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... 7 3 Drives and Media 8 Reusing Type IV Media Formatted by DLT7000 or DLT8000 in VS80/DLT1 Drives 9 DLT1 and VS80 Drives ...9 VS160 Drives...9 SDLT320 and SDLT220 Drives...9 4 Cleaning Considerations 11 Exhausted Cleaning Media ...12 5 Media Handling 13 Media Care Guidelines ...15 Proper Media Labeling Techniques...16 Visual Media Inspection ...17 DLTIV Cartridge Damage Examples ...20 SDLT Media ...21 Cartridge Storage Conditions ...22 Media Do's and Do Not's...23 Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook...
... 7 3 Drives and Media 8 Reusing Type IV Media Formatted by DLT7000 or DLT8000 in VS80/DLT1 Drives 9 DLT1 and VS80 Drives ...9 VS160 Drives...9 SDLT320 and SDLT220 Drives...9 4 Cleaning Considerations 11 Exhausted Cleaning Media ...12 5 Media Handling 13 Media Care Guidelines ...15 Proper Media Labeling Techniques...16 Visual Media Inspection ...17 DLTIV Cartridge Damage Examples ...20 SDLT Media ...21 Cartridge Storage Conditions ...22 Media Do's and Do Not's...23 Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook...
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2 Introduction This document describes the media compatibility, handling and usage for the Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT, SDLT 320/220, DLT1/VS80 and VS160. Table 1 shows the basic characteristics of the drives. This document does not cover DAT72, DDS4, LTO, LTO2, and LTO3 Tape technologies. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 7
2 Introduction This document describes the media compatibility, handling and usage for the Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT, SDLT 320/220, DLT1/VS80 and VS160. Table 1 shows the basic characteristics of the drives. This document does not cover DAT72, DDS4, LTO, LTO2, and LTO3 Tape technologies. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 7
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... DLT8000 drives only if drive compression was formatted by a DLT7000 or DLT8000 is , however, readable. drive gives no warning but backup software indicates bad media. • Always label media with DLT4000, DLT1, or VS80 drives • Cartridge automatically ejects from the DLT1 and VS80 drive • VS80/DLT1 drives can read Type IV media originally formatted in DLT1/VS80 drives. It is not read compatible with original use and formatting information Dell DLT...
... DLT8000 drives only if drive compression was formatted by a DLT7000 or DLT8000 is , however, readable. drive gives no warning but backup software indicates bad media. • Always label media with DLT4000, DLT1, or VS80 drives • Cartridge automatically ejects from the DLT1 and VS80 drive • VS80/DLT1 drives can read Type IV media originally formatted in DLT1/VS80 drives. It is not read compatible with original use and formatting information Dell DLT...
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... SDLT320 download area. The drive automatically ejects the tape 4 - Orange (220) LED blinks indicating that indicates no data on the front panel of the drive prior to writing to tape in BLUE read and write VS1 media. However, for both Windows® and Linux platforms. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 10 They can also read and write SDLT media. Tapes written by DLT7000/8000 devices...
... SDLT320 download area. The drive automatically ejects the tape 4 - Orange (220) LED blinks indicating that indicates no data on the front panel of the drive prior to writing to tape in BLUE read and write VS1 media. However, for both Windows® and Linux platforms. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 10 They can also read and write SDLT media. Tapes written by DLT7000/8000 devices...
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...; Specifically for • Cleaning material is used. looks more like • User must keep used , the cartridge does not eject and cleaning light stays on the drive, or when trouble-shooting. DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 VS80 VS160 SDLT220 SDLT320 Characteristics Not Available Dell does not sell this media YES YES YES NO NO NO NO NO • Cleaning material inside looks like standard black media tape. • User must keep...
...; Specifically for • Cleaning material is used. looks more like • User must keep used , the cartridge does not eject and cleaning light stays on the drive, or when trouble-shooting. DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 VS80 VS160 SDLT220 SDLT320 Characteristics Not Available Dell does not sell this media YES YES YES NO NO NO NO NO • Cleaning material inside looks like standard black media tape. • User must keep...
