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Contents Introduction 3 Drives and Media 3 Invalid Media Symptoms 5 Reusing Type IV Media Formatted by DLT7000 or DLT8000 in VS80/DLT1 Drives 5 DLT1 and VS80 Drives 5 VS160 Drives 5 SDLT320 and SDLT220 Drives 5 Cleaning Considerations 7 Exhausted Cleaning Media 8 Media Handling 9 Cartridge Features 9 Media Care Guidelines 10 1
Contents Introduction 3 Drives and Media 3 Invalid Media Symptoms 5 Reusing Type IV Media Formatted by DLT7000 or DLT8000 in VS80/DLT1 Drives 5 DLT1 and VS80 Drives 5 VS160 Drives 5 SDLT320 and SDLT220 Drives 5 Cleaning Considerations 7 Exhausted Cleaning Media 8 Media Handling 9 Cartridge Features 9 Media Care Guidelines 10 1
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...media compatibility, handling, and usage for the Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT, SDLT 320/220, DLT1/VS80, and VS160. DLT Drive Types and Basic Characteristics Figure 1-1. VS160 80 GB/160 GB 28.8 GB/hr Figure 1-4. DLT1 Capacity (native/compressed) 40 GB/80 GB Native Speed 10.8 GB/hr Primary Media DLT..., DDS4, LTO, and LTO2 tape technologies. Drives and Media Table 1-1. 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 ...
...media compatibility, handling, and usage for the Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT, SDLT 320/220, DLT1/VS80, and VS160. DLT Drive Types and Basic Characteristics Figure 1-1. VS160 80 GB/160 GB 28.8 GB/hr Figure 1-4. DLT1 Capacity (native/compressed) 40 GB/80 GB Native Speed 10.8 GB/hr Primary Media DLT..., DDS4, LTO, and LTO2 tape technologies. Drives and Media Table 1-1. 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 ...
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... DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 VS80 VS160 Figure 1-6. SDLT Media 340- Type IV Media 3400444 Primary Primary Primary Primary Primary Read only* SDLT220 SDLT320 Read only Read only Figure 1-7. DLT Drive Types and Basic Characteristics Figure 1-5. VS1 Media 341- SDLT320 Capacity (native/...Media SDLT tape I Table 1-2. No No No No No Primary No No 0117 Figure 1-8. 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 2.0 www.dell.com | support.dell...
... DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 VS80 VS160 Figure 1-6. SDLT Media 340- Type IV Media 3400444 Primary Primary Primary Primary Primary Read only* SDLT220 SDLT320 Read only Read only Figure 1-7. DLT Drive Types and Basic Characteristics Figure 1-5. VS1 Media 341- SDLT320 Capacity (native/...Media SDLT tape I Table 1-2. No No No No No Primary No No 0117 Figure 1-8. 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 2.0 www.dell.com | support.dell...
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...: • Cleaning light comes on • Media light may flash or stay on . VS160 drives can read media created with DLT (DLT 4000, DLT 7000, DLT 8000, DLT1, and VS 80) drives. They cannot write to read the media formatted by DLT4000 only. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 5 If a blank Type IV media is first set to read and...
...: • Cleaning light comes on • Media light may flash or stay on . VS160 drives can read media created with DLT (DLT 4000, DLT 7000, DLT 8000, DLT1, and VS 80) drives. They cannot write to read the media formatted by DLT4000 only. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 5 If a blank Type IV media is first set to read and...
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... SDLT320 drive to tape in an SDLT220 format. However, for both Microsoft® Windows® and Linux platforms. 6 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 The alert/media light will go off if readable media is inserted into the drive or power is available on the front panel of SDLT drives. The drive automatically... by DLT1 Yes Yes No2* No2* Yes Yes No No3 No3 Read by VS80 Yes Yes No2* No2* Yes Yes No No3 No3 Read by VS160 No2 No2 No2 No2 Yes1 Yes1 Yes No2 No2 Read by SDLT220 No6 Yes1 Yes1 Yes1 Yes1 Yes1 No Yes No4** Read by DLT4000, DLT1...
