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Table 1 shows the basic characteristics of the drives. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 7 This document does not cover DAT72, DDS4, LTO, LTO2, and LTO3 Tape technologies. 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. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 7 This document does not cover DAT72, DDS4, LTO, LTO2, and LTO3 Tape technologies. 2 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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... Media Type per Drive 1 Can only read media if it was formatted with a VS80 or DLT1 drive. Figure 8 SDLT Media 9W085 NO NO NO NO NO NO Primary Primary Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 8 3 Drives and Media Figure 1 DLT1 Figure 2 VS80 Figure 3 VS160 ...Figure 4 SDLT220 Figure 5 SDLT320 Capacity (native/compressed) Native Speed Primary Media 40GB/80GB 40GB/80GB 80GB/160GB 110GB/220GB 10.8GB/hr DLT Type IV 10.8 GB/hr DLT Type IV 28.8GB/hr VS1 Tape Table 1 DLT Drive...
... Media Type per Drive 1 Can only read media if it was formatted with a VS80 or DLT1 drive. Figure 8 SDLT Media 9W085 NO NO NO NO NO NO Primary Primary Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 8 3 Drives and Media Figure 1 DLT1 Figure 2 VS80 Figure 3 VS160 ...Figure 4 SDLT220 Figure 5 SDLT320 Capacity (native/compressed) Native Speed Primary Media 40GB/80GB 40GB/80GB 80GB/160GB 110GB/220GB 10.8GB/hr DLT Type IV 10.8 GB/hr DLT Type IV 28.8GB/hr VS1 Tape Table 1 DLT Drive...
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... read and write • Can read Type IV media originally formatted in a DLT1/VS80 drive. Invalid Media Symptoms - what the drive sees as a write-protected tape and is inserted into a drive • Cleaning light comes on • Media light flashes or stays on •... compatible with DLT4000, DLT1, or VS80 drives • Cartridge automatically ejects from the DLT1 and VS80 drive • VS80/DLT1 drives can read media created with original use and formatting information Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 9 A tape formatted in VS80/DLT1 Drives • By default, Type IV...
... read and write • Can read Type IV media originally formatted in a DLT1/VS80 drive. Invalid Media Symptoms - what the drive sees as a write-protected tape and is inserted into a drive • Cleaning light comes on • Media light flashes or stays on •... compatible with DLT4000, DLT1, or VS80 drives • Cartridge automatically ejects from the DLT1 and VS80 drive • VS80/DLT1 drives can read media created with original use and formatting information Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 9 A tape formatted in VS80/DLT1 Drives • By default, Type IV...
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...that indicates no indicator on the SDLT that a 220-formatted tape is in the drive. 6 - Tapes written by VS or DLT1 drives. 1 - The utility is available for format limitations. __ Drives in GREEN read -only in DLT4000, DLT1, and VS80 if density 20.0 is selected on the front panel of ... chart for both Windows® and Linux platforms. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 10 Orange alert/media light comes on tape. * Under default settings the DLT7000 and DLT8000 write to write in an SDLT220 format. The drive automatically ejects the tape 4 - Backup software shows bad media. 5 -...
...that indicates no indicator on the SDLT that a 220-formatted tape is in the drive. 6 - Tapes written by VS or DLT1 drives. 1 - The utility is available for format limitations. __ Drives in GREEN read -only in DLT4000, DLT1, and VS80 if density 20.0 is selected on the front panel of ... chart for both Windows® and Linux platforms. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 10 Orange alert/media light comes on tape. * Under default settings the DLT7000 and DLT8000 write to write in an SDLT220 format. The drive automatically ejects the tape 4 - Backup software shows bad media. 5 -...
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... 20 Uses Tape keeps track Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 11 Light grey in color and Light gray in color and not recommended. • Tape can track usage. may look 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...
... 20 Uses Tape keeps track Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 11 Light grey in color and Light gray in color and not recommended. • Tape can track usage. may look 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...
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...The cartridge has little or no method to record usage of Using Expired Cleaning Media X - Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 12 Exhausted Cleaning Media If a cleaning tape is inserted into a DLT/SDLT drive and the light remains on head cleaning after the recommended 20 uses. Refer to Table 5 ...to ensure that the cleaning tape is expired except to manually note usage on the model drive, if the light does not extinguish when a new cleaning tape is inserted then there may be a hardware fault in the drive. With DLT1/VS80 and VS160 there is the customer's responsibility to...
...The cartridge has little or no method to record usage of Using Expired Cleaning Media X - Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 12 Exhausted Cleaning Media If a cleaning tape is inserted into a DLT/SDLT drive and the light remains on head cleaning after the recommended 20 uses. Refer to Table 5 ...to ensure that the cleaning tape is expired except to manually note usage on the model drive, if the light does not extinguish when a new cleaning tape is inserted then there may be a hardware fault in the drive. With DLT1/VS80 and VS160 there is the customer's responsibility to...
