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...Introduction 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...
...Introduction 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...
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List of Tables Table 1 DLT Drive Types and Basic Characteristics 8 Table 2 Primary Media Type per Drive...8 Table 3 Type IV, VS1, and SDLT1 Media Read/Write Compatibility 10 Table 4 Cleaning Media Compatibility ...11 Table 5 Symptoms of Using Expired Cleaning Media 12 Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 4
List of Tables Table 1 DLT Drive Types and Basic Characteristics 8 Table 2 Primary Media Type per Drive...8 Table 3 Type IV, VS1, and SDLT1 Media Read/Write Compatibility 10 Table 4 Cleaning Media Compatibility ...11 Table 5 Symptoms of Using Expired Cleaning Media 12 Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 4
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...Inspection 2 ...18 Figure 21 Media Inspection 3 ...18 Figure 22 Media Inspection 4 ...18 Figure 23 SDLT Leader Latch...19 Figure 24 DLT Type IV Leader Loop ...19 Figure 25 Missing Cartridge Leader...20 Figure 26 Broken Leader Loop...20 Figure 27 Loosely Packed Media ...20 ... 28 Creased Leader Loop...20 Figure 29 Good SDLT Leader Buckles ...21 Figure 30 SDLT Bent-In Leader Buckles...21 Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 5 List of Figures Figure 1 DLT1 ...8 Figure 2 VS80 ...8 Figure 3 VS160 ...8 Figure 4 SDLT220 ...8 Figure 5 SDLT320 ...8 Figure 6 Type IV Media ...8 Figure 7 VS1 Media...
...Inspection 2 ...18 Figure 21 Media Inspection 3 ...18 Figure 22 Media Inspection 4 ...18 Figure 23 SDLT Leader Latch...19 Figure 24 DLT Type IV Leader Loop ...19 Figure 25 Missing Cartridge Leader...20 Figure 26 Broken Leader Loop...20 Figure 27 Loosely Packed Media ...20 ... 28 Creased Leader Loop...20 Figure 29 Good SDLT Leader Buckles ...21 Figure 30 SDLT Bent-In Leader Buckles...21 Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 5 List of Figures Figure 1 DLT1 ...8 Figure 2 VS80 ...8 Figure 3 VS160 ...8 Figure 4 SDLT220 ...8 Figure 5 SDLT320 ...8 Figure 6 Type IV Media ...8 Figure 7 VS1 Media...
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Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 6 Updated part numbers. Changed DLTIV Damaged section pictures, added new text to DLTIV Drives and Media section Created new Media Labeling section. Date Distribution 0.1 10/22/04 Dell 2.1 02/07/2005 Dell 2.2 09/22/2005 Dell 2.3 10/10/2005 Dell Major Changes Original version Formatted Figures and added SDLT Media handling section. 1 Revisions and Ownership Information Revision History Rev.
Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 6 Updated part numbers. Changed DLTIV Damaged section pictures, added new text to DLTIV Drives and Media section Created new Media Labeling section. Date Distribution 0.1 10/22/04 Dell 2.1 02/07/2005 Dell 2.2 09/22/2005 Dell 2.3 10/10/2005 Dell Major Changes Original version Formatted Figures and added SDLT Media handling section. 1 Revisions and Ownership Information Revision History Rev.
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Table 1 shows the basic characteristics of the drives. 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. This document does not cover DAT72, DDS4, LTO, LTO2, and LTO3 Tape technologies.
Table 1 shows the basic characteristics of the drives. 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. This document does not cover DAT72, DDS4, LTO, LTO2, and LTO3 Tape technologies.
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...with a VS80 or DLT1 drive. 3 Drives and Media Figure 1 DLT1 Figure 2 VS80 Figure 3 VS160 Figure 4 SDLT220 Figure 5 SDLT320 Capacity (native/compressed) Native Speed Primary Media 40GB/80GB 40GB/80GB 80GB/160GB 110GB/220GB 10.8GB/hr DLT Type IV 10.8 GB/hr DLT Type IV 28.8GB/hr VS1 Tape Table 1 DLT Drive Types and... Basic Characteristics 39GB/hr SDLTtape I 160GB/320GB 57GB/hr SDLTtape I Part No. Figure 8 SDLT Media 9W085 NO NO NO NO NO NO Primary Primary Dell DLT, VS and SDLT ...
...with a VS80 or DLT1 drive. 3 Drives and Media Figure 1 DLT1 Figure 2 VS80 Figure 3 VS160 Figure 4 SDLT220 Figure 5 SDLT320 Capacity (native/compressed) Native Speed Primary Media 40GB/80GB 40GB/80GB 80GB/160GB 110GB/220GB 10.8GB/hr DLT Type IV 10.8 GB/hr DLT Type IV 28.8GB/hr VS1 Tape Table 1 DLT Drive Types and... Basic Characteristics 39GB/hr SDLTtape I 160GB/320GB 57GB/hr SDLTtape I Part No. Figure 8 SDLT Media 9W085 NO NO NO NO NO NO Primary Primary Dell DLT, VS and SDLT ...
