device on the SCSI bus must supply terminator power (TERMPWR).
The factory default for the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive
is TERMPWR enabled, which is the recommended setting. It is acceptable for more
than one device on the SCSI bus to provide TERMPWR. If you need to disable TERMPWR,
remove the terminator power jumper shown in Figure
1.
Installing the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal Drive
Shut down the operating system and turn off the selected server. Turn off
all attached accessory devices, such as printers and other SCSI devices. Remove
the power cables from the host server and all attached accessories. Failure
to follow these instructions may result in damage to the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive or other devices.
CAUTION: Do not move on to step 2 until you
have shut down the operating system and turned off the server that is to
be the host for the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive. Turn off all
attached accessory devices, such as printers and other SCSI devices. Remove
the power cables from the host server and all attached accessories.
Locate an available half-height, 5¼-inch drive bay and
remove the front cover from the drive bay as described in the server's manuals
(see Figure 2).
Slide the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive into the open drive
bay (see Figure 2).
Figure 2. Install Drive in an Open Half-height Bay; tower, 2U server shown
NOTE: Install a SCSI host adapter in the selected
server now, if necessary.
NOTE: If your SCSI host adapter already has
a ribbon cable with an open 68-pin, high-density connector, you can use
the existing cable instead of the cable supplied with the PowerVault 110T
DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive.
Locate the SCSI ribbon cable in the accessories package. Attach
one end of the SCSI ribbon cable to the SCSI connector on the rear panel of
the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive. The SCSI connectors
are keyed, preventing improper connection. Use a 50- to 68-pin adapter with
"high-byte termination" if the existing SCSI cable uses a 50-pin
connector.
Attach the other end of the SCSI ribbon cable to the SCSI host adapter.
The SCSI connectors are keyed, preventing improper connection.
Locate an available power cable in the host server and attach it to the
power connector on the rear panel of the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape
Internal drive. The connectors are keyed, preventing improper connection.
Figure 3. Attach SCSI and power cables to drive
Secure the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive with the
appropriate mounting screws, either in the sides or bottom of the drive sled,
as appropriate for the server chassis.
Figure 4. Secure drive in installation bay (side mounting screws shown)
NOTE: Some servers require mounting rails for
internal devices. Use the supplied mounting rails as needed. See your system
user manuals for information regarding the necessary mounting rails or hardware.
Install the cover on the server.
Attach the power cables to the server and all attached accessories.
Turn on the host server and allow its operating system to start.
Installing the PowerVault 110T
DLT VS160 Tape External Drive
SCSI Requirements
The PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive incorporates a wide-ultra
160 Low-Voltage Differential (LVD) SCSI bus, but may also be attached to a Single-Ended
(SE) SCSI bus.
Make sure your SCSI host adapter or controller supports these standards. If
you connect the drive to an SE SCSI bus or if there are SE devices attached
to the same SCSI bus, the drive's performance is limited to the maximum data
transfer speed and maximum cable lengths of the SE bus. The PowerVault 110T
DLT VS160 Tape is not compatible with a standard differential
(Diff) or High-Voltage Differential (HVD) SCSI bus. If you attach the drive
to a narrow (50-pin) SCSI bus, you must use a customer-supplied 68-pin to 50-pin
adapter that terminates the unused 18 pins. These adapters are sometimes labeled
"high-byte termination."
Make sure the total length of the SCSI bus does not exceed the ANSI SCSI standard
of 19 feet (6 meters) for an SE bus, 40 feet (12 meters) for an LVD SCSI bus
with multiple devices, or 82 feet (25 meters) for an LVD SCSI bus with a single
device.
Selecting a Location for the Drive
Select a location for the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External
drive that is flat, sturdy, level, and close to the host server. A desk
or table top is most suitable. Regardless of the location you choose
for the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive, make sure the
environment is free from dust and excessive temperature and humidity.
See the Environmental
limits in Specifications for acceptable operating humidity
limits.
Be sure to follow these additional guidelines when selecting a location for
the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive:
Allow at least 6 inches (15.2 cm) behind the drive for proper cooling.
Avoid locations near printers or photocopy machines, both of which produce
paper fiber and other types of dust and airborne contaminants.
Do not place the drive on the floor.
Avoid locations near generators, electric motors, audio speakers, or other
sources of magnetic fields. Magnetic fields can adversely affect the drive
and media.
Unpacking the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External Drive
NOTE: If the room in which you are
working differs from the temperature in which the tape drive was shipped
or stored by 30 degrees F (15 degrees C) or more, let the drive acclimate
to the surrounding environment for at least 12 hours before operating.
Unpack and inspect the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive for shipping
damage. If you notice any damage, report it to both Dell and the shipping company
immediately.
