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DDS/DAT Drives 6 2.2 Media types used in Dell PowerVault DDS/DAT drives 7 2.3 Media Color Schemes and description 8 2.4 Invalid Media Symptoms...8 2.5 Migrating DDS/DAT media ...8 3 Cleaning & LED/LCD Definitions 9 3.1 Standalone Drive LED...9 3.2 Autoloader LCD and Magazine Layout 10 3.3 Cleaning Cycles ...11 3.4 Cleaning media usage and drive cleaning lights 11 3.5 Identifying Exhausted/Expired Cleaning Tape Characteristics 12 4 Stuck Tapes 13 5 Diagnostics...
DDS/DAT Drives 6 2.2 Media types used in Dell PowerVault DDS/DAT drives 7 2.3 Media Color Schemes and description 8 2.4 Invalid Media Symptoms...8 2.5 Migrating DDS/DAT media ...8 3 Cleaning & LED/LCD Definitions 9 3.1 Standalone Drive LED...9 3.2 Autoloader LCD and Magazine Layout 10 3.3 Cleaning Cycles ...11 3.4 Cleaning media usage and drive cleaning lights 11 3.5 Identifying Exhausted/Expired Cleaning Tape Characteristics 12 4 Stuck Tapes 13 5 Diagnostics...
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... Recognition Holes ...17 Dell DDS/DAT Media Handbook Page 3 Dell PowerVault 100T DAT72 External 6 Figure 2- Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader 6 Figure 4 - DDS3 Media...7 Figure 7 - List of Figures Figure 1- LED drive codes ...9 Table 4 -Cleaning Characteristics per Drive 11 Table 5 Characteristics of DDS/DAT cleaning tape in various drives 12 Table 6 Tape Environmental Specifications 18 Table 7 - Dell PowerVault 100T DDS4 External 6 Figure 3 - DDS2 Media...7 Figure 8 - DDS4 Autoloader Magazine ...10...
... Recognition Holes ...17 Dell DDS/DAT Media Handbook Page 3 Dell PowerVault 100T DAT72 External 6 Figure 2- Dell PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader 6 Figure 4 - DDS3 Media...7 Figure 7 - List of Figures Figure 1- LED drive codes ...9 Table 4 -Cleaning Characteristics per Drive 11 Table 5 Characteristics of DDS/DAT cleaning tape in various drives 12 Table 6 Tape Environmental Specifications 18 Table 7 - Dell PowerVault 100T DDS4 External 6 Figure 3 - DDS2 Media...7 Figure 8 - DDS4 Autoloader Magazine ...10...
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For information regarding use and operation of the PowerVault Tape Drive, please consult the User's Guide located on http://support.dell.com. Dell DDS/DAT Media Handbook Page 5 1 Introduction This document describes media compatibility, handling for all DellTM PowerVaultTM DDS/DAT Drives.
For information regarding use and operation of the PowerVault Tape Drive, please consult the User's Guide located on http://support.dell.com. Dell DDS/DAT Media Handbook Page 5 1 Introduction This document describes media compatibility, handling for all DellTM PowerVaultTM DDS/DAT Drives.
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.... 2. Magazine will eject tape Drive autoloader reaction to load cartridge. 3. The drive will then eject from different drive vendors. DAT72 media into DDS4 Drive) 1. 2.3 Media Color Schemes and description • Dell DDS/DAT media and most other colors. Note: DDS/DAT tapes are normally black, but Non-Dell branded media may come in all Dell PowerVault DDS/DAT drives. Please pay attention...
.... 2. Magazine will eject tape Drive autoloader reaction to load cartridge. 3. The drive will then eject from different drive vendors. DAT72 media into DDS4 Drive) 1. 2.3 Media Color Schemes and description • Dell DDS/DAT media and most other colors. Note: DDS/DAT tapes are normally black, but Non-Dell branded media may come in all Dell PowerVault DDS/DAT drives. Please pay attention...
