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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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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) - Table 1. Drive error - 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 Tape error - Power -
... corners • Flush mount eject button • Status lights (vertical) - Table 1. Drive error - 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 Tape error - Power -
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... (Vertical) - Error - 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.
... (Vertical) - Error - 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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... display • Internal/External • Seven segment drive display • Ultrium-3 label • Full height • Half height • LEDs (Vertical) - PowerVault LTO-3 Tape Drives Table 3. Clean - Power - 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
... display • Internal/External • Seven segment drive display • Ultrium-3 label • Full height • Half height • LEDs (Vertical) - PowerVault LTO-3 Tape Drives Table 3. Clean - Power - 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
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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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...; BC-R BC-RW P ✕ BC-RW P ✕ LTO4-120 PowerVault ✕ LTO5-140 ✕ BC-R BC-RW P BC-R BC-RW P ✕- 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...
...; BC-R BC-RW P ✕ BC-RW P ✕ LTO4-120 PowerVault ✕ LTO5-140 ✕ BC-R BC-RW P BC-R BC-RW P ✕- 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...
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... combination of 1, 2, and 3. NOTE: WORM media that you use Dell branded media in color. 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-5 WORM Type Media Media Media Media Media Media Media Media Color Black Scheme...-3 -4 -5 NOTE: All Dell LTO cleaning media are black in all certified media vendors. LTO Media Handbook 11 For more details on cleaning media, see the Ultrium label on the tape. NOTE: PowerVault LTO tape drives support media from all PowerVault LTO drives. Media Color Schemes Table 6 ...
... combination of 1, 2, and 3. NOTE: WORM media that you use Dell branded media in color. 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-5 WORM Type Media Media Media Media Media Media Media Media Color Black Scheme...-3 -4 -5 NOTE: All Dell LTO cleaning media are black in all certified media vendors. LTO Media Handbook 11 For more details on cleaning media, see the Ultrium label on the tape. NOTE: PowerVault LTO tape drives support media from all PowerVault LTO drives. Media Color Schemes Table 6 ...
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...with a seven segment display. Hence, the drive can still be able to recognize the tape. A Fast Search 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 the correct location is ... on. • Media light flashes or stays on. • Tape ejects. • Backup software reports invalid media. • Error code 7 is damaged or corrupted. ptause Solution 12 LTO Media Handbook Invalid Media Symptoms PowerVault LTO tape drive with invalid media displays the following information: • The type of...
...with a seven segment display. Hence, the drive can still be able to recognize the tape. A Fast Search 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 the correct location is ... on. • Media light flashes or stays on. • Tape ejects. • Backup software reports invalid media. • Error code 7 is damaged or corrupted. ptause Solution 12 LTO Media Handbook Invalid Media Symptoms PowerVault LTO tape drive with invalid media displays the following information: • The type of...
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... of data retention for compliance laws such as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of the systems, see Table 5. Cleaning Media NOTE: LTO drives in LT. If a tape is written to a piece of cleaning media, vendor specific cleaning media was used to create media. Prior to the universal ...it may not be appended to if data is fully supported. Migrating media from one drive manufacturer to another are fixed through the drive firmware. WORM Media WORM media stands for migrating tape between different drive vendors. NOTE: LTO-1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 all use with all cleaning media. Use the latest...
... of data retention for compliance laws such as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of the systems, see Table 5. Cleaning Media NOTE: LTO drives in LT. If a tape is written to a piece of cleaning media, vendor specific cleaning media was used to create media. Prior to the universal ...it may not be appended to if data is fully supported. Migrating media from one drive manufacturer to another are fixed through the drive firmware. WORM Media WORM media stands for migrating tape between different drive vendors. NOTE: LTO-1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 all use with all cleaning media. Use the latest...
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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.
... 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.
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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. It refers to the capacity to clean. LTO Media Handbook 15 Media Motion Hours if the drive operates at...The approximate data processed (in TB) if streaming data with low space, locate commands, and standard number of tape Media Motion No. Media Motion Hours if the drive operates at the fastest speed with equivalent generation media for the entire operational period...