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... a hardware fault in the drive. Exhausted Cleaning Media If a cleaning tape is inserted into a DLT/SDLT drive and the light remains on after the tape ejects, this indicates that the cleaning tape may be exhausted. Refer to Table 5 to determine that you are using the proper cleaning tape for your drive type. Depending on the model drive, if the light does not extinguish when a new cleaning tape is expired except to record usage of Using Expired Cleaning Media...
... a hardware fault in the drive. Exhausted Cleaning Media If a cleaning tape is inserted into a DLT/SDLT drive and the light remains on after the tape ejects, this indicates that the cleaning tape may be exhausted. Refer to Table 5 to determine that you are using the proper cleaning tape for your drive type. Depending on the model drive, if the light does not extinguish when a new cleaning tape is expired except to record usage of Using Expired Cleaning Media...
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... 17 Proper Label Placement Figure 18 Proper Barcode Placement Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 16 Never use adhesive-based labels on the front of media labels: Never put a label or barcode anywhere but in the storage box. Proper Media Labeling Techniques Every new DLTtape IV, VS1, and SDLT cartridge comes with a sheet of static or humidity can be introduced...
... 17 Proper Label Placement Figure 18 Proper Barcode Placement Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 16 Never use adhesive-based labels on the front of media labels: Never put a label or barcode anywhere but in the storage box. Proper Media Labeling Techniques Every new DLTtape IV, VS1, and SDLT cartridge comes with a sheet of static or humidity can be introduced...
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... check the leader buckles on the media. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 21 SDLT Media When inspecting an SDLT media cartridge refer to the following diagrams to identify bentin leader buckles. Figure 29 shows a good cartridge. This stress can cause the tape drive to drop the leader when trying to the spring-loaded cartridge hub. Figure 30 SDLT Bent...
... check the leader buckles on the media. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 21 SDLT Media When inspecting an SDLT media cartridge refer to the following diagrams to identify bentin leader buckles. Figure 29 shows a good cartridge. This stress can cause the tape drive to drop the leader when trying to the spring-loaded cartridge hub. Figure 30 SDLT Bent...
Compatibility Guide
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Dell Storage & Peripherals USB 3.0 Host Bus Adapters 17 Backup Software Compatibility 17 Linear Tape File System Single Drive Edition (LTFS-SDE) Compatibility 18 Media Compatibility 18 LTO Drives 18 DLT/VS Drives 22 DDS/DAT Drives 25 Travan Drives 26 RD1000 Drives 26 Firmware and Drivers 27 Dell PowerVault Tape Drives and Removable Hard Drives - Drivers 29 Dell PowerVault Autoloaders and Libraries - Firmware and Drivers 30 Dell PowerVault System Storage and x86 HP Server HBA Compatibility 30 Dell PowerVault System Storage and x86 IBM Server HBA Compatibility 34 IBM AIX ...
Dell Storage & Peripherals USB 3.0 Host Bus Adapters 17 Backup Software Compatibility 17 Linear Tape File System Single Drive Edition (LTFS-SDE) Compatibility 18 Media Compatibility 18 LTO Drives 18 DLT/VS Drives 22 DDS/DAT Drives 25 Travan Drives 26 RD1000 Drives 26 Firmware and Drivers 27 Dell PowerVault Tape Drives and Removable Hard Drives - Drivers 29 Dell PowerVault Autoloaders and Libraries - Firmware and Drivers 30 Dell PowerVault System Storage and x86 HP Server HBA Compatibility 30 Dell PowerVault System Storage and x86 IBM Server HBA Compatibility 34 IBM AIX ...
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... ensure trouble-free, reliable performance. See the Dell Support website at www.support.dell.com for Dell products are compatible. Dell PowerVault Tape/PowerEdge Compatibility NOTE: For older Dell PowerEdge systems not listed in this document, see the PDF files attached to this matrix as modifying those limited warranties in any way. Nothing herein should be construed as a convenience to help you determine if your tape backup components are set...
... ensure trouble-free, reliable performance. See the Dell Support website at www.support.dell.com for Dell products are compatible. Dell PowerVault Tape/PowerEdge Compatibility NOTE: For older Dell PowerEdge systems not listed in this document, see the PDF files attached to this matrix as modifying those limited warranties in any way. Nothing herein should be construed as a convenience to help you determine if your tape backup components are set...
