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... Drives and Media 5 PowerVault LTO-1 Tape Drives 5 PowerVault LTO-2 Tape Drives 7 PowerVault LTO-3 Tape Drives 8 PowerVault LTO-4 and LTO-5 Tape Drives 9 Media Types for PowerVault LTO Tape Drives 10 Media Color Schemes 11 Invalid Media Symptoms 12 Cartridge Memory 12 Migrating LTO Media 13 WORM Media 13 Cleaning Media 13 Label Designations on LTO Cleaning Media 13 Cleaning Media Usage and Drive Cleaning Lights 14 Characteristics of Expired LTO Cleaning Tape 16 Stuck Tapes...
... Drives and Media 5 PowerVault LTO-1 Tape Drives 5 PowerVault LTO-2 Tape Drives 7 PowerVault LTO-3 Tape Drives 8 PowerVault LTO-4 and LTO-5 Tape Drives 9 Media Types for PowerVault LTO Tape Drives 10 Media Color Schemes 11 Invalid Media Symptoms 12 Cartridge Memory 12 Migrating LTO Media 13 WORM Media 13 Cleaning Media 13 Label Designations on LTO Cleaning Media 13 Cleaning Media Usage and Drive Cleaning Lights 14 Characteristics of Expired LTO Cleaning Tape 16 Stuck Tapes...
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Perform a Thorough Inspection 23 Handle the Cartridge Carefully 23 Ensure Proper Packaging While Shipping Tapes 25 Cartridge Storage Conditions 26 Cartridge Life 26 Media Do's and Don'ts 27 4 Contents
Perform a Thorough Inspection 23 Handle the Cartridge Carefully 23 Ensure Proper Packaging While Shipping Tapes 25 Cartridge Storage Conditions 26 Cartridge Life 26 Media Do's and Don'ts 27 4 Contents
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LTO-1 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics PowerVault 110T LTO PowerVault 110T LTO-1 PowerVault 110T LTO-1 Capacity Native 100 GB/200 GB /Compressed Native Speed 15 MB/s Primary Media Ultrium-1 100 GB/200 GB 15 MB/s Ultrium-1 100 GB/200 GB 15 MB/s Ultrium-1 LTO Media Handbook 5 This document describes media compatibility, handling, and usage for all Dell PowerVault Linear Tape Open (LTO) drives. Drives and Media Table 1 through Table 4 list the basic characteristics of Dell PowerVault LTO tape drives. PowerVault LTO-1 Tape Drives Table 1.
LTO-1 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics PowerVault 110T LTO PowerVault 110T LTO-1 PowerVault 110T LTO-1 Capacity Native 100 GB/200 GB /Compressed Native Speed 15 MB/s Primary Media Ultrium-1 100 GB/200 GB 15 MB/s Ultrium-1 100 GB/200 GB 15 MB/s Ultrium-1 LTO Media Handbook 5 This document describes media compatibility, handling, and usage for all Dell PowerVault Linear Tape Open (LTO) drives. Drives and Media Table 1 through Table 4 list the basic characteristics of Dell PowerVault LTO tape drives. PowerVault LTO-1 Tape Drives Table 1.
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... corners • Flush mount eject button • Status lights (vertical) - Error - Tape error - Status • Ultrium-1 label on drive bezel • Split air intakes on 132T drive sled. • PowerVault 110T LTO (table top and internal standalone) PowerVault 110T LTO-1 (table top and internal standalone) PowerVault 132T • PowerVault 122T • PowerVault 136T • PowerVault 114T 6 LTO Media Handbook Table 1. Drive error - Ready -
... corners • Flush mount eject button • Status lights (vertical) - Error - Tape error - Status • Ultrium-1 label on drive bezel • Split air intakes on 132T drive sled. • PowerVault 110T LTO (table top and internal standalone) PowerVault 110T LTO-1 (table top and internal standalone) PowerVault 132T • PowerVault 122T • PowerVault 136T • PowerVault 114T 6 LTO Media Handbook Table 1. Drive error - Ready -
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...; LEDs (Vertical) - Power - Status • Half height • LEDs arranged horizontally with symbols • PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L (table top and internal standalone) • PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L internal standalone • PowerVault 114T • PowerVault 124T • Supported internally on select systems • Supported internally on select systems • Supported externally on select systems LTO Media Handbook 7 Activity - PowerVault LTO-2 Tape Drives Table 2.
