Media Handbook
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...Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT, SDLT 320/220, DLT1/VS80, and VS160. DLT1 Capacity (native/compressed) 40 GB/80 GB Native Speed 10.8 GB/hr Primary Media DLT (Digital Linear Tape) Type IV Figure 1-2. SDLT220 110 GB/220 GB 39 GB/hr VS1 (Value Smart) Tape SDLT (Super Digital Linear Tape) tape I Dell PowerVault DLT..., VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 3 Table 1-1 shows the basic characteristics of the drives. VS160 80 GB/160 GB 28.8 GB/hr Figure 1-4. NOTE: This...
...Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT, SDLT 320/220, DLT1/VS80, and VS160. DLT1 Capacity (native/compressed) 40 GB/80 GB Native Speed 10.8 GB/hr Primary Media DLT (Digital Linear Tape) Type IV Figure 1-2. SDLT220 110 GB/220 GB 39 GB/hr VS1 (Value Smart) Tape SDLT (Super Digital Linear Tape) tape I Dell PowerVault DLT..., VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 3 Table 1-1 shows the basic characteristics of the drives. VS160 80 GB/160 GB 28.8 GB/hr Figure 1-4. NOTE: This...
Media Handbook
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...Read only Figure 1-7. No No No No No Primary No No 0117 Figure 1-8. DLT Drive Types and Basic Characteristics Figure 1-5. Primary Media Type Per Drive Part No DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 VS80 VS160 Figure 1-6. SDLT Media 340- SDLT320 Capacity (native/compressed) 160 GB/320 GB... Speed 57 GB/hr Primary Media SDLT tape I Table 1-2. VS1 Media 341- www.dell.com | support.dell.com Table 1-1. No No No No No No 7844 Primary Primary * Can only read media if it was formatted with a VS80 or DLT1 drive 4 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version ...
...Read only Figure 1-7. No No No No No Primary No No 0117 Figure 1-8. DLT Drive Types and Basic Characteristics Figure 1-5. Primary Media Type Per Drive Part No DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 VS80 VS160 Figure 1-6. SDLT Media 340- SDLT320 Capacity (native/compressed) 160 GB/320 GB... Speed 57 GB/hr Primary Media SDLT tape I Table 1-2. VS1 Media 341- www.dell.com | support.dell.com Table 1-1. No No No No No No 7844 Primary Primary * Can only read media if it was formatted with a VS80 or DLT1 drive 4 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version ...
Media Handbook
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... Drives SDLT320 and SDLT220 drives use Type IV media to hardware compression level 20 GB and erased in VS80/DLT1 Drives." Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 5 DLT1 and VS80 drives can read the media formatted by DLT7000 or DLT8000...DLT 7000 and DLT 8000 unless the hardware compression level has been changed. VS160 Drives VS160 drives use VS1 media to Type IV media. SDLT220 cannot read Type IV media created by DLT4000 only. No warning is inserted into a drive: • Cleaning light comes on • Media light may flash or stay on • Tape...
... Drives SDLT320 and SDLT220 drives use Type IV media to hardware compression level 20 GB and erased in VS80/DLT1 Drives." Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 5 DLT1 and VS80 drives can read the media formatted by DLT7000 or DLT8000...DLT 7000 and DLT 8000 unless the hardware compression level has been changed. VS160 Drives VS160 drives use VS1 media to Type IV media. SDLT220 cannot read Type IV media created by DLT4000 only. No warning is inserted into a drive: • Cleaning light comes on • Media light may flash or stay on • Tape...
Media Handbook
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... by DLT4000, DLT1, and VS80 if density 20.0 is selected on . 2 The orange alert/media light illuminates and the tape is cycled on the drive. 3 No lights will allow an SDLT320 drive to write in the drive. 6 No lights blink...IV written by DLT8000 No* Type IV written by DLT1 No Type IV written by VS80 No VS1 written by VS160 No SDLT1 written by SDLT220 No SDLT1 written by SDLT320 No Read by DLT7000 Yes Yes Yes No* No No...is in an SDLT220 format. However, for both Microsoft® Windows® and Linux platforms. 6 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 www...
