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...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 ... 2 ...18 Figure 21 Media Inspection 3 ...18 Figure 22 Media Inspection 4 ...18 Figure 23 SDLT Leader Latch...19 Figure 24 DLT Type IV Leader Loop ...19 Figure 25 Missing Cartridge Leader...20 Figure 26 Broken Leader Loop...20 Figure 27 Loosely Packed Media ...20...
...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 ... 2 ...18 Figure 21 Media Inspection 3 ...18 Figure 22 Media Inspection 4 ...18 Figure 23 SDLT Leader Latch...19 Figure 24 DLT Type IV Leader Loop ...19 Figure 25 Missing Cartridge Leader...20 Figure 26 Broken Leader Loop...20 Figure 27 Loosely Packed Media ...20...
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Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 7 Table 1 shows the basic characteristics of the drives. 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.
Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 7 Table 1 shows the basic characteristics of the drives. 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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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 ... 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 Types and Basic Characteristics 39GB/hr...
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 ... 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 Types and Basic Characteristics 39GB/hr...
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... light flashes or stays on • SDLT220 cannot read media created by a DLT7000 or DLT8000 is not writeable in DLT1/VS80 drives. Otherwise media will come on • Tape ejects Reusing Type IV Media Formatted by DLT7000 or DLT8000 in DLT7000 and DLT8000 drives only if drive compression was formatted by...SDLT320 and SDLT220 Drives • Uses SDLT type media for read and write • Can read media created with original use and formatting information Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 9 A tape formatted in 20GB mode appears as new media and is , however, readable.
... light flashes or stays on • SDLT220 cannot read media created by a DLT7000 or DLT8000 is not writeable in DLT1/VS80 drives. Otherwise media will come on • Tape ejects Reusing Type IV Media Formatted by DLT7000 or DLT8000 in DLT7000 and DLT8000 drives only if drive compression was formatted by...SDLT320 and SDLT220 Drives • Uses SDLT type media for read and write • Can read media created with original use and formatting information Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 9 A tape formatted in 20GB mode appears as new media and is , however, readable.
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...IV media. __ Drives in RED read and write VS1 media. Backup software shows bad media. 5 - However, for both Windows® and Linux platforms. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 10 They can also read Type IV media written by DLT7000/8000 devices will be read-only in DLT4000..., DLT1, and VS80 if density 20.0 is in the SDLT320 download area. The drive automatically ejects the tape 4 - Orange (220) LED blinks indicating that indicates no indicator on the SDLT that a 220-formatted...
...IV media. __ Drives in RED read and write VS1 media. Backup software shows bad media. 5 - However, for both Windows® and Linux platforms. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 10 They can also read Type IV media written by DLT7000/8000 devices will be read-only in DLT4000..., DLT1, and VS80 if density 20.0 is in the SDLT320 download area. The drive automatically ejects the tape 4 - Orange (220) LED blinks indicating that indicates no indicator on the SDLT that a 220-formatted...
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... User must keep used . 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 ...Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 11 Light brown colored. Part No. track of how many times this cleaning eject the cartridge and tape is a VS160 drive, but clean SDLT drives. black in color and labeled as VS160 Cleaning designated as SDLT Cartridge. 4 Cleaning Considerations Although DLT4000/7000/8000/DLT1 and VS80...
... User must keep used . 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 ...Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 11 Light brown colored. Part No. track of how many times this cleaning eject the cartridge and tape is a VS160 drive, but clean SDLT drives. black in color and labeled as VS160 Cleaning designated as SDLT Cartridge. 4 Cleaning Considerations Although DLT4000/7000/8000/DLT1 and VS80...
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... uses. The cartridge has little or no method to determine that the cleaning tape is the customer's responsibility to record usage of Using Expired Cleaning Media X - If so, try a new cleaning tape. With DLT1/VS80 and VS160 there is no effect on the model drive, if the light ... you are using the proper cleaning tape for your drive type. 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 after the tape ejects, this indicates that the cleaning tape may be exhausted. Depending on head...
... uses. The cartridge has little or no method to determine that the cleaning tape is the customer's responsibility to record usage of Using Expired Cleaning Media X - If so, try a new cleaning tape. With DLT1/VS80 and VS160 there is no effect on the model drive, if the light ... you are using the proper cleaning tape for your drive type. 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 after the tape ejects, this indicates that the cleaning tape may be exhausted. Depending on head...
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.... For best results, follow these guidelines for media care: Protect cartridges from your skin contaminate the tape and affect performance. Pencils can introduce contaminants to prevent labels from accidently covering the hub Never touch the tape or tape leader. Use the sliding labels provided. Dust and oils from shock, vibration, moisture, and magnetic..., and do not write on the cartridge. 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 affect performance. Pencils can introduce contaminants to prevent labels from accidently covering the hub Never touch the tape or tape leader. Use the sliding labels provided. Dust and oils from shock, vibration, moisture, and magnetic..., and do not write on the cartridge. 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
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... a sheet of the cartridge. These are non-adhesive labels and are designed 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 Placing anywhere other than this label slot may result in... static or humidity can be introduced into the label slot on your cartridges. Store extra labels away from the cartridge. To decrease the chance of a tape drive failure due to the...