... SDLT320 drive to tape in an SDLT220 format. However, for both Microsoft® Windows® and Linux platforms. 6 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 The alert/media light will go off if readable media is inserted into the drive or power is available on the front panel of SDLT drives. The drive automatically... by DLT1 Yes Yes No2* No2* Yes Yes No No3 No3 Read by VS80 Yes Yes No2* No2* Yes Yes No No3 No3 Read by VS160 No2 No2 No2 No2 Yes1 Yes1 Yes No2 No2 Read by SDLT220 No6 Yes1 Yes1 Yes1 Yes1 Yes1 No Yes No4** Read by DLT4000, DLT1...
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... tape is used . Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 7 Although DLT 4000/7000/8000/DLT1 and VS80 drives use the same Type IV data media, they do not need periodic cleaning. User needs to and labeled clean VS160 drives. Cleaning Tape III." "VS160 Cleaning Cartridge." Table 1-4. NOTE: Dell does not sell this media. VS160 Cleaning Tape Light grey...
... tape is used . Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 7 Although DLT 4000/7000/8000/DLT1 and VS80 drives use the same Type IV data media, they do not need periodic cleaning. User needs to and labeled clean VS160 drives. Cleaning Tape III." "VS160 Cleaning Cartridge." Table 1-4. NOTE: Dell does not sell this media. VS160 Cleaning Tape Light grey...
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... Yes SDLT320 No No No Yes Exhausted Cleaning Media If a cleaning tape is inserted into a DLT/SDLT drive and the light remains on . Cleaning Media Types Cleaning Media Figure 1-12. If expired cleaning media is being used. 8 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 NOTE: Do not use VS160 cleaning media to determine that you are using the proper...
... Yes SDLT320 No No No Yes Exhausted Cleaning Media If a cleaning tape is inserted into a DLT/SDLT drive and the light remains on . Cleaning Media Types Cleaning Media Figure 1-12. If expired cleaning media is being used. 8 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 NOTE: Do not use VS160 cleaning media to determine that you are using the proper...
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Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 9 It is the customer's responsibility to record usage of media is maintained.) Cartridge Hub - Mechanical interconnect between the cartridge... light goes out the 20th time (last) the tape is used. • DLT1/VS80 and VS160 drives, there is no effect on the check box label. Cartridge Tape reel lock serial number leader...types, DLTtape cartridges (mylar loop) and Super DLTtape cartridges (plastic buckle with drive leader to pull media from spinning when the cartridge is not loaded in a drive (ensures that the cleaning tape is ...
Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 9 It is the customer's responsibility to record usage of media is maintained.) Cartridge Hub - Mechanical interconnect between the cartridge... light goes out the 20th time (last) the tape is used. • DLT1/VS80 and VS160 drives, there is no effect on the check box label. Cartridge Tape reel lock serial number leader...types, DLTtape cartridges (mylar loop) and Super DLTtape cartridges (plastic buckle with drive leader to pull media from spinning when the cartridge is not loaded in a drive (ensures that the cleaning tape is ...
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... moisture, and magnetic fields. • Keep media in protective cases and store vertically when not in use. 10 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 You can change the position of data. DLT Tape VS1 and DLT VS160 Media Write protected indicator on top points to be reliable..., robust, and durable. DLT Tape and Super DLT Tape Media Write protected - Figure 1-...
... moisture, and magnetic fields. • Keep media in protective cases and store vertically when not in use. 10 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 You can change the position of data. DLT Tape VS1 and DLT VS160 Media Write protected indicator on top points to be reliable..., robust, and durable. DLT Tape and Super DLT Tape Media Write protected - Figure 1-...
