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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...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 Figure 14... 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
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...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 Figure 14... 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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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. Table 1 shows the basic characteristics of the drives.
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...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 Media Handbook Page 8 DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 VS80 VS160 SDLT220 SDLT320 ...
...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 Media Handbook Page 8 DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 VS80 VS160 SDLT220 SDLT320 ...
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... original use and formatting information Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 9 It is usable in DLT7000 and DLT8000 drives only if drive compression was formatted by SDLT320; the 220 media light will continuously be ejected from the DTL1 and VS80 drive. • Bulk Erasing (...not read compatible with DLT4000, DLT1, or VS80 drives • Cartridge automatically ejects from the drive SDLT320 and SDLT220 Drives • Uses SDLT type media for read and write • Can read Type IV media originally formatted in DLT1/VS80 drives. A tape formatted in 20GB mode appears as new ...
... original use and formatting information Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 9 It is usable in DLT7000 and DLT8000 drives only if drive compression was formatted by SDLT320; the 220 media light will continuously be ejected from the DTL1 and VS80 drive. • Bulk Erasing (...not read compatible with DLT4000, DLT1, or VS80 drives • Cartridge automatically ejects from the drive SDLT320 and SDLT220 Drives • Uses SDLT type media for read and write • Can read Type IV media originally formatted in DLT1/VS80 drives. A tape formatted in 20GB mode appears as new ...
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... orange alert/media light illuminates and the tape automatically ejects. See chart for both Windows® and Linux platforms. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 10 No lights come on . 2 - Orange (220) LED blinks indicating that a 220-formatted tape is no indicator on the SDLT that ... Quantum's website in the drive. 6 - They can also read Type IV media. __ Drives in RED read -only in DLT4000, DLT1, and VS80 if density 20.0 is selected on the front panel of the drive prior to writing to the tape media. ** Density selection is available on tape. * Under default settings ...
... orange alert/media light illuminates and the tape automatically ejects. See chart for both Windows® and Linux platforms. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 10 No lights come on . 2 - Orange (220) LED blinks indicating that a 220-formatted tape is no indicator on the SDLT that ... Quantum's website in the drive. 6 - They can also read Type IV media. __ Drives in RED read -only in DLT4000, DLT1, and VS80 if density 20.0 is selected on the front panel of the drive prior to writing to the tape media. ** Density selection is available on tape. * Under default settings ...
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... last use VS160 cloth than tape. May be used . Figure 9 Cleaning Tape Figure 10 DLT/VS III Cleaning Tape Figure 11 VS160 Cleaning Tape Figure 12 SDLT Cleaning Tape Physical Description Typically cream colored and labeled "DLT Cleaning Tape III". SDLT320 drives. DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 VS80 VS160 SDLT220 SDLT320 Characteristics Not Available Dell does not sell this media...
... last use VS160 cloth than tape. May be used . Figure 9 Cleaning Tape Figure 10 DLT/VS III Cleaning Tape Figure 11 VS160 Cleaning Tape Figure 12 SDLT Cleaning Tape Physical Description Typically cream colored and labeled "DLT Cleaning Tape III". SDLT320 drives. DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 VS80 VS160 SDLT220 SDLT320 Characteristics Not Available Dell does not sell this media...
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If so, try a new cleaning tape. With DLT1/VS80 and VS160 there is no effect on the check box label. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 12 Table 5 Symptoms of the Cleaning Tape and discard after the tape ejects, this indicates that the cleaning tape may be exhausted. Refer to Table 5... usage on head cleaning after the recommended 20 uses. It is the customer's responsibility to determine that you are using the proper cleaning tape for your drive type. The cartridge has little or no method to record usage of Using Expired Cleaning Media X - Depending on after 20 uses....
If so, try a new cleaning tape. With DLT1/VS80 and VS160 there is no effect on the check box label. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 12 Table 5 Symptoms of the Cleaning Tape and discard after the tape ejects, this indicates that the cleaning tape may be exhausted. Refer to Table 5... usage on head cleaning after the recommended 20 uses. It is the customer's responsibility to determine that you are using the proper cleaning tape for your drive type. The cartridge has little or no method to record usage of Using Expired Cleaning Media X - Depending on after 20 uses....
