Dell PowerVault LTO5-140, User Manual

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v Will interchange tapes with other LTO tape drives that bear the official Ultrium
LTO logo
v
Support for WORM (Write Once Read Many) using WORM media
v Data encryption capability using LTO Ultrium 4, 5 and 6 media
v
Ethernet interface for transferring drive firmware and dumps only (not an iSCSI
interface)
v Diagnostics of the drive over the ethernet service port (not an iSCSI interface)
Tape Backup Software
You need backup software that supports the Dell PowerVault tape drive. As a
general rule, native backup applications (such as NTBackup and tar) do not
provide the required data streaming rate to get the full performance of your tape
drive. It is recommend that you use a backup application that provides better
memory management as well as other useful features, such as TapeAlert. For the
latest supported software versions, go to the Dell support website at
http://support.dell.com or visit the support site of your backup software vendor.
Front Panel
1
Eject button
4
Single-character display (SCD)
2
Ready/Activity LED
5
Single dot
3
Fault LED
6
Encryption Status LED
1. Eject button . The eject button enables you to perform several functions. These
functions are described in detail in Chapter 3, “Using the Tape Drive,” on page
3-1.
2. Ready/Activity LED . The front panel of your Dell PowerVault LTO tape drive
has a green Ready/Activity LED providing information about the state of the
tape drive. The LED can be solid on or flashing when lit. See Table 1-2 on page
1-5 for more descriptions.
3. Fault LED . The front panel of your Dell PowerVault LTO tape drive has an
amber fault LED indicating the drive has encountered an error, is not in a
normal operational status, or needs cleaning. See Table 1-2 on page 1-5 for more
detailed description.
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3
1
3
4
6
2
5
Figure 1-4. Front Panel
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Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide