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Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 7 Table 1 shows the basic characteristics of the drives. 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.
Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 7 Table 1 shows the basic characteristics of the drives. 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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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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... read and write • Can read media created with original use and formatting information Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 9 A tape formatted in DLT1/VS80 drives. DLT1 and VS80 Drives • Uses only Type IV media for read and write VS160 Drives • Uses VS1 Media for read and write • Can backward read all...
... read and write • Can read media created with original use and formatting information Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 9 A tape formatted in DLT1/VS80 drives. DLT1 and VS80 Drives • Uses only Type IV media for read and write VS160 Drives • Uses VS1 Media for read and write • Can backward read all...
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...Density selection is available on the drive. 3 - 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 media. __ Drives in RED read -only in DLT4000, DLT1, and VS80 if density 20.0 is no ...data on . 2 - Orange alert/media light comes on tape. * Under default settings the ...
...Density selection is available on the drive. 3 - 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 media. __ Drives in RED read -only in DLT4000, DLT1, and VS80 if density 20.0 is no ...data on . 2 - Orange alert/media light comes on tape. * Under default settings the ...
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... media is used . Light brown colored. SDLT320 drives. 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 DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 VS80 VS160 SDLT220 SDLT320 Characteristics Not Available...
... media is used . Light brown colored. SDLT320 drives. 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 DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 VS80 VS160 SDLT220 SDLT320 Characteristics Not Available...
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... discard after the tape ejects, this indicates that you are using the proper cleaning tape for your drive type. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 12 Depending on head cleaning after the recommended 20 uses. With DLT1/VS80 and VS160 there is no effect on the model drive, if the light... does not extinguish when a new cleaning tape is inserted then ...
... discard after the tape ejects, this indicates that you are using the proper cleaning tape for your drive type. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 12 Depending on head cleaning after the recommended 20 uses. With DLT1/VS80 and VS160 there is no effect on the model drive, if the light... does not extinguish when a new cleaning tape is inserted then ...
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... for media care: Protect cartridges from your skin contaminate the tape and affect performance. Do not use . Dust and oils from shock, vibration, moisture, and magnetic fields. 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. Media Care Guidelines DLTtape cartridges are manufactured to withstand 1,000,000 passes, and have a shelf life of 30 years. Figure 16 Media Care Dell DLT, VS and SDLT ...
... for media care: Protect cartridges from your skin contaminate the tape and affect performance. Do not use . Dust and oils from shock, vibration, moisture, and magnetic fields. 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. Media Care Guidelines DLTtape cartridges are manufactured to withstand 1,000,000 passes, and have a shelf life of 30 years. Figure 16 Media Care Dell DLT, VS and SDLT ...
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...cartridge because of media labels: Never put a label or barcode anywhere but in damage to the tape drive. To decrease the chance of a tape drive failure due to slide into the tape drive and block the cartridge drive gear. Proper Media Labeling Techniques Every new DLTtape IV, VS1, and SDLT cartridge comes with a...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 Never use adhesive-based labels on the front of labels in the storage box. ...
...cartridge because of media labels: Never put a label or barcode anywhere but in damage to the tape drive. To decrease the chance of a tape drive failure due to slide into the tape drive and block the cartridge drive gear. Proper Media Labeling Techniques Every new DLTtape IV, VS1, and SDLT cartridge comes with a...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 Never use adhesive-based labels on the front of labels in the storage box. ...
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... signs of shipping damage If the DLT, DLT VS or SDLT drive becomes inoperable after loading a tape ! To Inspect a Cartridge Case: Inspect the case for rattling or loose pieces. Figure 19 Media Inspection 1 Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 17 If a drive error occurs, inspect the current and previous cartridge used in...
... signs of shipping damage If the DLT, DLT VS or SDLT drive becomes inoperable after loading a tape ! To Inspect a Cartridge Case: Inspect the case for rattling or loose pieces. Figure 19 Media Inspection 1 Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 17 If a drive error occurs, inspect the current and previous cartridge used in...
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... cartridge. This stress can cause the tape drive to drop the leader when trying to check the leader buckles on the media. 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...
... cartridge. This stress can cause the tape drive to drop the leader when trying to check the leader buckles on the media. 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...
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or higher Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 23 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 so the grooves interlock Inspect cartridges prior to each use Unload cartridges prior to reach the same operating temperature and humidity level as the drive.
or higher Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 23 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 so the grooves interlock Inspect cartridges prior to each use Unload cartridges prior to reach the same operating temperature and humidity level as the drive.
Compatibility Guide
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... 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 Hard Drives - Firmware 27 Dell PowerVault Tape Drives and Removable Hard Drives - Drivers 29 Dell PowerVault Autoloaders and Libraries -
... 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 Hard Drives - Firmware 27 Dell PowerVault Tape Drives and Removable Hard Drives - Drivers 29 Dell PowerVault Autoloaders and Libraries -
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.../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 model BR815 & BR825 do not support direct attach to tape drive. LTO3 tape devices not supported on Emulex 16Gb FC. 10 | Dell PowerVault...
.../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 model BR815 & BR825 do not support direct attach to tape drive. LTO3 tape devices not supported on Emulex 16Gb FC. 10 | Dell PowerVault...
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...X X X X X X LPE1150 X X 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. Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix | 11 NOTE: ML6000-LTO3 tape devices not supported on 16Gb FC.
