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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 19 Erasing a Pre-Written LTO Tape 21 Media Handling 22 Media...
... 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 19 Erasing a Pre-Written LTO Tape 21 Media Handling 22 Media...
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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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Drives and Media Table 1 through Table 4 list the basic characteristics of Dell PowerVault LTO tape drives. 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. PowerVault LTO-1 Tape Drives Table 1.
Drives and Media Table 1 through Table 4 list the basic characteristics of Dell PowerVault LTO tape drives. 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. PowerVault LTO-1 Tape Drives Table 1.
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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 Power - Table 1. Drive error - Ready - Use cleaning cartridge Seven segment display NOTE: PowerVault 110T LTO-1 is only sold...
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 Power - Table 1. Drive error - Ready - Use cleaning cartridge Seven segment display NOTE: PowerVault 110T LTO-1 is only sold...
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... 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 Power - LTO-2 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics PowerVault 110T LTO2 PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L PowerVault 110T (Certance) LTO-2-L (Tandberg) Capacity (Native...
... 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 Power - LTO-2 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics PowerVault 110T LTO2 PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L PowerVault 110T (Certance) LTO-2-L (Tandberg) Capacity (Native...
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... display • Internal/External • Seven segment drive display • Ultrium-3 label • Full height • Half height • LEDs (Vertical) - 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 Power - Clean - PowerVault LTO-3 Tape Drives Table 3. Activity -
... display • Internal/External • Seven segment drive display • Ultrium-3 label • Full height • Half height • LEDs (Vertical) - 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 Power - Clean - PowerVault LTO-3 Tape Drives Table 3. Activity -
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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 MB/s 140 MB/s Primary Media... 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. PowerVault LTO-4 and LTO-5 Tape Drives Table 4. LTO Media ...
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 MB/s 140 MB/s Primary Media... 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. PowerVault LTO-4 and LTO-5 Tape Drives Table 4. LTO Media ...
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... P ✕ BC-RW P ✕ LTO4-120 PowerVault ✕ LTO5-140 ✕ BC-R BC-RW P BC-R BC-RW P ✕- Backward Compatible - L (Certance) PowerVault BC-RW P ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ 110T LTO-2- Read Only BC-RW - 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...
... P ✕ BC-RW P ✕ LTO4-120 PowerVault ✕ LTO5-140 ✕ BC-R BC-RW P BC-R BC-RW P ✕- Backward Compatible - L (Certance) PowerVault BC-RW P ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ 110T LTO-2- Read Only BC-RW - 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...
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... "Dell" is present on the media regardless of media vendor. NOTE: The WORM label is always two toned with gray on the bottom and uses the respective color chosen by the tape vendor on the top. LTO Media Handbook 11 However, it may not be marked Ultrium 1, 2, 3, or a combination of the same color. NOTE: PowerVault LTO tape drives support media from...
... "Dell" is present on the media regardless of media vendor. NOTE: The WORM label is always two toned with gray on the bottom and uses the respective color chosen by the tape vendor on the top. LTO Media Handbook 11 However, it may not be marked Ultrium 1, 2, 3, or a combination of the same color. NOTE: PowerVault LTO tape drives support media from...
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... recover the data, set the write protect tab on drives with a seven segment display. Invalid Media Symptoms PowerVault LTO tape drive with invalid media displays the following information: • The type of tape (EOT) across all wraps to the correct location is referred to recognize the tape. CM is lost. Cartridge Memory Tape drives require information about the tape cartridge being used.
... recover the data, set the write protect tab on drives with a seven segment display. Invalid Media Symptoms PowerVault LTO tape drive with invalid media displays the following information: • The type of tape (EOT) across all wraps to the correct location is referred to recognize the tape. CM is lost. Cartridge Memory Tape drives require information about the tape cartridge being used.
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... or for the drive, regardless of WORM media, the data on the tape. WORM Media WORM media stands for migrating tape between different drive vendors. WORM media can be changed or overwritten. Migrating media from one drive manufacturer to another are fixed through the drive firmware. Specific WORM media barcode labels end in general do not require frequent cleaning. LTO Media Handbook 13 Prior...
... or for the drive, regardless of WORM media, the data on the tape. WORM Media WORM media stands for migrating tape between different drive vendors. WORM media can be changed or overwritten. Migrating media from one drive manufacturer to another are fixed through the drive firmware. Specific WORM media barcode labels end in general do not require frequent cleaning. LTO Media Handbook 13 Prior...
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... 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. Cleaning Media Usage and Drive Cleaning Lights NOTE: New Dell UCC tapes are labeled-For Use With All Ultrium 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 Drives. of tape Media Motion No. Table 7.
... 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. Cleaning Media Usage and Drive Cleaning Lights NOTE: New Dell UCC tapes are labeled-For Use With All Ultrium 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 Drives. of tape Media Motion No. Table 7.
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...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 segment display Table 8. LTO Media Handbook 15 Media Motion Hours if the drive operates at the slowest speed with equivalent generation media for the entire operational period. of tape Media Motion No... TB equiv. 4 16 19 12 MMH Short 31 57 45 24 MMH Long 63 153 173 82 Legend MM (xe6) FFP equiv. Media Motion Hours if the drive operates at the fastest speed with equivalent generation...