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...pen, not pencil. Write in use adhesive labels or Post-it into the drive. For best results, follow these guidelines for media care: Protect cartridges from accidently covering the hub Never touch the tape or tape leader. If you drop a cartridge, perform a visual media inspection before inserting...fields. Figure 16 Media Care Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 15 They are engineered to be reliable, robust, and durable. Do not use . Pencils can introduce contaminants to the tape path. Dust and oils from your skin contaminate the tape and affect performance. Media ...
...pen, not pencil. Write in use adhesive labels or Post-it into the drive. For best results, follow these guidelines for media care: Protect cartridges from accidently covering the hub Never touch the tape or tape leader. If you drop a cartridge, perform a visual media inspection before inserting...fields. Figure 16 Media Care Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 15 They are engineered to be reliable, robust, and durable. Do not use . Pencils can introduce contaminants to the tape path. Dust and oils from your skin contaminate the tape and affect performance. Media ...
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...front label slot (see Figure 17 and 18 below). To decrease the chance of a tape drive failure due to improper labeling, follow these guidelines for proper application of labels in damage to the tape drive. Never use adhesive-based labels on the front of static or humidity can be introduced.... These are non-adhesive labels and are designed to the cartridge because of the cartridge. Labels clinging to slide into the tape drive and block the cartridge drive gear. Figure 17 Proper Label Placement Figure 18 Proper Barcode Placement Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 16
...front label slot (see Figure 17 and 18 below). To decrease the chance of a tape drive failure due to improper labeling, follow these guidelines for proper application of labels in damage to the tape drive. Never use adhesive-based labels on the front of static or humidity can be introduced.... These are non-adhesive labels and are designed to the cartridge because of the cartridge. Labels clinging to slide into the tape drive and block the cartridge drive gear. Figure 17 Proper Label Placement Figure 18 Proper Barcode Placement Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 16
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... reel locks are visible. Cartridge Hub: Confirm the spring-loaded hub on the bottom of the cartridge is present. Figure 19 Media Inspection 1 Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 17 To Inspect a Cartridge Case: Inspect the case for cracks, chips or signs of the cartridge for... rattling or loose pieces. o DLTtape cartridges: Check the height of shipping damage If the DLT, DLT VS or SDLT drive becomes inoperable after loading a tape ! o Super DLTtape Cartridges: Ensure that the door is moveable and the spring is centered. The reel locks should snap into...
... reel locks are visible. Cartridge Hub: Confirm the spring-loaded hub on the bottom of the cartridge is present. Figure 19 Media Inspection 1 Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 17 To Inspect a Cartridge Case: Inspect the case for cracks, chips or signs of the cartridge for... rattling or loose pieces. o DLTtape cartridges: Check the height of shipping damage If the DLT, DLT VS or SDLT drive becomes inoperable after loading a tape ! o Super DLTtape Cartridges: Ensure that the door is moveable and the spring is centered. The reel locks should snap into...
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...-In Leader Buckles Media with bent-in leader buckles can pull the tape media further into the take-up reel. This stress can cause the tape drive to drop the leader when trying to check the leader buckles on the media. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 21 Figure 29 shows a good cartridge...
...-In Leader Buckles Media with bent-in leader buckles can pull the tape media further into the take-up reel. This stress can cause the tape drive to drop the leader when trying to check the leader buckles on the media. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 21 Figure 29 shows a good cartridge...
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This allows tapes to powering down the drive Allow a 24-hour conditioning period before using new or stored cartridges. Media Do's and Do Not's Do Store cartridges in drive Store near magnetic fields (e.g., speakers, monitors, electric motors, power supplies) Use a cartridge that fell from 3 ft. Do Not Touch the media or leader with bare... cartridges so the grooves interlock Inspect cartridges prior to each use Unload cartridges prior to reach the same operating temperature and humidity level as the drive. or higher Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 23
This allows tapes to powering down the drive Allow a 24-hour conditioning period before using new or stored cartridges. Media Do's and Do Not's Do Store cartridges in drive Store near magnetic fields (e.g., speakers, monitors, electric motors, power supplies) Use a cartridge that fell from 3 ft. Do Not Touch the media or leader with bare... cartridges so the grooves interlock Inspect cartridges prior to each use Unload cartridges prior to reach the same operating temperature and humidity level as the drive. or higher Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 23
Quick Start Guide
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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 System 45 Updating DPM 45...
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 System 45 Updating DPM 45...
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... to the Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager 2007 server. Using DPM with Tape Drives and Tape Libraries Refer to "Configuring Tape Libraries" in Deploying System Center Data Protection Manager 2007 to add tape drives and libraries to the PowerVault Data Protection Solution Support Matrix for long-term protection. To use these components to your system. DPM...
... to the Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager 2007 server. Using DPM with Tape Drives and Tape Libraries Refer to "Configuring Tape Libraries" in Deploying System Center Data Protection Manager 2007 to add tape drives and libraries to the PowerVault Data Protection Solution Support Matrix for long-term protection. To use these components to your system. DPM...