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... to either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of your computer. All rights reserved. Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document is strictly forbidden. is subject to avoid the problem. disclaims... any proprietary interest in any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2005 Dell Inc. Reproduction in trademarks and trade names other than its own. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names ...
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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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... GB Native Speed 10.8 GB/hr Primary Media DLT (Digital Linear Tape) Type IV Figure 1-2. 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 Media Handbook Version 2.0 3 Table 1-1 shows the basic characteristics of the drives. Introduction This document describes the media compatibility, handling...
... GB Native Speed 10.8 GB/hr Primary Media DLT (Digital Linear Tape) Type IV Figure 1-2. 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 Media Handbook Version 2.0 3 Table 1-1 shows the basic characteristics of the drives. Introduction This document describes the media compatibility, handling...
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.../hr Primary Media SDLT tape I Table 1-2. No No No No No No 7844 Primary Primary * Can only read media if 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. VS1 Media 341- DLT Drive Types and Basic Characteristics Figure 1-5. www...
.../hr Primary Media SDLT tape I Table 1-2. No No No No No No 7844 Primary Primary * Can only read media if 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. VS1 Media 341- DLT Drive Types and Basic Characteristics Figure 1-5. www...
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...automatically ejected from the drive, but backup software will come on • Tape ejects Reusing Type IV Media Formatted by DLT7000 or DLT8000 in VS80/DLT1 Drives." SDLT320 drives can backwardread all Type IV media written with the SDLT220. DLT1 and VS80 drives can be used and...: Always label where media was formatted by DLT4000 only. They can read compatible with DLT 4000, DLT1, or VS80 drives. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 5 VS160 Drives VS160 drives use VS1 media to Type IV media. They cannot write to read and write. SDLT320...
...automatically ejected from the drive, but backup software will come on • Tape ejects Reusing Type IV Media Formatted by DLT7000 or DLT8000 in VS80/DLT1 Drives." SDLT320 drives can backwardread all Type IV media written with the SDLT220. DLT1 and VS80 drives can be used and...: Always label where media was formatted by DLT4000 only. They can read compatible with DLT 4000, DLT1, or VS80 drives. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 5 VS160 Drives VS160 drives use VS1 media to Type IV media. They cannot write to read and write. SDLT320...
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... in the SDLT320 download area. However, for both Microsoft® Windows® and Linux platforms. 6 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 www.dell.com | support.dell.com Table 1-3. Type IV, VS1, and SDLT1 Media Read/Write Compatibility Media Types Read by DLT4000 New... is in their default density. 70 GB 2:1 compressed and 80 GB 2:1 compressed respectively. This will come on tape. * Under default settings the DLT 7000 and DLT8000 drives write to write in underlines can read and write SDLT media. NOTE: In Table 1-3, the media types formatted ...
... in the SDLT320 download area. However, for both Microsoft® Windows® and Linux platforms. 6 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 www.dell.com | support.dell.com Table 1-3. Type IV, VS1, and SDLT1 Media Read/Write Compatibility Media Types Read by DLT4000 New... is in their default density. 70 GB 2:1 compressed and 80 GB 2:1 compressed respectively. This will come on tape. * Under default settings the DLT 7000 and DLT8000 drives write to write in underlines can read and write SDLT media. NOTE: In Table 1-3, the media types formatted ...
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..." like standard black labeled "DLT media tape. NOTE: Dell does not sell this media. May be used . User needs to track the number of times the tape is light 340-2372 colored. Table 1-4. Cleaning Tape III." "VS160 Cleaning Cartridge." Cleaning Media Types Cleaning Media Figure 1-9. Although DLT 4000/7000/8000/DLT1 and VS80 drives use the same Type...
..." like standard black labeled "DLT media tape. NOTE: Dell does not sell this media. May be used . User needs to track the number of times the tape is light 340-2372 colored. Table 1-4. Cleaning Tape III." "VS160 Cleaning Cartridge." Cleaning Media Types Cleaning Media Figure 1-9. Although DLT 4000/7000/8000/DLT1 and VS80 drives use the same Type...
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... to clean SDLT drives. Tape." Tape can track usage. Life Span Tracking 20 times. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Table 1-4. Table 1-5. If so, try another cleaning tape. Cleaning Media Types Cleaning Media Figure 1-12. 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...
... to clean SDLT drives. Tape." Tape can track usage. Life Span Tracking 20 times. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Table 1-4. Table 1-5. If so, try another cleaning tape. Cleaning Media Types Cleaning Media Figure 1-12. 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...
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... little or no method to determine that proper tension of the cleaning tape and discard after the recommended 20 uses. When an expired cleaning tape is used in a drive (ensures that the cleaning tape is the customer's responsibility to record usage of media is maintained.) ...Cartridge Hub - Media Handling Cartridge Features Figure 1-13. Buckles with metal pin.) Reel Locks - Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook...
... little or no method to determine that proper tension of the cleaning tape and discard after the recommended 20 uses. When an expired cleaning tape is used in a drive (ensures that the cleaning tape is the customer's responsibility to record usage of media is maintained.) ...Cartridge Hub - Media Handling Cartridge Features Figure 1-13. Buckles with metal pin.) Reel Locks - Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook...
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...to be reliable, robust, and durable. DLT Tape and Super DLT Tape Media Write protected - DLT Tape VS1 and DLT VS160 Media Write protected indicator on top points to withstand 1,000,000 passes, and have a shelf life of 30 years. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Write Protect Switch - Media Care ... 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 Prevents overwrite or erasure of the write protect switch at any time. Figure 1-14. slide toward...
