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Dell Inc. DellTM DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.3 Last Modified 10/10/05 Information in this document is subject to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their ... used in this document to refer to change without the written permission of Dell Inc. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2005 Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, PowerEdge, and PowerVault are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Post-it is strictly forbidden. All rights reserved.
Dell Inc. DellTM DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.3 Last Modified 10/10/05 Information in this document is subject to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their ... used in this document to refer to change without the written permission of Dell Inc. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2005 Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, PowerEdge, and PowerVault are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Post-it is strictly forbidden. All rights reserved.
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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...
... 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...
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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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... 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...8 Figure 8 SDLT Media...8 Figure 9 Cleaning Tape III...11 Figure 10 DLT/VS Cleaning Tape...11 Figure 11 VS160 Cleaning Tape ...11 Figure 12 SDLT Cleaning Tape...11 Figure 13. Type IV Media Cartridge ...13... 26 Broken Leader Loop...20 Figure 27 Loosely Packed Media ...20 Figure 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
... 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...8 Figure 8 SDLT Media...8 Figure 9 Cleaning Tape III...11 Figure 10 DLT/VS Cleaning Tape...11 Figure 11 VS160 Cleaning Tape ...11 Figure 12 SDLT Cleaning Tape...11 Figure 13. Type IV Media Cartridge ...13... 26 Broken Leader Loop...20 Figure 27 Loosely Packed Media ...20 Figure 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
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Updated part numbers. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 6 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.
Updated part numbers. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 6 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 This document does not cover DAT72, DDS4, LTO, LTO2, and LTO3 Tape technologies. 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. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 7 This document does not cover DAT72, DDS4, LTO, LTO2, and LTO3 Tape technologies. 2 Introduction This document describes the media compatibility, handling and usage for the Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT, SDLT 320/220, DLT1/VS80 and VS160.
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... Primary Primary Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 8 DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 VS80 VS160 SDLT220 SDLT320 Figure 6 Type IV Media Figure 7 VS1 Media 9W080 Primary Primary Primary Primary Primary Read only1 Read only Read only P5639 NO NO NO NO NO Primary NO NO Table 2 Primary Media Type per Drive 1 Can only...
... Primary Primary Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 8 DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 VS80 VS160 SDLT220 SDLT320 Figure 6 Type IV Media Figure 7 VS1 Media 9W080 Primary Primary Primary Primary Primary Read only1 Read only Read only P5639 NO NO NO NO NO Primary NO NO Table 2 Primary Media Type per Drive 1 Can only...
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... be ejected from the DLT1 and VS80 drive • VS80/DLT1 drives can read compatible with original use and formatting information Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 9 what the drive sees as a write-protected tape and is not writeable in DLT7000 and DLT8000 drives only if drive compression was formatted by DLT1 or VS80 drive NOT DLT4000/7000/8000. •...
... be ejected from the DLT1 and VS80 drive • VS80/DLT1 drives can read compatible with original use and formatting information Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 9 what the drive sees as a write-protected tape and is not writeable in DLT7000 and DLT8000 drives only if drive compression was formatted by DLT1 or VS80 drive NOT DLT4000/7000/8000. •...
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...® and Linux platforms. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 10 No lights come on . 2 - There is no indicator on the SDLT that a 220-formatted tape is available on . This software utility allows an SDLT320 drive to tape in an SDLT220 format. The drive automatically ejects the tape 4 - The utility is cycled on tape. * Under default settings...
...® and Linux platforms. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 10 No lights come on . 2 - There is no indicator on the SDLT that a 220-formatted tape is available on . This software utility allows an SDLT320 drive to tape in an SDLT220 format. The drive automatically ejects the tape 4 - The utility is cycled on tape. * Under default settings...
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... labeled as VS160 Cleaning designated as SDLT Cartridge. DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 VS80 VS160 SDLT220 SDLT320 Characteristics Not Available Dell does not sell this cleaning eject the cartridge and tape is a VS160 drive, but clean SDLT drives. Light brown colored. this cleaning tape is seen on . SDLT320 drives. looks more like standard black media tape. • User must manually times...
