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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...
...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...
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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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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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Updated part numbers. 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. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 6 1 Revisions and Ownership Information Revision History Rev. Changed DLTIV Damaged section pictures, added new text to DLTIV Drives and Media section Created new Media Labeling section.
Updated part numbers. 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. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 6 1 Revisions and Ownership Information Revision History Rev. Changed DLTIV Damaged section pictures, added new text to DLTIV Drives and Media section Created new Media Labeling section.
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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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Figure 8 SDLT Media 9W085 NO NO NO NO NO NO Primary Primary Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 8 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...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. DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 VS80 VS160 SDLT220 SDLT320 Figure 6 Type IV Media Figure 7 VS1 Media 9W080 Primary...
Figure 8 SDLT Media 9W085 NO NO NO NO NO NO Primary Primary Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 8 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...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. DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 VS80 VS160 SDLT220 SDLT320 Figure 6 Type IV Media Figure 7 VS1 Media 9W080 Primary...
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... IV media written with DLT (DLT4000, DLT7000, DLT8000, DLT1 and VS80) drives • SDLT320 can read compatible with original use and formatting information Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 9 It is inserted into a drive • Cleaning light comes on • Media light flashes or ... read media created with the SDLT220; what the drive sees as a write-protected tape and is inserted, the media light flashes and media ejects from the DLT1 and VS80 drive • VS80/DLT1 drives can read media created by DLT1 or VS80 drive NOT DLT4000/7000/8000. • Cannot write to...
... IV media written with DLT (DLT4000, DLT7000, DLT8000, DLT1 and VS80) drives • SDLT320 can read compatible with original use and formatting information Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 9 It is inserted into a drive • Cleaning light comes on • Media light flashes or ... read media created with the SDLT220; what the drive sees as a write-protected tape and is inserted, the media light flashes and media ejects from the DLT1 and VS80 drive • VS80/DLT1 drives can read media created by DLT1 or VS80 drive NOT DLT4000/7000/8000. • Cannot write to...
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...GREEN read and write VS1 media. They can also read Type IV media. __ Drives in RED read and write SDLT media. The drive automatically ejects the tape 4 - See chart for both Windows® and Linux platforms. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 10 They can also read Type IV...Table 3 Type IV, VS1, and SDLT1 Media Read/Write Compatibility __ Drives in BLUE read -only in DLT4000, DLT1, and VS80 if density 20.0 is selected on . The tape does not eject. The orange alert/media light illuminates and the tape automatically ejects. No lights come on the front panel of SDLT...
...GREEN read and write VS1 media. They can also read Type IV media. __ Drives in RED read and write SDLT media. The drive automatically ejects the tape 4 - See chart for both Windows® and Linux platforms. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 10 They can also read Type IV...Table 3 Type IV, VS1, and SDLT1 Media Read/Write Compatibility __ Drives in BLUE read -only in DLT4000, DLT1, and VS80 if density 20.0 is selected on . The tape does not eject. The orange alert/media light illuminates and the tape automatically ejects. No lights come on the front panel of SDLT...
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... not eject and cleaning light stays on the drive, or when trouble-shooting. looks more like • User must manually times this cleaning eject the cartridge and tape is used . may be designated DLT1 or VS80. DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 VS80 VS160 SDLT220 SDLT320 Characteristics Not Available Dell does not sell this media YES YES...
... not eject and cleaning light stays on the drive, or when trouble-shooting. looks more like • User must manually times this cleaning eject the cartridge and tape is used . may be designated DLT1 or VS80. DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 VS80 VS160 SDLT220 SDLT320 Characteristics Not Available Dell does not sell this media YES YES...
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...to manually note usage on the check box label. Depending on the model drive, if the light does not extinguish when a new cleaning tape is inserted then there may be a hardware fault in the drive. With DLT1/VS80 and VS160 there is no effect on head cleaning after the recommended 20 uses...expired except to ensure that the cleaning tape may be exhausted. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 12 If so, try a new cleaning tape. 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 you are ...