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... light on Dell DAT/DDS tape drives MEDIA LED (Green) DRIVE LED (Amber) Off Off Off Off Off Off Solid On Off Rapid Flashing Off Solid On Solid On Solid On Rapid Flashing Description Cleaning recommended Cleaning required Expired cleaning tape (Use new cleaning tape) No problems... Possible write error. Rapid flashing = blink rate of 1/8th of a second on, 1/8th of 2 seconds on, 1 second off . Drive reading or writing normally. Hardware Fault has occurred...
... light on Dell DAT/DDS tape drives MEDIA LED (Green) DRIVE LED (Amber) Off Off Off Off Off Off Solid On Off Rapid Flashing Off Solid On Solid On Solid On Rapid Flashing Description Cleaning recommended Cleaning required Expired cleaning tape (Use new cleaning tape) No problems... Possible write error. Rapid flashing = blink rate of 1/8th of a second on, 1/8th of 2 seconds on, 1 second off . Drive reading or writing normally. Hardware Fault has occurred...
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... reliability and should resemble magnetic tape. Dell does not recommend cleaning outside of the tape heads, your drive may not be conducted on your DDS/DAT tape drive. To avoid this would indicate the use of an expired cleaning tape. NOTE: Do not use ." 310-5053 Appearance almost identical to tape. Universal Cleaning Tapes Physical Description Part Number Characteristics...
... reliability and should resemble magnetic tape. Dell does not recommend cleaning outside of the tape heads, your drive may not be conducted on your DDS/DAT tape drive. To avoid this would indicate the use of an expired cleaning tape. NOTE: Do not use ." 310-5053 Appearance almost identical to tape. Universal Cleaning Tapes Physical Description Part Number Characteristics...
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New and Expired Cleaning Media Drive Type Dell PowerVault DAT72, DDS4, and other manufacturer DDS drives Cleaning with an Expired Tape Clean light will flash rapidly and Media Light will eject when completed. Table 5 Characteristics of the tape resides on the Right roller then the tape is cleaned and media will remain on the drive • Bad or marginal media...
New and Expired Cleaning Media Drive Type Dell PowerVault DAT72, DDS4, and other manufacturer DDS drives Cleaning with an Expired Tape Clean light will flash rapidly and Media Light will eject when completed. Table 5 Characteristics of the tape resides on the Right roller then the tape is cleaned and media will remain on the drive • Bad or marginal media...
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...Dell PowerVault DDS/DAT drives Dell PowerVault DAT72, Press the eject button for about 5 seconds, the tape will rewind and may not help in removing a stuck tape. Note: Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics also includes a Media Eject test that can be run to eject the media in the drive. 4 Stuck Tapes Dell standalone tape drives... have the capability to reset the drive in the event of a stuck tape or other DDS drives 30 seconds to 1 minute. Dell DDS/DAT Media Handbook Page 13 Attempting this drive reset may or may eject after about DDS4, ...
...Dell PowerVault DDS/DAT drives Dell PowerVault DAT72, Press the eject button for about 5 seconds, the tape will rewind and may not help in removing a stuck tape. Note: Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics also includes a Media Eject test that can be run to eject the media in the drive. 4 Stuck Tapes Dell standalone tape drives... have the capability to reset the drive in the event of a stuck tape or other DDS drives 30 seconds to 1 minute. Dell DDS/DAT Media Handbook Page 13 Attempting this drive reset may or may eject after about DDS4, ...
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... to 80 percent. The quick test will fill 20 percent of the tape and the long test will overwrite data on one piece of media before replacing tape drives. Dell Online PowerEdge Diagnostic Dell Online PowerEdge Diagnostics can be run Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics Version 2.3. Dell DDS/DAT Media Handbook Page 14 Media and Hardware. Within the Diagnostic...
... to 80 percent. The quick test will fill 20 percent of the tape and the long test will overwrite data on one piece of media before replacing tape drives. Dell Online PowerEdge Diagnostic Dell Online PowerEdge Diagnostics can be run Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics Version 2.3. Dell DDS/DAT Media Handbook Page 14 Media and Hardware. Within the Diagnostic...