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... tape devices not supported on Emulex 16Gb FC. 10 | Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix External PowerVault Tape / Qlogic HBA Comaptibility ML6000 Supported Qlogic HBA's TL2000/4000 PowerVault LTO3 FC* PowerVault LTO4-120 FC PowerVault LTO5-140 IBM FC FH PowerVault LTO6 IBM FC PowerVault LTO3 FC PowerVault LTO4-120 FC PowerVault LTO4-120HH IBM FC PowerVault LTO5-140 IBM FC PowerVault LTO6-HH IBM FC *NOTE: ML6000- External PowerVault Tape / Brocade HBA Comaptibility Supported...
... tape devices not supported on Emulex 16Gb FC. 10 | Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix External PowerVault Tape / Qlogic HBA Comaptibility ML6000 Supported Qlogic HBA's TL2000/4000 PowerVault LTO3 FC* PowerVault LTO4-120 FC PowerVault LTO5-140 IBM FC FH PowerVault LTO6 IBM FC PowerVault LTO3 FC PowerVault LTO4-120 FC PowerVault LTO4-120HH IBM FC PowerVault LTO5-140 IBM FC PowerVault LTO6-HH IBM FC *NOTE: ML6000- External PowerVault Tape / Brocade HBA Comaptibility Supported...
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... X X X X X X X LPE1150 X X X X X X X X X X X X LPE12000 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X LPE1600x X X X X X X X X X X X X QLE220 X X X X X X X X X X QLE246x X x X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X QLE256x X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X QLE266x X X X X X X X X X X X X BR825 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X BR815 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X LPE1205-M QME2572 X X NOTE: Brocade models BR815 & BR825 do not support direct attach to tape drive. Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix | 11 NOTE: ML6000-LTO3 tape devices not supported on 16Gb FC.
... X X X X X X X LPE1150 X X X X X X X X X X X X LPE12000 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X LPE1600x X X X X X X X X X X X X QLE220 X X X X X X X X X X QLE246x X x X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X QLE256x X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X QLE266x X X X X X X X X X X X X BR825 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X BR815 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X LPE1205-M QME2572 X X NOTE: Brocade models BR815 & BR825 do not support direct attach to tape drive. Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix | 11 NOTE: ML6000-LTO3 tape devices not supported on 16Gb FC.
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... LSI2032 X X X X X X SAS 5/E X X X X X X 6Gbps SAS X X X X X X 1GbE/USB X X X X X X External PowerVault / Brocade HBA Compatibility Supported Brocade HBA's ML6000 TL2000/4000 PowerVault LTO3 FC PowerVault LTO4-120 FC PowerVault LTO5-140 IBM FC FH PowerVault LTO6 IBM FC PowerVault LTO3 FC PowerVault LTO4-120 FC PowerVault LTO4-120HH IBM FC PowerVault LTO5-140 IBM FC PowerVault LTO6-HH IBM FC * Brocade models BR815 & BR825 do not support direct attach to tape drive. 14 | Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix
... LSI2032 X X X X X X SAS 5/E X X X X X X 6Gbps SAS X X X X X X 1GbE/USB X X X X X X External PowerVault / Brocade HBA Compatibility Supported Brocade HBA's ML6000 TL2000/4000 PowerVault LTO3 FC PowerVault LTO4-120 FC PowerVault LTO5-140 IBM FC FH PowerVault LTO6 IBM FC PowerVault LTO3 FC PowerVault LTO4-120 FC PowerVault LTO4-120HH IBM FC PowerVault LTO5-140 IBM FC PowerVault LTO6-HH IBM FC * Brocade models BR815 & BR825 do not support direct attach to tape drive. 14 | Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix
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... PowerVault LTO4-120 FC PowerVault LTO4-120HH IBM FC PowerVault LTO5-140 IBM FC PowerVault LTO6-HH IBM FC NAS / External Fibre HBA Compatibility LPE11002 LPE1150 LPE12000 LPE12002 QLE220 PV NX200 X X PV NX300 X X X X X PV NX3000 X X X X X PV NX3100 X X X X X PV DL2100 X X X X X PV DL2200 X X X X X QLE2460 X X X X X X QLE2462 QLE2560 QLE2562 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X BR825 X X X X X BR815 X X X X X NOTE: Brocade models BR815 & BR825 do not support direct attach to tape drive. Dell PowerVault Compatibility...