...; LEDs (Vertical) - Power - Status • Half height • LEDs arranged horizontally with symbols • PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L (table top and internal standalone) • PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L internal standalone • PowerVault 114T • PowerVault 124T • Supported internally on select systems • Supported internally on select systems • Supported externally on select systems LTO Media Handbook 7 Activity - PowerVault LTO-2 Tape Drives Table 2.
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Power - Clean - Activity - Error • Internal/External drive • Half height Supported Systems For a list of supported tape devices, firmware, and driver versions, see the Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix at dell.com/pvmatrix. 8 LTO Media Handbook LTO-3 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics PowerVault 110T LTO 3 PowerVault LTO-3-060 PowerVault LTO-3-080 Capacity (Native 400 GB/800 GB /Compressed) 400 GB/800 GB 400 GB...
Power - Clean - Activity - Error • Internal/External drive • Half height Supported Systems For a list of supported tape devices, firmware, and driver versions, see the Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix at dell.com/pvmatrix. 8 LTO Media Handbook LTO-3 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics PowerVault 110T LTO 3 PowerVault LTO-3-060 PowerVault LTO-3-080 Capacity (Native 400 GB/800 GB /Compressed) 400 GB/800 GB 400 GB...
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...LTO Media Handbook 9 PowerVault LTO-4 and LTO-5 Tape Drives Table 4. PowerVault LTO-4 and LTO-5 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics PowerVault LTO-4-120 PowerVault LTO-4-120 PowerVault LTO-5-140 (IBM) HH (IBM) (IBM) Capacity 800 GB/1600 GB (Native/ Compressed) 800 GB/1600 GB 1500 GB/3000 GB Native Speed 120 MB/s 120... • Internal/External drive • Internal/External • Internal/External drive drive Supported Systems For a list of supported tape devices, firmware, and driver versions, see the Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix at dell.com/pvmatrix.
...LTO Media Handbook 9 PowerVault LTO-4 and LTO-5 Tape Drives Table 4. PowerVault LTO-4 and LTO-5 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics PowerVault LTO-4-120 PowerVault LTO-4-120 PowerVault LTO-5-140 (IBM) HH (IBM) (IBM) Capacity 800 GB/1600 GB (Native/ Compressed) 800 GB/1600 GB 1500 GB/3000 GB Native Speed 120 MB/s 120... • Internal/External drive • Internal/External • Internal/External drive drive Supported Systems For a list of supported tape devices, firmware, and driver versions, see the Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix at dell.com/pvmatrix.
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...; BC-R BC-RW P ✕ BC-RW P ✕ LTO4-120 PowerVault ✕ LTO5-140 ✕ BC-R BC-RW P BC-R BC-RW P ✕- Supported Media Types Per PowerVault 110 LTO Tape Drive Ultrium-1 Ultrium-2 Ultrium-3 Ultrium-4 Ultrium-5 LTO-3 Media Media Media Media Media WORM Media LTO-4 WORM Media LTO-5 WORM Media Part No. 340-7240 340-8701 341-2645 341-4640...
...; BC-R BC-RW P ✕ BC-RW P ✕ LTO4-120 PowerVault ✕ LTO5-140 ✕ BC-R BC-RW P BC-R BC-RW P ✕- Supported Media Types Per PowerVault 110 LTO Tape Drive Ultrium-1 Ultrium-2 Ultrium-3 Ultrium-4 Ultrium-5 LTO-3 Media Media Media Media Media WORM Media LTO-4 WORM Media LTO-5 WORM Media Part No. 340-7240 340-8701 341-2645 341-4640...
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...Dell LTO cleaning media are black in all certified media vendors. NOTE: All Ultrium-x tapes may be of media vendor. To determine the correct media for your tape drive, see "Cleaning Media" on page 13. However, it may not be marked Ultrium 1, 2, 3, or a combination of 1, 2, and 3. LTO Media Handbook 11 Media Color Schemes for PowerVault LTO tapes... that is not labeled "Dell" is present on the media regardless of the same color. NOTE: PowerVault LTO tape drives support media from all PowerVault LTO drives. NOTE: WORM media that you use Dell branded media in color. ...
...Dell LTO cleaning media are black in all certified media vendors. NOTE: All Ultrium-x tapes may be of media vendor. To determine the correct media for your tape drive, see "Cleaning Media" on page 13. However, it may not be marked Ultrium 1, 2, 3, or a combination of 1, 2, and 3. LTO Media Handbook 11 Media Color Schemes for PowerVault LTO tapes... that is not labeled "Dell" is present on the media regardless of the same color. NOTE: PowerVault LTO tape drives support media from all PowerVault LTO drives. NOTE: WORM media that you use Dell branded media in color. ...