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Keep media in protective cases and store vertically when not in pen, not pencil. Write in use adhesive labels or Post-it into the drive. Use the sliding labels provided. Dust and oils from shock, vibration, moisture, and magnetic fields. Pencils can introduce contaminants to prevent labels ...before inserting it ® notes, and do not write on the cartridge. Do not use . Store loose labels separately to the tape path. Figure 16 Media Care Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 15 They are engineered to withstand 1,000,000 passes, and have a shelf life of 30...
Keep media in protective cases and store vertically when not in pen, not pencil. Write in use adhesive labels or Post-it into the drive. Use the sliding labels provided. Dust and oils from shock, vibration, moisture, and magnetic fields. Pencils can introduce contaminants to prevent labels ...before inserting it ® notes, and do not write on the cartridge. Do not use . Store loose labels separately to the tape path. Figure 16 Media Care Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 15 They are engineered to withstand 1,000,000 passes, and have a shelf life of 30...
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...static or humidity can be introduced into the label slot on your cartridges. Labels clinging to slide into the tape drive and block the cartridge drive gear. Placing anywhere other than this label slot may result in damage to improper labeling, follow these guidelines for...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 a tape drive failure due to the tape drive...
...static or humidity can be introduced into the label slot on your cartridges. Labels clinging to slide into the tape drive and block the cartridge drive gear. Placing anywhere other than this label slot may result in damage to improper labeling, follow these guidelines for...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 a tape drive failure due to the tape drive...
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... Reel Locks: Check that could leave contamination, such as a pen or pencil. it has not been damaged and is not bent in that drive. Cartridge Hub: Confirm the spring-loaded hub on the bottom of the cartridge for chips, cracks, dents, or missing screws. To Inspect a ...o DLTtape cartridges: Check the height of shipping damage If the DLT, DLT VS or SDLT drive becomes inoperable after loading a tape ! Verify operation using a small flat-blade screwdriver. Figure 19 Media Inspection 1 Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 17 It should spring back when released. Press the...
... Reel Locks: Check that could leave contamination, such as a pen or pencil. it has not been damaged and is not bent in that drive. Cartridge Hub: Confirm the spring-loaded hub on the bottom of the cartridge for chips, cracks, dents, or missing screws. To Inspect a ...o DLTtape cartridges: Check the height of shipping damage If the DLT, DLT VS or SDLT drive becomes inoperable after loading a tape ! Verify operation using a small flat-blade screwdriver. Figure 19 Media Inspection 1 Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 17 It should spring back when released. Press the...
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... 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. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 21 Figure 29 Good SDLT Leader...
... 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. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 21 Figure 29 Good SDLT Leader...
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This allows tapes to powering down the drive Allow a 24-hour conditioning period before using new or stored cartridges. or higher Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 23 Do Not Touch the media or leader with bare fingers Use pens or pencils during ... the grooves interlock Inspect cartridges prior to each use Unload cartridges prior to reach the same operating temperature and humidity level as the drive. Media Do's and Do Not's Do Store cartridges in drive Store near magnetic fields (e.g., speakers, monitors, electric motors, power supplies) Use a cartridge that fell from 3 ft.
This allows tapes to powering down the drive Allow a 24-hour conditioning period before using new or stored cartridges. or higher Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 23 Do Not Touch the media or leader with bare fingers Use pens or pencils during ... the grooves interlock Inspect cartridges prior to each use Unload cartridges prior to reach the same operating temperature and humidity level as the drive. Media Do's and Do Not's Do Store cartridges in drive Store near magnetic fields (e.g., speakers, monitors, electric motors, power supplies) Use a cartridge that fell from 3 ft.