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... try to -date. The Tape Drive Eject test can be run this test could take between 2 to the tape. Note: If a tape is due to software this test, note that the drive firmware is up-to eject a stuck tape. Dell DDS/DAT Media Handbook Page 15 The Drive Insert test will be used ...to do a short write operation to 6 hours. If the stuck tape is stuck in Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics are related to tape hardware or certain pieces of ...
... try to -date. The Tape Drive Eject test can be run this test could take between 2 to the tape. Note: If a tape is due to software this test, note that the drive firmware is up-to eject a stuck tape. Dell DDS/DAT Media Handbook Page 15 The Drive Insert test will be used ...to do a short write operation to 6 hours. If the stuck tape is stuck in Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics are related to tape hardware or certain pieces of ...
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...'T Touch media with bare fingers Stack cartridges horizontally Use pens or pencils during cartridge inspection Drop cartridge Disassemble cartridge Ship cartridges loaded into a tape drive. Media Do's and Don't Dell DDS/DAT Media Handbook Page 19 Store near magnetic devices i.e. Table 7 - o A single media under optimum conditions can run around 250 backup, restore or...
...'T Touch media with bare fingers Stack cartridges horizontally Use pens or pencils during cartridge inspection Drop cartridge Disassemble cartridge Ship cartridges loaded into a tape drive. Media Do's and Don't Dell DDS/DAT Media Handbook Page 19 Store near magnetic devices i.e. Table 7 - o A single media under optimum conditions can run around 250 backup, restore or...
Compatibility Guide
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... Matrix .......... 40 4 | Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix Drivers 29 Dell PowerVault Autoloaders and Libraries - Dell Storage & Peripherals USB 3.0 Host Bus Adapters 17 Backup Software Compatibility 17 Linear Tape File System Single Drive Edition (LTFS-SDE) Compatibility 18 Media Compatibility 18 LTO Drives 18 DLT/VS Drives 22 DDS/DAT Drives 25 Travan Drives 26 RD1000 Drives 26 Firmware and Drivers 27 Dell PowerVault Tape Drives and Removable...
... Matrix .......... 40 4 | Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix Drivers 29 Dell PowerVault Autoloaders and Libraries - Dell Storage & Peripherals USB 3.0 Host Bus Adapters 17 Backup Software Compatibility 17 Linear Tape File System Single Drive Edition (LTFS-SDE) Compatibility 18 Media Compatibility 18 LTO Drives 18 DLT/VS Drives 22 DDS/DAT Drives 25 Travan Drives 26 RD1000 Drives 26 Firmware and Drivers 27 Dell PowerVault Tape Drives and Removable...
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... & BR825 do not support direct attach to tape drive. External PowerVault Tape / Qlogic HBA Comaptibility ML6000 Supported Qlogic HBA's TL2000/4000 PowerVault LTO3 FC* PowerVault LTO4-120 FC PowerVault LTO5-140 IBM FC FH PowerVault LTO6 IBM FC PowerVault LTO3 FC PowerVault LTO4-120 FC PowerVault LTO4-120HH IBM FC PowerVault LTO5-140 IBM FC PowerVault LTO6-HH IBM FC *NOTE: ML6000- LTO3...
... & BR825 do not support direct attach to tape drive. External PowerVault Tape / Qlogic HBA Comaptibility ML6000 Supported Qlogic HBA's TL2000/4000 PowerVault LTO3 FC* PowerVault LTO4-120 FC PowerVault LTO5-140 IBM FC FH PowerVault LTO6 IBM FC PowerVault LTO3 FC PowerVault LTO4-120 FC PowerVault LTO4-120HH IBM FC PowerVault LTO5-140 IBM FC PowerVault LTO6-HH IBM FC *NOTE: ML6000- LTO3...
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Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix | 11 NOTE: ML6000-LTO3 tape devices not supported on 16Gb FC. PowerEdge Server / ... X X X X X X X X X X X LPE12000 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X LPE1600x X X X X X X X X X X X X QLE220 X X X X X X X X X X QLE246x X x X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X QLE256x X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X QLE266x X X X X X X X X X X X X BR825 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X BR815 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X LPE1205-M QME2572 X X NOTE: Brocade models BR815 & BR825 do not support direct attach to tape drive.
Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix | 11 NOTE: ML6000-LTO3 tape devices not supported on 16Gb FC. PowerEdge Server / ... X X X X X X X X X X X LPE12000 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X LPE1600x X X X X X X X X X X X X QLE220 X X X X X X X X X X QLE246x X x X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X QLE256x X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X QLE266x X X X X X X X X X X X X BR825 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X BR815 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X LPE1205-M QME2572 X X NOTE: Brocade models BR815 & BR825 do not support direct attach to tape drive.
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... PowerVault / Brocade HBA Compatibility Supported Brocade HBA's ML6000 TL2000/4000 PowerVault LTO3 FC PowerVault LTO4-120 FC PowerVault LTO5-140 IBM FC FH PowerVault LTO6 IBM FC PowerVault LTO3 FC PowerVault LTO4-120 FC PowerVault LTO4-120HH IBM FC PowerVault LTO5-140 IBM FC PowerVault LTO6-HH IBM FC * Brocade models BR815 & BR825 do not support direct attach to tape drive. 14 | Dell PowerVault...
... PowerVault / Brocade HBA Compatibility Supported Brocade HBA's ML6000 TL2000/4000 PowerVault LTO3 FC PowerVault LTO4-120 FC PowerVault LTO5-140 IBM FC FH PowerVault LTO6 IBM FC PowerVault LTO3 FC PowerVault LTO4-120 FC PowerVault LTO4-120HH IBM FC PowerVault LTO5-140 IBM FC PowerVault LTO6-HH IBM FC * Brocade models BR815 & BR825 do not support direct attach to tape drive. 14 | Dell PowerVault...
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Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix | 15 External PowerVault Tape / Qlogic HBA Compatibility Supported Qlogic HBA's ML6000 TL2000/4000 External PowerVault Tape / Emulex HBA Compatibility Supported Emulex HBA's ML6000 TL2000/4000 PowerVault LTO3 FC PowerVault LTO4-120 FC PowerVault LTO5-140 IBM FC FH PowerVault LTO6 IBM FC PowerVault LTO3 FC PowerVault LTO4-120 FC PowerVault LTO4-120HH IBM FC PowerVault LTO5-140 IBM FC PowerVault LTO6-HH...
Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix | 15 External PowerVault Tape / Qlogic HBA Compatibility Supported Qlogic HBA's ML6000 TL2000/4000 External PowerVault Tape / Emulex HBA Compatibility Supported Emulex HBA's ML6000 TL2000/4000 PowerVault LTO3 FC PowerVault LTO4-120 FC PowerVault LTO5-140 IBM FC FH PowerVault LTO6 IBM FC PowerVault LTO3 FC PowerVault LTO4-120 FC PowerVault LTO4-120HH IBM FC PowerVault LTO5-140 IBM FC PowerVault LTO6-HH...
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...Express USB 3.0 StarTech 2-Port PCI Express USB 3.0 Dell PowerVault System External PV114X External PV114X Dell Tape Backup Unit PowerVault RD1000 Ext USB PowerVault RD1000 Rack USB PowerVault RD1000 Ext USB PowerVault RD1000 Rack USB Backup Software Compatibility Vendor Symantec CommVault Computer... Dell Tape drives supported in Data Protection Manager 2007 are available through the Dell Software and Peripherals website. however, the S&P products have not been certified in Data Protection Manager 2010. **Compatibility documents found under Technical Briefs section Dell PowerVault ...
...Express USB 3.0 StarTech 2-Port PCI Express USB 3.0 Dell PowerVault System External PV114X External PV114X Dell Tape Backup Unit PowerVault RD1000 Ext USB PowerVault RD1000 Rack USB PowerVault RD1000 Ext USB PowerVault RD1000 Rack USB Backup Software Compatibility Vendor Symantec CommVault Computer... Dell Tape drives supported in Data Protection Manager 2007 are available through the Dell Software and Peripherals website. however, the S&P products have not been certified in Data Protection Manager 2010. **Compatibility documents found under Technical Briefs section Dell PowerVault ...
