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... the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, PowerEdge, and PowerVault are trademarks of Dell Inc. DellTM DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.3 Last Modified 10/10/05 Information in this document is a registered trademark of Microsoft...
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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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...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 ... 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...
...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 ... 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...
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Updated part numbers. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 6 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. Changed DLTIV Damaged section pictures, added new text to DLTIV Drives and Media section Created new Media Labeling section.
Updated part numbers. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 6 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. 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. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 7 This document does not cover DAT72, DDS4, LTO, LTO2, and LTO3 Tape technologies. Table 1 shows the basic characteristics of the drives.
2 Introduction This document describes the media compatibility, handling and usage for the Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT, SDLT 320/220, DLT1/VS80 and VS160. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 7 This document does not cover DAT72, DDS4, LTO, LTO2, and LTO3 Tape technologies. Table 1 shows the basic characteristics of the drives.
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.../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. DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 VS80 VS160 SDLT220 SDLT320 Figure 6 Type IV Media Figure 7 VS1...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 read media if it was formatted with a VS80 or DLT1 drive. Figure 8 SDLT Media 9W085 NO NO NO NO NO NO Primary Primary Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 8
.../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. DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 VS80 VS160 SDLT220 SDLT320 Figure 6 Type IV Media Figure 7 VS1...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 read media if it was formatted with a VS80 or DLT1 drive. Figure 8 SDLT Media 9W085 NO NO NO NO NO NO Primary Primary Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 8
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... media. • Always label media with DLT (DLT4000, DLT7000, DLT8000, DLT1 and VS80) drives • SDLT320 can read media created by DLT1 or VS80 drive NOT DLT4000/7000/8000. • Cannot write to 20GB. Otherwise media will come on • Tape ejects Reusing Type IV Media Formatted by DLT7000...; If blank Type IV media is inserted, the media light flashes and media ejects from the DLT1 and VS80 drive • VS80/DLT1 drives can read all Type IV media written with original use and formatting information Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 9 Invalid Media Symptoms -
... media. • Always label media with DLT (DLT4000, DLT7000, DLT8000, DLT1 and VS80) drives • SDLT320 can read media created by DLT1 or VS80 drive NOT DLT4000/7000/8000. • Cannot write to 20GB. Otherwise media will come on • Tape ejects Reusing Type IV Media Formatted by DLT7000...; If blank Type IV media is inserted, the media light flashes and media ejects from the DLT1 and VS80 drive • VS80/DLT1 drives can read all Type IV media written with original use and formatting information Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 9 Invalid Media Symptoms -
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.../8000 devices will be read-only in the drive. 6 - The orange alert/media light illuminates and the tape automatically ejects. The utility is in DLT4000, DLT1, and VS80 if density 20.0 is selected on the front panel of SDLT drives. Orange alert/media light comes on Quantum's...220) LED blinks indicating that indicates no indicator on the SDLT that a 220-formatted tape is available for format limitations. __ Drives in an SDLT220 format. See chart for both Windows® and Linux platforms. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 10 No lights come on . They can also...
.../8000 devices will be read-only in the drive. 6 - The orange alert/media light illuminates and the tape automatically ejects. The utility is in DLT4000, DLT1, and VS80 if density 20.0 is selected on the front panel of SDLT drives. Orange alert/media light comes on Quantum's...220) LED blinks indicating that indicates no indicator on the SDLT that a 220-formatted tape is available for format limitations. __ Drives in an SDLT220 format. See chart for both Windows® and Linux platforms. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 10 No lights come on . They can also...
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.../7000/8000/DLT1 and VS80 drives use the same Type IV data media, they DO NOT all use VS160 cloth than tape. looks more like • VS80/DLT1 cleaning • Do not use the same cleaning tape. • DLT tape drives do not need periodic cleaning. • Only clean DLT tape drives when a request is ...not eject and cleaning light stays on the drive, or when trouble-shooting. 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, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 11...
.../7000/8000/DLT1 and VS80 drives use the same Type IV data media, they DO NOT all use VS160 cloth than tape. looks more like • VS80/DLT1 cleaning • Do not use the same cleaning tape. • DLT tape drives do not need periodic cleaning. • Only clean DLT tape drives when a request is ...not eject and cleaning light stays on the drive, or when trouble-shooting. 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, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 11...