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..., DLT1, or VS80 drives • Cartridge automatically ejects from the drive SDLT320 and SDLT220 Drives • Uses SDLT type media for read and write • Can backward read all Type IV media written with DLT (DLT4000, DLT7000, DLT8000, DLT1 and VS80) drives • SDLT320 can read media created with original use and formatting information Dell DLT, VS and SDLT...
..., DLT1, or VS80 drives • Cartridge automatically ejects from the drive SDLT320 and SDLT220 Drives • Uses SDLT type media for read and write • Can backward read all Type IV media written with DLT (DLT4000, DLT7000, DLT8000, DLT1 and VS80) drives • SDLT320 can read media created with original use and formatting information Dell DLT, VS and SDLT...
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... Compatibility __ Drives in GREEN read and write SDLT media. See chart for both Windows® and Linux platforms. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 10 Orange (220) LED blinks indicating that indicates no data on tape. * Under default settings the DLT7000 and DLT8000 write to tape in DLT4000, DLT1, and VS80 if density...
... Compatibility __ Drives in GREEN read and write SDLT media. See chart for both Windows® and Linux platforms. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 10 Orange (220) LED blinks indicating that indicates no data on tape. * Under default settings the DLT7000 and DLT8000 write to tape in DLT4000, DLT1, and VS80 if density...
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... Although DLT4000/7000/8000/DLT1 and VS80 drives use the same Type IV data media, they DO NOT all use the same cleaning tape. • DLT tape drives do not need periodic cleaning. • Only clean DLT tape drives when a request is made by ...backup software, when a cleaning indicator is seen on . Lifespan Tracking 20 Uses User keeps track 20 Uses User keeps track 20 Uses User keeps track Table 4 Cleaning Media Compatibility 20 Uses Tape keeps track Dell DLT...
... Although DLT4000/7000/8000/DLT1 and VS80 drives use the same Type IV data media, they DO NOT all use the same cleaning tape. • DLT tape drives do not need periodic cleaning. • Only clean DLT tape drives when a request is made by ...backup software, when a cleaning indicator is seen on . Lifespan Tracking 20 Uses User keeps track 20 Uses User keeps track 20 Uses User keeps track Table 4 Cleaning Media Compatibility 20 Uses Tape keeps track Dell DLT...
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With DLT1/VS80 and VS160 there is no effect on after the tape ejects, this indicates that you are using the proper cleaning tape for your drive type. It is expired except to manually note usage on the check box label. Table 5 Symptoms of the Cleaning Tape and discard after... Media X - Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 12 Exhausted Cleaning Media If a cleaning tape is inserted then there may be a hardware fault in the drive. Depending on the model drive, if the light does not extinguish when a new cleaning tape is inserted into a DLT/SDLT drive and the light ...
With DLT1/VS80 and VS160 there is no effect on after the tape ejects, this indicates that you are using the proper cleaning tape for your drive type. It is expired except to manually note usage on the check box label. Table 5 Symptoms of the Cleaning Tape and discard after... Media X - Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 12 Exhausted Cleaning Media If a cleaning tape is inserted then there may be a hardware fault in the drive. Depending on the model drive, if the light does not extinguish when a new cleaning tape is inserted into a DLT/SDLT drive and the light ...
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Prevent the media reel in the cartridge from cartridge. 5 Media Handling Figure 13. Buckles with metal pin). Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 13 Reel Locks - Type IV Media Cartridge Cartridge Leader - Two types, DLTtape cartridges (mylar loop) and Super DLTtape cartridges (plastic buckle with drive leader to pull media from spinning when the cartridge is not loaded in a drive and ensures proper tension of media is maintained. Cartridge Hub - Mechanical interconnect between the cartridge and the drive reel motor.
Prevent the media reel in the cartridge from cartridge. 5 Media Handling Figure 13. Buckles with metal pin). Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 13 Reel Locks - Type IV Media Cartridge Cartridge Leader - Two types, DLTtape cartridges (mylar loop) and Super DLTtape cartridges (plastic buckle with drive leader to pull media from spinning when the cartridge is not loaded in a drive and ensures proper tension of media is maintained. Cartridge Hub - Mechanical interconnect between the cartridge and the drive reel motor.
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Write Protect Switch - When this switch is activated (orange is visible), data cannot be written to, appended to, or overwritten on the media. The write protect switch prevents overwrite or erasure of data. Figure 14 Write Protect Tab Figure 15 VS1 Write Protect Tab Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 14
Write Protect Switch - When this switch is activated (orange is visible), data cannot be written to, appended to, or overwritten on the media. The write protect switch prevents overwrite or erasure of data. Figure 14 Write Protect Tab Figure 15 VS1 Write Protect Tab Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 14
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... follow these guidelines for media care: Protect cartridges from your skin contaminate the tape and affect performance. Write in use adhesive labels or Post-it into the drive. Figure 16 Media Care Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 15 Pencils can introduce contaminants to prevent... labels from accidently covering the hub Never touch the tape or tape leader. Dust and oils from shock, vibration, ...
