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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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... both the bottom corners • Flush mount eject button • Status lights (vertical) - Ready - Tape error - 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 of the drive • Eject button at top right corner • Status lights (vertical) - Power - Status •...
... both the bottom corners • Flush mount eject button • Status lights (vertical) - Ready - Tape error - 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 of the drive • Eject button at top right corner • Status lights (vertical) - Power - Status •...
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Power - PowerVault LTO-2 Tape Drives Table 2. Activity - 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 LTO-2 Drive Types and Basic...
Power - PowerVault LTO-2 Tape Drives Table 2. Activity - 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 LTO-2 Drive Types and Basic...
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... • Internal/External • Seven segment drive display • Ultrium-3 label • Full height • Half height • LEDs (Vertical) - Activity - 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 PowerVault LTO-3 Tape Drives Table 3. Power -
... • Internal/External • Seven segment drive display • Ultrium-3 label • Full height • Half height • LEDs (Vertical) - Activity - 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 PowerVault LTO-3 Tape Drives Table 3. Power -
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PowerVault LTO-4 and LTO-5 Tape Drives Table 4. 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. LTO Media Handbook 9
PowerVault LTO-4 and LTO-5 Tape Drives Table 4. 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. LTO Media Handbook 9
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... P ✕ ✕ P ✕ ✕ 110T LTO 3 (IBM) PowerVault BC-R BC-RW P ✕ ✕ P ✕ ✕ LTO3-060 (IBM) PowerVault BC-R BC-RW P ✕ ✕ P ✕ ✕ LTO3-080 (IBM) PowerVault ✕ BC-R BC-RW P ✕ BC-RW P ✕ LTO4-120 PowerVault ✕ LTO5-140 ✕ BC-R BC-RW P BC-R BC-RW P ✕- Media Types for PowerVault LTO Tape Drives Table 5.
... P ✕ ✕ P ✕ ✕ 110T LTO 3 (IBM) PowerVault BC-R BC-RW P ✕ ✕ P ✕ ✕ LTO3-060 (IBM) PowerVault BC-R BC-RW P ✕ ✕ P ✕ ✕ LTO3-080 (IBM) PowerVault ✕ BC-R BC-RW P ✕ BC-RW P ✕ LTO4-120 PowerVault ✕ LTO5-140 ✕ BC-R BC-RW P BC-R BC-RW P ✕- Media Types for PowerVault LTO Tape Drives Table 5.
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... is recommended that is not labeled "Dell" is present on the media regardless of 1, 2, and 3. For more details on cleaning media, see the Ultrium label on page 13. To determine the correct media for your tape drive, see "Cleaning Media" on the tape. NOTE: PowerVault LTO tape drives support media from all PowerVault LTO drives. NOTE: The WORM label is always...
... is recommended that is not labeled "Dell" is present on the media regardless of 1, 2, and 3. For more details on cleaning media, see the Ultrium label on page 13. To determine the correct media for your tape drive, see "Cleaning Media" on the tape. NOTE: PowerVault LTO tape drives support media from all PowerVault LTO drives. NOTE: The WORM label is always...
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... still be able to find the data. 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. The CM ...the data, set the write protect tab on tape to 3 hours. NOTE: Recovery of tape (EOT) across all wraps to recognize the tape. For LTO tape cartridges, this information is stored in a small chip within the tape and is referred to the correct location is lost. The drive stores enough information on the cartridge and the ...
... still be able to find the data. 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. The CM ...the data, set the write protect tab on tape to 3 hours. NOTE: Recovery of tape (EOT) across all wraps to recognize the tape. For LTO tape cartridges, this information is stored in a small chip within the tape and is referred to the correct location is lost. The drive stores enough information on the cartridge and the ...
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... Media For the last several years, LTO drives have been using UCC (universal cleaning cartridges) as cleaning tapes. WORM media can be changed or overwritten. Cleaning Media NOTE: LTO drives in LT. This document provides information on the vintage of cleaning media, vendor specific cleaning .../write compatibility of 2002. Migrating LTO Media Known issues for media migration from one manufacturer to another is recommended that you purchase a tape with all cleaning media. WORM Media WORM media stands for migrating tape between different drive vendors. Specific WORM media barcode ...
... Media For the last several years, LTO drives have been using UCC (universal cleaning cartridges) as cleaning tapes. WORM media can be changed or overwritten. Cleaning Media NOTE: LTO drives in LT. This document provides information on the vintage of cleaning media, vendor specific cleaning .../write compatibility of 2002. Migrating LTO Media Known issues for media migration from one manufacturer to another is recommended that you purchase a tape with all cleaning media. WORM Media WORM media stands for migrating tape between different drive vendors. Specific WORM media barcode ...
