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Troubleshooting: Dell PowerVault 124T DLT VS160 Autoloader User's Guide

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The autoloader does not

turn on.

The power cable is defective

or the power source is

malfunctioning. The power

switch at the back of the

autoloader is not turned on.

Check all outlets and power cables for proper connection.

Check the power switch at the back of the autoloader.

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.

The front panel does not

display information, but

light indicators above

the front panel are

turned on.

A momentary power

interruption allowed the

autoloader to power off,

then back on prior to the

power supply being fully

discharged.

On the front panel, press and hold the power switch for 15

seconds, then turn the rear power switch off. Wait 60

seconds and turn the rear power switch back on.

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.

The autoloader does not

communicate with the

host system through the

SCSI bus.

A problem within the SCSI

cabling path is preventing

communication.

Verify that the SCSI cables are connected to the rear of the

autoloader and that the correct LVD host controller card is

installed.

Verify that the SCSI cables are not damaged or crimped and

the total SCSI cable length is not exceeding the maximum

required length.

Verify that a LVD SCSI terminator is attached to both the

first and last SCSI device on the SCSI bus.

Verify that the autoloader SCSI ID is set to a unique SCSI

ID that is not used by any other SCSI device on the same

SCSI bus.

Verify that the host bus adapter is supported for use with

the Dell PowerVault 124T on

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.

Issue an Autoloader Reset either by using the

Remote

Management Unit Diagnostic

page or by turning off power

from the front panel.

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.

The tape drive responds

on the SCSI bus to the

host, but the autoloader

does not respond.

A system configuration

problem is preventing

communication.

If the SCSI ID is unique, check SCSI cable and terminator

connections.

Verify that the host application and the device drivers are

installed with the most current patches to support the

autoloader.

Verify that LUN scanning is enabled on the host bus adapter.

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.

The autoloader does not

communicate with the

host system through the

Ethernet.

A problem with either the

Ethernet cabling or network

configuration is preventing

communication.

Verify that the Ethernet cable is connected to the correct

hub.

Verify the Ethernet configuration settings through the

front

panel LCD

. If the DHCP server is available, Ethernet status

should indicate DHCP, otherwise, you must set a unique

static IP address and a sub-net mask. The static IP address

of the autoloader must be on the same sub-net as the host.

If connected directly to the host system, a cross-over cable

must be used.

Power off the autoloader by turning off the system from the

front panel LCD, wait at least 10 seconds, and turn it back

on.

Contact

support.dell.com

.