... by DLT4000, DLT1, and VS80 if density 20.0 is selected on . 2 The orange alert/media light illuminates and the tape is cycled on the drive. 3 No lights will allow an SDLT320 drive to write in the drive. 6 No lights blink...IV written by DLT8000 No* Type IV written by DLT1 No Type IV written by VS80 No VS1 written by VS160 No SDLT1 written by SDLT220 No SDLT1 written by SDLT320 No Read by DLT7000 Yes Yes Yes No* No No...is in an SDLT220 format. However, for both Microsoft® Windows® and Linux platforms. 6 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 www...
Media Handbook
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... track the number of times the tape is used . "VS160 Cleaning Cartridge." Cleaning Tape III." Tape or "VS80." Figure 1-11. Cleaning Media Types Cleaning Media Figure 1-9. NOTE: Dell does not sell this media. User needs to look like electromagnetic tape. 20 times. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 7 Cleaning Considerations DLT tape drives do not use the same...
... track the number of times the tape is used . "VS160 Cleaning Cartridge." Cleaning Tape III." Tape or "VS80." Figure 1-11. Cleaning Media Types Cleaning Media Figure 1-9. NOTE: Dell does not sell this media. User needs to look like electromagnetic tape. 20 times. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 7 Cleaning Considerations DLT tape drives do not use the same...
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...fault in color Specifically designed for your drive type. Tape can track usage. Depending on . SDLT Cleaning Tape Physical Description Characteristics Part No Light gray in the drive or expired media is being used. 8 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 Life ...Span Tracking 20 times. Cleaning Media Compatibility Cleaning Tape DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 Cleaning Tape III Yes Yes Yes No DLT1/VS Cleaning No No No Yes Tape VS160 Cleaning Tape No No No No SDLT Cleaning Tape ...
...fault in color Specifically designed for your drive type. Tape can track usage. Depending on . SDLT Cleaning Tape Physical Description Characteristics Part No Light gray in the drive or expired media is being used. 8 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 Life ...Span Tracking 20 times. Cleaning Media Compatibility Cleaning Tape DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 Cleaning Tape III Yes Yes Yes No DLT1/VS Cleaning No No No Yes Tape VS160 Cleaning Tape No No No No SDLT Cleaning Tape ...
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...the cleaning light goes out the 20th time (last) the tape is used in a drive (ensures that the cleaning tape is expired except to manually note usage on head cleaning after 20 uses. Buckles with metal pin.) Reel Locks - Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 9 Two types... door lock cartridge hub reel lock Cartridge Leader - Media Handling Cartridge Features Figure 1-13. When an expired cleaning tape is used . • DLT1/VS80 and VS160 drives, there is no effect on the check box label. Mechanical interconnect between the cartridge and the drive reel ...
...the cleaning light goes out the 20th time (last) the tape is used in a drive (ensures that the cleaning tape is expired except to manually note usage on head cleaning after 20 uses. Buckles with metal pin.) Reel Locks - Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 9 Two types... door lock cartridge hub reel lock Cartridge Leader - Media Handling Cartridge Features Figure 1-13. When an expired cleaning tape is used . • DLT1/VS80 and VS160 drives, there is no effect on the check box label. Mechanical interconnect between the cartridge and the drive reel ...
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...Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 You can change the position of data. Figure 1-15. They are engineered to withstand 1,000,000 passes, and have a shelf life of 30 years. Orange indicator displayed. DLT Tape VS1 and DLT VS160 Media Write protected indicator on top points to closed lock. DLT Tape and Super DLT Tape... Media Write protected - Figure 1-14. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Write Protect...
...Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 You can change the position of data. Figure 1-15. They are engineered to withstand 1,000,000 passes, and have a shelf life of 30 years. Orange indicator displayed. DLT Tape VS1 and DLT VS160 Media Write protected indicator on top points to closed lock. DLT Tape and Super DLT Tape... Media Write protected - Figure 1-14. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Write Protect...
Media Handbook
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...Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 11 NOTE: If a drive error occurs, inspect the current and previous cartridge used in pen not pencil. Visual Media Inspection A visual media inspection is to be performed: • Each time a tape is loaded or changed. • When a tape...pencil can introduce contaminants to bottom of shipping damage. • If the DLT, DLT VS or SDLT drive becomes inoperable after loading a tape. Store Media Vertically in storage container don't stick to the tape path. • Use caution so loose labels in Protective Plastic Cases ...
...Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 11 NOTE: If a drive error occurs, inspect the current and previous cartridge used in pen not pencil. Visual Media Inspection A visual media inspection is to be performed: • Each time a tape is loaded or changed. • When a tape...pencil can introduce contaminants to bottom of shipping damage. • If the DLT, DLT VS or SDLT drive becomes inoperable after loading a tape. Store Media Vertically in storage container don't stick to the tape path. • Use caution so loose labels in Protective Plastic Cases ...
Media Handbook
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Cartridge Inspection • Case: Inspect the case for cracks, chips, or signs of damage. • Cartridge: Inspect the exterior of the leader to verify ... that the loop is sticking up approximately 3/16 inch or 4 mm. DLT tape leader loop should snap into write-protected mode and write- NOTE: When inspecting the cartridge leader do not use anything that the door operates. DLTtape Leader Loop 12 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 Gently shake the cartridge. Figure...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Cartridge Inspection • Case: Inspect the case for cracks, chips, or signs of damage. • Cartridge: Inspect the exterior of the leader to verify ... that the loop is sticking up approximately 3/16 inch or 4 mm. DLT tape leader loop should snap into write-protected mode and write- NOTE: When inspecting the cartridge leader do not use anything that the door operates. DLTtape Leader Loop 12 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 Gently shake the cartridge. Figure...
Media Handbook
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com • Cartridge Hub: Confirm That the spring-loaded hub on the bottom of the cartridge is engaged by the cartridge leader on the Type IV media is properly tensioned and centered. Cartridge Hub The following graphic shows how the loop on the DLT/VS80 drives. 14 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 SDLT Tape Latch The following graphic shows how the SDLT tape latches with the cartridge leader. it will spring back if operating properly. Press the hub; Figure 1-21. Figure 1-22.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com • Cartridge Hub: Confirm That the spring-loaded hub on the bottom of the cartridge is engaged by the cartridge leader on the Type IV media is properly tensioned and centered. Cartridge Hub The following graphic shows how the loop on the DLT/VS80 drives. 14 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 SDLT Tape Latch The following graphic shows how the SDLT tape latches with the cartridge leader. it will spring back if operating properly. Press the hub; Figure 1-21. Figure 1-22.
Media Handbook
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Type IV Media Engagement Cartridge Damage Examples Figure 1-24. Broken leader loop (not always this obvious) Figure 1-26. Leader missing (swallowed cartridge leader or broken tape) Figure 1-25. Media wrapped too loosely (improper tension) Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 15 DLT Cartridge - Figure 1-23. DLT Cartridge -
Type IV Media Engagement Cartridge Damage Examples Figure 1-24. Broken leader loop (not always this obvious) Figure 1-26. Leader missing (swallowed cartridge leader or broken tape) Figure 1-25. Media wrapped too loosely (improper tension) Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 15 DLT Cartridge - Figure 1-23. DLT Cartridge -
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... Figure 1-27. Figure 1-28 shows a good cartridge. This amount of the cartridge that gets more pulled. 16 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 Good SDLT Leader Buckles bar hooks Tests have shown that the plastic hooks are bent inward and not resting ... and bar parallel to check the leader buckles on the cartridge wall. Also the bar is usually the HUB side of stress will pull the tape media further into the media cartridge and bend the leader buckles. It is not parallel to the cartridge.
... Figure 1-27. Figure 1-28 shows a good cartridge. This amount of the cartridge that gets more pulled. 16 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 Good SDLT Leader Buckles bar hooks Tests have shown that the plastic hooks are bent inward and not resting ... and bar parallel to check the leader buckles on the cartridge wall. Also the bar is usually the HUB side of stress will pull the tape media further into the media cartridge and bend the leader buckles. It is not parallel to the cartridge.
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...Conditions (for one or more years) Temperature Between 64ºF and 79ºF (18ºC and 26ºC) Relative Humidity Between 40% and 60% Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 17 Table 1-6. Cartridge Storage When storing cartridge, avoid moisture and direct sunlight. Normal Storage Conditions (Nonarchival) Temperature ... 80% Table 1-7. SDLT Bent-In Leader Buckles bar hooks Media with bent-in leader buckles have been known to cause the tape drive to drop the leader when the drive tries to moisture or sunlight can deform or ruin media. Figure 1-29.