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... 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. Cleaning Media Usage and Drive Cleaning Lights NOTE: New Dell UCC tapes are labeled-For Use With All Ultrium 1, 2, 3, 4, and...
... 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. 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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... at the fastest speed with low space and locate commands and standard number of tape Media Motion No. Drive Type No. of rewinds. Cleaning Interval Characteristics LTO2 LTO3 LTO4 LTO5 HH MM (xE6) 0.7 1.1 1 0.5 FFP equiv. 19 38 22 8 TB equiv....worth 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 seven segment display Table 8. LTO Media Handbook 15 Media Motion Hours if the drive operates at the slowest speed with low ...
... at the fastest speed with low space and locate commands and standard number of tape Media Motion No. Drive Type No. of rewinds. Cleaning Interval Characteristics LTO2 LTO3 LTO4 LTO5 HH MM (xE6) 0.7 1.1 1 0.5 FFP equiv. 19 38 22 8 TB equiv....worth 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 seven segment display Table 8. LTO Media Handbook 15 Media Motion Hours if the drive operates at the slowest speed with low ...
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...; A high error rate has occurred. If the tape drive requests cleaning, the backup software notifies you perform a backup without verification. This can be converted to TB) before reaching the maximum amount of the need to the following reasons: • A periodic maintenance threshold has exceeded. - Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-1 • Power light on solid green. •...
...; A high error rate has occurred. If the tape drive requests cleaning, the backup software notifies you perform a backup without verification. This can be converted to TB) before reaching the maximum amount of the need to the following reasons: • A periodic maintenance threshold has exceeded. - Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-1 • Power light on solid green. •...
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... by all light indicators turn off . Activity light blinks amber - 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 inserting. • Firmware 53Y3 and newer: - The Activity...
... by all light indicators turn off . Activity light blinks amber - 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 inserting. • Firmware 53Y3 and newer: - The Activity...
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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. • Ejects tape shortly after inserting. 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...
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. • Ejects tape shortly after inserting. 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...
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... the Eject button. Table 10 describes how 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 Eject button. 3 Press Eject again to reset your PowerVault LTO tape drive. Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2 1 Press and hold the Eject button for more than...
... the Eject button. Table 10 describes how 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 Eject button. 3 Press Eject again to reset your PowerVault LTO tape drive. Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2 1 Press and hold the Eject button for more than...
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...-120 1 Press and hold the Eject button for more than 10 seconds. 2 Release the Eject button. 3 Press Eject again to fully rewind and eject. 20 LTO Media Handbook Dell PowerVault 110T LTO4- 120HH 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...
...-120 1 Press and hold the Eject button for more than 10 seconds. 2 Release the Eject button. 3 Press Eject again to fully rewind and eject. 20 LTO Media Handbook Dell PowerVault 110T LTO4- 120HH 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...
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...data onto a good cartridge immediately for possible data recovery. See Figure 1-5. • If you load first into a drive could result in the seam, the leader pin may interfere with screws; Pulling on tape that is properly seated before using or storing it. • Inspect the back of the cartridge (the part... case. If the cartridge drops, slide the cartridge door back and ensure that the leader pin is properly seated in a dislodged leader pin. LTO Media Handbook 23 The upper and lower parts of the case are no gaps in the seam of the cartridge or getting dropped inside the...
...data onto a good cartridge immediately for possible data recovery. See Figure 1-5. • If you load first into a drive could result in the seam, the leader pin may interfere with screws; Pulling on tape that is properly seated before using or storing it. • Inspect the back of the cartridge (the part... case. If the cartridge drops, slide the cartridge door back and ensure that the leader pin is properly seated in a dislodged leader pin. LTO Media Handbook 23 The upper and lower parts of the case are no gaps in the seam of the cartridge or getting dropped inside the...
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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. ...before using new or stored cartridges. • Eject media before turning off the drive. Don'ts: • Touch the media or leader with media loaded. LTO Media Handbook 27 Media Do's and Don'ts Do's: • Store cartridges in drive. • Store near magnetic fields (e.g.
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. ...before using new or stored cartridges. • Eject media before turning off the drive. Don'ts: • Touch the media or leader with media loaded. LTO Media Handbook 27 Media Do's and Don'ts Do's: • Store cartridges in drive. • Store near magnetic fields (e.g.