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...Media Handbook Version 2.1 Last Modified 1/4/06 Information in this document to refer to change without the written permission of Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, PowerEdge, and PowerVault are registered trademarks of Dell... Inc.; Trademarks used in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Dell Inc. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this document is...
...Media Handbook Version 2.1 Last Modified 1/4/06 Information in this document to refer to change without the written permission of Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, PowerEdge, and PowerVault are registered trademarks of Dell... Inc.; Trademarks used in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Dell Inc. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this document is...
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... Storage Conditions 27 13.6 Cartridge life...27 13.7 Media Do's and Do Not's...28 Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 3 Dell LTO-1 Drives 7 4.2 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics - Table of Contents 1 List of Tables 4 2 List of Figures 5 3 Introduction 6 4 Dell PowerVault 110T LTO Drives and Media 7 4.1 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics - Dell LTO-2 and LTO-2-L Drives 8 4.3 Drive Types and Basic...
... Storage Conditions 27 13.6 Cartridge life...27 13.7 Media Do's and Do Not's...28 Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 3 Dell LTO-1 Drives 7 4.2 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics - Table of Contents 1 List of Tables 4 2 List of Figures 5 3 Introduction 6 4 Dell PowerVault 110T LTO Drives and Media 7 4.1 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics - Dell LTO-2 and LTO-2-L Drives 8 4.3 Drive Types and Basic...
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Media Type per Drive...10 Table 5 - Cleaning Characteristics Per Drive 17 Table 6 - Characteristics of Tables Table 1 - LTO Drive Types and Basic Characteristics 7 Table 2 - LTO-3 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics 9 Table 4 - Tape Environmental Specifications 27 Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 4 1 List of expired LTO cleaning tape in various drives 17 Table 7 - LTO-2 and LTO-2-L Drive Types and Basic Characteristics 8 Table 3 -
Media Type per Drive...10 Table 5 - Cleaning Characteristics Per Drive 17 Table 6 - Characteristics of Tables Table 1 - LTO Drive Types and Basic Characteristics 7 Table 2 - LTO-3 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics 9 Table 4 - Tape Environmental Specifications 27 Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 4 1 List of expired LTO cleaning tape in various drives 17 Table 7 - LTO-2 and LTO-2-L Drive Types and Basic Characteristics 8 Table 3 -
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Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L (Tandberg 8 Figure 7 - Dell PowerVault 110T LTO2...8 Figure 5 - two toned ...10 Figure 12 - Setting the Write-Protect Switch 23 Figure 15- good tape ...26 Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 5 Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-1 ...7 Figure 3- Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L (Certance 8 Figure 6 - Ultrium-3 Media...10 Figure 11 - Universal Cleaning Tapes ...16 Figure 13 - Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-1 ...7 Figure 4 - Dell PowerVault 110T LTO 3...9 Figure 8 - DellOnline PowerEdge Diagnostics...
Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L (Tandberg 8 Figure 7 - Dell PowerVault 110T LTO2...8 Figure 5 - two toned ...10 Figure 12 - Setting the Write-Protect Switch 23 Figure 15- good tape ...26 Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 5 Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-1 ...7 Figure 3- Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L (Certance 8 Figure 6 - Ultrium-3 Media...10 Figure 11 - Universal Cleaning Tapes ...16 Figure 13 - Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-1 ...7 Figure 4 - Dell PowerVault 110T LTO 3...9 Figure 8 - DellOnline PowerEdge Diagnostics...
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3 Introduction This document describes media compatibility, handling, and usage for all DellTM PowerVaultTM 110T LTO Drives. Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 6
3 Introduction This document describes media compatibility, handling, and usage for all DellTM PowerVaultTM 110T LTO Drives. Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 6
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... • Only sold on both corners at the bottom • Flush mount eject button • Status lights (Vertical ) - Dell PowerVault 110T LTO Figure 2- Power - Drive error - Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-1 Capacity (native/compressed) Native Speed Primary Media Physical Device Description Used in: 100 GB/200 GB 100 GB/200 GB 15 MB/s Ultrium-1 • Single...
... • Only sold on both corners at the bottom • Flush mount eject button • Status lights (Vertical ) - Dell PowerVault 110T LTO Figure 2- Power - Drive error - Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-1 Capacity (native/compressed) Native Speed Primary Media Physical Device Description Used in: 100 GB/200 GB 100 GB/200 GB 15 MB/s Ultrium-1 • Single...
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... Types and Basic Characteristics - Power - Dell PowerVault 110T LTO2 Figure 6 - Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L (Tandberg) Capacity (native/ compressed) Native Speed Primary Media Physical Device Description 200 GB/400 GB 35 MB/s Ultrium-2 • 7 segment display • Full height • Ultrium-2 label Figure 5 - LTO-2 and LTO-2-L Drive Types and Basic Characteristics Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 8 Error - Status 24...
