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...Introduction 7 3 Drives and Media 8 Reusing Type IV Media Formatted by DLT7000 or DLT8000 in VS80/DLT1 Drives 9 DLT1 and VS80 Drives ...9 VS160 Drives...9 SDLT320 and SDLT220 Drives...9 4 Cleaning ...Considerations 11 Exhausted Cleaning Media ...12 5 Media Handling 13 Media Care Guidelines ...15 Proper Media Labeling Techniques...16 Visual Media Inspection ...17 DLTIV Cartridge Damage Examples ...20 SDLT Media ...21 Cartridge Storage Conditions ...22 Media Do's and Do Not's...23 Dell DLT...
...Introduction 7 3 Drives and Media 8 Reusing Type IV Media Formatted by DLT7000 or DLT8000 in VS80/DLT1 Drives 9 DLT1 and VS80 Drives ...9 VS160 Drives...9 SDLT320 and SDLT220 Drives...9 4 Cleaning ...Considerations 11 Exhausted Cleaning Media ...12 5 Media Handling 13 Media Care Guidelines ...15 Proper Media Labeling Techniques...16 Visual Media Inspection ...17 DLTIV Cartridge Damage Examples ...20 SDLT Media ...21 Cartridge Storage Conditions ...22 Media Do's and Do Not's...23 Dell DLT...
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List of Tables Table 1 DLT Drive Types and Basic Characteristics 8 Table 2 Primary Media Type per Drive...8 Table 3 Type IV, VS1, and SDLT1 Media Read/Write Compatibility 10 Table 4 Cleaning Media Compatibility ...11 Table 5 Symptoms of Using Expired Cleaning Media 12 Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 4
List of Tables Table 1 DLT Drive Types and Basic Characteristics 8 Table 2 Primary Media Type per Drive...8 Table 3 Type IV, VS1, and SDLT1 Media Read/Write Compatibility 10 Table 4 Cleaning Media Compatibility ...11 Table 5 Symptoms of Using Expired Cleaning Media 12 Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 4
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Updated part numbers. 1 Revisions and Ownership Information Revision History Rev. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 6 Changed DLTIV Damaged section pictures, added new text to DLTIV Drives and Media section Created new Media Labeling section. Date Distribution 0.1 10/22/04 Dell 2.1 02/07/2005 Dell 2.2 09/22/2005 Dell 2.3 10/10/2005 Dell Major Changes Original version Formatted Figures and added SDLT Media handling section.
Updated part numbers. 1 Revisions and Ownership Information Revision History Rev. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 6 Changed DLTIV Damaged section pictures, added new text to DLTIV Drives and Media section Created new Media Labeling section. Date Distribution 0.1 10/22/04 Dell 2.1 02/07/2005 Dell 2.2 09/22/2005 Dell 2.3 10/10/2005 Dell Major Changes Original version Formatted Figures and added SDLT Media handling section.
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Table 1 shows the basic characteristics of the drives. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 7 2 Introduction This document describes the media compatibility, handling and usage for the Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT, SDLT 320/220, DLT1/VS80 and VS160. This document does not cover DAT72, DDS4, LTO, LTO2, and LTO3 Tape technologies.
Table 1 shows the basic characteristics of the drives. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 7 2 Introduction This document describes the media compatibility, handling and usage for the Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT, SDLT 320/220, DLT1/VS80 and VS160. This document does not cover DAT72, DDS4, LTO, LTO2, and LTO3 Tape technologies.
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... IV 28.8GB/hr VS1 Tape Table 1 DLT Drive Types and Basic Characteristics 39GB/hr SDLTtape I 160GB/320GB 57GB/hr SDLTtape I Part No. Figure 8 SDLT Media 9W085 NO NO NO NO NO NO Primary Primary Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 8 DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 VS80 VS160 SDLT220 SDLT320 Figure 6 Type IV Media...
... IV 28.8GB/hr VS1 Tape Table 1 DLT Drive Types and Basic Characteristics 39GB/hr SDLTtape I 160GB/320GB 57GB/hr SDLTtape I Part No. Figure 8 SDLT Media 9W085 NO NO NO NO NO NO Primary Primary Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 8 DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 VS80 VS160 SDLT220 SDLT320 Figure 6 Type IV Media...
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...IV Media Formatted by DLT7000 or DLT8000 in VS80/DLT1 Drives • By default, Type IV media previously recorded by a DLT7000 or DLT8000 is not read compatible with original use and formatting information Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 9 DLT1 and VS80 Drives • Uses only Type IV media ...for read and write VS160 Drives • Uses VS1 Media for read and write • Can backward read ...