Compatibility Guide
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Contents Overview 5 Dell PowerVault Tape/PowerEdge Compatibility...... 5 Internal PowerVault Tape / HBA Compatibility 5 PowerEdge Server / Internal HBA Compatibility 6 External PowerVault Tape / HBA Compatibility 6 PowerEdge Server / External HBA Compatibility 9 External PowerVault Tape / Brocade HBA Comaptibility........... 10 External PowerVault Tape / Qlogic HBA Comaptibility 10 External PowerVault Tape / Emulex HBA Comaptibility 10 PowerEdge Server / Fibre HBA Compatibility 11 Dell PowerVault System and Network Area Storage Compatibility 12 External PowerVault Tape / HBA ...
Contents Overview 5 Dell PowerVault Tape/PowerEdge Compatibility...... 5 Internal PowerVault Tape / HBA Compatibility 5 PowerEdge Server / Internal HBA Compatibility 6 External PowerVault Tape / HBA Compatibility 6 PowerEdge Server / External HBA Compatibility 9 External PowerVault Tape / Brocade HBA Comaptibility........... 10 External PowerVault Tape / Qlogic HBA Comaptibility 10 External PowerVault Tape / Emulex HBA Comaptibility 10 PowerEdge Server / Fibre HBA Compatibility 11 Dell PowerVault System and Network Area Storage Compatibility 12 External PowerVault Tape / HBA ...
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... Matrix .......... 40 4 | Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix Firmware 27 Dell PowerVault Tape Drives and Removable Hard Drives - 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...
... Matrix .......... 40 4 | Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix Firmware 27 Dell PowerVault Tape Drives and Removable Hard Drives - 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...
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...range of platforms, backup software, and media to our customers. Internal PowerVault Tape / HBA Compatibility Dell LSI2032 Dell PERC H200 Adapter (Non Integrated Card) Internal Tape Adapter (ITA) Onboard SATA 100T DAT72 110T LTO2-LT LTO3-060 IBM LTO3-060 TBRG LTO3-080 IBM SAS ... those limited warranties in this document. Dell PowerVault Tape/PowerEdge Compatibility NOTE: For older Dell PowerEdge systems not listed in the documentation accompanying such products. The limited warranties for service and warranty related items. NOTE: Dell is providing the information in any way...
...range of platforms, backup software, and media to our customers. Internal PowerVault Tape / HBA Compatibility Dell LSI2032 Dell PERC H200 Adapter (Non Integrated Card) Internal Tape Adapter (ITA) Onboard SATA 100T DAT72 110T LTO2-LT LTO3-060 IBM LTO3-060 TBRG LTO3-080 IBM SAS ... those limited warranties in this document. Dell PowerVault Tape/PowerEdge Compatibility NOTE: For older Dell PowerEdge systems not listed in the documentation accompanying such products. The limited warranties for service and warranty related items. NOTE: Dell is providing the information in any way...
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... BR815 & BR825 do not support direct attach to tape drive. 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-
... BR815 & BR825 do not support direct attach to tape drive. 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-
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Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix | 11 PowerEdge Server / Fibre ...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. NOTE: ML6000-LTO3 tape devices not supported on 16Gb FC.
Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix | 11 PowerEdge Server / Fibre ...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. NOTE: ML6000-LTO3 tape devices not supported on 16Gb FC.
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... 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...
... 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...
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... 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...
... 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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... Hardware Software Hardware Hardware Hardware/Software** * All Dell Tape drives supported in Data Protection Manager 2007 are available through the Dell Software and Peripherals website. Dell Software & Peripheral Products Dell Software and Peripheral (S&P) products listed are supported in Data Protection Manager 2010. **Compatibility documents found under Technical Briefs section Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix | 17 however, the S&P products have...
... Hardware Software Hardware Hardware Hardware/Software** * All Dell Tape drives supported in Data Protection Manager 2007 are available through the Dell Software and Peripherals website. Dell Software & Peripheral Products Dell Software and Peripheral (S&P) products listed are supported in Data Protection Manager 2010. **Compatibility documents found under Technical Briefs section Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix | 17 however, the S&P products have...