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...7 is referred to as the Cartridge Memory (CM). However, the data directory is damaged or corrupted. Invalid Media Symptoms PowerVault LTO tape drive with invalid media displays the following information: • The type of cartridge • Important information that responds through a passive radio frequency... interface. For LTO tape cartridges, this information is stored in a small chip within the tape and is displayed on the cartridge and the load the cartridge into an Ultrium drive. Hence, the drive can still be able to the correct location ...
...7 is referred to as the Cartridge Memory (CM). However, the data directory is damaged or corrupted. Invalid Media Symptoms PowerVault LTO tape drive with invalid media displays the following information: • The type of cartridge • Important information that responds through a passive radio frequency... interface. For LTO tape cartridges, this information is stored in a small chip within the tape and is displayed on the cartridge and the load the cartridge into an Ultrium drive. Hence, the drive can still be able to the correct location ...
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... Media For the last several years, LTO drives have been using UCC (universal cleaning cartridges) as cleaning tapes. The media also stores unique identifiers which vendor/OEM product is being used . Label Designations on an open standard. Migrating media from one drive manufacturer to another are fixed through the drive firmware. Prior to the universal...
... Media For the last several years, LTO drives have been using UCC (universal cleaning cartridges) as cleaning tapes. The media also stores unique identifiers which vendor/OEM product is being used . Label Designations on an open standard. Migrating media from one drive manufacturer to another are fixed through the drive firmware. Prior to the universal...
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... 8 50 C on seven segment display C on seven segment display Cleaning LED (amber) ON See Table 8 50 C on seven segment display See Table 8 50 C on the tape. 310-5084 Drive Type Dell PowerVault 110T LTO Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-1 Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L (Certance) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L (Tandberg) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2 (IBM) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-3 (IBM) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-3-060 (IBM) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-3-080 (IBM) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-4 (IBM) No.
... 8 50 C on seven segment display C on seven segment display Cleaning LED (amber) ON See Table 8 50 C on seven segment display See Table 8 50 C on the tape. 310-5084 Drive Type Dell PowerVault 110T LTO Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-1 Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L (Certance) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L (Tandberg) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2 (IBM) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-3 (IBM) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-3-060 (IBM) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-3-080 (IBM) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-4 (IBM) No.
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...drive operates at the fastest speed with equivalent generation media for the entire operational period. LTO Media Handbook 15 MMH Short MMH Long Motion Meters The approximate amount of full file passes worth of data that is light illuminates tape expires displayed Dell PowerVault See Table 8 50 110T LTO-4-120HH (IBM) C on seven segment display Dell PowerVault... See Table 8 50 110T LTO-5-140 (IBM) C on seven ...
...drive operates at the fastest speed with equivalent generation media for the entire operational period. LTO Media Handbook 15 MMH Short MMH Long Motion Meters The approximate amount of full file passes worth of data that is light illuminates tape expires displayed Dell PowerVault See Table 8 50 110T LTO-4-120HH (IBM) C on seven segment display Dell PowerVault... See Table 8 50 110T LTO-5-140 (IBM) C on seven ...
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... a backup with an Expired Tape Dell PowerVault • Ready light blinks green. 110T LTO • Use cleaning cartridge light turns on. • Ready light blinks green. • Ejects tape out shortly after inserting. • Ejects tape when complete. 16 LTO Media Handbook Characteristics of Expired LTO Cleaning Tape in Various Drives Drive Type Cleaning with a Good Tape Cleaning with verification, you see...
... a backup with an Expired Tape Dell PowerVault • Ready light blinks green. 110T LTO • Use cleaning cartridge light turns on. • Ready light blinks green. • Ejects tape out shortly after inserting. • Ejects tape when complete. 16 LTO Media Handbook Characteristics of Expired LTO Cleaning Tape in Various Drives Drive Type Cleaning with a Good Tape Cleaning with verification, you see...
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... green. • Activity light on solid • Activity light on . Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L (Tandberg) • Press and hold in Various Drives (continued) Drive Type Cleaning with a Good Tape Cleaning with an Expired Tape Dell PowerVault No seven segment display 110T LTO-2 indicator. • Activity light blinks green. • Ejects tape shorty after . • Cleaning light turns on. • Activity light...