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...don't stick to bottom of shipping damage. • If the DLT, DLT VS or SDLT drive becomes inoperable after loading a tape. Do not use adhesive labels or Post-it into the drive. Visual Media Inspection A visual media inspection is to be performed: • Each time a tape.... NOTE: The safety of media cartridges. Using a pencil can introduce contaminants to a hard physical shock. • When a shipment of tapes shows any sign of cartridge, covering the hub. • Never touch the tape or tape leader. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 11 •...
...don't stick to bottom of shipping damage. • If the DLT, DLT VS or SDLT drive becomes inoperable after loading a tape. Do not use adhesive labels or Post-it into the drive. Visual Media Inspection A visual media inspection is to be performed: • Each time a tape.... NOTE: The safety of media cartridges. Using a pencil can introduce contaminants to a hard physical shock. • When a shipment of tapes shows any sign of cartridge, covering the hub. • Never touch the tape or tape leader. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 11 •...
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...8226; Cartridge Leader: Gently inspect the cartridge leader to ensure 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- Ensure that could leave contamination, such as a pen or pencil. Figure...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. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Cartridge Inspection • Case: Inspect the case for cracks, chips, or signs of ...
...8226; Cartridge Leader: Gently inspect the cartridge leader to ensure 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- Ensure that could leave contamination, such as a pen or pencil. Figure...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. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Cartridge Inspection • Case: Inspect the case for cracks, chips, or signs of ...
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Super DLTtape Leader Buckle • Reel Locks: Check that both reel locks are not visible, do not use the cartridge. Figure 1-20. Verify operation using a small flat-blade screwdriver. Figure 1-19. If the reel locks are visible. Reel Locks Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 13 The reel locks should spring back when released.
Super DLTtape Leader Buckle • Reel Locks: Check that both reel locks are not visible, do not use the cartridge. Figure 1-20. Verify operation using a small flat-blade screwdriver. Figure 1-19. If the reel locks are visible. Reel Locks Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 13 The reel locks should spring back when released.
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it will spring back if operating properly. www.dell.com | support.dell.com • Cartridge Hub: Confirm That the spring-loaded hub on the DLT/VS80 drives. 14 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 Figure 1-21. Cartridge Hub The following graphic shows how the loop on the Type IV media is engaged by the cartridge leader on the bottom of the cartridge is properly tensioned and centered. Figure 1-22. SDLT Tape Latch The following graphic shows how the SDLT tape latches with the cartridge leader. Press the hub;
it will spring back if operating properly. www.dell.com | support.dell.com • Cartridge Hub: Confirm That the spring-loaded hub on the DLT/VS80 drives. 14 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 Figure 1-21. Cartridge Hub The following graphic shows how the loop on the Type IV media is engaged by the cartridge leader on the bottom of the cartridge is properly tensioned and centered. Figure 1-22. SDLT Tape Latch The following graphic shows how the SDLT tape latches with the cartridge leader. Press the hub;
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DLT Cartridge - Broken leader loop (not always this obvious) Figure 1-26. DLT Cartridge - Leader missing (swallowed cartridge leader or broken tape) Figure 1-25. Type IV Media Engagement Cartridge Damage Examples Figure 1-24. Figure 1-23. Media wrapped too loosely (improper tension) Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 15
DLT Cartridge - Broken leader loop (not always this obvious) Figure 1-26. DLT Cartridge - Leader missing (swallowed cartridge leader or broken tape) Figure 1-25. Type IV Media Engagement Cartridge Damage Examples Figure 1-24. Figure 1-23. Media wrapped too loosely (improper tension) Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 15
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...on impact. It is not parallel to the cartridge. Note the plastic hooks resting on the media. SDLT Cartridge - Bent media buckle SDLT Media When inspecting an SDLT media cartridge, refer to the following diagrams to check the leader buckles on the cartridge rails and ... usually the HUB side of stress will pull the tape media further into the media cartridge and bend the leader buckles. Note that gets more pulled. 16 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 Figure 1-28. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 1-27. Figure 1-28 shows a good cartridge...
