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USER GUIDE
Gateway® E-824R/E-826R SuperLoader™ 3
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Contents Chapter 1: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Gateway E-824R DLT-V4 SuperLoader 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents www.gateway.com Installing a magazine blank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Removing a magazine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Removing a magazine blank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Changing the orientation of a magazine or magazine blank . . . . . . . . . .44 Manually operating the magazine . . . . . . . . . . . .
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www.gateway.com Contents Running diagnostic tests remotely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Diagnostics using On-board Remote Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Checking for errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Hard error log display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Error code field description
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CHAPTER 1 Introduction •Introduction •Features •Enclosure components •Getting Help 1
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CHAPTER 1: Introduction www.gateway.com Introduction This guide provides information on the installation, configuration, and general use of the Gateway® E-824R and E-826R autoloaders. These autoloaders are compatible with most operating systems and environments that support the SCSI interface, but require either direct support from the operating system or a compatible backup application to take full advantage of their many features. Features Each autoloader is an automated system that includ
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www.gateway.com Features Gateway E-826R LTO-3 SuperLoader 3 The Gateway E-826R LTO-3 SuperLoader 3 is SCSI-3 compatible and operates as a single SCSI ID/two LUN data storage device. It is equipped with an LTO-3 tape drive and contains as many as sixteen Ultrium 3 data cartridges, when using two magazines, which provides a compressed capacity of 6.4 Terabytes of data and a sustained data transfer rate of 245 GB per hour (native), or as high as 490 GB per hour compressed (assuming 2:1 compres
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CHAPTER 1: Introduction www.gateway.com Enclosure components Front Mailslot (front Right magazine or blank Left magazine or blank loading slot) Power switch Front panel LEDs Function keys Front panel LCD screen 4
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www.gateway.com Enclosure components Back Power switch Power Fan vent connector Fan vent RJ-45 Ethernet 68-pin HD SCSI connector connectors 5
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CHAPTER 1: Introduction www.gateway.com Product components # Accessory 1 SCSI cable 2SCSI terminator 3 Power cable 4 Setup poster 5 CD (documentation) 6 Magazine blank 7 Bar code labels 8 TORX T8 and T10 L-key drivers Getting Help In addition to your autoloader’s documentation, you can use the following information resources to help you use your autoloader. External Backup CD Use the External Backup CD to access file utilities, Windows 2003 Server drivers, and documentation for your autoloader
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www.gateway.com Getting Help Gateway Web site Gateway provides a variety of information on its Web site to help you use your autoloader. Visit the Gateway Web site at support.gateway.com for: ■ Technical documentation and product guides ■ Technical tips and support ■ Updated hardware drivers ■ Order status ■ Frequently asked questions (FAQs) 7
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CHAPTER 2 Installing and Setting Up your Autoloader •Overview • Preparation •Installation •Setup 9
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Chapter 2: Installing and Setting Up your Autoloader www.gateway.com Overview Preparation 1 Prepare to install your new E-824R or E-826R (see “Preparation” on page 10). 2 Identifying the correct SCSI bus types (see “SCSI bus requirements” on page 10). Installation 1 Install the autoloader in a computer rack. (see “Rack mounting the autoloader” on page 13). 2 Connect the autoloader to the server. (see “Connecting the SCSI and power cables” on page 20). 3 Set the SCSI ID for the autoloader (
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www.gateway.com Preparation Choosing a location Choose a location that meets the following criteria. The autoloader uses standard rack mounting hardware and must be flat and level. Criteria Description Rack requirements Standard 19-inch rack with 2U (3.5 inches) of available rack space. Room temperature 50–95° F (10–35° C) Power source AC power voltage: 100–127 VAC; 200–240 VAC Line frequency: 50–60 Hz Locate the AC outlet near the autoloader. The AC power cable is the product’s main disconnec
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Chapter 2: Installing and Setting Up your Autoloader www.gateway.com Overloading the circuit When you connect the autoloader to the electrical supply circuit, do not overload the circuit. Reliable grounding Make sure that the electrical circuit providing power to your autoloader has a reliable ground. Pay particular attention to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit, such as the use of power strips. Unpacking the autoloader Important If the room in which you
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www.gateway.com Installation Installation Rack mounting the autoloader The autoloader can be rack mounted using the V-rail kit (included). The following illustration shows minimum clearances for rack mount installation: Tape magazine 27.0” (686 mm) Minimum clearance to load or unload a magazine from the system Minimum clearance to load a tape through the mailslot 6.0” (152 mm) Clearance to door inside a rack Tape 2.0” (51 mm) Front Autoloader Minimum clearance between the back of the autol
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Chapter 2: Installing and Setting Up your Autoloader www.gateway.com General preparation for rack mount installation To prepare for rack mount installation: Warning Failure to take these safety steps may 1 Lower the cabinet feet. result in personal injury or equipment damage. 2 Extend the cabinet’s anti-tip device, if available. An anti-tip device may be extendable legs or similar equipment used to stabilize the cabinet. This anti-tip equipment is to help avoid over-balancing the cabinet when
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www.gateway.com Installation Left rail assembly Right rail assembly Accessory pieces Besides the rail parts themselves, there are two plates included with the rail kit. These plates are used for various rack mountings. The front cover plate is used on all rack rails. The 10-32 inside nut plate is used on the .375 inch square-hole rails, the .280 diameter rails, and the M6 rails. 10-32 inside Front cover nut plate used plate used on on .375 all rack rails square-hole rails, and .280 and