... labeled as VS160 Cleaning designated as SDLT Cartridge. DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 VS80 VS160 SDLT220 SDLT320 Characteristics Not Available Dell does not sell this cleaning eject the cartridge and tape is a VS160 drive, but clean SDLT drives. Light brown colored. this cleaning tape is seen on . SDLT320 drives. looks more like standard black media tape. • User must manually times...
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... discard after 20 uses. 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. If so, try a new cleaning tape. Depending on the check box label. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 12 It is the customer...
... discard after 20 uses. 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. If so, try a new cleaning tape. Depending on the check box label. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 12 It is the customer...
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Mechanical interconnect between the cartridge and the drive reel motor. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 13 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. 5 Media Handling Figure 13. Buckles with metal pin). Prevent the media reel in the cartridge from cartridge. Type IV Media Cartridge Cartridge Leader - Reel Locks - Cartridge Hub -
Mechanical interconnect between the cartridge and the drive reel motor. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 13 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. 5 Media Handling Figure 13. Buckles with metal pin). Prevent the media reel in the cartridge from cartridge. Type IV Media Cartridge Cartridge Leader - Reel Locks - Cartridge Hub -
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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 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.
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... on the cartridge. For best results, follow these guidelines for media care: Protect cartridges from accidently covering the hub Never touch the tape or tape leader. Pencils can introduce contaminants to be reliable, robust, and durable. Store loose labels separately to prevent labels from shock, vibration,... and have a shelf life of 30 years. They are engineered to the tape path. Dust and oils from your skin contaminate the tape and affect performance. Figure 16 Media Care Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 15 Use the sliding labels provided. Write in use adhesive ...
... on the cartridge. For best results, follow these guidelines for media care: Protect cartridges from accidently covering the hub Never touch the tape or tape leader. Pencils can introduce contaminants to be reliable, robust, and durable. Store loose labels separately to prevent labels from shock, vibration,... and have a shelf life of 30 years. They are engineered to the tape path. Dust and oils from your skin contaminate the tape and affect performance. Figure 16 Media Care Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 15 Use the sliding labels provided. Write in use adhesive ...
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... use adhesive-based labels on the front of labels in damage to slide into the tape drive and block the cartridge drive gear. Figure 17 Proper Label Placement Figure 18 Proper Barcode Placement Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 16 Placing anywhere other than this label slot may result in the storage box...
... use adhesive-based labels on the front of labels in damage to slide into the tape drive and block the cartridge drive gear. Figure 17 Proper Label Placement Figure 18 Proper Barcode Placement Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 16 Placing anywhere other than this label slot may result in the storage box...
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...hub on the bottom of shipping damage If the DLT, DLT VS or SDLT drive becomes inoperable after loading a tape ! it has not been damaged and is present. Figure 19 Media Inspection 1 Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 17 Visual Media Inspection When to perform a visual inspection ...Best practices: Each time a tape is loaded or changed When a tape cartridge is dropped or subjected to a hard physical shock When a shipment of tapes shows any sign of the...
...hub on the bottom of shipping damage If the DLT, DLT VS or SDLT drive becomes inoperable after loading a tape ! it has not been damaged and is present. Figure 19 Media Inspection 1 Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 17 Visual Media Inspection When to perform a visual inspection ...Best practices: Each time a tape is loaded or changed When a tape cartridge is dropped or subjected to a hard physical shock When a shipment of tapes shows any sign of 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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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 DLTIV Cartridge Damage Examples Do not use any cartridge exhibiting the types of problems shown in these examples.
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...stress to 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 the spring-loaded cartridge hub. This stress can cause the tape drive to drop the leader when trying to identify bentin... leader buckles. Figure 29 shows a good cartridge. Refer to Figure 30 to load the media into the media cartridge and bend the leader buckles. Figure 30 SDLT Bent-In Leader Buckles Media with...
...stress to 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 the spring-loaded cartridge hub. This stress can cause the tape drive to drop the leader when trying to identify bentin... leader buckles. Figure 29 shows a good cartridge. Refer to Figure 30 to load the media into the media cartridge and bend the leader buckles. Figure 30 SDLT Bent-In Leader Buckles Media with...
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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