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Contents 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...
Contents 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...
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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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... standalone) PowerVault 132T • PowerVault 122T • PowerVault 136T • PowerVault 114T 6 LTO Media Handbook Table 1. Drive error - Tape error - Use cleaning cartridge Seven segment display NOTE: PowerVault 110T LTO-1 is only sold on both the bottom corners • Flush mount eject button • Status lights (vertical) - LTO-1 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics Physical Device Description Supported Systems PowerVault 110T LTO PowerVault 110T LTO-1 PowerVault 110T LTO-1 •...
... standalone) PowerVault 132T • PowerVault 122T • PowerVault 136T • PowerVault 114T 6 LTO Media Handbook Table 1. Drive error - Tape error - Use cleaning cartridge Seven segment display NOTE: PowerVault 110T LTO-1 is only sold on both the bottom corners • Flush mount eject button • Status lights (vertical) - LTO-1 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics Physical Device Description Supported Systems PowerVault 110T LTO PowerVault 110T LTO-1 PowerVault 110T LTO-1 •...
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...PowerVault LTO tape drives support media from all PowerVault LTO drives. However, it may not be marked Ultrium 1, 2, 3, or a combination of 1, 2, and 3. below . NOTE: All Ultrium-x tapes may be of the same color. LTO Media Handbook 11 Media Color Schemes for PowerVault LTO Tapes Media Ultrium-1 Ultrium-2 Ultrium-3 Ultrium-4 Ultrium-5 LTO-3 WORM LTO-4 WORM LTO... labels for your tape drive, see "Cleaning Media" on the vintage of the cartridge it is recommended that is not labeled "Dell" is present on the top. Table 6. NOTE: WORM media that you use Dell branded media in...
...PowerVault LTO tape drives support media from all PowerVault LTO drives. However, it may not be marked Ultrium 1, 2, 3, or a combination of 1, 2, and 3. below . NOTE: All Ultrium-x tapes may be of the same color. LTO Media Handbook 11 Media Color Schemes for PowerVault LTO Tapes Media Ultrium-1 Ultrium-2 Ultrium-3 Ultrium-4 Ultrium-5 LTO-3 WORM LTO-4 WORM LTO... labels for your tape drive, see "Cleaning Media" on the vintage of the cartridge it is recommended that is not labeled "Dell" is present on the top. Table 6. NOTE: WORM media that you use Dell branded media in...
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... still be able to recognize the tape. Invalid Media Symptoms PowerVault LTO tape drive with invalid media displays the following information: • The type of data from the beginning of tape (BOT) to end of tape (EOT) across all wraps to find the data. ptause Solution 12 LTO Media Handbook For LTO tape cartridges, this information is stored in a small chip...
... still be able to recognize the tape. Invalid Media Symptoms PowerVault LTO tape drive with invalid media displays the following information: • The type of data from the beginning of tape (BOT) to end of tape (EOT) across all wraps to find the data. ptause Solution 12 LTO Media Handbook For LTO tape cartridges, this information is stored in a small chip...
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...product is built on only universal or for Write Once, Read Many. Label Designations on LTO Cleaning Media For the last several years, LTO drives have been using UCC (universal cleaning cartridges) as such depending on the vintage of data retention for use with all use with... all , then it may not be changed or overwritten. Migrating LTO Media Known issues for media migration from one manufacturer to if data is already present on the tape...
...product is built on only universal or for Write Once, Read Many. Label Designations on LTO Cleaning Media For the last several years, LTO drives have been using UCC (universal cleaning cartridges) as such depending on the vintage of data retention for use with all use with... all , then it may not be changed or overwritten. Migrating LTO Media Known issues for media migration from one manufacturer to if data is already present on the tape...
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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. Table 7.
... 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. Table 7.
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... media NOTE: If you 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 If the tape drive requests cleaning, the backup software notifies you perform a backup...
... media NOTE: If you 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 If the tape drive requests cleaning, the backup software notifies you perform a backup...
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.... Table 9. Characteristics of Expired LTO Cleaning Tape in the drive When pressing Eject button, the cartridge is ejected and the Cleaning light stays on. Seven segment display shows 7 - 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...
.... Table 9. Characteristics of Expired LTO Cleaning Tape in the drive When pressing Eject button, the cartridge is ejected and the Cleaning light stays on. Seven segment display shows 7 - 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...
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... 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) 1 Press and hold the Eject button for six seconds. Table 10. NOTE:... 10 seconds. 2 Release the Eject button. 3 Press Eject again to fully rewind and eject. 20 LTO Media Handbook Dell PowerVault 110T LTO4-120 1 Press and hold the Eject button for a tape cartridge to eject tape. The Activity LED flashes fast. 3 Double-click the Eject button.
... 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) 1 Press and hold the Eject button for six seconds. Table 10. NOTE:... 10 seconds. 2 Release the Eject button. 3 Press Eject again to fully rewind and eject. 20 LTO Media Handbook Dell PowerVault 110T LTO4-120 1 Press and hold the Eject button for a tape cartridge to eject tape. The Activity LED flashes fast. 3 Double-click the Eject button.