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...tape. Depending on after the tape ejects, this indicates that the cleaning tape may be exhausted. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 12 Exhausted Cleaning Media If a cleaning tape is inserted into a DLT/SDLT drive and the light remains on the model drive, if the light does not extinguish when a new cleaning tape...you are using the proper cleaning tape for your drive type. Table 5 Symptoms of the Cleaning Tape and discard after the recommended 20 uses. It is expired except to record usage of Using Expired Cleaning Media X - With DLT1/VS80 and VS160 there is no ...
...tape. Depending on after the tape ejects, this indicates that the cleaning tape may be exhausted. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 12 Exhausted Cleaning Media If a cleaning tape is inserted into a DLT/SDLT drive and the light remains on the model drive, if the light does not extinguish when a new cleaning tape...you are using the proper cleaning tape for your drive type. Table 5 Symptoms of the Cleaning Tape and discard after the recommended 20 uses. It is expired except to record usage of Using Expired Cleaning Media X - With DLT1/VS80 and VS160 there is no ...
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Reel Locks - Mechanical interconnect between the cartridge and the drive reel motor. Cartridge Hub - Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 13 Buckles with metal pin). 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. Prevent the media reel in the cartridge from cartridge. Type IV Media Cartridge Cartridge Leader -
Reel Locks - Mechanical interconnect between the cartridge and the drive reel motor. Cartridge Hub - Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 13 Buckles with metal pin). 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. Prevent the media reel in the cartridge from cartridge. Type IV Media Cartridge Cartridge Leader -
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When this switch is activated (orange is visible), data cannot be written to, appended to, or overwritten on the media. Figure 14 Write Protect Tab Figure 15 VS1 Write Protect Tab Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 14 Write Protect Switch - The write protect switch prevents overwrite or erasure of data.
When this switch is activated (orange is visible), data cannot be written to, appended to, or overwritten on the media. Figure 14 Write Protect Tab Figure 15 VS1 Write Protect Tab Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 14 Write Protect Switch - The write protect switch prevents overwrite or erasure of data.
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... or Post-it into the drive. 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, moisture, and magnetic fields. Do not use . Figure 16 Media Care Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook... Page 15 Keep media in protective cases and store vertically when not in pen, not pencil. Store loose labels separately to the tape path. If you drop a cartridge, perform a visual media ...
... or Post-it into the drive. 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, moisture, and magnetic fields. Do not use . Figure 16 Media Care Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook... Page 15 Keep media in protective cases and store vertically when not in pen, not pencil. Store loose labels separately to the tape path. If you drop a cartridge, perform a visual media ...
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...block the cartridge drive gear. Proper Media Labeling Techniques Every new DLTtape IV, VS1, and SDLT cartridge comes with a sheet 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 Store extra labels away from the cartridge. These are non-adhesive labels and are designed to the cartridge because of labels in the front label slot (see Figure 17 and 18 below). To decrease the chance of a tape drive failure due to the tape drive...
...block the cartridge drive gear. Proper Media Labeling Techniques Every new DLTtape IV, VS1, and SDLT cartridge comes with a sheet 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 Store extra labels away from the cartridge. These are non-adhesive labels and are designed to the cartridge because of labels in the front label slot (see Figure 17 and 18 below). To decrease the chance of a tape drive failure due to the tape drive...
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... physical shock When a shipment of tapes shows any sign of shipping damage If the DLT, DLT VS or SDLT drive becomes inoperable after loading a tape ! Reel Locks: Check that the door is moveable and the spring is present. Figure 19 Media Inspection 1 Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page...for chips, cracks, dents, or missing screws. Gently shake the cartridge. When inspecting the cartridge leader do not use anything that drive. It should spring back when released. The reel locks should snap into write-protected mode and write-enabled mode. Visual Media Inspection...
... physical shock When a shipment of tapes shows any sign of shipping damage If the DLT, DLT VS or SDLT drive becomes inoperable after loading a tape ! Reel Locks: Check that the door is moveable and the spring is present. Figure 19 Media Inspection 1 Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page...for chips, cracks, dents, or missing screws. Gently shake the cartridge. When inspecting the cartridge leader do not use anything that drive. It should spring back when released. The reel locks should snap into write-protected mode and write-enabled mode. Visual Media Inspection...
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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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Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 21 Refer to Figure 30 to the spring-loaded cartridge hub. This stress can cause the tape drive to drop the leader when trying to check the leader buckles on the media. Figure 29 Good SDLT Leader Buckles Tests have shown that dropping ... into the 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.
Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 21 Refer to Figure 30 to the spring-loaded cartridge hub. This stress can cause the tape drive to drop the leader when trying to check the leader buckles on the media. Figure 29 Good SDLT Leader Buckles Tests have shown that dropping ... into the 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.
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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