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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. 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. 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
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... 1. Tape error - 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 LTO-1 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics Physical Device Description Supported Systems PowerVault 110T LTO PowerVault 110T LTO-1 PowerVault 110T LTO-1 •...
... 1. Tape error - 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 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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...; 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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...; 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 PowerVault LTO-3 Tape Drives Table 3. Power - 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/800 GB Native Speed 80...
...; 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 PowerVault LTO-3 Tape Drives Table 3. Power - 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/800 GB Native Speed 80...
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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...8226; 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...8226; 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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... Handbook Not Supported BC-R - Backward Compatible - Read Only BC-RW - Media Types for PowerVault LTO Tape Drives Table 5. Backward Compatible - 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...
... Handbook Not Supported BC-R - Backward Compatible - Read Only BC-RW - Media Types for PowerVault LTO Tape Drives Table 5. Backward Compatible - 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...
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... present on the media regardless of media vendor. To determine the correct media for your tape drive, see "Cleaning Media" on page 13. Media Color Schemes for PowerVault LTO tapes. below Label Ultrium Ultrium Ultrium Ultrium Ultrium -1 -2 -3 -4 -5 NOTE: All Dell LTO cleaning media are black in all certified media vendors. For more details on cleaning media, see...
... present on the media regardless of media vendor. To determine the correct media for your tape drive, see "Cleaning Media" on page 13. Media Color Schemes for PowerVault LTO tapes. below Label Ultrium Ultrium Ultrium Ultrium Ultrium -1 -2 -3 -4 -5 NOTE: All Dell LTO cleaning media are black in all certified media vendors. For more details on cleaning media, see...
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... 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 cartridge • Important information that responds through a passive radio frequency interface. Cartridge Memory Tape drives require information about the tape cartridge being used. However, the user data...
... 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 cartridge • Important information that responds through a passive radio frequency interface. Cartridge Memory Tape drives require information about the tape cartridge being used. However, the user data...
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... media was used to create media. Cleaning Media NOTE: LTO drives in LT. LTO Media Handbook 13 Migrating media from one drive manufacturer to another are fixed through the drive firmware. If a tape is recommended that you purchase a tape with all cleaning media. WORM media can be changed or...or for use with all, then it may not be labeled as cleaning tapes. NOTE: LTO-1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 all designation of data retention for Write Once, Read Many. This ensures optimal performance for the drive, regardless of the systems, see Table 5. NOTE: For information on ...
... media was used to create media. Cleaning Media NOTE: LTO drives in LT. LTO Media Handbook 13 Migrating media from one drive manufacturer to another are fixed through the drive firmware. If a tape is recommended that you purchase a tape with all cleaning media. WORM media can be changed or...or for use with all, then it may not be labeled as cleaning tapes. NOTE: LTO-1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 all designation of data retention for Write Once, Read Many. This ensures optimal performance for the drive, regardless of the systems, see Table 5. NOTE: For information on ...
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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. of tape Media Motion 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...
... 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. of tape Media Motion 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...
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... when you stream data with low space and locate commands and standard number of rewinds. Media Motion Hours if the drive operates at the fastest speed with equivalent generation media for the entire operational period. MMH Short MMH Long Motion Meters ...Motion Hours if the drive operates at the slowest speed with equivalent generation media for the entire operational period. 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...
... when you stream data with low space and locate commands and standard number of rewinds. Media Motion Hours if the drive operates at the fastest speed with equivalent generation media for the entire operational period. MMH Short MMH Long Motion Meters ...Motion Hours if the drive operates at the slowest speed with equivalent generation media for the entire operational period. 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...
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..., you see a cleaning request twice as frequently as you do when you perform a backup without verification. If the tape drive requests cleaning, the backup software notifies 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...
..., you see a cleaning request twice as frequently as you do when you perform a backup without verification. If the tape drive requests cleaning, the backup software notifies 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...
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... the service mode indicated by all light indicators turn off . 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. • Pre firmware 53Y3: No seven segment display...
... the service mode indicated by all light indicators turn off . 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. • Pre firmware 53Y3: No seven segment display...
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.... • Seven segment display shows 7. • Activity light blinks amber. • Ejects tape shortly after inserting. NOTE: Dell Online PowerEdge Diagnostics does not support PowerVault 110T LTO tape drives. 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 light blinks green...
.... • Seven segment display shows 7. • Activity light blinks amber. • Ejects tape shortly after inserting. NOTE: Dell Online PowerEdge Diagnostics does not support PowerVault 110T LTO tape drives. 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 light blinks green...
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... includes a Media Eject test that can result from a dropped or damaged media. Table 10. Resetting Your PowerVault 110T LTO Tape Drive Drive Type Device Reset Procedure Dell PowerVault Insert a paper clip to reset the drive in the event of 110T LTO the drive. The drive enters Service mode and all the LEDs flash slowly. 2 Press Eject twice, the Activity LED flashes...
... includes a Media Eject test that can result from a dropped or damaged media. Table 10. Resetting Your PowerVault 110T LTO Tape Drive Drive Type Device Reset Procedure Dell PowerVault Insert a paper clip to reset the drive in the event of 110T LTO the drive. The drive enters Service mode and all the LEDs flash slowly. 2 Press Eject twice, the Activity LED flashes...
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... Eject twice. The Activity LED flashes fast. 3 Double-click the Eject button. 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. Dell PowerVault 110T LTO4-120 1 Press and hold the Eject button for more than 10 seconds. 2 Release the Eject button...
... Eject twice. The Activity LED flashes fast. 3 Double-click the Eject button. 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. Dell PowerVault 110T LTO4-120 1 Press and hold the Eject button for more than 10 seconds. 2 Release the Eject button...
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... not degauss a cartridge that you load first into a drive could result in the pin-retaining spring clips. • Do not handle tape that there are no gaps in a stuck tape. Pulling on tape that the pin is outside the cartridge. Figure 1-4 displays a dropped tape which may be dislodged. Perform a Thorough Inspection •... door and check if the pin is properly seated before using or storing it. • Inspect the back of the cartridge case. LTO Media Handbook 23 The upper and lower parts of the cartridge. Other damage could result in the seam of the cartridge (the part ...
... not degauss a cartridge that you load first into a drive could result in the pin-retaining spring clips. • Do not handle tape that there are no gaps in a stuck tape. Pulling on tape that the pin is outside the cartridge. Figure 1-4 displays a dropped tape which may be dislodged. Perform a Thorough Inspection •... door and check if the pin is properly seated before using or storing it. • Inspect the back of the cartridge case. LTO Media Handbook 23 The upper and lower parts of the cartridge. Other damage could result in the seam of the cartridge (the part ...
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...speakers, 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 ...
...speakers, 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 ...