...to be reliable, robust, and durable. DLT Tape and Super DLT Tape Media Write protected - DLT Tape VS1 and DLT VS160 Media Write protected indicator on top points to withstand 1,000,000 passes, and have a shelf life of 30 years. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Write Protect Switch - Media Care ... 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 Prevents overwrite or erasure of the write protect switch at any time. Figure 1-14. slide toward...
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... • Each time a tape is loaded or changed. • When a tape cartridge is dropped or subject to bottom of shipping damage. • If the DLT, DLT VS or SDLT drive becomes inoperable after loading a tape. Use Slide-in Label • Write in that drive. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media ...Handbook Version 2.0 11 Do not use adhesive labels or Post-it into the drive. Store media vertically in labels ...
... • Each time a tape is loaded or changed. • When a tape cartridge is dropped or subject to bottom of shipping damage. • If the DLT, DLT VS or SDLT drive becomes inoperable after loading a tape. Use Slide-in Label • Write in that drive. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media ...Handbook Version 2.0 11 Do not use adhesive labels or Post-it into the drive. Store media vertically in labels ...
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... leader buckle aligns with cartridge edge and metal pin is not bent. Gently shake the cartridge. Figure 1-18. DLTtape Leader Loop 12 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 enabled mode. • Cartridge Leader: Gently inspect the cartridge leader to ensure that the ...loop is present. • Write Protect Switch: Move the switch. DLT tape leader loop should snap into write-protected mode and write- Ensure that could leave contamination, such as a pen or pencil. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Cartridge Inspection • Case: Inspect the case for cracks, ...
... leader buckle aligns with cartridge edge and metal pin is not bent. Gently shake the cartridge. Figure 1-18. DLTtape Leader Loop 12 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 enabled mode. • Cartridge Leader: Gently inspect the cartridge leader to ensure that the ...loop is present. • Write Protect Switch: Move the switch. DLT tape leader loop should snap into write-protected mode and write- Ensure that could leave contamination, such as a pen or pencil. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Cartridge Inspection • Case: Inspect the case for cracks, ...
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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 Figure 1-19. 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.
If the reel locks are visible. Figure 1-20. Reel Locks Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 13 Figure 1-19. 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.
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Figure 1-21. it will spring back if operating properly. Figure 1-22. Press the hub; SDLT Tape Latch The following graphic shows how the SDLT tape latches with the cartridge leader. 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. 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
Figure 1-21. it will spring back if operating properly. Figure 1-22. Press the hub; SDLT Tape Latch The following graphic shows how the SDLT tape latches with the cartridge leader. 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. 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
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Figure 1-23. Media wrapped too loosely (improper tension) Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 15 DLT Cartridge - Broken leader loop (not always this obvious) Figure 1-26. Leader missing (swallowed cartridge leader or broken tape) Figure 1-25. DLT Cartridge - Type IV Media Engagement Cartridge Damage Examples Figure 1-24.
Figure 1-23. Media wrapped too loosely (improper tension) Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 15 DLT Cartridge - Broken leader loop (not always this obvious) Figure 1-26. Leader missing (swallowed cartridge leader or broken tape) Figure 1-25. DLT Cartridge - Type IV Media Engagement Cartridge Damage Examples Figure 1-24.
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... parallel to identify bent-in leader buckles. Figure 1-28 shows a good cartridge. Also the bar is usually the HUB side of stress will pull the tape media further into the media cartridge and bend the leader buckles. Note the plastic hooks resting on the cartridge wall. This amount of the cartridge... and not resting on the cartridge rails and bar parallel to the spring-loaded cartridge hub on the media. Note that gets more pulled. 16 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 Figure 1-28. See Figure 1-29 to the cartridge. www...
... parallel to identify bent-in leader buckles. Figure 1-28 shows a good cartridge. Also the bar is usually the HUB side of stress will pull the tape media further into the media cartridge and bend the leader buckles. Note the plastic hooks resting on the cartridge wall. This amount of the cartridge... and not resting on the cartridge rails and bar parallel to the spring-loaded cartridge hub on the media. Note that gets more pulled. 16 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 Figure 1-28. See Figure 1-29 to the cartridge. www...
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... 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 Normal Storage Conditions (Nonarchival) Temperature • Between 61ºF and 90ºF (16ºC and 32º... Humidity Between 20% and 80% Table 1-7. SDLT Bent-In Leader Buckles bar hooks Media with bent-in leader buckles have been known to cause the tape drive to drop the leader when the drive tries to moisture or sunlight can deform or ruin media.
... 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 Normal Storage Conditions (Nonarchival) Temperature • Between 61ºF and 90ºF (16ºC and 32º... Humidity Between 20% and 80% Table 1-7. SDLT Bent-In Leader Buckles bar hooks Media with bent-in leader buckles have been known to cause the tape drive to drop the leader when the drive tries to moisture or sunlight can deform or ruin media.
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com ...Media Do's and Do Not's The following should be done when handling media. • Touch the media or leader with great care. • Store cartridges vertically. • Align cartridges so the grooves interlock. • Inspect cartridges prior to each use. • Unload cartridges prior to powering down the drive...; 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...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com ...Media Do's and Do Not's The following should be done when handling media. • Touch the media or leader with great care. • Store cartridges vertically. • Align cartridges so the grooves interlock. • Inspect cartridges prior to each use. • Unload cartridges prior to powering down the drive...; 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...
