Users Guide
Verifying library and drive operation......................................................................................................... 50
Taking the library online............................................................................................................................ 50
Registering for support notication...........................................................................................................51
Chapter 4. Operations..........................................................................................52
The Operator Panel....................................................................................................................................53
Monitoring the library...........................................................................................................................54
Managing the library.............................................................................................................................55
Conguring the library..........................................................................................................................58
Servicing the library..............................................................................................................................62
The Web User Interface.............................................................................................................................64
Monitoring the library...........................................................................................................................65
Managing the library.............................................................................................................................68
Conguring the library..........................................................................................................................71
Servicing the library..............................................................................................................................87
Chapter 5. Media................................................................................................. 91
Data cartridges...........................................................................................................................................91
Cartridge compatibility.........................................................................................................................93
LTO type M cartridge (M8)....................................................................................................................93
Write once, read many (WORM) cartridges...............................................................................................94
WORM media........................................................................................................................................ 94
Data security on WORM media............................................................................................................ 94
WORM media errors............................................................................................................................. 94
Requirements for WORM capability.....................................................................................................94
Cleaning cartridge......................................................................................................................................95
Bar code labels.......................................................................................................................................... 95
Guidelines for the use of bar code labels............................................................................................ 96
Write-Protect switch..................................................................................................................................97
Cartridge care and handling...................................................................................................................... 97
Provide training.................................................................................................................................... 97
Ensure proper packaging..................................................................................................................... 98
Provide proper acclimation and environmental conditions................................................................ 98
Perform a thorough inspection............................................................................................................ 98
Handle the cartridge carefully............................................................................................................. 99
Examples of cartridge problems..........................................................................................................99
Environmental and shipping specications for tape cartridges.............................................................100
Chapter 6. Troubleshooting................................................................................101
How the library reports problems........................................................................................................... 101
Library error message content................................................................................................................ 102
Diagnosing a problem..............................................................................................................................103
Isolating problems...................................................................................................................................106
Installation and conguration problems................................................................................................ 108
Interpreting front panel LEDs..................................................................................................................108
Reseating cables......................................................................................................................................110
Emailing logs............................................................................................................................................110
Chapter 7. Service procedures........................................................................... 111
ITDT-SE....................................................................................................................................................111
Contacting Dell technical support...........................................................................................................111
Chapter 8. Removal and replacement procedures...............................................113
Required tools..........................................................................................................................................113
Replacing a defective cartridge magazine.............................................................................................. 113
Unlocking the cartridge magazine manually...........................................................................................113
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