... Types and Basic Characteristics - Power - Dell PowerVault 110T LTO2 Figure 6 - Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L (Tandberg) Capacity (native/ compressed) Native Speed Primary Media Physical Device Description 200 GB/400 GB 35 MB/s Ultrium-2 • 7 segment display • Full height • Ultrium-2 label Figure 5 - LTO-2 and LTO-2-L Drive Types and Basic Characteristics Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 8 Error - Status 24...
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LTO-3 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 9 4.3 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics - Dell PowerVault 110T LTO 3 Capacity (native/compressed) Native Speed 400 GB/800 GB 80 MB/s Primary Media Ultrium-3 Physical Device Description Used in: • 7 segment display • Ultrium-3 label • Full height • Dell PV132T (SCSI and Native Fibre) • Dell PV 136T • Dell PV110T LTO-3 table top and internal standalone • Dell PV114T • Dell PV124T Table 3 - Dell LTO-3 Drives Figure 7 -
LTO-3 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 9 4.3 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics - Dell PowerVault 110T LTO 3 Capacity (native/compressed) Native Speed 400 GB/800 GB 80 MB/s Primary Media Ultrium-3 Physical Device Description Used in: • 7 segment display • Ultrium-3 label • Full height • Dell PV132T (SCSI and Native Fibre) • Dell PV 136T • Dell PV110T LTO-3 table top and internal standalone • Dell PV114T • Dell PV124T Table 3 - Dell LTO-3 Drives Figure 7 -
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... 1, 2, 3 or a combination of media vendor.. • All Dell LTO cleaning media is marked with a WORM label. (See figure 11) Note: WORM media that all Ultrium- L (Tandberg) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO 3 Figure 8 - 4.4 Media types used in Dell PowerVault 110T LTO drives Part No. Please pay... attention to the Ultrium label on the tape to determine correct media for more details on the top and is black. L (Certance) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO2...
... 1, 2, 3 or a combination of media vendor.. • All Dell LTO cleaning media is marked with a WORM label. (See figure 11) Note: WORM media that all Ultrium- L (Tandberg) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO 3 Figure 8 - 4.4 Media types used in Dell PowerVault 110T LTO drives Part No. Please pay... attention to the Ultrium label on the tape to determine correct media for more details on the top and is black. L (Certance) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO2...
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Dell recommends the use in all certified media vendors are supported for use of Dell branded media in Dell products. own media, all Dell PowerVault LTO drives. Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 11
Dell recommends the use in all certified media vendors are supported for use of Dell branded media in Dell products. own media, all Dell PowerVault LTO drives. Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 11
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Nothing - 5 Invalid Media Symptoms Symptoms of using invalid media as reported by the drive: 1. Cleaning light comes on 3. Media light may flash or stay on 2. Drives with a seven segment display displays a 7 on the LEDs Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 12 Tape ejects 4. backup software says invalid media 5.
Nothing - 5 Invalid Media Symptoms Symptoms of using invalid media as reported by the drive: 1. Cleaning light comes on 3. Media light may flash or stay on 2. Drives with a seven segment display displays a 7 on the LEDs Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 12 Tape ejects 4. backup software says invalid media 5.
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... of cartridge, the CM holds a selection of important information which responds through a passive radio frequency interface. For this information is lost. Symptom Cause Solution Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 13 6 Cartridge Memory (CM) Tape drives require information about the tape cartridge being used. For LTO tape cartridges, this reason the drive can...
... of cartridge, the CM holds a selection of important information which responds through a passive radio frequency interface. For this information is lost. Symptom Cause Solution Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 13 6 Cartridge Memory (CM) Tape drives require information about the tape cartridge being used. For LTO tape cartridges, this reason the drive can...
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.... (see table 4 for the drive. Regardless of LTO-3 all LTO media is being used to create media, always use the latest available firmware for details) Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 14 Migrating media from one drive manufacturer to another is built on an open standard. This... will ensure optimal performance for media migration from one manufacturer to another have been fixed through drive firmware. ...
.... (see table 4 for the drive. Regardless of LTO-3 all LTO media is being used to create media, always use the latest available firmware for details) Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 14 Migrating media from one drive manufacturer to another is built on an open standard. This... will ensure optimal performance for media migration from one manufacturer to another have been fixed through drive firmware. ...
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...the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of WORM media, the data on the tape. WORM media can be changed or overwritten. Currently, only Dell LTO-3 drives have the ability to read from and write to a piece of 2002. Specific WORM media barcode labels will end in LT. WORM media offers a method of data ... the drive to if data is already present on the tape cannot be appended to determine whether or not the media has been tampered with Dell LTO-1, LTO-2, and LTO-2-L drives. WORM media is written to WORM media. Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 15 This means once data is not compatible with .
...the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of WORM media, the data on the tape. WORM media can be changed or overwritten. Currently, only Dell LTO-3 drives have the ability to read from and write to a piece of 2002. Specific WORM media barcode labels will end in LT. WORM media offers a method of data ... the drive to if data is already present on the tape cannot be appended to determine whether or not the media has been tampered with Dell LTO-1, LTO-2, and LTO-2-L drives. WORM media is written to WORM media. Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 15 This means once data is not compatible with .
