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All rights reserved. Reproduction in this document to refer to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in trademarks and trade names ...subject to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. Trademarks used in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, PowerEdge, and PowerVault are trademarks of Dell Inc. DellTM DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.3 Last Modified 10/10/05 Information in this document is...
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... 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, VS and SDLT Media Handbook...
... 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, VS and SDLT Media Handbook...
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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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List of Figures Figure 1 DLT1 ...8 Figure 2 VS80 ...8 Figure 3 VS160 ...8 Figure 4 SDLT220 ...8 Figure 5 SDLT320 ...8 Figure 6 Type IV Media ...8 Figure 7 VS1 Media...8 Figure 8 SDLT Media...8 Figure 9 Cleaning Tape III...11 Figure 10 DLT/VS Cleaning Tape...11 Figure 11 VS160 Cleaning Tape ...11 Figure 12 SDLT Cleaning Tape...11 Figure 13. Type IV Media Cartridge ...13 Figure 14 Write...
List of Figures Figure 1 DLT1 ...8 Figure 2 VS80 ...8 Figure 3 VS160 ...8 Figure 4 SDLT220 ...8 Figure 5 SDLT320 ...8 Figure 6 Type IV Media ...8 Figure 7 VS1 Media...8 Figure 8 SDLT Media...8 Figure 9 Cleaning Tape III...11 Figure 10 DLT/VS Cleaning Tape...11 Figure 11 VS160 Cleaning Tape ...11 Figure 12 SDLT Cleaning Tape...11 Figure 13. Type IV Media Cartridge ...13 Figure 14 Write...
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Changed DLTIV Damaged section pictures, added new text to DLTIV Drives and Media section Created new Media Labeling section. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 6 1 Revisions and Ownership Information Revision History Rev. 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.
Changed DLTIV Damaged section pictures, added new text to DLTIV Drives and Media section Created new Media Labeling section. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 6 1 Revisions and Ownership Information Revision History Rev. 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.
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This document does not cover DAT72, DDS4, LTO, LTO2, and LTO3 Tape technologies. 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. Table 1 shows the basic characteristics of the drives.
This document does not cover DAT72, DDS4, LTO, LTO2, and LTO3 Tape technologies. 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. Table 1 shows the basic characteristics of the drives.
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... 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 Figure 7 VS1 Media 9W080 Primary Primary Primary Primary Primary Read only1 Read only Read only...
... 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 Figure 7 VS1 Media 9W080 Primary Primary Primary Primary Primary Read only1 Read only Read only...
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... ejected from the DLT1 and VS80 drive • VS80/DLT1 drives can read media created by SDLT320; Invalid Media Symptoms - It is inserted into a drive • Cleaning light comes on • Media light flashes or stays on • SDLT220 cannot read media created with original use and formatting information Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 9 A tape formatted...
... ejected from the DLT1 and VS80 drive • VS80/DLT1 drives can read media created by SDLT320; Invalid Media Symptoms - It is inserted into a drive • Cleaning light comes on • Media light flashes or stays on • SDLT220 cannot read media created with original use and formatting information Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 9 A tape formatted...
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...available for both Windows® and Linux platforms. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 10 Backup software shows bad media. 5 - They can also read Type IV media written by DLT7000/8000 devices will be read and write VS1 media. The orange alert/media light illuminates and the tape automatically ejects. The drive...the tape 4 - 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. The alert/media light goes off if readable media is inserted into the drive or power is no ...
...available for both Windows® and Linux platforms. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 10 Backup software shows bad media. 5 - They can also read Type IV media written by DLT7000/8000 devices will be read and write VS1 media. The orange alert/media light illuminates and the tape automatically ejects. The drive...the tape 4 - 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. The alert/media light goes off if readable media is inserted into the drive or power is no ...
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...User keeps track 20 Uses User keeps track Table 4 Cleaning Media Compatibility 20 Uses Tape keeps track Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 11 Light brown colored. eject the cartridge. may be designated DLT1 or VS80. discard it to clean VS160 SDLT220 and light in color and.... 4 Cleaning Considerations Although DLT4000/7000/8000/DLT1 and VS80 drives use the same Type IV data media, they DO NOT all 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...
...User keeps track 20 Uses User keeps track Table 4 Cleaning Media Compatibility 20 Uses Tape keeps track Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 11 Light brown colored. eject the cartridge. may be designated DLT1 or VS80. discard it to clean VS160 SDLT220 and light in color and.... 4 Cleaning Considerations Although DLT4000/7000/8000/DLT1 and VS80 drives use the same Type IV data media, they DO NOT all 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...
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... a cleaning tape is inserted then there may be a hardware fault in the drive. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 12 Depending on the model drive, if the light does not extinguish when a new cleaning tape is inserted into a DLT/SDLT drive and the light remains on after the recommended 20 uses. It... the customer's responsibility to ensure that the cleaning tape may be exhausted. Table 5 Symptoms of the Cleaning Tape and discard after 20 uses. With DLT1/VS80 and VS160 there is no effect on the check box label. If so, try a new cleaning tape.
... a cleaning tape is inserted then there may be a hardware fault in the drive. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 12 Depending on the model drive, if the light does not extinguish when a new cleaning tape is inserted into a DLT/SDLT drive and the light remains on after the recommended 20 uses. It... the customer's responsibility to ensure that the cleaning tape may be exhausted. Table 5 Symptoms of the Cleaning Tape and discard after 20 uses. With DLT1/VS80 and VS160 there is no effect on the check box label. If so, try a new cleaning tape.
