Dell POWER VAULT 130T LIBRARY 130T User manual

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Dell PowerVault™130T Library
DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE

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Dell PowerVault™130T Library
DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE

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Drive Tray Conversion Instructions 1
PowerVault 130T Drive
Installation Instructions
DLT Drive Tray Assembly
These installation instructions describes how to remove, install and configure a DLT Drive
Tray Assembly into the PowerVault 130T.
Before beginning this procedure be sure to take note of your drive configuration. You may
need this later to reconfigure your new or additional drives.
NOTE: Tape drives are hot swappable, meaning they can be removed and replaced without
powering off the library or interrupting its operations. Hot swapping should only be
performed by trained technicians.
WARNING: HIGH VOLTAGE! DO NOT TOUCH any components on the power
supply located within the electronics module or on the drive trays. Live voltage
could be present even though the unit is powered off. (Refer to U03 in Safety
Booklet)
Removing the DLT Drive Tray Assembly
CAUTION: If the drives are daisy-chained do not disconnect them from the bus
without stopping all data processing on the channel. Before disconnecting the
external SCSI cables, make sure there is no activity on the SCSI bus. The host
must be quiesced, meaning that there is no activity on the SCSI bus. Do not
disconnect a hot bus. Any third party software must be quiesced. All signals
must be terminated at each end of the SCSI bus.
Follow the instructions below to remove a DLT Drive Tray Assembly. The tape drives are
located in the tape drive slots at the left rear of the library.
1. Loosen the three thumbscrews from the hinged door at the rear of the library and
open the door.

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Figure 1. Back Vziew of Drive Tray Assembly
Back View of Drive Tray Assembly
Item
Number
Parts Description
1TapeDrive
2 Thumbscrew (3x)
3 Hinged Door

Drive Tray Conversion Instructions 3
Figure 2. Interface Connection and Power
Interface Connection and Power
2. Disconnect the power cable from the tape drive.
CAUTION: Disconnect the tape drive interface cable (P980-P983), as described
in the next step, before removing the tape drive. Make sure the cable is out of
the tape drive bay by removing it from the rectangular hole to prevent the
cable from being damaged.
3. Disconnect the tape drive interface cable from the tape drive.
NOTE: The tape drive interface cable (P980-P983) markings face the rear of the tape drive.
Note this orientation when reinstalling the drive interface cable. The connector is keyed but
it is still possible to insert it incorrectly.
4. Disconnect the SCSI cable connectors and/or terminator from the rear of the drive.
Save the old terminator, if any.
Item
Number
Parts Description
1 PowerReceptacle
2 Tape Drive Interface Connector
3 Thumbscrew (2x)

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5. Loosen the two thumbscrews at the rear of the drive assembly.
6. Using both hands, remove the drive assembly from the drive slot, placing it on a flat,
stable surface.
WARNING: DO NOT apply power to the tape drive when it is outside of the
drive slot. To avoid damaging the drive, do not operate the load latch manually
while the drive is outside the library.
Replacing the Tape Drive Tray assembly
1. If you are replacing your drive with a new drive, unpack the assembly and inspect it for
damage such as bent, broken, or loose parts.
•Verify that the tape drive model and serial numbers match those on the shipping
invoice. Labels on top of the drive show either DLT4000 or DLT7000.
•Verify that required cables are present.
•Report any damaged or missing items to your Dell representative.
WARNING: Do not touch any components on the power supply. Live voltage
could be present even though the unit is powered off.
Figure 3. Setting TermPwr
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2
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Setting TermPwr
2. To check terminator power (TERMPWR), remove the two power supply cover screws
using a Torx driver with a T-15 bit, and lift the cover (pulling forward slightly) enough to
see the jumpers. For safety, do not remove the cover completely.
3. Set the TERMPWR on or off (enabled or disabled) on the new tape drive to match the
drive you are replacing. The figure shows the right side of the tape drive (as you face
its front). The drives are shipped from the factory with TERMPWR on.
•Install the jumper on the pins as shown to set TERMPWR on.
•Remove the jumper from the pins to set TERMPWR off. You may store the
jumper by placing it on one pin only.
4. Return the power supply cover to its previous position and reinstall the two screws
holding it in place.
CAUTION: When sliding the drive into its bay, make sure the tape drive
interface cable (with connectors P980-P983) is out of the way. Do not force the
tape drive into the drive slot.
5. Slide the drive into its slot, being careful not to catch or crush any cables.
6. Tighten the two thumbscrews on the back of the tape drive.
CAUTION: efore connecting the external SCSI cables, make sure there is no
activity on the SCSI bus. Do not connect to a hot bus. Any third party software
must be quiesced. All signals must be terminated at each end of the SCSI bus.
Do not mix single-ended and differential terminators.
Item
Number
Parts Description
1 Power Supply Cover
2 Power Supply Cover Screw Location
(2x)
3 TermPwr Jumper, second pair of pins
from end of connector (shown enabled)

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Figure 4. Connecting the SCSI cable
Connecting the SCSI cable
CAUTION: The tape drive interface cable (P980-P983) marking faces the rear of
the tape drive. Note this orientation when reinstalling. The connector is keyed
but it is still possible to insert it incorrectly.
7. Connect the tape drive interface cable (P983) to the tape drive interface connector on
the tape drive.
8. Connect the tape drive power cable to the tape drive.
Item
Number
Parts Description
1 Tape Drive Interface Cable (P983)
2 Thumbscrew (2x)
3 SCSI Connector (2x Per Drive)
4Drive0
Drive
Number
Drive Interface Connector
Drive 0 P983
Drive 1 P982
Drive 2 P981
Drive 3 P980