...to manually note usage on the check box label. Depending on the model drive, if the light does not extinguish when a new cleaning tape is inserted then there may be a hardware fault in the drive. With DLT1/VS80 and VS160 there is no effect on head cleaning after the recommended 20 uses...expired except to ensure that the cleaning tape may be exhausted. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 12 If so, try a new cleaning tape. 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 you are ...
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Prevent the media reel in the cartridge from cartridge. Mechanical interconnect between the cartridge and the drive reel motor. 5 Media Handling Figure 13. Reel Locks - 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. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 13 Cartridge Hub - Buckles with metal pin). Type IV Media Cartridge Cartridge Leader -
Prevent the media reel in the cartridge from cartridge. Mechanical interconnect between the cartridge and the drive reel motor. 5 Media Handling Figure 13. Reel Locks - 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. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 13 Cartridge Hub - Buckles with metal pin). Type IV Media Cartridge Cartridge Leader -
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Figure 14 Write Protect Tab Figure 15 VS1 Write Protect Tab Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 14 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. Write Protect Switch -
Figure 14 Write Protect Tab Figure 15 VS1 Write Protect Tab Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 14 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. Write Protect Switch -
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... loose labels separately to prevent labels from your skin contaminate the tape and affect performance. Figure 16 Media Care Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 15 Write in use adhesive labels or Post-it into the drive. Keep media in protective cases and store vertically when not in... pen, not pencil. If you drop a cartridge, perform a visual media inspection before inserting it ® notes, and do not write on the cartridge. Pencils can introduce contaminants to the tape path. Dust and...
... loose labels separately to prevent labels from your skin contaminate the tape and affect performance. Figure 16 Media Care Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 15 Write in use adhesive labels or Post-it into the drive. Keep media in protective cases and store vertically when not in... pen, not pencil. If you drop a cartridge, perform a visual media inspection before inserting it ® notes, and do not write on the cartridge. Pencils can introduce contaminants to the tape path. Dust and...
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... labels: Never put a label or barcode anywhere but in the front label slot (see Figure 17 and 18 below). To decrease the chance of a tape drive failure due to the cartridge because of static or humidity can be introduced into the label slot on your cartridges. 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. Never use adhesive...
... labels: Never put a label or barcode anywhere but in the front label slot (see Figure 17 and 18 below). To decrease the chance of a tape drive failure due to the cartridge because of static or humidity can be introduced into the label slot on your cartridges. 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. Never use adhesive...
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... spring back if operating properly. The reel locks should snap into write-protected mode and write-enabled mode. Figure 19 Media Inspection 1 Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 17 Cartridge: Inspect the exterior of the leader to ensure that the door is moveable and... switch. 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 ! If a drive error occurs, inspect the current and previous cartridge used in the correct position. o Super DLTtape Cartridges: Ensure that...
... spring back if operating properly. The reel locks should snap into write-protected mode and write-enabled mode. Figure 19 Media Inspection 1 Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 17 Cartridge: Inspect the exterior of the leader to ensure that the door is moveable and... switch. 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 ! If a drive error occurs, inspect the current and previous cartridge used in the correct position. o Super DLTtape Cartridges: Ensure that...
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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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... causes excessive stress to identify bentin leader buckles. Figure 29 shows a good cartridge. Refer to Figure 30 to the spring-loaded cartridge hub. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 21 SDLT Media When inspecting an SDLT media cartridge refer to the following diagrams to load the media...media cartridge and bend the leader buckles. 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 check the leader buckles on the media.
... causes excessive stress to identify bentin leader buckles. Figure 29 shows a good cartridge. Refer to Figure 30 to the spring-loaded cartridge hub. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 21 SDLT Media When inspecting an SDLT media cartridge refer to the following diagrams to load the media...media cartridge and bend the leader buckles. 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 check the leader buckles on the media.
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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