...X X X X X X LPE1150 X X 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. Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix | 11 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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Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix | 15 External PowerVault Tape / Qlogic HBA Compatibility Supported Qlogic HBA's ML6000 TL2000/4000 External PowerVault Tape / Emulex HBA Compatibility Supported Emulex 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...
Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix | 15 External PowerVault Tape / Qlogic HBA Compatibility Supported Qlogic HBA's ML6000 TL2000/4000 External PowerVault Tape / Emulex HBA Compatibility Supported Emulex 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...
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...3.0 StarTech 2-Port PCI Express USB 3.0 Dell PowerVault System External PV114X External PV114X Dell Tape Backup Unit PowerVault RD1000 Ext USB PowerVault RD1000 Rack USB PowerVault RD1000 Ext USB PowerVault RD1000 Rack USB Backup Software Compatibility Vendor...Dell Tape drives supported in Data Protection Manager 2007 are available through the Dell Software and Peripherals website. however, the S&P products have not been certified in Dell PowerEdge servers. Limited testing has been performed on each S&P product and the listed Dell PowerVault System; Dell Software & Peripheral Products Dell...
...3.0 StarTech 2-Port PCI Express USB 3.0 Dell PowerVault System External PV114X External PV114X Dell Tape Backup Unit PowerVault RD1000 Ext USB PowerVault RD1000 Rack USB PowerVault RD1000 Ext USB PowerVault RD1000 Rack USB Backup Software Compatibility Vendor...Dell Tape drives supported in Data Protection Manager 2007 are available through the Dell Software and Peripherals website. however, the S&P products have not been certified in Dell PowerEdge servers. Limited testing has been performed on each S&P product and the listed Dell PowerVault System; Dell Software & Peripheral Products Dell...
Compatibility Guide
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... Find Product tab and enter LTFS Single Drive Edition for additional tape backup software. Media Compatibility LTO Drives Drive Media Type Type LTO LTO Ultrium 1 (Black) Gen1 Capacit Media Cleaning y Compatibility Cartridge Native 100 GB LTO5: Unsupported LTO4: Unsupported LTO Universal Cleaning cartridge (Black) General LTO3: 18 | Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix Additional Information: http://pic.dhe...
... Find Product tab and enter LTFS Single Drive Edition for additional tape backup software. Media Compatibility LTO Drives Drive Media Type Type LTO LTO Ultrium 1 (Black) Gen1 Capacit Media Cleaning y Compatibility Cartridge Native 100 GB LTO5: Unsupported LTO4: Unsupported LTO Universal Cleaning cartridge (Black) General LTO3: 18 | Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix Additional Information: http://pic.dhe...
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Firmware PowerVault Tape Drive Name Powervault 100T DAT72 PowerVault 110T LTO2-LC Powervault 110T LTO-3 FH PowerVault LTO3 FC PowerVault LTO3-060 IBM PowerVault LTO3-080 IBM SAS V2 PowerVault LTO3-060 QTM PowerVault LTO3-060 QTM SAS PowerVault LTO4-120 FC PowerVault LTO4-120 IBM SAS PowerVault LTO4-120HH IBM Firmware Revision A16J 1914 1914 1914 93GP 93GP 93GP 93GP 93GP 93GP 93GP 93GQ 93GQ 93GQ...
Firmware PowerVault Tape Drive Name Powervault 100T DAT72 PowerVault 110T LTO2-LC Powervault 110T LTO-3 FH PowerVault LTO3 FC PowerVault LTO3-060 IBM PowerVault LTO3-080 IBM SAS V2 PowerVault LTO3-060 QTM PowerVault LTO3-060 QTM SAS PowerVault LTO4-120 FC PowerVault LTO4-120 IBM SAS PowerVault LTO4-120HH IBM Firmware Revision A16J 1914 1914 1914 93GP 93GP 93GP 93GP 93GP 93GP 93GP 93GQ 93GQ 93GQ...
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Dell PowerVault Tape Drives and Removable Hard Drives - Drivers PowerVault Tape Drive Name Powervault 100T DAT72 PowerVault 110T LTO2-LC PowerVault 110T LTO2-LT Powervault 110T LTO-3 FH PowerVault LTO3 FC PowerVault LTO3-060 IBM PowerVault LTO3-080 IBM SAS V2 PowerVault LTO3-060 QTM PowerVault LTO3-060 QTM SAS PowerVault LTO3-060 TBRG PowerVault LTO4-120 FC PowerVault LTO4-120 IBM SAS PowerVault LTO4-120HH IBM PowerVault LTO4-120HH IBM V2 PowerVault LTO4-120HH QTM PowerVault LTO5...
Dell PowerVault Tape Drives and Removable Hard Drives - Drivers PowerVault Tape Drive Name Powervault 100T DAT72 PowerVault 110T LTO2-LC PowerVault 110T LTO2-LT Powervault 110T LTO-3 FH PowerVault LTO3 FC PowerVault LTO3-060 IBM PowerVault LTO3-080 IBM SAS V2 PowerVault LTO3-060 QTM PowerVault LTO3-060 QTM SAS PowerVault LTO3-060 TBRG PowerVault LTO4-120 FC PowerVault LTO4-120 IBM SAS PowerVault LTO4-120HH IBM PowerVault LTO4-120HH IBM V2 PowerVault LTO4-120HH QTM PowerVault LTO5...