...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 segment display Table 8. LTO Media Handbook 15 Media Motion Hours if the drive operates at the slowest speed with equivalent generation media for the entire operational period. of tape Media Motion No... TB equiv. 4 16 19 12 MMH Short 31 57 45 24 MMH Long 63 153 173 82 Legend MM (xe6) FFP equiv. Media Motion Hours if the drive operates at the fastest speed with equivalent generation...
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... perform 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 Verification doubles the number of Expired LTO Cleaning Tape Table 9. If the tape drive has processed the number of...
... perform 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 Verification doubles the number of Expired LTO Cleaning Tape Table 9. If the tape drive has processed the number of...
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... • 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 inserting. LTO Media Handbook 17 Table 9. Characteristics of Expired LTO Cleaning Tape in the drive When pressing Eject button...
... • 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 inserting. LTO Media Handbook 17 Table 9. Characteristics of Expired LTO Cleaning Tape in the drive When pressing Eject button...
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... completely removed, all light indicators turn off . NOTE: Dell Online PowerEdge Diagnostics does not support PowerVault 110T LTO tape drives. Table 9. NOTE: Run Dell Online PowerEdge Diagnostics to determine media or hardware related failures. Dell PowerVault No seven segment display LTO4-120 indicator. • Activity light blinks green. • Ejects tape shorty after. • Seven segment display shows 7. • Activity light...
... completely removed, all light indicators turn off . NOTE: Dell Online PowerEdge Diagnostics does not support PowerVault 110T LTO tape drives. Table 9. NOTE: Run Dell Online PowerEdge Diagnostics to determine media or hardware related failures. Dell PowerVault No seven segment display LTO4-120 indicator. • Activity light blinks green. • Ejects tape shorty after. • Seven segment display shows 7. • Activity light...
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... than 5 seconds. Different drives react differently when damaged media is inserted. The tape 110T LTO-2-L should eject within 40 seconds. (Certance) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L (Tandberg) 1 Press and hold the Eject button for 6 seconds. Most LTO drives have the capability to reset your PowerVault LTO tape drive. Table 10 describes how to reset the drive in the event of 110T LTO the drive. Dell PowerVault 110T LTO3-060...
... than 5 seconds. Different drives react differently when damaged media is inserted. The tape 110T LTO-2-L should eject within 40 seconds. (Certance) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L (Tandberg) 1 Press and hold the Eject button for 6 seconds. Most LTO drives have the capability to reset your PowerVault LTO tape drive. Table 10 describes how to reset the drive in the event of 110T LTO the drive. Dell PowerVault 110T LTO3-060...
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...the Eject button. 3 Press Eject again to fully rewind and eject. 20 LTO Media Handbook The drive enters service mode and all the LEDs flash slowly. 2 Press Eject twice. Dell PowerVault 110T LTO5-140 1 Press and hold the Eject button for more than 10... Eject again to eject tape. Table 10. Dell PowerVault 110T LTO4-120 1 Press and hold the Eject button for more than 10 seconds. 2 Release the Eject button. 3 Press Eject again to eject tape. Resetting Your PowerVault 110T LTO Tape Drive (continued) Drive Type Device Reset Procedure Dell PowerVault 110T LTO3-060 (Tandberg...
...the Eject button. 3 Press Eject again to fully rewind and eject. 20 LTO Media Handbook The drive enters service mode and all the LEDs flash slowly. 2 Press Eject twice. Dell PowerVault 110T LTO5-140 1 Press and hold the Eject button for more than 10... Eject again to eject tape. Table 10. Dell PowerVault 110T LTO4-120 1 Press and hold the Eject button for more than 10 seconds. 2 Release the Eject button. 3 Press Eject again to eject tape. Resetting Your PowerVault 110T LTO Tape Drive (continued) Drive Type Device Reset Procedure Dell PowerVault 110T LTO3-060 (Tandberg...
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To prevent erasing a tape, slide the write-protect switch to the right. NOTE: Write-protection does not prevent a cartridge from being erased by bulk-erasure or degaussing. This destroys pre-recorded servo information and renders the cartridge unusable. The erase feature in the backup software is the preferred method for erasing an LTO tape. 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. Figure 1-1.
To prevent erasing a tape, slide the write-protect switch to the right. NOTE: Write-protection does not prevent a cartridge from being erased by bulk-erasure or degaussing. This destroys pre-recorded servo information and renders the cartridge unusable. The erase feature in the backup software is the preferred method for erasing an LTO tape. 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. Figure 1-1.
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... or write reliability. Discard the mishandled cartridge. LTO Media Handbook 23 See Figure 1-4. • Inspect the cartridge for damage before using or storing it is likely that you open only the cartridge door. Handling the tape can damage the tape and the brake mechanism in the cartridge. •... there are no gaps in a dislodged leader pin. Degaussing renders the tape unusable. See Figure 1-5. • If you load first into a drive could result in the pin-retaining spring clips. • Do not handle tape that the cartridge has been mishandled but it appears usable, copy any ...
... or write reliability. Discard the mishandled cartridge. LTO Media Handbook 23 See Figure 1-4. • Inspect the cartridge for damage before using or storing it is likely that you open only the cartridge door. Handling the tape can damage the tape and the brake mechanism in the cartridge. •... there are no gaps in a dislodged leader pin. Degaussing renders the tape unusable. See Figure 1-5. • If you load first into a drive could result in the pin-retaining spring clips. • Do not handle tape that the cartridge has been mishandled but it appears usable, copy any ...