... 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. It refers to the capacity to clean. LTO Media Handbook 15 Media Motion Hours if the drive operates at...The approximate data processed (in TB) if streaming data with low space, locate commands, and standard number of tape Media Motion No. Media Motion Hours if the drive operates at the fastest speed with equivalent generation media for the entire operational period...
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... 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 requests cleaning, the backup software...
... 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 requests cleaning, the backup software...
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... display indicator. 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 110T LTO-2 indicator. • Activity light blinks green. • Ejects tape shorty after . • Cleaning...light on solid • Activity light on solid amber. • Ejects tape shortly after inserting. Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L (Tandberg) • Press and hold in the drive When pressing Eject button, the cartridge is completely removed, all LEDs flashing slowly...
... display indicator. 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 110T LTO-2 indicator. • Activity light blinks green. • Ejects tape shorty after . • Cleaning...light on solid • Activity light on solid amber. • Ejects tape shortly after inserting. Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L (Tandberg) • Press and hold in the drive When pressing Eject button, the cartridge is completely removed, all LEDs flashing slowly...
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... completely removed, all light indicators turn off . NOTE: Dell Online PowerEdge Diagnostics does not support PowerVault 110T LTO tape drives. When tape is completely removed, all light indicators turn off . Dell PowerVault No seven segment display LTO4-120 indicator. • Activity light blinks green. • Ejects tape shorty after. • Seven segment display shows 7. • Activity light blinks amber. •...
... completely removed, all light indicators turn off . NOTE: Dell Online PowerEdge Diagnostics does not support PowerVault 110T LTO tape drives. When tape is completely removed, all light indicators turn off . Dell PowerVault No seven segment display LTO4-120 indicator. • Activity light blinks green. • Ejects tape shorty after. • Seven segment display shows 7. • Activity light blinks amber. •...
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... may or may be stuck permanently with the drive and require the drive to be run to eject tape. Resetting Your PowerVault 110T LTO Tape Drive Drive Type Device Reset Procedure Dell PowerVault Insert a paper clip to reset your PowerVault LTO tape drive. LTO Media Handbook 19 Most LTO drives have the capability to eject tape. Table 10. The drive enters Service mode and all the LEDs flash slowly...
... may or may be stuck permanently with the drive and require the drive to be run to eject tape. Resetting Your PowerVault 110T LTO Tape Drive Drive Type Device Reset Procedure Dell PowerVault Insert a paper clip to reset your PowerVault LTO tape drive. LTO Media Handbook 19 Most LTO drives have the capability to eject tape. Table 10. The drive enters Service mode and all the LEDs flash slowly...
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... seconds. 2 Release the Eject button. 3 Press Eject again to eject tape. 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) 1 Press and hold the Eject button...
... seconds. 2 Release the Eject button. 3 Press Eject again to eject tape. 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) 1 Press and hold the Eject button...
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... seated before using or storing it is outside the cartridge can damage the tape surface or edges, which resulted in the leader pin falling out of the cartridge case. LTO Media Handbook 23 If there are held together with the read or write reliability...Do not open only the cartridge door. See Figure 1-5. • If you load first into a drive could result in a dislodged leader pin. Degaussing renders the tape unusable. Figure 1-4 displays a dropped tape which may be dislodged. See Figure 1-4. • Inspect the cartridge for possible data recovery. Discard ...
... seated before using or storing it is outside the cartridge can damage the tape surface or edges, which resulted in the leader pin falling out of the cartridge case. LTO Media Handbook 23 If there are held together with the read or write reliability...Do not open only the cartridge door. See Figure 1-5. • If you load first into a drive could result in a dislodged leader pin. Degaussing renders the tape unusable. Figure 1-4 displays a dropped tape which may be dislodged. See Figure 1-4. • Inspect the cartridge for possible data recovery. Discard ...
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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 bare fingers. • Use pens or pencils during cartridge inspection. • Drop cartridge. • Store the cartridge horizontally. •... 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 temperature and humidity before using new or stored cartridges. • ...
... 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 bare fingers. • Use pens or pencils during cartridge inspection. • Drop cartridge. • Store the cartridge horizontally. •... 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 temperature and humidity before using new or stored cartridges. • ...