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... Dell Inc.; March 2005 Trademarks used in this document to refer to avoid the problem. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and PowerVault are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to either potential damage to hardware or loss of data...
... Dell Inc.; March 2005 Trademarks used in this document to refer to avoid the problem. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and PowerVault are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to either potential damage to hardware or loss of data...
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Contents Introduction 3 Drives and Media 3 Invalid Media Symptoms 5 Reusing Type IV Media Formatted by DLT7000 or DLT8000 in VS80/DLT1 Drives 5 DLT1 and VS80 Drives 5 VS160 Drives 5 SDLT320 and SDLT220 Drives 5 Cleaning Considerations 7 Exhausted Cleaning Media 8 Media Handling 9 Cartridge Features 9 Media Care Guidelines 10 1
Contents Introduction 3 Drives and Media 3 Invalid Media Symptoms 5 Reusing Type IV Media Formatted by DLT7000 or DLT8000 in VS80/DLT1 Drives 5 DLT1 and VS80 Drives 5 VS160 Drives 5 SDLT320 and SDLT220 Drives 5 Cleaning Considerations 7 Exhausted Cleaning Media 8 Media Handling 9 Cartridge Features 9 Media Care Guidelines 10 1
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... characteristics of the drives. VS80 40 GB/80 GB 10.8 GB/hr DLT Type IV Figure 1-3. Introduction This document describes the media compatibility, handling, and usage for the Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT, SDLT 320/220, DLT1/VS80, and VS160. SDLT220 110 GB/220 GB 39 GB/hr VS1 (Value Smart) Tape SDLT (Super Digital Linear Tape) tape I Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT...
... characteristics of the drives. VS80 40 GB/80 GB 10.8 GB/hr DLT Type IV Figure 1-3. Introduction This document describes the media compatibility, handling, and usage for the Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT, SDLT 320/220, DLT1/VS80, and VS160. SDLT220 110 GB/220 GB 39 GB/hr VS1 (Value Smart) Tape SDLT (Super Digital Linear Tape) tape I Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT...
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... it was formatted with a VS80 or DLT1 drive 4 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 Primary Media Type Per Drive Part No DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 VS80 VS160 Figure 1-6. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Table 1-1. SDLT320 Capacity (native/compressed) 160 GB/320 GB Native Speed 57 GB/hr Primary Media SDLT tape I Table 1-2. No No No No No Primary No No...
... it was formatted with a VS80 or DLT1 drive 4 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 Primary Media Type Per Drive Part No DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 VS80 VS160 Figure 1-6. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Table 1-1. SDLT320 Capacity (native/compressed) 160 GB/320 GB Native Speed 57 GB/hr Primary Media SDLT tape I Table 1-2. No No No No No Primary No No...
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... ejected from the drive, but backup software will indicate bad media. DLT1 and VS80 Drives DLT1 and VS80 drives use SDLT1 type media to hardware compression level 20 GB and erased in the DLT7000/8000 drive. They cannot read and write. No warning is first set to read and write. DLT1 and VS80 drives can be ejected from the drive. VS160 drives can read compatible with the SDLT220. Dell PowerVault DLT...
... ejected from the drive, but backup software will indicate bad media. DLT1 and VS80 Drives DLT1 and VS80 drives use SDLT1 type media to hardware compression level 20 GB and erased in the DLT7000/8000 drive. They cannot read and write. No warning is first set to read and write. DLT1 and VS80 drives can be ejected from the drive. VS160 drives can read compatible with the SDLT220. Dell PowerVault DLT...
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...: In Table 1-3, the media types formatted in an SDLT220 format. Backup software shows bad media. 5 Orange (220) LED blinks indicating that would indicate no data on tape. * Under default settings the DLT 7000 and DLT8000 drives write to write in bold can also read and write VS1 media. Type IV, VS1, and SDLT1 Media Read/Write Compatibility Media Types Read by DLT4000 New Unformatted Type IV Yes...
...: In Table 1-3, the media types formatted in an SDLT220 format. Backup software shows bad media. 5 Orange (220) LED blinks indicating that would indicate no data on tape. * Under default settings the DLT 7000 and DLT8000 drives write to write in bold can also read and write VS1 media. Type IV, VS1, and SDLT1 Media Read/Write Compatibility Media Types Read by DLT4000 New Unformatted Type IV Yes...