...on impact. It is not parallel to the cartridge. Note the plastic hooks resting on the media. SDLT Cartridge - Bent media buckle SDLT Media When inspecting an SDLT media cartridge, refer to the following diagrams to check the leader buckles on the cartridge rails and ... usually the HUB side of stress will pull the tape media further into the media cartridge and bend the leader buckles. Note that gets more pulled. 16 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 Figure 1-28. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 1-27. Figure 1-28 shows a good cartridge...
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... 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. Table 1-6. Figure 1-29. Normal Storage Conditions (Nonarchival) Temperature • Between 61ºF and 90ºF (16ºC and 32ºC) • Wet bulb temperature 78... Storage 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
... 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. Table 1-6. Figure 1-29. Normal Storage Conditions (Nonarchival) Temperature • Between 61ºF and 90ºF (16ºC and 32ºC) • Wet bulb temperature 78... Storage 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
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..., and so forth). • Use a cartridge that fell from 3 ft or higher. 18 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 www.dell.com | support.dell.com Media Do's and Do Not's The following should be done when handling media. • Touch the media or leader with bare fingers. • Use pens or pencils during cartridge inspection. •...
..., and so forth). • Use a cartridge that fell from 3 ft or higher. 18 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 www.dell.com | support.dell.com Media Do's and Do Not's The following should be done when handling media. • Touch the media or leader with bare fingers. • Use pens or pencils during cartridge inspection. •...
Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - User's Guide
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...or a loaded cartridge has tape motion indicating read, write, seek, rewind, calibration, or other three LEDs. Table 2. Fault/Clean/Media LED activity and drive status Indicator Activity Operating Condition Fault Slow Blink (1x per second) User initiated write/read diagnostic failed Fast Blink ... The drive is now ready to see the progress and results of the drive. 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 POST...
...or a loaded cartridge has tape motion indicating read, write, seek, rewind, calibration, or other three LEDs. Table 2. Fault/Clean/Media LED activity and drive status Indicator Activity Operating Condition Fault Slow Blink (1x per second) User initiated write/read diagnostic failed Fast Blink ... The drive is now ready to see the progress and results of the drive. 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 POST...
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When the diagnostic begins, the drive writes and then reads approximately 400MB of important data. 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 ...operating mode Write/read diagnostic. Unload/Eject button features Ready On Blinking Blinking Blinking On On On On Off LED Status Fault Clean Media N/A N/A N/A Off Off Off Blinking Blinking Off Blinking Blinking Blinking Off Off Off On Off Off On On Off On On On...
When the diagnostic begins, the drive writes and then reads approximately 400MB of important data. 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 ...operating mode Write/read diagnostic. Unload/Eject button features Ready On Blinking Blinking Blinking On On On On Off LED Status Fault Clean Media N/A N/A N/A Off Off Off Blinking Blinking Off Blinking Blinking Blinking Off Off Off On Off Off On On Off On On On...
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... 82 feet (25 meters) for proper cooling. Be sure to be invalidated. Magnetic fields can adversely affect the drive and media. Setting the SCSI ID Regardless of the number of SCSI devices attached to the server that terminates the unused 18 pins. Avoid...transfer speed and maximum cable lengths of magnetic fields. Avoid locations near printers or photocopy machines, both Dell and the shipping company immediately. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide 8. Turn on the host server and allow its operating system to both ...
... 82 feet (25 meters) for proper cooling. Be sure to be invalidated. Magnetic fields can adversely affect the drive and media. Setting the SCSI ID Regardless of the number of SCSI devices attached to the server that terminates the unused 18 pins. Avoid...transfer speed and maximum cable lengths of magnetic fields. Avoid locations near printers or photocopy machines, both Dell and the shipping company immediately. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide 8. Turn on the host server and allow its operating system to both ...