... a sheet of the cartridge. These are non-adhesive labels and are designed 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 Placing anywhere other than this label slot may result in... static or humidity can be introduced into the label slot on your cartridges. Store extra labels away from the cartridge. To decrease the chance of a tape drive failure due to the...
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... using a small flat-blade screwdriver. Press the hub; o DLTtape cartridges: Check the height of shipping damage If the DLT, DLT VS or SDLT drive becomes inoperable after loading a tape ! it has not been damaged and is in the correct position. Visual Media Inspection When to perform a visual inspection ... hard physical shock When a shipment of tapes shows any sign of the leader to verify that it will spring back if operating properly. Cartridge Hub: Confirm the spring-loaded hub on the bottom of damage. Figure 19 Media Inspection 1 Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 17 ...
... using a small flat-blade screwdriver. Press the hub; o DLTtape cartridges: Check the height of shipping damage If the DLT, DLT VS or SDLT drive becomes inoperable after loading a tape ! it has not been damaged and is in the correct position. Visual Media Inspection When to perform a visual inspection ... hard physical shock When a shipment of tapes shows any sign of the leader to verify that it will spring back if operating properly. Cartridge Hub: Confirm the spring-loaded hub on the bottom of damage. Figure 19 Media Inspection 1 Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 17 ...
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... inspecting an SDLT media cartridge refer to the following diagrams to identify bentin leader buckles. Figure 29 shows a good cartridge. This stress can cause the tape drive to drop the leader when trying to the spring-loaded cartridge hub. Refer to Figure 30 to check the leader buckles on the media.... Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 21 Figure 30 SDLT Bent-In Leader Buckles Media with bent-in leader buckles can pull the tape media further into the take-up reel. Figure 29 Good SDLT Leader Buckles Tests...
... inspecting an SDLT media cartridge refer to the following diagrams to identify bentin leader buckles. Figure 29 shows a good cartridge. This stress can cause the tape drive to drop the leader when trying to the spring-loaded cartridge hub. Refer to Figure 30 to check the leader buckles on the media.... Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 21 Figure 30 SDLT Bent-In Leader Buckles Media with bent-in leader buckles can pull the tape media further into the take-up reel. Figure 29 Good SDLT Leader Buckles Tests...
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... grooves interlock Inspect cartridges prior to each use Unload cartridges prior to reach the same operating temperature and humidity level as the drive. 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. or higher Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 23
... grooves interlock Inspect cartridges prior to each use Unload cartridges prior to reach the same operating temperature and humidity level as the drive. 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. or higher Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 23
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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...
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...
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...Guide for long-term protection. This document also contains information on how to manage tape libraries and stand-alone tape drives attached to your system. Refer to the PowerVault Data Protection Solution Support Matrix for a list of the protected systems and disk-...Center Data Protection Manager 2007 Deployment. Installing Tape Drives and Tape Libraries Refer to the tape drive or the tape library documentation to install and attach these features, you need to attach a supported tape drive or a tape library to the PowerVault Data Protection Solution Support Matrix for required...
...Guide for long-term protection. This document also contains information on how to manage tape libraries and stand-alone tape drives attached to your system. Refer to the PowerVault Data Protection Solution Support Matrix for a list of the protected systems and disk-...Center Data Protection Manager 2007 Deployment. Installing Tape Drives and Tape Libraries Refer to the tape drive or the tape library documentation to install and attach these features, you need to attach a supported tape drive or a tape library to the PowerVault Data Protection Solution Support Matrix for required...
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O OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA) Installation, 43 P Platform, 25 Prerequisites, 11, 27-28 Protected Server, 37, 39 Protection Group, 39-40 Using, 41 Troubleshooting, 47 U Updating, 45 UPS, 12 W Wizard, 11, 27, 29-30, 32-33, 47 R Remote Access, 24 Remote Desktop Configuration, 23 S SAC, 21-22 Static IP, 15, 23 Storage Pool, 33, 35 Configuration, 33 System Center, 7, 11, 39 T Tape Devices and Libraries, 41 Tape devices and libraries Installing, 41 52 Index
O OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA) Installation, 43 P Platform, 25 Prerequisites, 11, 27-28 Protected Server, 37, 39 Protection Group, 39-40 Using, 41 Troubleshooting, 47 U Updating, 45 UPS, 12 W Wizard, 11, 27, 29-30, 32-33, 47 R Remote Access, 24 Remote Desktop Configuration, 23 S SAC, 21-22 Static IP, 15, 23 Storage Pool, 33, 35 Configuration, 33 System Center, 7, 11, 39 T Tape Devices and Libraries, 41 Tape devices and libraries Installing, 41 52 Index