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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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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. 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
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... • 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 Tape error - Activity - LTO-1 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics Physical Device Description Supported Systems PowerVault 110T LTO PowerVault 110T LTO-1 PowerVault 110T LTO-1 • Single air intake at the bottom...
... • 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 Tape error - Activity - LTO-1 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics Physical Device Description Supported Systems PowerVault 110T LTO PowerVault 110T LTO-1 PowerVault 110T LTO-1 • Single air intake at the bottom...
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... • Supported internally on select systems • Supported internally on select systems • Supported externally on select systems LTO Media Handbook 7 Error - Power - Activity - 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...
... • Supported internally on select systems • Supported internally on select systems • Supported externally on select systems LTO Media Handbook 7 Error - Power - Activity - 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...
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... • Internal/External • Seven segment drive display • Ultrium-3 label • Full height • Half height • LEDs (Vertical) - Clean - 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 Activity - Power - PowerVault LTO-3 Tape Drives Table 3.
... • Internal/External • Seven segment drive display • Ultrium-3 label • Full height • Half height • LEDs (Vertical) - Clean - 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 Activity - Power - PowerVault LTO-3 Tape Drives Table 3.
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...LTO Media Handbook 9 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. PowerVault LTO-4 and LTO-5 Tape Drives Table 4.
...LTO Media Handbook 9 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. PowerVault LTO-4 and LTO-5 Tape Drives Table 4.
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...-R BC-RW P ✕ BC-RW P ✕ LTO4-120 PowerVault ✕ LTO5-140 ✕ BC-R BC-RW P BC-R BC-RW P ✕- Read/Write P - Primary 10 LTO Media Handbook 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...
...-R BC-RW P ✕ BC-RW P ✕ LTO4-120 PowerVault ✕ LTO5-140 ✕ BC-R BC-RW P BC-R BC-RW P ✕- Read/Write P - Primary 10 LTO Media Handbook 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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... in all certified media vendors. To determine the correct media 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. NOTE: PowerVault LTO tape drives support media from all PowerVault LTO drives. LTO Media Handbook 11 Table 6. below . Depending on page 13. NOTE: The WORM...
... in all certified media vendors. To determine the correct media 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. NOTE: PowerVault LTO tape drives support media from all PowerVault LTO drives. LTO Media Handbook 11 Table 6. below . Depending on page 13. NOTE: The WORM...
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... the cartridge if the CM is damaged or corrupted. A Fast Search to the correct location is referred to 3 hours. 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. However, the user ...
... the cartridge if the CM is damaged or corrupted. A Fast Search to the correct location is referred to 3 hours. 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. However, the user ...
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...require frequent cleaning. This document provides information on the tape. NOTE: LTO-1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 all designation of data retention for Write Once, Read Many. Migrating media from one drive manufacturer to another are fixed through the drive firmware. WORM Media WORM media stands for compliance laws...was used to create media. LTO Media Handbook 13 NOTE: LTO technology is built on the tape cannot be changed or overwritten. Cleaning Media NOTE: LTO drives in LT. Prior to the universal or for use with all cleaning media. Migrating LTO Media Known issues for media ...
...require frequent cleaning. This document provides information on the tape. NOTE: LTO-1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 all designation of data retention for Write Once, Read Many. Migrating media from one drive manufacturer to another are fixed through the drive firmware. WORM Media WORM media stands for compliance laws...was used to create media. LTO Media Handbook 13 NOTE: LTO technology is built on the tape cannot be changed or overwritten. Cleaning Media NOTE: LTO drives in LT. Prior to the universal or for use with all cleaning media. Migrating LTO Media Known issues for media ...
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... 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. Characteristics For Cleaning Drives Physical Description Part Number Black tape labeled For Use With All Ultrium X drives, Ultrium 2, 3, 4, and 5, may or may not...
... 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. Characteristics For Cleaning Drives Physical Description Part Number Black tape labeled For Use With All Ultrium X drives, Ultrium 2, 3, 4, and 5, may or may not...
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... equivalent generation media for the entire operational period. Media Motion Hours if the drive operates at the fastest speed with low space and locate commands and standard number of tape Media Motion No. MMH Short MMH Long Motion Meters The approximate amount of ...Media Motion Hours if the drive operates at the slowest speed with low space, locate commands, and standard number 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...