... PowerVault LTO4-120 FC PowerVault LTO4-120HH IBM FC PowerVault LTO5-140 IBM FC PowerVault LTO6-HH IBM FC NAS / External Fibre HBA Compatibility LPE11002 LPE1150 LPE12000 LPE12002 QLE220 PV NX200 X X PV NX300 X X X X X PV NX3000 X X X X X PV NX3100 X X X X X PV DL2100 X X X X X PV DL2200 X X X X X QLE2460 X X X X X X QLE2462 QLE2560 QLE2562 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X BR825 X X X X X BR815 X X X X X NOTE: Brocade models BR815 & BR825 do not support direct attach to tape drive. Dell PowerVault Compatibility...
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... Data Protection Manager 2010. **Compatibility documents found under Technical Briefs section Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix | 17 Dell Software & Peripheral Products Dell Software and Peripheral (S&P) products listed are supported in Dell PowerEdge servers. Dell Storage & Peripherals USB 3.0 Host Bus Adapters Host Bus Adapter Belkin 2-Port PCI Express USB 3.0 StarTech 2-Port PCI Express USB 3.0 Dell PowerVault System External PV114X External PV114X Dell Tape Backup Unit PowerVault RD1000 Ext USB PowerVault RD1000 Rack USB PowerVault RD1000 Ext USB PowerVault RD1000 Rack USB...
... Data Protection Manager 2010. **Compatibility documents found under Technical Briefs section Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix | 17 Dell Software & Peripheral Products Dell Software and Peripheral (S&P) products listed are supported in Dell PowerEdge servers. Dell Storage & Peripherals USB 3.0 Host Bus Adapters Host Bus Adapter Belkin 2-Port PCI Express USB 3.0 StarTech 2-Port PCI Express USB 3.0 Dell PowerVault System External PV114X External PV114X Dell Tape Backup Unit PowerVault RD1000 Ext USB PowerVault RD1000 Rack USB PowerVault RD1000 Ext USB PowerVault RD1000 Rack USB...
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... software allows the media in the tape drive to be presented to download. Software Download: http://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral • Use Find Product tab and enter LTFS Single Drive Edition for additional tape backup software. PowerVault PowerVault 114X LTO3 N/A N/A LTO4 N/A N/A LTO5 SDE SDE LTO6 SDE SDE - Additional Information: http://pic.dhe.ibm.com/infocenter/ltfs/cust/index.jsp - Media Compatibility LTO Drives Drive Media Type Type LTO LTO Ultrium 1 (Black) Gen1 Capacit Media Cleaning y Compatibility Cartridge...
... software allows the media in the tape drive to be presented to download. Software Download: http://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral • Use Find Product tab and enter LTFS Single Drive Edition for additional tape backup software. PowerVault PowerVault 114X LTO3 N/A N/A LTO4 N/A N/A LTO5 SDE SDE LTO6 SDE SDE - Additional Information: http://pic.dhe.ibm.com/infocenter/ltfs/cust/index.jsp - Media Compatibility LTO Drives Drive Media Type Type LTO LTO Ultrium 1 (Black) Gen1 Capacit Media Cleaning y Compatibility Cartridge...