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... Typically cream Cleaning material inside colored and looks like electromagnetic tape. 20 times. User needs to look like standard black labeled "DLT media tape. NOTE: Dell does not sell this media. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 7 "VS160 Cleaning Cartridge." Figure 1-11. Only clean DLT tape drives when a request is made by backup software, when a cleaning indicator is light 340-2372 colored. Cleaning Considerations DLT tape drives do not use the same cleaning tape. leader is...
... Typically cream Cleaning material inside colored and looks like electromagnetic tape. 20 times. User needs to look like standard black labeled "DLT media tape. NOTE: Dell does not sell this media. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 7 "VS160 Cleaning Cartridge." Figure 1-11. Only clean DLT tape drives when a request is made by backup software, when a cleaning indicator is light 340-2372 colored. Cleaning Considerations DLT tape drives do not use the same cleaning tape. leader is...
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... to clean SDLT drives. Table 1-5. SDLT Cleaning Tape Physical Description Characteristics Part No Light gray in the drive or expired media is inserted into a DLT/SDLT drive and the light remains on after tape eject, the cleaning tape may be exhausted. On last use, the cleaning light will go off and the drive will stay on the drive model, if the light does not go off , there may be a hardware fault in color Specifically designed...
... to clean SDLT drives. Table 1-5. SDLT Cleaning Tape Physical Description Characteristics Part No Light gray in the drive or expired media is inserted into a DLT/SDLT drive and the light remains on after tape eject, the cleaning tape may be exhausted. On last use, the cleaning light will go off and the drive will stay on the drive model, if the light does not go off , there may be a hardware fault in color Specifically designed...
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Mechanical interconnect between the cartridge and the drive reel motor. Media Handling Cartridge Features Figure 1-13. Cartridge Tape reel lock serial number leader door lock cartridge hub reel lock Cartridge Leader - Buckles with metal pin.) Reel Locks - Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 9 Prevent media reel in the cartridge from cartridge. The cartridge will have little or no method to determine that the cleaning tape is expired except to...
Mechanical interconnect between the cartridge and the drive reel motor. Media Handling Cartridge Features Figure 1-13. Cartridge Tape reel lock serial number leader door lock cartridge hub reel lock Cartridge Leader - Buckles with metal pin.) Reel Locks - Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 9 Prevent media reel in the cartridge from cartridge. The cartridge will have little or no method to determine that the cleaning tape is expired except to...
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.... For best results, follow these guidelines for media care: • Protect cartridges from shock, vibration, moisture, and magnetic fields. • Keep media in protective cases and store vertically when not in use. 10 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 www.dell.com | support.dell.com Write Protect Switch - You can change the position of data. DLT Tape and Super DLT Tape Media Write protected - Orange indicator displayed. slide toward...
.... For best results, follow these guidelines for media care: • Protect cartridges from shock, vibration, moisture, and magnetic fields. • Keep media in protective cases and store vertically when not in use. 10 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 www.dell.com | support.dell.com Write Protect Switch - You can change the position of data. DLT Tape and Super DLT Tape Media Write protected - Orange indicator displayed. slide toward...
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... and oils from your data relies on the cartridge. Visual Media Inspection A visual media inspection is to be performed: • Each time a tape is loaded or changed. • When a tape cartridge is dropped or subject to bottom of cartridge, covering the hub. • Never touch the tape or tape leader. NOTE: If a drive error occurs, inspect the current and previous cartridge used in protective plastic...
... and oils from your data relies on the cartridge. Visual Media Inspection A visual media inspection is to be performed: • Each time a tape is loaded or changed. • When a tape cartridge is dropped or subject to bottom of cartridge, covering the hub. • Never touch the tape or tape leader. NOTE: If a drive error occurs, inspect the current and previous cartridge used in protective plastic...
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...position. • DLTtape Cartridges: Check the height of the cartridge for rattling or loose pieces. • Cartridge Door: Ensure that the door is moveable and that the Super DLTtape leader buckle aligns with cartridge edge and metal pin is present. • Write Protect Switch: Move the switch. Gently shake the cartridge...NOTE: When inspecting the cartridge leader do not use anything that the door operates. DLT tape leader loop should snap into write-protected mode and write- DLTtape Leader Loop 12 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 Listen ...