...IV Media Formatted by DLT7000 or DLT8000 in VS80/DLT1 Drives • By default, Type IV media previously recorded by a DLT7000 or DLT8000 is not read compatible with original use and formatting information Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 9 DLT1 and VS80 Drives • Uses only Type IV media ...for read and write VS160 Drives • Uses VS1 Media for read and write • Can backward read ...
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...media. 5 - There is no indicator on the SDLT that a 220-formatted tape is available on . However, for both Windows® and Linux platforms. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 10 No lights come on. No lights blink. The utility is available for backward compatibility reasons, an SDLT320 Density.... They can also read Type IV media. __ Drives in RED read -only in DLT4000, DLT1, and VS80 if density 20.0 is selected on the front panel of SDLT drives. Table 3 Type IV, VS1, and SDLT1 Media Read/Write Compatibility __ Drives in BLUE read and write SDLT media. Tapes written...
...media. 5 - There is no indicator on the SDLT that a 220-formatted tape is available on . However, for both Windows® and Linux platforms. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 10 No lights come on. No lights blink. The utility is available for backward compatibility reasons, an SDLT320 Density.... They can also read Type IV media. __ Drives in RED read -only in DLT4000, DLT1, and VS80 if density 20.0 is selected on the front panel of SDLT drives. Table 3 Type IV, VS1, and SDLT1 Media Read/Write Compatibility __ Drives in BLUE read and write SDLT media. Tapes written...
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...times cleaning light goes off tape. black in color and Drives. looks more like • VS80/DLT1 cleaning • Do not use the same cleaning tape. • DLT tape drives do not need periodic cleaning. • Only clean DLT tape drives when a request is made by backup software, when a... expired cleaning media is used . discard it to • Tape leader is seen on . DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 VS80 VS160 SDLT220 SDLT320 Characteristics Not Available Dell does not sell this cleaning eject the cartridge and tape is used . may look like standard black media tape. ...
...times cleaning light goes off tape. black in color and Drives. looks more like • VS80/DLT1 cleaning • Do not use the same cleaning tape. • DLT tape drives do not need periodic cleaning. • Only clean DLT tape drives when a request is made by backup software, when a... expired cleaning media is used . discard it to • Tape leader is seen on . DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 VS80 VS160 SDLT220 SDLT320 Characteristics Not Available Dell does not sell this cleaning eject the cartridge and tape is used . may look like standard black media tape. ...
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... to determine that the cleaning tape is expired except to manually note usage on the check box label. With DLT1/VS80 and VS160 there is no effect on the model drive, if the light does not extinguish when a new cleaning tape is the customer's responsibility to ensure that the cleaning... tape may be exhausted. If so, try a new cleaning tape. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 12 Depending on head cleaning after the tape ejects, this indicates that you are using the proper cleaning tape for your drive type. It is inserted then there may be a hardware fault in ...
... to determine that the cleaning tape is expired except to manually note usage on the check box label. With DLT1/VS80 and VS160 there is no effect on the model drive, if the light does not extinguish when a new cleaning tape is the customer's responsibility to ensure that the cleaning... tape may be exhausted. If so, try a new cleaning tape. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 12 Depending on head cleaning after the tape ejects, this indicates that you are using the proper cleaning tape for your drive type. It is inserted then there may be a hardware fault in ...
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Buckles with metal pin). Cartridge Hub - Mechanical interconnect between the cartridge and the drive reel motor. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 13 5 Media Handling Figure 13. Type IV Media Cartridge Cartridge Leader - Two 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 and ensures proper tension of media is maintained. Reel Locks - Prevent the media reel in the cartridge from cartridge.
Buckles with metal pin). Cartridge Hub - Mechanical interconnect between the cartridge and the drive reel motor. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 13 5 Media Handling Figure 13. Type IV Media Cartridge Cartridge Leader - Two 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 and ensures proper tension of media is maintained. Reel Locks - Prevent the media reel in the cartridge from cartridge.
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Keep media in protective cases and store vertically when not in pen, not pencil. Figure 16 Media Care Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 15 For best results, follow these guidelines for media care: Protect cartridges from your skin contaminate the tape and ... to prevent labels from accidently covering the hub Never touch the tape or tape leader. Write in use adhesive labels or Post-it into the drive. Use the sliding labels provided. Media Care Guidelines DLTtape cartridges are manufactured to withstand 1,000,000 passes, and have a shelf life of 30 years. They...