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DLT DLT Tape IV/Dark 8000 brown 40 GB Reads DLT DLT Cleaning Media Tape IV III/Cream media written by DLT 7000 or DLT 4000 drives 1/2" linear tape 110T DLT1 and 110T DLT VS80 DLT Tape IV/Dark brown 40 GB Reads DLT DLT VS Cleaning Tape IV Media/Brown media written by DLT 4000 drive 110T DLT VS160 DLT VS1/Off-white 80 GB Reads DLT VS160 Cleaning Tape IV Media/Off-white media written by VS80 or DLT1 drives DLT1 and DLT VS80 are the same drive with the exceptio n of the VS80 form factor being half height Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix | 23
DLT DLT Tape IV/Dark 8000 brown 40 GB Reads DLT DLT Cleaning Media Tape IV III/Cream media written by DLT 7000 or DLT 4000 drives 1/2" linear tape 110T DLT1 and 110T DLT VS80 DLT Tape IV/Dark brown 40 GB Reads DLT DLT VS Cleaning Tape IV Media/Brown media written by DLT 4000 drive 110T DLT VS160 DLT VS1/Off-white 80 GB Reads DLT VS160 Cleaning Tape IV Media/Off-white media written by VS80 or DLT1 drives DLT1 and DLT VS80 are the same drive with the exceptio n of the VS80 form factor being half height Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix | 23
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Firmware and Drivers Dell PowerVault Tape Drives and Removable Hard Drives - Firmware PowerVault Tape Drive Name Powervault 100T DAT72 PowerVault 110T LTO2-LC Powervault 110T LTO-3 FH PowerVault LTO3 FC PowerVault LTO3-060 IBM PowerVault LTO3-080 IBM SAS V2 PowerVault LTO3-060 QTM PowerVault LTO3-060 QTM SAS PowerVault LTO4-120 FC PowerVault LTO4-120 IBM SAS PowerVault LTO4-120HH IBM Firmware Revision A16J 1914 1914 1914 93GP 93GP 93GP 93GP 93GP 93GP 93GP 93GQ 93GQ 93GQ 93GQ D8D5 D8D5...
Firmware and Drivers Dell PowerVault Tape Drives and Removable Hard Drives - Firmware PowerVault Tape Drive Name Powervault 100T DAT72 PowerVault 110T LTO2-LC Powervault 110T LTO-3 FH PowerVault LTO3 FC PowerVault LTO3-060 IBM PowerVault LTO3-080 IBM SAS V2 PowerVault LTO3-060 QTM PowerVault LTO3-060 QTM SAS PowerVault LTO4-120 FC PowerVault LTO4-120 IBM SAS PowerVault LTO4-120HH IBM Firmware Revision A16J 1914 1914 1914 93GP 93GP 93GP 93GP 93GP 93GP 93GP 93GQ 93GQ 93GQ 93GQ D8D5 D8D5...
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... INBOX INBOX INBOX INBOX INBOX INBOX INBOX INBOX INBOX INBOX INBOX INBOX INBOX INBOX INBOX If the driver for your device is listed as INBOX, then the driver is already available with the operating system and there is no need to download a separate driver. *Requires Microsoft Hotfix: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2619836 Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix | 29 Dell PowerVault Tape Drives and Removable Hard Drives -
... INBOX INBOX INBOX INBOX INBOX INBOX INBOX INBOX INBOX INBOX INBOX INBOX INBOX INBOX INBOX If the driver for your device is listed as INBOX, then the driver is already available with the operating system and there is no need to download a separate driver. *Requires Microsoft Hotfix: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2619836 Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix | 29 Dell PowerVault Tape Drives and Removable Hard Drives -
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Host Bus Adapter External USB HP SC11Xe Dell PowerVault™ System External PV114X External ML6000 PV114T Dell Tape Backup Unit PowerVault RD1000 Ext USB PowerVault RD1000 Rack USB Powervault 100T DAT72 PowerVault 110T LTO2-LT Powervault 110T LTO-3 FH PowerVault LTO3-060 IBM PowerVault LTO3-060 TBRG Powervault 110T LTO-3 FH Powervault 100T DAT72 30 | Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix Dell PowerVault Autoloaders and Libraries - Firmware and Drivers PowerVault Firmware Product Name Latest Firmware Version Release Date TL2000/4000 PV124T ML6000 PV136T PV132T B.60 V90 630G.GS003...
Host Bus Adapter External USB HP SC11Xe Dell PowerVault™ System External PV114X External ML6000 PV114T Dell Tape Backup Unit PowerVault RD1000 Ext USB PowerVault RD1000 Rack USB Powervault 100T DAT72 PowerVault 110T LTO2-LT Powervault 110T LTO-3 FH PowerVault LTO3-060 IBM PowerVault LTO3-060 TBRG Powervault 110T LTO-3 FH Powervault 100T DAT72 30 | Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix Dell PowerVault Autoloaders and Libraries - Firmware and Drivers PowerVault Firmware Product Name Latest Firmware Version Release Date TL2000/4000 PV124T ML6000 PV136T PV132T B.60 V90 630G.GS003...
