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... DLT (Digital Linear Tape) Type IV Figure 1-2. VS160 80 GB/160 GB 28.8 GB/hr Figure 1-4. Drives and Media Table 1-1. VS80 40 GB/80 GB 10.8 GB/hr DLT Type IV Figure 1-3. DLT Drive...tape technologies. Table 1-1 shows the basic characteristics of the drives. 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 Introduction This document describes the media compatibility, handling, and usage for the Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT, SDLT 320/220, DLT1/VS80, and VS160...
... DLT (Digital Linear Tape) Type IV Figure 1-2. VS160 80 GB/160 GB 28.8 GB/hr Figure 1-4. Drives and Media Table 1-1. VS80 40 GB/80 GB 10.8 GB/hr DLT Type IV Figure 1-3. DLT Drive...tape technologies. Table 1-1 shows the basic characteristics of the drives. 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 Introduction This document describes the media compatibility, handling, and usage for the Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT, SDLT 320/220, DLT1/VS80, and VS160...
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Primary Media Type Per Drive Part No DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 VS80 VS160 Figure 1-6. Type IV Media 3400444 Primary Primary Primary Primary Primary Read only* SDLT220 SDLT320 Read only Read only Figure 1-7. No No No No ... 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 SDLT320 Capacity (native/compressed) 160 GB/320 GB Native Speed 57 GB/hr Primary Media SDLT tape I Table 1-2. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Table 1-1. 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. Type IV Media 3400444 Primary Primary Primary Primary Primary Read only* SDLT220 SDLT320 Read only Read only Figure 1-7. No No No No ... 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 SDLT320 Capacity (native/compressed) 160 GB/320 GB Native Speed 57 GB/hr Primary Media SDLT tape I Table 1-2. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Table 1-1. DLT Drive Types and Basic Characteristics Figure 1-5.
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...DLT1 drive only if the media is first set to read and write. VS160 drives can backwardread all Type IV media written with the SDLT220. SDLT220 cannot...present in the SDLT320 drive, the media light will come on • Tape ejects Reusing Type IV Media Formatted by DLT7000 or DLT8000 in VS80/DLT1 ...DLT 4000, DLT1, or VS80 drives. Type IV media originally formatted in DLT7000 and DLT8000 drives can read media created with DLT (DLT 4000, DLT 7000, DLT 8000, DLT1, and VS 80) drives. Otherwise the media will indicate bad media. They cannot write to Type IV media. Dell PowerVault DLT...
...DLT1 drive only if the media is first set to read and write. VS160 drives can backwardread all Type IV media written with the SDLT220. SDLT220 cannot...present in the SDLT320 drive, the media light will come on • Tape ejects Reusing Type IV Media Formatted by DLT7000 or DLT8000 in VS80/DLT1 ...DLT 4000, DLT1, or VS80 drives. Type IV media originally formatted in DLT7000 and DLT8000 drives can read media created with DLT (DLT 4000, DLT 7000, DLT 8000, DLT1, and VS 80) drives. Otherwise the media will indicate bad media. They cannot write to Type IV media. Dell PowerVault DLT...
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...and write Type IV media only. However, for both Microsoft® Windows® and Linux platforms. 6 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 NOTE: In Table 1-3, the media type formatted in underlines ... Density selection is not mechanically available on the SDLT that a 220 formatted tape is no data on . The tape does not eject. Tapes written by VS or DLT1 drives. Backup software shows bad media. 5 ... 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 ...
...and write Type IV media only. However, for both Microsoft® Windows® and Linux platforms. 6 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 NOTE: In Table 1-3, the media type formatted in underlines ... Density selection is not mechanically available on the SDLT that a 220 formatted tape is no data on . The tape does not eject. Tapes written by VS or DLT1 drives. Backup software shows bad media. 5 ... 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 ...
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... IV data media, they do not need periodic cleaning. User needs to track the number of times the tape is seen on the drive, or when troubleshooting. "VS160 Cleaning Cartridge." Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 7 Only clean DLT tape drives when a request is made by backup software, when a cleaning indicator is used . Table...
... IV data media, they do not need periodic cleaning. User needs to track the number of times the tape is seen on the drive, or when troubleshooting. "VS160 Cleaning Cartridge." Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 7 Only clean DLT tape drives when a request is made by backup software, when a cleaning indicator is used . Table...
