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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 Drives and Media Table 1 through Table 4 list the basic characteristics of Dell PowerVault LTO tape drives. This document describes media compatibility, handling, and usage for all Dell PowerVault Linear Tape Open (LTO) 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 Drives and Media Table 1 through Table 4 list the basic characteristics of Dell PowerVault LTO tape drives. This document describes media compatibility, handling, and usage for all Dell PowerVault Linear Tape Open (LTO) drives.
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... corners • Flush mount eject button • Status lights (vertical) - Error - Tape error - Drive error - Power - Activity - 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.
... corners • Flush mount eject button • Status lights (vertical) - Error - Tape error - Drive error - Power - Activity - 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.
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... systems LTO Media Handbook 7 PowerVault LTO-2 Tape Drives Table 2. LTO-2 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics PowerVault 110T LTO2 PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L PowerVault 110T (Certance) LTO-2-L (Tandberg) Capacity (Native/ 200 GB/400 GB Compressed) Native Speed 35 MB/s Primary Media Ultrium-2 Physical Device • Seven segment Description display • Full height • Ultrium-2 label Supported Systems • PowerVault 132T • PowerVault 136T • PowerVault 122T • PowerVault 110T LTO...
... systems LTO Media Handbook 7 PowerVault LTO-2 Tape Drives Table 2. LTO-2 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics PowerVault 110T LTO2 PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L PowerVault 110T (Certance) LTO-2-L (Tandberg) Capacity (Native/ 200 GB/400 GB Compressed) Native Speed 35 MB/s Primary Media Ultrium-2 Physical Device • Seven segment Description display • Full height • Ultrium-2 label Supported Systems • PowerVault 132T • PowerVault 136T • PowerVault 122T • PowerVault 110T LTO...
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... Ultrium-3 Ultrium-3 Ultrium-3 Physical Device • Seven segment Description 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...
... Ultrium-3 Ultrium-3 Ultrium-3 Physical Device • Seven segment Description 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...
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... segment display • Ultrium-4 label • Seven segment display • Ultrium-5 label • Full height • Half height • Half height • 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.
... segment display • Ultrium-4 label • Seven segment display • Ultrium-5 label • Full height • Half height • Half height • 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.
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Backward Compatible - Media Types for PowerVault LTO Tape Drives Table 5. 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 342-1103 341-2655 341-4647 342-1105 PowerVault P ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ 110T LTO PowerVault P ✕ ✕ ✕...
Backward Compatible - Media Types for PowerVault LTO Tape Drives Table 5. 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 342-1103 341-2655 341-4647 342-1105 PowerVault P ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ 110T LTO PowerVault P ✕ ✕ ✕...
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.... NOTE: PowerVault LTO tape drives support media from all PowerVault LTO drives. NOTE: The WORM label is present on the top. below . NOTE: All Ultrium-x tapes may be of media vendor. However, it may not be marked Ultrium 1, 2, 3, or a combination of 1, 2, and 3. Table 6. Depending on the tape. To determine the correct media for PowerVault LTO tapes. NOTE: WORM media that is not labeled "Dell" is...
.... NOTE: PowerVault LTO tape drives support media from all PowerVault LTO drives. NOTE: The WORM label is present on the top. below . NOTE: All Ultrium-x tapes may be of media vendor. However, it may not be marked Ultrium 1, 2, 3, or a combination of 1, 2, and 3. Table 6. Depending on the tape. To determine the correct media for PowerVault LTO tapes. NOTE: WORM media that is not labeled "Dell" is...
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...into an Ultrium drive. However, the data directory is a nonvolatile memory that the drive uses to setup and calibrate • The tape directory to the correct location is not possible. The drive stores enough information on tape to as the Cartridge Memory (CM). For LTO tape cartridges, ...this information is stored in a small chip within the tape and is referred to be recovered. Invalid Media Symptoms PowerVault LTO tape drive ...
...into an Ultrium drive. However, the data directory is a nonvolatile memory that the drive uses to setup and calibrate • The tape directory to the correct location is not possible. The drive stores enough information on tape to as the Cartridge Memory (CM). For LTO tape cartridges, ...this information is stored in a small chip within the tape and is referred to be recovered. Invalid Media Symptoms PowerVault LTO tape drive ...
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... 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. 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.
... 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. 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.
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To prevent erasing a tape, slide the write-protect switch to the right. 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 NOTE: Write-protection does not prevent a cartridge from being erased by bulk-erasure or degaussing. Figure 1-1. 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.
To prevent erasing a tape, slide the write-protect switch to the right. 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 NOTE: Write-protection does not prevent a cartridge from being erased by bulk-erasure or degaussing. Figure 1-1. 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.