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Cartridge Hub - Mechanical interconnect between the cartridge and the drive reel motor. 5 Media Handling Figure 13. Reel Locks - Prevent the media reel in the cartridge from cartridge. Buckles with metal pin). Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 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.
Cartridge Hub - Mechanical interconnect between the cartridge and the drive reel motor. 5 Media Handling Figure 13. Reel Locks - Prevent the media reel in the cartridge from cartridge. Buckles with metal pin). Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 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.
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Figure 14 Write Protect Tab Figure 15 VS1 Write Protect Tab Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 14 When this switch is activated (orange is visible), data cannot be written to, appended to, or overwritten on the media. Write Protect Switch - The write protect switch prevents overwrite or erasure of data.
Figure 14 Write Protect Tab Figure 15 VS1 Write Protect Tab Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 14 When this switch is activated (orange is visible), data cannot be written to, appended to, or overwritten on the media. Write Protect Switch - The write protect switch prevents overwrite or erasure of data.
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...Post-it into the drive. Media Care Guidelines DLTtape cartridges are manufactured to withstand 1,000,000 passes, and have a shelf life of 30 years. Store loose labels separately to the tape path. 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 affect performance. Keep media in protective cases and store vertically when not...
...Post-it into the drive. Media Care Guidelines DLTtape cartridges are manufactured to withstand 1,000,000 passes, and have a shelf life of 30 years. Store loose labels separately to the tape path. 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 affect performance. Keep media in protective cases and store vertically when not...
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... the tape drive. Placing anywhere other than this label slot may result in damage to improper labeling, follow these guidelines for proper application of media labels: Never put a label or barcode anywhere but in the storage box. These are non-adhesive labels and are designed to the cartridge ... your cartridges. Never use adhesive-based labels on the front of the cartridge. Figure 17 Proper Label Placement Figure 18 Proper Barcode Placement Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 16 Labels clinging to slide into the tape drive and block the cartridge drive gear. Proper...
... the tape drive. Placing anywhere other than this label slot may result in damage to improper labeling, follow these guidelines for proper application of media labels: Never put a label or barcode anywhere but in the storage box. These are non-adhesive labels and are designed to the cartridge ... your cartridges. Never use adhesive-based labels on the front of the cartridge. Figure 17 Proper Label Placement Figure 18 Proper Barcode Placement Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 16 Labels clinging to slide into the tape drive and block the cartridge drive gear. Proper...
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Visual Media Inspection When to perform a visual inspection Best practices: Each time a tape is loaded or changed When a tape cartridge is dropped or subjected to a hard physical ... or SDLT drive becomes inoperable after loading a tape ! When inspecting the cartridge leader do not use anything that drive. Figure 19 Media Inspection 1 Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 17 Cartridge: Inspect the exterior of the cartridge is present. Verify operation using a small flat-blade screwdriver. Cartridge Hub: Confirm the spring-loaded...
Visual Media Inspection When to perform a visual inspection Best practices: Each time a tape is loaded or changed When a tape cartridge is dropped or subjected to a hard physical ... or SDLT drive becomes inoperable after loading a tape ! When inspecting the cartridge leader do not use anything that drive. Figure 19 Media Inspection 1 Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 17 Cartridge: Inspect the exterior of the cartridge is present. Verify operation using a small flat-blade screwdriver. Cartridge Hub: Confirm the spring-loaded...
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Figure 20 Media Inspection 2 Figure 21 Media Inspection 3 Figure 22 Media Inspection 4 Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 18
Figure 20 Media Inspection 2 Figure 21 Media Inspection 3 Figure 22 Media Inspection 4 Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 18
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Figure 25 Missing Cartridge Leader Figure 26 Broken Leader Loop Figure 27 Loosely Packed Media Figure 28 Creased Leader Loop Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 20 DLTIV Cartridge Damage Examples Do not use any cartridge exhibiting the types of problems shown in these examples.
Figure 25 Missing Cartridge Leader Figure 26 Broken Leader Loop Figure 27 Loosely Packed Media Figure 28 Creased Leader Loop Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 20 DLTIV Cartridge Damage Examples Do not use any cartridge exhibiting the types of problems shown in these examples.
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... cartridge. Figure 30 SDLT Bent-In Leader Buckles Media with bent-in leader buckles can pull the tape media further into the take-up reel. Refer to Figure 30 to check the leader buckles on the media. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 21 Figure 29 Good SDLT Leader Buckles... Tests have shown that dropping the media causes excessive stress to load the media into the media cartridge and bend the leader buckles. This stress can cause...
... cartridge. Figure 30 SDLT Bent-In Leader Buckles Media with bent-in leader buckles can pull the tape media further into the take-up reel. Refer to Figure 30 to check the leader buckles on the media. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 21 Figure 29 Good SDLT Leader Buckles... Tests have shown that dropping the media causes excessive stress to load the media into the media cartridge and bend the leader buckles. This stress can cause...
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Cartridge Storage Conditions Avoid moisture and direct sunlight Can deform cartridge and/or ruin media Normal storage (non-archival) Between 61º F and 90º F (16º C and 32º C) Between 20% and 80% relative humidity Maximum wet bulb temperature 78º F (26º C) Data archival storage (for one or more years) Between 64º F and 79º F (18º C and 26º C) Between 40% and 60% relative humidity Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 22
Cartridge Storage Conditions Avoid moisture and direct sunlight Can deform cartridge and/or ruin media Normal storage (non-archival) Between 61º F and 90º F (16º C and 32º C) Between 20% and 80% relative humidity Maximum wet bulb temperature 78º F (26º C) Data archival storage (for one or more years) Between 64º F and 79º F (18º C and 26º C) Between 40% and 60% relative humidity Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 22