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...) Yes No No Yes SDLT320 No No No Yes Exhausted Cleaning Media If a cleaning tape is being used. 8 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 If so, try another cleaning tape. User must manually eject cartridge and discard it from future use VS160 cleaning media to determine that you are using the proper cleaning...
...) Yes No No Yes SDLT320 No No No Yes Exhausted Cleaning Media If a cleaning tape is being used. 8 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 If so, try another cleaning tape. User must manually eject cartridge and discard it from future use VS160 cleaning media to determine that you are using the proper cleaning...
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... ejected and the cleaning light stays on. • SDLT220/SDLT320 drive, the tape is not ejected and the cleaning 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. Two types, DLTtape cartridges (mylar loop) and Super... or no method to manually note usage on head cleaning after 20 uses. It is expired except to determine that proper tension of the cleaning tape and discard after the recommended 20 uses. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 9
... ejected and the cleaning light stays on. • SDLT220/SDLT320 drive, the tape is not ejected and the cleaning 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. Two types, DLTtape cartridges (mylar loop) and Super... or no method to manually note usage on head cleaning after 20 uses. It is expired except to determine that proper tension of the cleaning tape and discard after the recommended 20 uses. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 9
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.... • Keep media in protective cases and store vertically when not in use. 10 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 Prevents overwrite or erasure of the write protect switch at any time. Figure 1-15. DLT Tape VS1 and DLT VS160 Media Write protected indicator on top points to be reliable, robust, and durable. You...
.... • Keep media in protective cases and store vertically when not in use. 10 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 Prevents overwrite or erasure of the write protect switch at any time. Figure 1-15. DLT Tape VS1 and DLT VS160 Media Write protected indicator on top points to be reliable, robust, and durable. You...
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...: If a drive error occurs, inspect the current and previous cartridge used in pen not pencil. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 11 Store Media Vertically in storage container don't stick to a hard physical shock. • When a shipment of tapes shows any sign of cartridge, covering the hub. • Never touch the...
...: If a drive error occurs, inspect the current and previous cartridge used in pen not pencil. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 11 Store Media Vertically in storage container don't stick to a hard physical shock. • When a shipment of tapes shows any sign of cartridge, covering the hub. • Never touch the...
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... leader buckle aligns with cartridge edge and metal pin is sticking up approximately 3/16 inch or 4 mm. Figure 1-18. DLTtape Leader Loop 12 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 It should be visible and undamaged. • Super DLTtape Cartridges: Check that the loop is not... bent. NOTE: When inspecting the cartridge leader do not use anything that the door operates. Gently shake the cartridge. DLT tape leader loop should snap into write-protected mode and write- enabled mode. • Cartridge Leader: Gently inspect the cartridge leader to verify...
... leader buckle aligns with cartridge edge and metal pin is sticking up approximately 3/16 inch or 4 mm. Figure 1-18. DLTtape Leader Loop 12 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 It should be visible and undamaged. • Super DLTtape Cartridges: Check that the loop is not... bent. NOTE: When inspecting the cartridge leader do not use anything that the door operates. Gently shake the cartridge. DLT tape leader loop should snap into write-protected mode and write- enabled mode. • Cartridge Leader: Gently inspect the cartridge leader to verify...
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Press the hub; it will spring back if operating properly. SDLT Tape Latch The following graphic shows how the SDLT tape latches with the cartridge leader. Figure 1-21. 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. Figure 1-22. 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
Press the hub; it will spring back if operating properly. SDLT Tape Latch The following graphic shows how the SDLT tape latches with the cartridge leader. Figure 1-21. 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. Figure 1-22. 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
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Type IV Media Engagement Cartridge Damage Examples Figure 1-24. DLT Cartridge - Media wrapped too loosely (improper tension) Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 15 Leader missing (swallowed cartridge leader or broken tape) Figure 1-25. Broken leader loop (not always this obvious) Figure 1-26. DLT Cartridge - Figure 1-23.
Type IV Media Engagement Cartridge Damage Examples Figure 1-24. DLT Cartridge - Media wrapped too loosely (improper tension) Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 15 Leader missing (swallowed cartridge leader or broken tape) Figure 1-25. Broken leader loop (not always this obvious) Figure 1-26. DLT Cartridge - Figure 1-23.
