Powervault 124t windows backup

I've connected the device to my server running Windows Server and installed the Backup Exec software. I did choose to use the Symantec drivers. BE only sees a stand alone drive which doesn't do anything. Won't load any tapes, etc. Isn't this supposed to be detected as an Autoloader as well? I get the same results when hooking it up to a PowerEdge that I have running Windows Server and another server running the same OS.

It sees the tape drive, but not the autoloader. All forum topics Previous Topic Next Topic. Replies 8. Does the device manger within windows see a Medium Changer? No it does not, which threw me off since the install guide said that I was supposed to install the autoloader drivers as well. Is the loader set to Seq mode by chance? In this mode the changer will not be displayed. According to the admin guide, I'm supposed to be able to navigate through the 'Status' menu and find 'Mode' to tell me if it's in Sequential mode.

I paid much closer attention and tested the unit before re-assembling it this time. Regarding the extension cable: I liked the flatness of the original cable so I kept it. I hacked it off at the power supply end. I hacked off one branch of connectors from the new power supply mostly to gain a little extra space and soldered old to new. Seemed a little bit cleaner than having the molex connector next to the magazines. Thanks again for the detailed instructions and pictures.

This proved VERY handy and economical. Our church thanks you! Animal — I think the reason Quantum says to replace the loader is so they can make money. Anyway, the IBM version of the service info link in my original article does list part numbers for the various internal components, just not the power supply. Keeping track of the screws can always be tricky. Taking photographs or having a second unit to refer to always helps.

An easy trick is to take an old ice cube tray and number the compartments. Then stick a piece of tape near each screw hole after you remove the screw, and write the same number on it.

The idea is to help them do something themself, not scare them away. I have this same unit with a DLT drive. Because the unit is out of warranty, Quantum do not want to help me. Do you believe I can replace the fan of this unit?

Is this an special fan or regular one like the ones you find in Power supply units? The first thing to do would be to see if the fans are actually turning. Make sure it is plugged into the rear logic board, though — sometimes the cable can become loose. I would suggest looking at the fan to determine the part number and then do a web search for that number. I no longer have any of these loaders. When buying a replacement fan, try to use a vendor that is known for selling new products.

Because this was such a great write-up I decided to try and replace a LTO2 T power supply but had the mis-fortune to have an LTO4 drive in a T chassis fail at about the same time. All works well. Still nothing. All appear normal. It was unplugged for about 3 weeks while locating the replacement parts. I disconnected this on the off chance it was causing a problem but still no change.

Thought I might pick your brain to see if you had any ideas? Thanks in advance. You must be logged in to post a comment. Once I was able to disconnect the old power supply from the loader mechanism, I set the old power supply aside and installed a 4-pin Molex power extension cable on the loader mechanism and reinstalled the tape drive, routing the power cable along the same path as the old one: One thing to note in the above picture is the second, unused set of slots in the base pan of the chassis.

Next, I temporarily connected a generic ATX power supply to the rear interface board, tape drive, and the power extension cable for the loader mechanism, in order to confirm that this was a power supply problem: When I connected the AC power cord to the temporary power supply, the loader immediately commenced its power-up sequence to the point where it complained that no magazines were installed.

Browse by category. Dell PowerVault T by Dell. Ratings Breakout. Overview The PowerVault T is a tape autoloader that allows customers to maximize their rack-based storage backup within a 2U chassis. Check out the product website. Overall Rating. Jul 01, Tom Loveday This person is a verified professional.

Apr 13, Michael over 5 years ago Tuesday, October 11, PM. Data protection manager - questions. Our version number is: 4. Long term storage. I use it and it resolves my issues. Provided you stay current with the backup. To keep or not