... follow these guidelines for media care: Protect cartridges from your skin contaminate the tape and affect performance. Write in use adhesive labels or Post-it into the drive. Figure 16 Media Care Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 15 Pencils can introduce contaminants to prevent... labels from accidently covering the hub Never touch the tape or tape leader. Dust and oils from shock, vibration, ...
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...Labels clinging to slide into the tape drive and block the cartridge drive gear. Never use adhesive-based labels on the front of the cartridge. To decrease the chance of a tape drive failure due to the tape drive. Proper Media Labeling Techniques Every new... DLTtape IV, VS1, and SDLT cartridge comes with a sheet of media labels: Never put a label or barcode anywhere but in the front label slot (see Figure 17 and 18 below). Figure 17 Proper Label Placement Figure 18 Proper Barcode Placement Dell DLT...
...Labels clinging to slide into the tape drive and block the cartridge drive gear. Never use adhesive-based labels on the front of the cartridge. To decrease the chance of a tape drive failure due to the tape drive. Proper Media Labeling Techniques Every new... DLTtape IV, VS1, and SDLT cartridge comes with a sheet of media labels: Never put a label or barcode anywhere but in the front label slot (see Figure 17 and 18 below). Figure 17 Proper Label Placement Figure 18 Proper Barcode Placement Dell DLT...
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...properly. When inspecting the cartridge leader do not use anything that drive. Cartridge Hub: Confirm the spring-loaded hub on the bottom of shipping damage If the DLT, DLT VS or SDLT drive becomes inoperable after loading a tape ! Gently shake the cartridge. It should spring back when released...Locks: Check that the buckle is dropped or subjected to a hard physical shock When a shipment of tapes shows any sign of the cartridge is present. Figure 19 Media Inspection 1 Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 17 Verify operation using a small flat-blade screwdriver. Press the...
...properly. When inspecting the cartridge leader do not use anything that drive. Cartridge Hub: Confirm the spring-loaded hub on the bottom of shipping damage If the DLT, DLT VS or SDLT drive becomes inoperable after loading a tape ! Gently shake the cartridge. It should spring back when released...Locks: Check that the buckle is dropped or subjected to a hard physical shock When a shipment of tapes shows any sign of the cartridge is present. Figure 19 Media Inspection 1 Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 17 Verify operation using a small flat-blade screwdriver. Press the...
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Figure 20 Media Inspection 2 Figure 21 Media Inspection 3 Figure 22 Media Inspection 4 Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 18
Figure 20 Media Inspection 2 Figure 21 Media Inspection 3 Figure 22 Media Inspection 4 Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 18
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DLTIV Cartridge Damage Examples Do not use any cartridge exhibiting the types of problems shown in these examples. Figure 25 Missing Cartridge Leader Figure 26 Broken Leader Loop Figure 27 Loosely Packed Media Figure 28 Creased Leader Loop Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 20
DLTIV Cartridge Damage Examples Do not use any cartridge exhibiting the types of problems shown in these examples. Figure 25 Missing Cartridge Leader Figure 26 Broken Leader Loop Figure 27 Loosely Packed Media Figure 28 Creased Leader Loop Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 20
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Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 21 Refer to Figure 30 to check the leader buckles on the media. SDLT Media When inspecting an SDLT ... shows a good cartridge. Figure 30 SDLT Bent-In Leader Buckles Media with bent-in leader buckles can pull the tape media further into the take-up reel. This stress can cause the tape drive to drop the leader when trying to the spring-loaded cartridge hub. Figure 29 Good SDLT Leader Buckles Tests...
Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 21 Refer to Figure 30 to check the leader buckles on the media. SDLT Media When inspecting an SDLT ... shows a good cartridge. Figure 30 SDLT Bent-In Leader Buckles Media with bent-in leader buckles can pull the tape media further into the take-up reel. This stress can cause the tape drive to drop the leader when trying to the spring-loaded cartridge hub. Figure 29 Good SDLT Leader Buckles Tests...
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Cartridge Storage Conditions Avoid moisture and direct sunlight Can deform cartridge and/or ruin media Normal storage (non-archival) Between 61º F and 90º F (16º C and 32º C) Between 20% and 80% relative humidity Maximum wet bulb temperature 78º F (26º C) Data archival storage (for one or more years) Between 64º F and 79º F (18º C and 26º C) Between 40% and 60% relative humidity Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 22
Cartridge Storage Conditions Avoid moisture and direct sunlight Can deform cartridge and/or ruin media Normal storage (non-archival) Between 61º F and 90º F (16º C and 32º C) Between 20% and 80% relative humidity Maximum wet bulb temperature 78º F (26º C) Data archival storage (for one or more years) Between 64º F and 79º F (18º C and 26º C) Between 40% and 60% relative humidity Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 22