NOTE: Save the packing materials in case you
need to move or ship your drive in the future. You must ship the PowerVault
110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive in the original or equivalent packing materials
or your warranty may be invalidated.
Setting the SCSI ID
Regardless of the number of SCSI devices attached to the server that is to
be the host for the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive, each
device must have a unique SCSI ID. Check the SCSI IDs on all other devices on
the selected server, including the SCSI host adapter, and select an unused SCSI
ID for the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive. The factory default
SCSI ID is 6. If another device is not already using the factory default SCSI
ID, you do not need to change the drive's SCSI ID. Locate the SCSI ID switch
on the rear panel of the drive as shown in Figure 5.
NOTE: If you attach the drive to
a narrow (50-pin) bus, you can only use SCSI IDs 0 through 7.
Figure 5. PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive rear panel layout and
SCSI ID switch
To set the SCSI ID on the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive,
use a small screwdriver or ball-point pen to press the button above the SCSI
ID display to select the next lower SCSI ID. Press the button below the SCSI
ID display to select the next higher SCSI ID. Each time you press one of these
buttons, the SCSI ID increases or decreases by one. Press the appropriate button
until the desired SCSI ID appears on the switch display.
After you change the SCSI ID, turn the drive off and on again to activate the
new SCSI ID. Then restart the host server or rescan the SCSI bus so the server
can recognize the drive at the new SCSI ID.
When to Use Termination
If the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive is the only
SCSI device on the selected server other than the SCSI host adapter, or
it is the last physical device on the SCSI bus (at the end of the SCSI
cable), it must be terminated. If another SCSI device is the last
device on the SCSI bus, confirm that it is properly terminated and do
not terminate the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive. Regardless of
which device is used to terminate the SCSI bus, it must have power
applied and be turned on for proper termination to occur.
To terminate the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive, locate
the terminator in the accessories package and press it firmly into either of
the two SCSI connectors on the rear panel of the drive. Secure the terminator
by tightening the screws until snug.
Terminator Power
At least one device on the SCSI bus must supply terminator power (TERMPWR).
The factory default for the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive
is TERMPWR enabled, which is the recommended setting. It is acceptable for more
than one device on the SCSI bus to provide TERMPWR. Only an authorized service
provider can disable the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive TERMPWR
setting.
Connecting the Cables
Shut down the operating system and turn off the selected server. Turn off
all attached accessory devices, such as printers and other SCSI devices. Remove
the power cable from the host server and all attached accessory devices. Failure
to follow these instructions may result in damage to the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive or other devices.
CAUTION: Do not move on to step 2 until you have
shut down the operating system and turned off the server that is to be the
host for the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive. Turn off all attached
accessory devices, such as printers and other SCSI devices. Remove the power
cables from the host server and all attached accessory devices.
NOTE: If the selected server does not already
have an installed SCSI host adapter, install one now.
Locate the SCSI cable in the accessories package.
Attach one end of the SCSI cable to one of the connectors on the rear panel
of the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive (see Figure
7).
Attach the other end of the SCSI cable to the connector on your SCSI host
adapter (see Figure 6).
Attach the supplied terminator to the remaining connector on the rear panel
of the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive (see Figure
7).
Figure 6. Attach SCSI cable to server
Secure the SCSI cable connectors by tightening the screws until
snug.
NOTE: If the supplied SCSI cable does not fit
the connector on your SCSI host adapter, you either have an incompatible
SCSI host adapter or you need to purchase a cable adapter. Contact the SCSI
host adapter manufacturer for information.
Make sure the power switch on the rear panel of the PowerVault
110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive is in the OFF position. Attach the female connector
on the power cable to the power connector on the rear panel of the drive.
CAUTION: Use caution when plugging the power
cord into an electrical outlet. Hazardous voltages are present in the sockets
of the outlet.
Plug in the power cable to a nearby power outlet.
Figure 7. Attach terminator, SCSI, and power cables
to the drive
Attach the power cables to the host server and all attached devices.
Turn on the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive and any other devices
you turned off earlier.
Turn on the host server and allow its operating system to start.
NOTE: The device drivers supplied on the Dell
PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Manual and Drivers CD are required
if you intend to use native operating system backup applications. Commercial
backup applications generally provide all necessary device driver support.
See Installing the Tape Backup
Software for a list of compatible backup applications.
Microsoft® Windows® 2000:
Make sure that you are logged on to the host server with Administrator
privileges.
Insert the Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Manual and
Drivers CD into the CD drive on the host server.
Right-click the My Computer icon on the Windows desktop, click Manage,
then click Device Manager.
The PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive should be listed under the "?
Other Devices" item as "QUANTUM VS160 SCSI Sequential Device."