...position. • DLTtape Cartridges: Check the height of the cartridge for rattling or loose pieces. • Cartridge Door: Ensure that the door is moveable and that the Super DLTtape leader buckle aligns with cartridge edge and metal pin is present. • Write Protect Switch: Move the switch. Gently shake the cartridge...NOTE: When inspecting the cartridge leader do not use anything that the door operates. DLT tape leader loop should snap into write-protected mode and write- DLTtape Leader Loop 12 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 Listen ...
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If the reel locks are visible. Figure 1-20. Reel Locks Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 13 The reel locks should spring back when released. Super DLTtape Leader Buckle • Reel Locks: Check that both reel locks are not visible, do not use the cartridge. Verify operation using a small flat-blade screwdriver. Figure 1-19.
If the reel locks are visible. Figure 1-20. Reel Locks Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 13 The reel locks should spring back when released. Super DLTtape Leader Buckle • Reel Locks: Check that both reel locks are not visible, do not use the cartridge. Verify operation using a small flat-blade screwdriver. Figure 1-19.
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Figure 1-21. SDLT Tape Latch The following graphic shows how the SDLT tape latches with the cartridge leader. www.dell.com | support.dell.com • Cartridge Hub: Confirm That the spring-loaded hub on the DLT/VS80 drives. 14 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 Cartridge Hub The following graphic shows how the loop on the Type IV media is engaged by the cartridge leader on the bottom of the cartridge is properly tensioned and centered. it will spring back if operating properly. Figure 1-22. Press the hub;
Figure 1-21. SDLT Tape Latch The following graphic shows how the SDLT tape latches with the cartridge leader. www.dell.com | support.dell.com • Cartridge Hub: Confirm That the spring-loaded hub on the DLT/VS80 drives. 14 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 Cartridge Hub The following graphic shows how the loop on the Type IV media is engaged by the cartridge leader on the bottom of the cartridge is properly tensioned and centered. it will spring back if operating properly. Figure 1-22. Press the hub;
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Leader missing (swallowed cartridge leader or broken tape) Figure 1-25. DLT Cartridge - DLT Cartridge - Figure 1-23. Broken leader loop (not always this obvious) Figure 1-26. Media wrapped too loosely (improper tension) Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 15 Type IV Media Engagement Cartridge Damage Examples Figure 1-24.
Leader missing (swallowed cartridge leader or broken tape) Figure 1-25. DLT Cartridge - DLT Cartridge - Figure 1-23. Broken leader loop (not always this obvious) Figure 1-26. Media wrapped too loosely (improper tension) Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 15 Type IV Media Engagement Cartridge Damage Examples Figure 1-24.
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... amount of the cartridge that gets more pulled. 16 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 1-27. It is not parallel to the cartridge. Note that dropping the media can cause an excessive amount of stress to identify bent-in leader buckles. Good SDLT Leader Buckles bar hooks Tests have shown that...
... amount of the cartridge that gets more pulled. 16 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 1-27. It is not parallel to the cartridge. Note that dropping the media can cause an excessive amount of stress to identify bent-in leader buckles. Good SDLT Leader Buckles bar hooks Tests have shown that...
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... known to cause the tape drive to drop the leader when the drive tries to moisture or sunlight can deform or ruin media. Archival Storage Conditions (for one or more years) Temperature Between 64ºF and 79ºF (18ºC and 26ºC) Relative Humidity Between 40% and 60% Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 17...
... known to cause the tape drive to drop the leader when the drive tries to moisture or sunlight can deform or ruin media. Archival Storage Conditions (for one or more years) Temperature Between 64ºF and 79ºF (18ºC and 26ºC) Relative Humidity Between 40% and 60% Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 17...
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...; Handle cartridges with bare fingers. • Use pens or pencils during cartridge inspection. • Drop cartridge. • Stack cartridges horizontally. • Disassemble cartridges. • Use adhesive labels. • Ship cartridges in drive. • Store near magnetic fields (for example, speakers, monitors, electric motors, power supplies, and so forth). • Use a cartridge that fell from 3 ft or higher. 18 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version...
...; Handle cartridges with bare fingers. • Use pens or pencils during cartridge inspection. • Drop cartridge. • Stack cartridges horizontally. • Disassemble cartridges. • Use adhesive labels. • Ship cartridges in drive. • Store near magnetic fields (for example, speakers, monitors, electric motors, power supplies, and so forth). • Use a cartridge that fell from 3 ft or higher. 18 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version...