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...tape drive to be presented to download. Software Download: http://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral • Use Find Product tab and enter LTFS Single Drive Edition for additional tape backup software. Additional Information: http://pic.dhe.ibm.com/infocenter/ltfs/cust/index.jsp - PowerVault PowerVault... drive letter. Media Compatibility LTO Drives Drive Media Type Type LTO LTO Ultrium 1 (Black) Gen1 Capacit Media Cleaning y Compatibility Cartridge Native 100 GB LTO5: Unsupported LTO4: Unsupported LTO Universal Cleaning cartridge (Black) General LTO3: 18 | Dell PowerVault ...
...tape drive to be presented to download. Software Download: http://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral • Use Find Product tab and enter LTFS Single Drive Edition for additional tape backup software. Additional Information: http://pic.dhe.ibm.com/infocenter/ltfs/cust/index.jsp - PowerVault PowerVault... drive letter. Media Compatibility LTO Drives Drive Media Type Type LTO LTO Ultrium 1 (Black) Gen1 Capacit Media Cleaning y Compatibility Cartridge Native 100 GB LTO5: Unsupported LTO4: Unsupported LTO Universal Cleaning cartridge (Black) General LTO3: 18 | Dell PowerVault ...
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Firmware PowerVault Tape Drive Name Powervault 100T DAT72 PowerVault 110T LTO2-LC Powervault 110T LTO-3 FH PowerVault LTO3 FC PowerVault LTO3-060 IBM PowerVault LTO3-080 IBM SAS V2 PowerVault LTO3-060 QTM PowerVault LTO3-060 QTM SAS PowerVault LTO4-120 FC PowerVault LTO4-120 IBM SAS PowerVault LTO4-120HH IBM Firmware Revision A16J 1914 1914 1914 93GP 93GP 93GP 93GP 93GP 93GP 93GP 93GQ 93GQ...
Firmware PowerVault Tape Drive Name Powervault 100T DAT72 PowerVault 110T LTO2-LC Powervault 110T LTO-3 FH PowerVault LTO3 FC PowerVault LTO3-060 IBM PowerVault LTO3-080 IBM SAS V2 PowerVault LTO3-060 QTM PowerVault LTO3-060 QTM SAS PowerVault LTO4-120 FC PowerVault LTO4-120 IBM SAS PowerVault LTO4-120HH IBM Firmware Revision A16J 1914 1914 1914 93GP 93GP 93GP 93GP 93GP 93GP 93GP 93GQ 93GQ...
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...PowerVault Tape Drive Name Powervault 100T DAT72 PowerVault 110T LTO2-LC PowerVault 110T LTO2-LT Powervault 110T LTO-3 FH PowerVault LTO3 FC PowerVault LTO3-060 IBM PowerVault LTO3-080 IBM SAS V2 PowerVault LTO3-060 QTM PowerVault LTO3-060 QTM SAS PowerVault LTO3-060 TBRG PowerVault LTO4-120 FC PowerVault LTO4-120 IBM SAS PowerVault LTO4-120HH IBM PowerVault LTO4-120HH IBM V2 PowerVault LTO4-120HH QTM PowerVault... a separate driver. *Requires Microsoft Hotfix: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2619836 Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix | 29 Dell PowerVault Tape Drives and Removable Hard...
...PowerVault Tape Drive Name Powervault 100T DAT72 PowerVault 110T LTO2-LC PowerVault 110T LTO2-LT Powervault 110T LTO-3 FH PowerVault LTO3 FC PowerVault LTO3-060 IBM PowerVault LTO3-080 IBM SAS V2 PowerVault LTO3-060 QTM PowerVault LTO3-060 QTM SAS PowerVault LTO3-060 TBRG PowerVault LTO4-120 FC PowerVault LTO4-120 IBM SAS PowerVault LTO4-120HH IBM PowerVault LTO4-120HH IBM V2 PowerVault LTO4-120HH QTM PowerVault... a separate driver. *Requires Microsoft Hotfix: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2619836 Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix | 29 Dell PowerVault Tape Drives and Removable Hard...