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... the bar is usually the HUB side of the cartridge that the plastic hooks are bent inward and not resting on impact. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 1-27. It is not parallel to identify bent-in leader buckles. Bent media buckle SDLT Media When inspecting an SDLT ... the cartridge wall. Note the plastic hooks resting on the media. This amount of stress to the cartridge. Note that gets more pulled. 16 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 SDLT Cartridge - Good SDLT Leader Buckles bar hooks Tests have shown that dropping the media can cause ...
... the bar is usually the HUB side of the cartridge that the plastic hooks are bent inward and not resting on impact. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 1-27. It is not parallel to identify bent-in leader buckles. Bent media buckle SDLT Media When inspecting an SDLT ... the cartridge wall. Note the plastic hooks resting on the media. This amount of stress to the cartridge. Note that gets more pulled. 16 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 SDLT Cartridge - Good SDLT Leader Buckles bar hooks Tests have shown that dropping the media can cause ...
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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 Normal Storage Conditions (Nonarchival) Temperature • Between 61ºF and 90ºF (16ºC and 32...20% and 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. Cartridge Storage When storing cartridge, ...
... 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 Normal Storage Conditions (Nonarchival) Temperature • Between 61ºF and 90ºF (16ºC and 32...20% and 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. Cartridge Storage When storing cartridge, ...
Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - User's Guide
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... subject to change without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation. 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 how to avoid the problem...
... subject to change without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation. 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 how to avoid the problem...
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... Single-Ended (SE), narrow or wide, SCSI bus. 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 a value-priced, high-reliability, high-capacity linear streaming...
... Single-Ended (SE), narrow or wide, SCSI bus. 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 a value-priced, high-reliability, high-capacity linear streaming...
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... Windows NT/2000 version 9.0 or later Yosemite Tapeware® version 7.0 or later Novell® NetWare® VERITAS™ BackupExec™ for the Tape Backup Applications noted below. Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows® Server™ 2003: QSDLT32.SYS Native Operating System Backup Utilities Microsoft®...
... Windows NT/2000 version 9.0 or later Yosemite Tapeware® version 7.0 or later Novell® NetWare® VERITAS™ BackupExec™ for the Tape Backup Applications noted below. Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows® Server™ 2003: QSDLT32.SYS Native Operating System Backup Utilities Microsoft®...
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...should be ignored The drive is now ready to use , the Ready LED indicates the three states detailed in Table 1. 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 is complete...Cleaning in progress, watch the front panel LEDs to see the progress and results of the drive. Ready LED When the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive is in progress On Cleaning required file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/intro.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:11 AM]...
...should be ignored The drive is now ready to use , the Ready LED indicates the three states detailed in Table 1. 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 is complete...Cleaning in progress, watch the front panel LEDs to see the progress and results of the drive. Ready LED When the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive is in progress On Cleaning required file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/intro.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:11 AM]...
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....htm[3/8/2013 11:46:11 AM] Release the Unload/Eject button when the desired LED sequence is blank or does not contain valuable 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 DLTtape™...
....htm[3/8/2013 11:46:11 AM] Release the Unload/Eject button when the desired LED sequence is blank or does not contain valuable 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 DLTtape™...
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DLT DLT Tape IV/Dark 8000 brown 40 GB Reads DLT DLT Cleaning Media Tape IV III/Cream media written by DLT 7000 or DLT 4000 drives 1/2" linear tape 110T DLT1 and 110T DLT VS80 DLT Tape IV/Dark brown 40 GB Reads DLT DLT VS Cleaning Tape IV Media/Brown media written by DLT 4000 drive 110T DLT VS160 DLT VS1/Off-white 80 GB Reads DLT VS160 Cleaning Tape IV Media/Off-white media written by VS80 or DLT1 drives DLT1 and DLT VS80 are the same drive with the exceptio n of the VS80 form factor being half height Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix | 23
DLT DLT Tape IV/Dark 8000 brown 40 GB Reads DLT DLT Cleaning Media Tape IV III/Cream media written by DLT 7000 or DLT 4000 drives 1/2" linear tape 110T DLT1 and 110T DLT VS80 DLT Tape IV/Dark brown 40 GB Reads DLT DLT VS Cleaning Tape IV Media/Brown media written by DLT 4000 drive 110T DLT VS160 DLT VS1/Off-white 80 GB Reads DLT VS160 Cleaning Tape IV Media/Off-white media written by VS80 or DLT1 drives DLT1 and DLT VS80 are the same drive with the exceptio n of the VS80 form factor being half height Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix | 23