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...Dell PowerVault 110T LTO Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-1 Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L (Certance) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L (Tandberg) Black tape labeled with that designation. If a tape is the cleaning required Cleaning Light Illuminates expires displayed Not Supported 15 Use cleaning Cartridge light 500 50 Status light 500 50 Power light on Solid-Green, Status light on LTO cleaning media...tape 310-5084 # of Tape Motion Hours before # of the tape. 9.2 Cleaning media usage and drive cleaning lights Note: New Dell UCC tapes are labeled as "For Use With All Ultrium 1, 2, & 3 Drives...
...Dell PowerVault 110T LTO Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-1 Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L (Certance) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L (Tandberg) Black tape labeled with that designation. If a tape is the cleaning required Cleaning Light Illuminates expires displayed Not Supported 15 Use cleaning Cartridge light 500 50 Status light 500 50 Power light on Solid-Green, Status light on LTO cleaning media...tape 310-5084 # of Tape Motion Hours before # of the tape. 9.2 Cleaning media usage and drive cleaning lights Note: New Dell UCC tapes are labeled as "For Use With All Ultrium 1, 2, & 3 Drives...
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...rate has occurred Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 17 Most backup applications support Tape Alerts. If you perform a backup with verify enabled * 50 C on 7 segment display C on 7 segment display Table 5 -Cleaning Characteristics Per Drive * The Dell PowerVault LTO-3 tape...is not used to clean. 9.3 Expired Cleaning Tape Characteristics Drive Type Dell PowerVault 110T LTO Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-1 Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2 Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L (Certance) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L (Tandberg) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-3 Cleaning with an Expired Tape Ready light blinks green -...
...rate has occurred Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 17 Most backup applications support Tape Alerts. If you perform a backup with verify enabled * 50 C on 7 segment display C on 7 segment display Table 5 -Cleaning Characteristics Per Drive * The Dell PowerVault LTO-3 tape...is not used to clean. 9.3 Expired Cleaning Tape Characteristics Drive Type Dell PowerVault 110T LTO Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-1 Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2 Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L (Certance) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L (Tandberg) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-3 Cleaning with an Expired Tape Ready light blinks green -...
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This can happen for 3 reasons. • A head clog • A hardware failure on the drive • Bad or marginal media. (see figure 1) Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 18 Note-2: Dell Online Power Edge Diagnostics does not support Dell PowerVault 110T LTO (see Troubleshooting Cleaning/Read/Write errors) Note-1: Run Dell Online PowerEdgeTM Diagnostics to determine media or hardware related failures.
This can happen for 3 reasons. • A head clog • A hardware failure on the drive • Bad or marginal media. (see figure 1) Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 18 Note-2: Dell Online Power Edge Diagnostics does not support Dell PowerVault 110T LTO (see Troubleshooting Cleaning/Read/Write errors) Note-1: Run Dell Online PowerEdgeTM Diagnostics to determine media or hardware related failures.
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... perform a device reset on Dell PowerVault 110T LTO drives Dell PowerVault 110T LTO Insert a paper clip into the reset hole on a tape. Different drives will react differently if damaged media is a good possibility that can be returned. How to eject tape Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 19 The drive ...drive in the drive and require the drive to be run to eject tape Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L Press and hold the Eject button for more than 5 seconds. Note: Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics also includes a Media Eject test that a stuck tape was generated by all (Tandberg) LED's flashing...
... perform a device reset on Dell PowerVault 110T LTO drives Dell PowerVault 110T LTO Insert a paper clip into the reset hole on a tape. Different drives will react differently if damaged media is a good possibility that can be returned. How to eject tape Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 19 The drive ...drive in the drive and require the drive to be run to eject tape Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L Press and hold the Eject button for more than 5 seconds. Note: Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics also includes a Media Eject test that a stuck tape was generated by all (Tandberg) LED's flashing...
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...test if you need to determine the root of media before replacing tape drives. In the event of media. Note: At the time this document is a Media test which can be run Dell PowerEdge Diags Version 2.2. Media and Hardware. Note: The Media test will write to help with tape drives, ...you think the errors occur later in the backup - Tape Dell Online PowerEdge Diagnostics can...
...test if you need to determine the root of media before replacing tape drives. In the event of media. Note: At the time this document is a Media test which can be run Dell PowerEdge Diags Version 2.2. Media and Hardware. Note: The Media test will write to help with tape drives, ...you think the errors occur later in the backup - Tape Dell Online PowerEdge Diagnostics can...
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...drive to run to exercise the drive and media. 2. Toggle through 10 cycles of reading writing and eject/inserts. Note: If a tape is stuck in an LTO drive the firmware can not be updated. 11.3 Drives with internal self test features Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2 drives running the latest version ...of firmware and Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-3 drives have the ability to do internal device self tests that will fill 20 percent of the ...
...drive to run to exercise the drive and media. 2. Toggle through 10 cycles of reading writing and eject/inserts. Note: If a tape is stuck in an LTO drive the firmware can not be updated. 11.3 Drives with internal self test features Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2 drives running the latest version ...of firmware and Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-3 drives have the ability to do internal device self tests that will fill 20 percent of the ...