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disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2005 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, PowerEdge, and PowerVault are trademarks of Dell Inc. Windows is a registered trademark of 3M. Dell Inc. DellTM DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.3 Last Modified 10/10/05 Information in this document is subject to... trademarks and trade names other than its own. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this document to refer to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; Post-it is strictly forbidden.
disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2005 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, PowerEdge, and PowerVault are trademarks of Dell Inc. Windows is a registered trademark of 3M. Dell Inc. DellTM DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.3 Last Modified 10/10/05 Information in this document is subject to... trademarks and trade names other than its own. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this document to refer to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; Post-it is strictly forbidden.
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...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...
...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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...Creased Leader Loop...20 Figure 29 Good SDLT Leader Buckles ...21 Figure 30 SDLT Bent-In Leader Buckles...21 Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 5 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 ...
...Creased Leader Loop...20 Figure 29 Good SDLT Leader Buckles ...21 Figure 30 SDLT Bent-In Leader Buckles...21 Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 5 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 ...
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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. Updated part numbers. 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. 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. Updated part numbers. 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. 1 Revisions and Ownership Information Revision History Rev.
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Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 7 This document does not cover DAT72, DDS4, LTO, LTO2, and LTO3 Tape technologies. 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.
Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 7 This document does not cover DAT72, DDS4, LTO, LTO2, and LTO3 Tape technologies. 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.
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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 Read ... 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/...
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 ... 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/...
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..., Type IV media previously recorded by SDLT320; DLT1 and VS80 Drives • Uses only Type IV media for read and write VS160 Drives • Uses VS1 Media for read and write • Can read media created with original use and formatting information Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 9 drive gives no...
..., Type IV media previously recorded by SDLT320; DLT1 and VS80 Drives • Uses only Type IV media for read and write VS160 Drives • Uses VS1 Media for read and write • Can read media created with original use and formatting information Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 9 drive gives no...
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...front panel of the drive prior to writing to the tape media. ** Density selection is available for both Windows® and Linux platforms. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 10 Tapes written by DLT7000/8000 devices will be read Type IV media written by VS or DLT1 drives... format. The utility is not mechanically available on Quantum's website in the drive. 6 - They can also read -only in DLT4000, DLT1, and VS80 if density 20.0 is selected on the front panel of SDLT drives. See chart for backward compatibility reasons, an SDLT320 Density Select Utility is in...
...front panel of the drive prior to writing to the tape media. ** Density selection is available for both Windows® and Linux platforms. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 10 Tapes written by DLT7000/8000 devices will be read Type IV media written by VS or DLT1 drives... format. The utility is not mechanically available on Quantum's website in the drive. 6 - They can also read -only in DLT4000, DLT1, and VS80 if density 20.0 is selected on the front panel of SDLT drives. See chart for backward compatibility reasons, an SDLT320 Density Select Utility is in...
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...20 Uses User keeps track 20 Uses 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 Cleaning Tape. 1X021 X0938 1X025 NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO YES NO NO... NO NO NO NO NO • Cleaning material inside looks like • User must keep used . DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 VS80 VS160 SDLT220 SDLT320 Characteristics Not Available Dell does not sell this cleaning tape is used to clean Cleaning media to • Tape leader is a VS160 drive, but clean...
...20 Uses User keeps track 20 Uses 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 Cleaning Tape. 1X021 X0938 1X025 NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO YES NO NO... NO NO NO NO NO • Cleaning material inside looks like • User must keep used . DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 VS80 VS160 SDLT220 SDLT320 Characteristics Not Available Dell does not sell this cleaning tape is used to clean Cleaning media to • Tape leader is a VS160 drive, but clean...
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... responsibility to ensure that you are using the proper cleaning tape for your drive type. Exhausted Cleaning Media If a cleaning tape is inserted into a DLT/SDLT drive and the light remains on the check box label. Table 5 Symptoms of the Cleaning Tape and discard after 20 uses. The cartridge has... little or no method to determine that the cleaning tape may be exhausted. With DLT1/VS80 and VS160 there 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 ...
... responsibility to ensure that you are using the proper cleaning tape for your drive type. Exhausted Cleaning Media If a cleaning tape is inserted into a DLT/SDLT drive and the light remains on the check box label. Table 5 Symptoms of the Cleaning Tape and discard after 20 uses. The cartridge has... little or no method to determine that the cleaning tape may be exhausted. With DLT1/VS80 and VS160 there 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 ...
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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 the cartridge from cartridge. Mechanical interconnect between the cartridge and the drive reel motor. Reel Locks - Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 13 Type IV Media Cartridge Cartridge Leader - Prevent the media reel in a drive and ensures proper tension of media is maintained. Cartridge Hub - Buckles with metal pin). 5 Media Handling Figure 13.
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 the cartridge from cartridge. Mechanical interconnect between the cartridge and the drive reel motor. Reel Locks - Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 13 Type IV Media Cartridge Cartridge Leader - Prevent the media reel in a drive and ensures proper tension of media is maintained. Cartridge Hub - Buckles with metal pin). 5 Media Handling Figure 13.
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When this switch is activated (orange is visible), data cannot be written to, appended to, or overwritten on the media. 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 Write Protect Switch -
When this switch is activated (orange is visible), data cannot be written to, appended to, or overwritten on the media. 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 Write Protect Switch -
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... not use . Pencils can introduce contaminants to prevent labels from accidently covering the hub Never touch the tape or tape leader. Figure 16 Media Care Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 15 Keep media in protective cases and store vertically when not in pen, not pencil. Dust and oils from...
... not use . Pencils can introduce contaminants to prevent labels from accidently covering the hub Never touch the tape or tape leader. Figure 16 Media Care Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 15 Keep media in protective cases and store vertically when not in pen, not pencil. Dust and oils from...
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... damage to the cartridge because of the cartridge. 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 Placing anywhere other than this label slot may result in the storage box. Labels clinging to the tape...
... damage to the cartridge because of the cartridge. 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 Placing anywhere other than this label slot may result in the storage box. Labels clinging to the tape...
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... such as a pen or pencil. Press the hub; it has not been damaged and is in the correct position. Figure 19 Media Inspection 1 Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 17 It should spring back when released. When inspecting the cartridge leader do not use anything that the door...chips or signs of damage. Reel Locks: Check that drive. Cartridge Hub: Confirm the spring-loaded hub on the bottom of shipping damage If the DLT, DLT VS or SDLT drive becomes inoperable after loading a tape ! Listen for rattling or loose pieces. o Super DLTtape Cartridges: Ensure that it will spring...
... such as a pen or pencil. Press the hub; it has not been damaged and is in the correct position. Figure 19 Media Inspection 1 Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 17 It should spring back when released. When inspecting the cartridge leader do not use anything that the door...chips or signs of damage. Reel Locks: Check that drive. Cartridge Hub: Confirm the spring-loaded hub on the bottom of shipping damage If the DLT, DLT VS or SDLT drive becomes inoperable after loading a tape ! Listen for rattling or loose pieces. o Super DLTtape Cartridges: Ensure that it will spring...
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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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Figure 29 shows a good cartridge. Refer to Figure 30 to check the leader buckles on the media. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 21 This stress can cause the tape drive to drop the leader when trying to the spring-loaded cartridge ...
Figure 29 shows a good cartridge. Refer to Figure 30 to check the leader buckles on the media. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 21 This stress can cause the tape drive to drop the leader when trying to the spring-loaded cartridge ...
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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