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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 To prevent erasing a tape, slide the write-protect switch to the right. Erasing a Pre-Written LTO Tape CAUTION: Do not bulk erase Ultrium format cartridges. This destroys pre-recorded servo information and renders the cartridge unusable. NOTE: Write-protection does not prevent a cartridge from being erased by bulk-erasure or degaussing. Figure 1-1.
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 To prevent erasing a tape, slide the write-protect switch to the right. Erasing a Pre-Written LTO Tape CAUTION: Do not bulk erase Ultrium format cartridges. This destroys pre-recorded servo information and renders the cartridge unusable. NOTE: Write-protection does not prevent a cartridge from being erased by bulk-erasure or degaussing. Figure 1-1.
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...screws; Handle the Cartridge Carefully • Do not drop the cartridge. Figure 1-4 displays a dropped tape which may be dislodged. Do not open any rough handling. • When inspecting a cartridge, open only the cartridge door. Pulling on tape that is dislodged inside the tape housing. LTO Media Handbook 23... cartridge (the part that you load first into a drive could result in the seam of the case are no gaps in a stuck tape. If the cartridge drops, slide the cartridge door back and ensure that the leader pin is outside the cartridge can damage the tape ...
...screws; Handle the Cartridge Carefully • Do not drop the cartridge. Figure 1-4 displays a dropped tape which may be dislodged. Do not open any rough handling. • When inspecting a cartridge, open only the cartridge door. Pulling on tape that is dislodged inside the tape housing. LTO Media Handbook 23... cartridge (the part that you load first into a drive could result in the seam of the case are no gaps in a stuck tape. If the cartridge drops, slide the cartridge door back and ensure that the leader pin is outside the cartridge can damage the tape ...
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NOTE: Newer versions of LTO tapes have dropped inside the cassette housing. Media Inspection - Split Seam on LTO Tape 24 LTO Media Handbook however, the tapes must be checked for leader pins that has been dropped and the cartridge seam has split. Bad Tape Figure 1-5 displays a tape that may have plastic-welded seams to prevent splitting; Figure 1-5. Figure 1-4.
NOTE: Newer versions of LTO tapes have dropped inside the cassette housing. Media Inspection - Split Seam on LTO Tape 24 LTO Media Handbook however, the tapes must be checked for leader pins that has been dropped and the cartridge seam has split. Bad Tape Figure 1-5 displays a tape that may have plastic-welded seams to prevent splitting; Figure 1-5. Figure 1-4.
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...tape edge. • Use only a recommended shipping container that securely holds the cartridge in its original or better packaging. • Always ship or store a cartridge in a commercial shipping envelope. Media Inspection - Pack the cartridge... snugly. Do not allow it to protect it in its jewel case during transportation. • Never ship a cartridge...Good Tape Ensure Proper Packaging While Shipping Tapes • When you ship the cartridge in a box or package. • If you ship a cartridge, ship...
...tape edge. • Use only a recommended shipping container that securely holds the cartridge in its original or better packaging. • Always ship or store a cartridge in a commercial shipping envelope. Media Inspection - Pack the cartridge... snugly. Do not allow it to protect it in its jewel case during transportation. • Never ship a cartridge...Good Tape Ensure Proper Packaging While Shipping Tapes • When you ship the cartridge in a box or package. • If you ship a cartridge, ship...
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...120 °F) Relative humidity 10 % to 80 % (non-condensing) Wet bulb temperature 26 °C (79 °F) 20 % to 80 % 20 % to 50 % 5 % to 80 % 26 °C (79 °F) 26 °C (79 °F) 26 °C (79 °F) Cartridge Life • Durability - 1,000,000 passes on any area of tape...cartridge are dry before use. • Do not expose the cartridge to moisture or direct sunlight. • Always ship or store a cartridge in the Table 11. Cartridge Storage Conditions • Before you use a cartridge...blank cartridge unusable. • Maintain the environmental conditions...
...120 °F) Relative humidity 10 % to 80 % (non-condensing) Wet bulb temperature 26 °C (79 °F) 20 % to 80 % 20 % to 50 % 5 % to 80 % 26 °C (79 °F) 26 °C (79 °F) 26 °C (79 °F) Cartridge Life • Durability - 1,000,000 passes on any area of tape...cartridge are dry before use. • Do not expose the cartridge to moisture or direct sunlight. • Always ship or store a cartridge in the Table 11. Cartridge Storage Conditions • Before you use a cartridge...blank cartridge unusable. • Maintain the environmental conditions...
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... from 3 ft or higher. • Degauss LTO tapes. • Ship the LTO drive with bare fingers. • Use pens or pencils during cartridge inspection. • Drop cartridge. • Store the cartridge horizontally. • Disassemble cartridges. • Ship cartridges in their protective cases. • Handle cartridges with great care. • Store the cartridge vertically. • Align cartridges so the grooves interlock. • Inspect...
... from 3 ft or higher. • Degauss LTO tapes. • Ship the LTO drive with bare fingers. • Use pens or pencils during cartridge inspection. • Drop cartridge. • Store the cartridge horizontally. • Disassemble cartridges. • Ship cartridges in their protective cases. • Handle cartridges with great care. • Store the cartridge vertically. • Align cartridges so the grooves interlock. • Inspect...