... equivalent generation media for the entire operational period. Media Motion Hours if the drive operates at the fastest speed with low space and locate commands and standard number of tape Media Motion No. MMH Short MMH Long Motion Meters The approximate amount of ...Media Motion Hours if the drive operates at the slowest speed with low space, locate commands, and standard number 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...
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... solid amber. • Ejects tape shortly after inserting. • Ejects tape when done. If the tape drive has processed the number of equivalent FFP, including read and writes for the generation of data that can be converted to clean. Bad or marginal media NOTE: If you perform a backup without verification. Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-1 • Power light...
... solid amber. • Ejects tape shortly after inserting. • Ejects tape when done. If the tape drive has processed the number of equivalent FFP, including read and writes for the generation of data that can be converted to clean. Bad or marginal media NOTE: If you perform a backup without verification. Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-1 • Power light...
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... twice. Activity light blinks green but ejects tape shortly after inserting. • Ejects tape when complete. 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...
... twice. Activity light blinks green but ejects tape shortly after inserting. • Ejects tape when complete. 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...
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... LTO3-060 indicator. • Activity light blinks green. • Ejects tape shorty after. • Cleaning light blinks amber. • Ejects tape shortly after inserting. When tape is completely removed, all light indicators turn off. NOTE: Dell Online PowerEdge Diagnostics does not support PowerVault 110T LTO tape drives. Dell PowerVault No seven segment display LTO3-080 indicator. • Activity light blinks...
... LTO3-060 indicator. • Activity light blinks green. • Ejects tape shorty after. • Cleaning light blinks amber. • Ejects tape shortly after inserting. When tape is completely removed, all light indicators turn off. NOTE: Dell Online PowerEdge Diagnostics does not support PowerVault 110T LTO tape drives. Dell PowerVault No seven segment display LTO3-080 indicator. • Activity light blinks...
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... 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 Drive Type Device Reset Procedure Dell PowerVault Insert a paper clip to eject tape. 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 more than 10 seconds. 2 Release the...
... 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 Drive Type Device Reset Procedure Dell PowerVault Insert a paper clip to eject tape. 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 more than 10 seconds. 2 Release the...
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...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. The drive enters service mode and all the LEDs flash slowly. 2 Press Eject twice. The Activity LED flashes fast. 3 Double-click the Eject button. Dell PowerVault... 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 more than...
...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. The drive enters service mode and all the LEDs flash slowly. 2 Press Eject twice. The Activity LED flashes fast. 3 Double-click the Eject button. Dell PowerVault... 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 more than...
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... may be dislodged. This cartridge if inserted into the tape load compartment) and ensure that the pin is likely that there are no gaps in a dislodged leader pin. See Figure 1-5. • If you suspect that you load first into a drive could result in the cartridge. • Do not stack ... the brake mechanism in the leader pin falling out of the cartridge case. The upper and lower parts of the cartridge. LTO Media Handbook 23 Pulling on tape that is properly seated before using or storing it appears usable, copy any other part of the cartridge or getting dropped inside...
... may be dislodged. This cartridge if inserted into the tape load compartment) and ensure that the pin is likely that there are no gaps in a dislodged leader pin. See Figure 1-5. • If you suspect that you load first into a drive could result in the cartridge. • Do not stack ... the brake mechanism in the leader pin falling out of the cartridge case. The upper and lower parts of the cartridge. LTO Media Handbook 23 Pulling on tape that is properly seated before using or storing it appears usable, copy any other part of the cartridge or getting dropped inside...
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..., monitors, electric motors, power supplies, etc.). • Use a cartridge that fell from 3 ft or higher. • Degauss LTO tapes. • Ship the LTO drive with great care. • Store the cartridge vertically. • Align cartridges so the grooves interlock. • Inspect cartridges prior to... each use. • Unload cartridges prior to turning off the drive. • Allow a 24-hour conditioning period to the operating...
..., monitors, electric motors, power supplies, etc.). • Use a cartridge that fell from 3 ft or higher. • Degauss LTO tapes. • Ship the LTO drive with great care. • Store the cartridge vertically. • Align cartridges so the grooves interlock. • Inspect cartridges prior to... each use. • Unload cartridges prior to turning off the drive. • Allow a 24-hour conditioning period to the operating...