Right-click the QUANTUM VS160 SCSI Sequential Device listing, click
Uninstall, and then click the OK button to confirm that you
want to remove the device.
Click the Action button in the upper-left corner of the Computer
Management dialog box or right-click anywhere in the right-hand pane of the
dialog box.
Click Scan for Hardware Changes. Windows 2000 now scans for the PowerVault
110T DLT VS160 Tape drive. The PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive appears
under "? Other Devices" again.
Right-click the QUANTUM VS160 SCSI Sequential Device listing and
click Properties.
Click the Reinstall Driver button.
When the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard appears, click the Next button.
Click Display a list... and then click the Next button.
Click the Tape Drives item in the list. You may have to scroll down
to see this item.
Click the Have Disk button, type d:\Drivers\W2K,
replacing d: with the drive letter for the CD drive into which you
inserted the Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Manual and Drivers
CD, and click the OK button.
Click the DLT VS Tape Drive entry and click the Next button.
Click the Next button to install the driver.
Click the Finish button.
Close the Device Properties dialog box.
The drive now appears in Device Manager under Tape Drives, listed as "DLT
VS Tape Drive," and is ready to use.
Microsoft® Windows® Server� 2003:
Make sure that you are logged on to the host server with Administrator
privileges.
Insert the Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Manual and
Drivers CD into the CD drive on the host server.
Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar, point to Programs,
click Administrative Tools, and click Computer Management.
Click Device Manager.
The PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive should be listed under the "?
Other Devices" item as "QUANTUM VS160 SCSI Sequential Device."
Right-click the QUANTUM VS160 SCSI Sequential Device listing, click
Uninstall, and then click the OK button to confirm that you
want to remove the device.
Click the Action button in the upper-left corner of the Computer
Management dialog box or right-click anywhere in the right-hand pane of the
dialog box.
Click Scan for Hardware Changes. Windows Server 2003 now scans for
the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive. The PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape
drive appears under "? Other Devices" again.
Right-click the QUANTUM VS160 SCSI Sequential Device listing and
click Properties.
Click the Driver tab, then click the Update Driver... button.
When the Hardware Update Wizard appears, click the Next button.
Click the Finish button.
Click the Close button to close the Device Properties dialog box.
The drive now appears in Device Manager under Tape Drives, listed as "Dell(TM)
PowerVault(TM) VS160," and is ready to use.
Installing the Tape Backup
Software
See the instructions supplied with the tape backup software.
Drivers
Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows® Server� 2003: QSDLT32.SYS
Native Operating System Backup Utilities
Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows® Server� 2003
Windows Backup
Red Hat Linux versions 7.3 and 8.0 and 9.0
Tar
Tape Backup Applications
NOTICE: See the Dell Support website
at support.dell.com to obtain the
latest patches and upgrades for the Tape Backup Applications noted below.
Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows® Server� 2003
VERITAS� BackupExec� for Windows NT/2000 version 9.0 or later
Yosemite Tapeware® version 7.0 or later
Novell® NetWare®
VERITAS� BackupExec� for NetWare� version 9.0 or later
Yosemite Tapeware® version 7.0 or later
Red Hat Linux versions 7.3, 8.0, and 9.0
Yosemite Tapeware® version 7.0 or later
Installing the Dell PowerVault Tools Diagnostic
Package
Make sure the tape drive is powered on and that the SCSI bus is in an idle
state (stop and/or hold all backup applications).
Print these instructions. In the event the server needs to be restarted,
you can resume where you left off.
Installing the Diagnostic Package
Decide where on the server you plan to install the PowerVault Tools application
and related files. You can place the application on your desktop, in an existing
folder, or you can create a new folder for this purpose. Note that when the
application runs, it creates a log file, which also resides in the designated
folder. As a result, you should not run the application directly from the
CD as this prevents the application from creating the log file. The log file
is useful for Technical Support in the event that troubleshooting the drive
becomes necessary.
Insert the Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Manual and Drivers
CD into the CD drive.
Open the folder d:\Diags on the Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160
Tape Drive User's Manual and Drivers CD, where d: is the drive letter
of the CD drive.
Drag or copy the PowerVault Tools application to the location chosen
in step 1.
Browse to the folder chosen in step 1 and double-click the PowerVault
Tools icon to run the diagnostic application. You can run the diagnostic
application at any time by double-clicking the PowerVault Tools icon.
From the folder d:\Diags on the Dell PowerVault 110T
DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Manual and Drivers CD, where d: is the
drive letter of the CD drive, view the README file for usage instructions,
explanation of options, and troubleshooting guidelines for the PowerVault
Tools application. You may want to copy this README file to the location chosen
in step 1 for future use.
NOTE: In some cases, the server may need to
restart at this time. If you are prompted to do so, restart the server now.