...Conditions (for one or more years) Temperature Between 64ºF and 79ºF (18ºC and 26ºC) Relative Humidity Between 40% and 60% Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 17 Table 1-6. Cartridge Storage When storing cartridge, avoid moisture and direct sunlight. Normal Storage Conditions (Nonarchival) Temperature ... 80% Table 1-7. SDLT Bent-In Leader Buckles bar hooks Media with bent-in leader buckles have been known to cause the tape drive to drop the leader when the drive tries to moisture or sunlight can deform or ruin media. Figure 1-29.
Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - User's Guide
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.../UG/index.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:09 AM] Contents: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Introduction Getting Started and Setup Using the Tape Drive Using the Tape Backup Software Troubleshooting Specifications Drive Connectors Jumpers See the Dell Support website at support.dell.com if you require further help and assistance or to...
.../UG/index.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:09 AM] Contents: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Introduction Getting Started and Setup Using the Tape Drive Using the Tape Backup Software Troubleshooting Specifications Drive Connectors Jumpers See the Dell Support website at support.dell.com if you require further help and assistance or to...
Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - User's Guide
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... 8 MB/s native, up to 16 MB/s with 2:1 compression). Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Back to Contents Page Introduction: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Overview Features Tape Backup Software Obtaining Drivers and Firmware Upgrades Front Panel Controls and Indicators Overview The Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive is an Ultra 160 SCSI device that works with...
... 8 MB/s native, up to 16 MB/s with 2:1 compression). Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Back to Contents Page Introduction: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Overview Features Tape Backup Software Obtaining Drivers and Firmware Upgrades Front Panel Controls and Indicators Overview The Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive is an Ultra 160 SCSI device that works with...
Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - User's Guide
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...are in the same locations on both the internal and external drives. The internal drive does not have a Power LED. Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows® Server™ 2003: QSDLT32.SYS Native Operating System Backup ...2000 and Windows® Server™ 2003 Windows Backup Red Hat Linux versions 7.3 and 8.0 and 9.0 Tar Tape Backup Applications NOTICE: See the Dell Support website at support.dell.com to obtain the latest patches and upgrades for NetWare™ version 9.0 or later Yosemite Tapeware® ...
...are in the same locations on both the internal and external drives. The internal drive does not have a Power LED. Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows® Server™ 2003: QSDLT32.SYS Native Operating System Backup ...2000 and Windows® Server™ 2003 Windows Backup Red Hat Linux versions 7.3 and 8.0 and 9.0 Tar Tape Backup Applications NOTICE: See the Dell Support website at support.dell.com to obtain the latest patches and upgrades for NetWare™ version 9.0 or later Yosemite Tapeware® ...
Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - User's Guide
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...take several seconds. The Ready LED operates independently of the other cartridge activity Indicator Activity During Normal Operation - Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Every time you turn off momentarily If a cartridge is not loaded, the Ready LED illuminates and... indicate more than one of the indicated operating conditions simultaneously. Indicator Activity During Normal Operation - Ready LED When the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive is in Table 1. While POST is in use . Table 2 describes what each front panel indicator means. This...
...take several seconds. The Ready LED operates independently of the other cartridge activity Indicator Activity During Normal Operation - Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Every time you turn off momentarily If a cartridge is not loaded, the Ready LED illuminates and... indicate more than one of the indicated operating conditions simultaneously. Indicator Activity During Normal Operation - Ready LED When the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive is in Table 1. While POST is in use . Table 2 describes what each front panel indicator means. This...
Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - User's Guide
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... drive writes and then reads approximately 400MB of time specified in Troubleshooting for the amount of data and then unloads and ejects the cartridge. Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Media Slow Blink (1x per second) On Unsupported format, or damaged or unsupported cartridge type inserted into drive DLT1 format DLTtape™...
... drive writes and then reads approximately 400MB of time specified in Troubleshooting for the amount of data and then unloads and ejects the cartridge. Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Media Slow Blink (1x per second) On Unsupported format, or damaged or unsupported cartridge type inserted into drive DLT1 format DLTtape™...
Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - User's Guide
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Back to Normal Operating Mode When you release the button, the drive performs a hard reset, behaving as if it had been turned off and then on. Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide When you release the button, the drive returns to normal operation. Revert to Contents Page file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/intro.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:11 AM] A standard POST then takes place.
Back to Normal Operating Mode When you release the button, the drive performs a hard reset, behaving as if it had been turned off and then on. Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide When you release the button, the drive returns to normal operation. Revert to Contents Page file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/intro.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:11 AM] A standard POST then takes place.