Dell PowerVault 124T User manual

Expandable Automated Backup Delivers
True Value
The Dell PowerVault 124T tape autoloader is designed to provide
organizations with maximum secure storage capacity in a space and
resource-saving 2U rack mount chassis. The aordable PowerVault 124T
oers expandability and delivers features found previously only in
high-end libraries. Its magazine style architecture enables you to double
your storage capacity by upgrading from eight to sixteen cartridges.
Plus, you have a choice of equipping the autoloader with LTO-5, LTO-4,
LTO-3 or LTO-3-060 tape drives. This forward compatibility can mean
further cost savings by helping to ensure investment protection.
Administrative Ease Can Save Time And Money
The PowerVault 124T is designed to automate administrative backup
tasks so that administrators can focus on other eorts. Remote
management through a web-based browser provides the ability to
oversee backup operations from any PC. Plus, automatic cartridge
swapping helps reduce the risk for human error sometimes caused by
manually switching cartridges. The PowerVault 124T automated
capabilities can also simplify large or frequent backup scenarios.
Crafted for easy installation and use, the PowerVault 124T can quickly be
implemented into existing networks. The removable eight-slot
magazines enable fast bulk tape loading while the standard bar-code
reader helps save time, allowing administrators to randomly or
sequentially access their cartridges.
A Validated Backup Solution Designed To Ensure
Peace of Mind
The PowerVault 124T oers seamless integration with customer
networks. It works with dierent network operating systems such as
Windows,®Linux®and NetWare.®Additionally, it supports leading
applications from Symantec Backup Exec,™Computer Associate
Arcserve and CommVault® Galaxy.™
To help ensure compatibility and easy implementation, the PowerVault
124T is Dell certified, tested and validated for use on Dell hardware
including PowerEdge™servers and select storage devices. It is also
backed by Dell technical support for the length of your limited warranty.1
The PowerVault 124T is a premier tape autoloader for busy
administrators, delivering dense storage capacity in a 2U form factor at
an aordable price.
Dell Powervault 124T
Tape Autoloader
The Dell™PowerVault™124T secure tape autoloader brings high density, expandable and remote
management backup capabilities to small and medium businesses in a compact, aordable 2U form factor.
Introducing Dell Prosupport
Designed to address the technology challenges you face today.
Designed for IT professionals like you, Dell ProSupport2for IT provides
7x24 direct access to Dell Expert Centers, fast-track dispatch of parts
and labor without phone troubleshooting when desired for Dell-certified
technicians, and escalation management through Dell’s Global
Command Centers. In addition, Dell ProSupport Options align with the
way you use technology by providing rapid response to your needs,
protecting your investment, productivity and sensitive data, and
enhancing proactive support services to reduce the risk and complexity
of managing your infrastructure.
Speed of Response
With the Mission Critical option you get priority response for server and
storage environments where avoiding unplanned downtime and
reducing recovery time are critical. Includes priority 4-hr onsite service
or optional 2-hr response with 6-hr hardware repair, Dell’s proven
Critical Situation process, and emergency dispatch.
Protection
With Keep your Hard Drive3you retain control of your sensitive data and
comply with data privacy regulations (to help mitigate regulatory and
civil liability risks) by keeping your hard drive.
Premium Proactive
With the Enterprise-Wide Contract option, you get enhanced,
proactive capabilities via a designated Service Delivery Manager,
performance benchmarking and custom reporting, and planning and
assessments. Our Proactive Maintenance option proactively maximizes
the availability and stability of your infrastructure. Includes a detailed
system assessment and implementation of driver or firmware updates
and upgrades for your server or storage systems. Remote Advisory
Options provides telephone and Internet access to technical expertise
for specialized applications and solutions such as Microsoft Exchange,
Virtualization, and more.

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Additional Service Oerings
Comprehensive Storage Training and Certification
Provides expertise for integrating Dell storage into an
existing IT infrastructure. For company compliance, an
advanced Certification path is available for validating or
maintaining skill sets.
Backup and Recovery
Solutions that help ensure adequate procedures are in
place to minimize or avoid data loss.
Storage Consolidation
Our storage experts can analyze your existing
infrastructure, operational practices and technical
readiness, and develop a detailed consolidation
deployment plan that includes a validated and refined
solution design.
1For a copy of limited warranty, write Dell USA L.P., Attn: Warranties, One Dell
Way, Round Rock, TX 78682. or visit http://www.dell.com/warranty
2ProSupport Service Plans: Service may be provided by a third party.
Technician will be dispatched if necessary in parallel with phone-based
troubleshooting for severity level 1 issues on systems with ProSupport Mission
Critical or Same Day Response service. Technician will be dispatched if
necessary following phone-based troubleshooting for all other severity levels
and on-site response service levels. Repair time is measured from dispatch
time of the on-site response service. Subject to parts availability, geographical
restrictions and terms of service contract. Service timing dependent upon
time of day call placed to Dell. U.S. only.
3The defective hard drive must still be covered by the hardware limited
warranty.
4GB means 1 billion bytes and TB equals 1 trillion bytes; actual capacity varies
with preloaded material and operating environment and will be less.
5Actual performance is dependent on settings, user environment, and
applications.
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Feature Technical Specification
Reliabilty
Mean Cycles Between
Failure (MCBF) > 400,000 cycles (excluding drive)
Mean Time To Repair
(MTTR) Less than 30 seconds
Typical Cycle Time < 20 seconds
Initialize Element Status 90 seconds (typical)
Mean Cartridge Lod Time 30 seconds
Physical
Dimensions (H x W x D) 3.4" x 16.77" x 27.52" (8.64 cm x 42.59 cm x 69.90 cm)
Number Of Slots 8 or 16
Drive Types LTO-5, LTO-4, LTO-3
Drive Interface • LVD SCSI (LTO-3, LTO-3-060)
• SAS (LTO-3-060, LTO-4-120, LTO-5-140)
Rack Height 2U
Weight 31.1 lbs. (14.10 kg)
Interface Ultra 160 LVD SCSI, SAS
Barcode Reader Standard or PV124T
Enviromental
Operating Temperature 10 to 35 degrees celcius
Non-operating
Temperature -40 to 65 degrees celcius
Operating Humidity 20 to 80% RH; noncondensing
Non-operating Humidity 10 to 90% RH; noncondensing
Power
Requirements 90-256 VAC auto-ranging; 47-63 Hz
Inrush Current 4.0 A (RMS) for 115 VAC
4.0 A (RMS) for 230 VAC
Consumption 60 Hz = 75W; 50 Hz = 80W
Drives And Performance
Media Backward
Read Compatible
LTO-3: LTO-3, LTO-3 WORM, LTO-2,
LTO-1 (Read Only)
LTO-4: LTO-4, LTO-4 WORM, LTO-3,
LTO-3 WORM, LTO-2 (Read Only)
LTO-5: LTO-5, LTO-5 WORM, LTO-4, LTO-4 WORM,
LTO-3 and LTO-3 WORM (Read only)
MaximumCapacity
(native)4
up to 6.4 TB (LTO-3),
up to 12.8 TB (LTO-4)
up to 24 TB (LTO-5)
Maximum Native5Backup
Rate
LTO-3-060: up to 60 MB/s; up to 216 GB/hr
LTO-3: up to 80 MB/s; up to 266 GB/hr
LTO-4-120: up to 120 MB/s; up to 432 GB/hr
LTO-5-140: up to 140MB/s; up to 504GB/hr
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