... green. • Activity light on solid • Activity light on . Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L (Tandberg) • Press and hold in Various Drives (continued) Drive Type Cleaning with a Good Tape Cleaning with an Expired Tape Dell PowerVault No seven segment display 110T LTO-2 indicator. • Activity light blinks green. • Ejects tape shorty after . • Cleaning light turns on. • Activity light...
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... indicator. • Activity light blinks green. • Ejects tape shorty after. • Seven segment display shows 7. • Activity light blinks amber. • Ejects tape shortly after inserting. Table 9. Characteristics of Expired LTO Cleaning Tape in Various Drives (continued) Drive Type Cleaning with a Good Tape Cleaning with an Expired Tape Dell PowerVault No seven segment display LTO3-060 indicator. • Activity...
... indicator. • Activity light blinks green. • Ejects tape shorty after. • Seven segment display shows 7. • Activity light blinks amber. • Ejects tape shortly after inserting. Table 9. Characteristics of Expired LTO Cleaning Tape in Various Drives (continued) Drive Type Cleaning with a Good Tape Cleaning with an Expired Tape Dell PowerVault No seven segment display LTO3-060 indicator. • Activity...
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... button. 3 Press Eject again to eject tape. Different drives react differently when damaged media is inserted. Most LTO drives have the capability to force eject a tape. Table 10. Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-1 1 Press and hold the Eject button for more than 5 seconds. 2 Release the Eject button. 3 Press Eject again to eject tape. Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2 1 Press and hold the Eject button...
... button. 3 Press Eject again to eject tape. Different drives react differently when damaged media is inserted. Most LTO drives have the capability to force eject a tape. Table 10. Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-1 1 Press and hold the Eject button for more than 5 seconds. 2 Release the Eject button. 3 Press Eject again to eject tape. Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2 1 Press and hold the Eject button...
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...-120 1 Press and hold the Eject button for more than 10 seconds. 2 Release the Eject button. 3 Press Eject again to eject tape. Dell PowerVault 110T LTO3-080 (IBM) 1 Press and hold the Eject button for more than 10 seconds. 2 Release the Eject button. 3 Press Eject again to eject tape. Table 10. Resetting Your PowerVault 110T LTO Tape Drive (continued) Drive...
...-120 1 Press and hold the Eject button for more than 10 seconds. 2 Release the Eject button. 3 Press Eject again to eject tape. Dell PowerVault 110T LTO3-080 (IBM) 1 Press and hold the Eject button for more than 10 seconds. 2 Release the Eject button. 3 Press Eject again to eject tape. Table 10. Resetting Your PowerVault 110T LTO Tape Drive (continued) Drive...
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This destroys pre-recorded servo information and renders the cartridge unusable. To prevent erasing a tape, slide the write-protect switch to the right. Setting the Write-Protect Switch 1 write-protect switch LTO Media Handbook 21 Erasing a Pre-Written LTO Tape CAUTION: Do not bulk erase Ultrium format cartridges. The erase feature in the backup software is the preferred method for erasing an LTO tape. NOTE: Write-protection does not prevent a cartridge from being erased by bulk-erasure or degaussing. Figure 1-1.
This destroys pre-recorded servo information and renders the cartridge unusable. To prevent erasing a tape, slide the write-protect switch to the right. Setting the Write-Protect Switch 1 write-protect switch LTO Media Handbook 21 Erasing a Pre-Written LTO Tape CAUTION: Do not bulk erase Ultrium format cartridges. The erase feature in the backup software is the preferred method for erasing an LTO tape. NOTE: Write-protection does not prevent a cartridge from being erased by bulk-erasure or degaussing. Figure 1-1.
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... back of the cartridge or getting dropped inside the cartridge. See Figure 1-4. • Inspect the cartridge for damage before each use. Discard the mishandled cartridge. LTO Media Handbook 23 separating them destroys the usefulness of the cartridge case. Handle the Cartridge Carefully • Do not drop the cartridge. Degaussing renders the... the cartridge packaging to reuse. Other damage could result in the leader pin falling out of the cartridge (the part that you load first into a drive could result in a stuck tape.
... back of the cartridge or getting dropped inside the cartridge. See Figure 1-4. • Inspect the cartridge for damage before each use. Discard the mishandled cartridge. LTO Media Handbook 23 separating them destroys the usefulness of the cartridge case. Handle the Cartridge Carefully • Do not drop the cartridge. Degaussing renders the... the cartridge packaging to reuse. Other damage could result in the leader pin falling out of the cartridge (the part that you load first into a drive could result in a stuck tape.