Keep media in protective cases and store vertically when not in pen, not pencil. Figure 16 Media Care Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 15 For best results, follow these guidelines for media care: Protect cartridges from your skin contaminate the tape and ... to prevent labels from accidently covering the hub Never touch the tape or tape leader. Write in use adhesive labels or Post-it into the drive. Use the sliding labels provided. Media Care Guidelines DLTtape cartridges are manufactured to withstand 1,000,000 passes, and have a shelf life of 30 years. They...
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Store extra labels away from the cartridge. Figure 17 Proper Label Placement Figure 18 Proper Barcode Placement Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 16 Never use adhesive-based labels on the front of media labels: Never put a label or barcode anywhere but ...in the front label slot (see Figure 17 and 18 below). These are non-adhesive labels and are designed to the tape drive. Placing anywhere other than this label slot may result in the storage box. Labels clinging to improper labeling, follow these guidelines for proper application of...
Store extra labels away from the cartridge. Figure 17 Proper Label Placement Figure 18 Proper Barcode Placement Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 16 Never use adhesive-based labels on the front of media labels: Never put a label or barcode anywhere but ...in the front label slot (see Figure 17 and 18 below). These are non-adhesive labels and are designed to the tape drive. Placing anywhere other than this label slot may result in the storage box. Labels clinging to improper labeling, follow these guidelines for proper application of...
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... such as a pen or pencil. Cartridge Hub: Confirm the spring-loaded hub on the bottom of the leader to ensure that drive. it has not been damaged and is present. The reel locks should snap into write-protected mode and write-enabled mode. If...correct position. Press the hub; Write Protect Switch: Move switch. Figure 19 Media Inspection 1 Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 17 Cartridge: Inspect the exterior of shipping damage If the DLT, DLT VS or SDLT drive becomes inoperable after loading a tape ! Verify operation using a small flat-blade screwdriver. Visual ...
... such as a pen or pencil. Cartridge Hub: Confirm the spring-loaded hub on the bottom of the leader to ensure that drive. it has not been damaged and is present. The reel locks should snap into write-protected mode and write-enabled mode. If...correct position. Press the hub; Write Protect Switch: Move switch. Figure 19 Media Inspection 1 Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 17 Cartridge: Inspect the exterior of shipping damage If the DLT, DLT VS or SDLT drive becomes inoperable after loading a tape ! Verify operation using a small flat-blade screwdriver. Visual ...
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This stress can cause the tape drive to drop the leader when trying to check the leader buckles on the media. Refer to Figure 30 to the spring-loaded cartridge hub. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 21 Figure 29 Good SDLT Leader Buckles Tests have shown that dropping the media causes...
This stress can cause the tape drive to drop the leader when trying to check the leader buckles on the media. Refer to Figure 30 to the spring-loaded cartridge hub. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 21 Figure 29 Good SDLT Leader Buckles Tests have shown that dropping the media causes...
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This allows tapes to powering down the drive Allow a 24-hour conditioning period before using new or stored cartridges. or higher Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 23 Media Do's and Do Not's Do Store cartridges in their protective cases Handle cartridges with bare fingers Use ...
This allows tapes to powering down the drive Allow a 24-hour conditioning period before using new or stored cartridges. or higher Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 23 Media Do's and Do Not's Do Store cartridges in their protective cases Handle cartridges with bare fingers Use ...
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6 DPM and Tape Devices 41 Installing Tape Drives and Tape Libraries 41 Using DPM with Tape Drives and Tape Libraries . . . . 41 7 Installing Dell OpenManage™ Server Administrator 43 Overview 43 Installing Server Administrator 43 8 Updating Software 45 Updating Your PowerVault System 45 Using the Server Update Utility 45 Using Dell Update Packages 45 Updating Your Operating...
6 DPM and Tape Devices 41 Installing Tape Drives and Tape Libraries 41 Using DPM with Tape Drives and Tape Libraries . . . . 41 7 Installing Dell OpenManage™ Server Administrator 43 Overview 43 Installing Server Administrator 43 8 Updating Software 45 Updating Your PowerVault System 45 Using the Server Update Utility 45 Using Dell Update Packages 45 Updating Your Operating...
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... to the Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager 2007 server. DPM and Tape Devices The PowerVault Data Protection Solution supports disk-to-tape backup of supported tape drives, autoloaders and libraries. Install the necessary drivers and update device firmware, if necessary. Refer to "Backup Solutions Combining Disk and Tape" in Deploying System...
... to the Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager 2007 server. DPM and Tape Devices The PowerVault Data Protection Solution supports disk-to-tape backup of supported tape drives, autoloaders and libraries. Install the necessary drivers and update device firmware, if necessary. Refer to "Backup Solutions Combining Disk and Tape" in Deploying System...