Setting up your library includes actions such as unpacking, connecting power
cords and SCSI cables, setting SCSI IDs, and preparing the host computer. The
actions discussed here are those you would need the first time you set up your
library and if your library is ever moved or reconfigured.
Information on turning on and off the library, is located in Running
Your Library, as it is part of everyday tasks.
Quick Start Guide
For simple setup instructions, refer to the Quick Start Guide available on
the User's Guide and Drivers CD for your library or your product box.
For more detailed instructions, refer to the Getting Started
Road Map.
To view the Quick Start Guide, you need to have Adobe® Acrobat® Reader®
installed. Go to www.adobe.com/acrobat/
to download a free copy.
Getting Started Road Map
To set up your library for the first time, complete all the basic steps listed
here.
If you need to return your library, you must ship it
in the original or equivalent packing materials or your warranty may be invalidated.
NOTICE: Do
not move the Picker Assembly along the rotary axis by hand as it will be
damaged. The Picker Assembly can be rotated by turning the gear on the Rotary
Motor by hand.
Use the following steps to unpack your library.
Unpack all items from the carton.
Save the packing materials in case you need to move or ship the system in
the future.
Remove the key from the rear panel of the library. Unlock and open the front
door.
Remove the interior packaging or securing material from the library to allow
picker movement.
(Make sure to remove the rubber band from around the picker.)
Install tape cartridges into magazines.
Connecting the Power and SCSI Cables
Part of the setup process is connecting the power and SCSI cables. The following
describes how to connect the power and SCSI cables.
When setting up your library, ensure that the last device on the SCSI bus is
properly terminated. An appropriate terminator is shipped with each library.
For specific SCSI connection information, see SCSI
Connections.
If you are using an SNC, see the Dell PowerVault 136T SNC User's Guide
for cable setup information.
NOTE: The default
SCSI ID is 0, this default value will appear when a new SCSI PCBA is installed
or after a firmware update.
Use the following steps to connect the power and SCSI cables.
Connect the power cord to the power outlet on the rear of the library.
On the bottom most drive, connect a jumper cable to the top SCSI connector
and then to the bottom SCSI connector on the drive above it. Repeat this for
all the drives you have installed.
If you have more than three drives, split the drives between two separate
SCSI buses. If you are using LTO-3 drives, you should use no more than two
LTO-3 drives per SCSI channel.
Terminate the SCSI bus(es).
Install the cables between the bottom drive and the Library Controller and
between the Library Controller and the host.
If you have two SCSI buses, connect a cable between the bottom drive on the
second SCSI bus to the host.
Preparing the Host
If necessary, install a SCSI host system adapter, software, and compatible
driver(s). Refer to the manuals for the host system and SCSI host system adapter
for detailed instructions. In addition, follow these general guidelines:
When the host server system is turned on, install the software, and/or
driver(s) that are compatible with the library.
If the host server system is connected to a network, check with the system
administrator before turning off the power to the host.
Prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) by following proper procedures. Always
use wrist-grounding straps and anti-static mats when handling internal components.
Make certain the host server system has an open expansion slot.
Host Coordinate System
To manipulate the media within the library, the host must reference each movement
with source and target designations. This is done by means of element addressing,
which specifies precisely which slots within the library are to be used. The
following addressing scheme is used for the library. You may then need to input
these values into your host application.
Table 1. Element Addressing
Slot Type
Starting Address
Storage
4096 : (0x1000)
Mailbox
16 : (0x0010)
Drives
256: (0x0100)
Picker
1: (0x0001)
Installing a SCSI Adapter
To communicate with the library, your host computer must have a SCSI adapter.
If your host computer does not have SCSI capability, you will need to install
a SCSI adapter. For installation instructions, refer to the manual that comes
with the adapter.
If you use an SNC, you will need a fibre channel HBA.
Installing Drivers
When using Removable Storage Manager (RSM), ensure that the proper drivers
for the library and drives are installed.
Go to https://support.dell.com to get the latest device driver and ISV device
upgrades.
Installing Drivers for Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows Server
2003 Systems
With Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows Server 2003, you must install
drivers for both the library and the tape drives.
NOTE: In Windows
Server 2003, the library and/or tape drives drivers may come pre-installed.
If so, it will be automatically loaded for the appropriate devices.
Use the following steps to install the library driver.
Connect the library to the host and restart the host.
Insert the User's Guide and Drivers CD for your library into the
CD drive.
Start the Windows Device Manager.
In Device Manager, select Medium Changers.
Right-click Unknown Medium Changer Device.
Select Properties from the pop-up menu.
Select the Driver tab on the properties page.
Click Update Driver. This will start the Upgrade Device
Driver Wizard. Click Next.
Select Search for a suitable driver for my device. Click
Next.
In Optional search locations check only CD-ROM
drives. Click Next.
Setup will select the installation file, pv136t.inf.
Click Next.
The required files are installed.
Click Finish.
Click Close on the Properties page.
Make sure that in Device Manager, under Medium Changers,
Dell (TM) PowerVault (TM) 136T Tape Library is listed.
To install the Windows 2000 or Windows Server 2003 drive driver
Insert the User's Guide and Drivers CD for your library into the
CD drive.
Start the Windows Device Manager.
Find the the appropriate device. The options differ depending on your library
type:
LTO-1: HP Ultrium 1-SCSI SCSI Sequential Device
LTO-2: IBM ULTRIUM-TD2 SCSI Sequential Device
LTO-3: IBM ULTRIUM-TD3 SCSI Sequential Device
SDLT 220: Quantum SDLT1 SCSI Sequential Device
SDLT 320: Quantum SDLT320 SCSI Sequential Device
Right-click on the appropriate device manager.
Select Properties from the pop-up menu.
Select the Driver tab on the properties page.
Click Update Driver. This will start the Upgrade Device Driver
Wizard. Click Next.
Select Search for a suitable driver for my device. Click Next.
In Optional search locations, check only CD-ROM drives.
Click Next.
Follow the on-screen instructions to locate the appropriate tape drive for
your library, and then click Next.
The required files are installed.
Click Finish.
Click Close on the Properties page.
In Device Manager, make sure that the appropriate device
is listed under Tape Devices. The listings differ, depending
on your library type:
LTO-1:Hewlett Packard LTO Ultrium-1 drive
LTO-2: Dell PowerVault 110T LTO2 Tape Drive
LTO-3: IBM Ultrium III Tape Drive
SDLT 220: Dell(TM) PowerVault(TM) 110T SDLT
SDLT 320:Dell(TM) PowerVault(TM) 110T SDLT 320
Verifying Communication with the Host
Read the following to learn how to verify communication between the library
and the host computer. For more information on verifying the connection of SCSI
devices, consult the operating system documentation.
Use the following steps to verify communication between the library and host.
Verify the connection between the autoloader and host system by making
sure that the operating system of the host server recognizes the autoloader.
In Microsoft Windows, this is done as follows:
In Windows 2000 Server or Windows Server 2003: Settings —>
Control Panel —> System —> Hardware
—> Device Manager —> Tape Drive orMedia Changers
