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Contents Read this first iii Contacting Dell iii Figures vii Tables ix Safety and environmental notices . . . xi Safety notices xi Laser safety and compliance xii Performing the safety inspection procedure. . . . xii Rack safety xiii Preface xv Chapter 1. Product description . . . . 1-1 Front panel 1-2 Cartridge magazine 1-4 Rear panel 1-5 Bar code reader 1-6 SAS host interface 1-6 Encryption 1-6 Supported Internet Protocols 1-7 Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) messaging 1-7 Network Time Protocol 1-7 Ultrium tape drives 1-8 Media 1-8 Logical Unit Number (LUN) scanning . . . . . 1-9 Location coordinates and element addresses . . . 1-9 Library specifications 1-10 Product environment 1-11 Supported device drivers 1-12 Chapter 4. Operations 4-1 The Operator Panel 4-3 Monitoring the library 4-3 Managing the library 4-4 Configuring the library 4-9 Servicing the library 4-14 The Web User Interface 4-16 Monitoring the library 4-17 Managing the library 4-20 Configuring the library 4-23 Servicing the library 4-34 Chapter 5. Media 5-1 Data cartridges 5-2 Cartridge compatibility 5-3 Write once, read many (WORM) cartridges . . . 5-3 WORM media 5-3 Data security on WORM media 5-4 WORM media errors 5-4 Requirements for WORM capability . . . . . 5-4 Cleaning cartridge 5-4 Bar code labels 5-5 Guidelines for the use of bar code labels . . . 5-6 Write-Protect switch 5-6 Cartridge care and handling 5-7 Provide training 5-7 Ensure proper packaging 5-8 Provide proper acclimation and environmental conditions 5-8 Perform a thorough inspection 5-9 Handle the cartridge carefully 5-9 Examples of cartridge problems 5-10 Environmental and shipping specifications for tape cartridges 5-10 Chapter 2. User interfaces 2-1 Operator Panel 2-1 Web User Interface 2-5 Chapter 3. Installation and configuration 3-1 Choosing a location 3-1 Installing in a rack 3-2 Removing the accessor locking screw . . . . . 3-7 Attaching the library to a server 3-8 Configuring the library 3-10 Configuring your library with the Web User Interface 3-11 Configuring your library with the Operator Panel 3-24 Populating the library with cartridges . . . . . 3-27 Verifying library and drive operation . . . . . 3-28 Taking the Library Online 3-29 Registering for support notification 3-29 Chapter 6. Troubleshooting . . . . . 6-1 How the library reports problems 6-1 Library error message content 6-2 Diagnosing a problem 6-3 Isolating problems 6-6 Installation and configuration problems. . . . . 6-8 Interpreting front panel LEDs 6-8 Reseating cables 6-10 Emailing logs 6-10 Chapter 7. Service procedures . . . . 7-1 | ITDT-DCR 7-1 | Contacting Dell technical support 7-2 Chapter 8. Removal and replacement procedures 8-1 Required tools 8-1 Replacing a defective cartridge magazine . . . . 8-1 Unlocking the cartridge magazine manually . . . 8-1 v

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Contents
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Data security on WORM media
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Requirements for WORM capability
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Cleaning cartridge
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Bar code labels
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Write-Protect switch
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Cartridge care and handling
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Ensure proper packaging
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Provide proper acclimation and environmental
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Perform a thorough inspection
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Handle the cartridge carefully
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Examples of cartridge problems
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Chapter 6. Troubleshooting
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Library error message content
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Isolating problems
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Installation and configuration problems
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Interpreting front panel LEDs
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Reseating cables
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Emailing logs
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Chapter 7. Service procedures
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ITDT-DCR
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Contacting Dell technical support
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Chapter 8. Removal and replacement
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Required tools
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