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Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 7 Table 1 shows the basic characteristics of the drives. 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.
Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 7 Table 1 shows the basic characteristics of the drives. 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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...2 Primary 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...
...2 Primary 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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...DLT1 and VS80 drive • VS80/DLT1 drives can read media created with the SDLT220; Otherwise media will come on • Tape ejects Reusing Type IV Media Formatted by DLT7000 or DLT8000 in 20GB mode appears as new media and is not read compatible with original use and formatting information Dell DLT, VS... and SDLT Media Handbook Page 9 Invalid Media Symptoms - It is not writeable in DLT7000 and DLT8000 drives only if drive compression was formatted by DLT1 or VS80 drive NOT DLT4000/7000/8000. • ...
...DLT1 and VS80 drive • VS80/DLT1 drives can read media created with the SDLT220; Otherwise media will come on • Tape ejects Reusing Type IV Media Formatted by DLT7000 or DLT8000 in 20GB mode appears as new media and is not read compatible with original use and formatting information Dell DLT, VS... and SDLT Media Handbook Page 9 Invalid Media Symptoms - It is not writeable in DLT7000 and DLT8000 drives only if drive compression was formatted by DLT1 or VS80 drive NOT DLT4000/7000/8000. • ...
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... lights come on the front panel of SDLT drives. Orange (220) LED blinks indicating that indicates no data on the drive. 3 - Tapes written by VS or DLT1 drives. 1 - See chart for backward compatibility reasons, an SDLT320 Density Select Utility is available for both Windows® and Linux platforms. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 10 They...
... lights come on the front panel of SDLT drives. Orange (220) LED blinks indicating that indicates no data on the drive. 3 - Tapes written by VS or DLT1 drives. 1 - See chart for backward compatibility reasons, an SDLT320 Density Select Utility is available for both Windows® and Linux platforms. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 10 They...
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...DLT1 VS80 VS160 SDLT220 SDLT320 Characteristics Not Available Dell does not sell this cleaning tape is and the drive does not • User must keep track On last use, the electromagnetic of how many User must keep used , the cartridge does not eject and cleaning light stays on the drive... 20 Uses Tape keeps track Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 11 Figure 9 Cleaning Tape Figure 10 DLT/VS III Cleaning Tape Figure 11 VS160 Cleaning Tape Figure 12 SDLT Cleaning Tape Physical Description Typically cream colored and labeled "DLT Cleaning Tape III". Light...
...DLT1 VS80 VS160 SDLT220 SDLT320 Characteristics Not Available Dell does not sell this cleaning tape is and the drive does not • User must keep track On last use, the electromagnetic of how many User must keep used , the cartridge does not eject and cleaning light stays on the drive... 20 Uses Tape keeps track Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 11 Figure 9 Cleaning Tape Figure 10 DLT/VS III Cleaning Tape Figure 11 VS160 Cleaning Tape Figure 12 SDLT Cleaning Tape Physical Description Typically cream colored and labeled "DLT Cleaning Tape III". Light...
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...Cleaning Media X - Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 12 Exhausted Cleaning Media If a cleaning tape is inserted then there may be a hardware fault in the drive. 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.... Table 5 Symptoms of the Cleaning Tape and discard after the recommended 20 uses. With DLT1/VS80 and VS160 there is no effect on the check box label. It is expired except to determine that you are using the proper cleaning tape for your drive type. If so, try a new...
...Cleaning Media X - Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 12 Exhausted Cleaning Media If a cleaning tape is inserted then there may be a hardware fault in the drive. 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.... Table 5 Symptoms of the Cleaning Tape and discard after the recommended 20 uses. With DLT1/VS80 and VS160 there is no effect on the check box label. It is expired except to determine that you are using the proper cleaning tape for your drive type. If so, try a new...
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..., follow these guidelines for media care: Protect cartridges from your skin contaminate the tape and affect performance. Write in use adhesive labels or Post-it into the drive. Store loose labels separately to the tape path. 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 They are engineered to ...
..., follow these guidelines for media care: Protect cartridges from your skin contaminate the tape and affect performance. Write in use adhesive labels or Post-it into the drive. Store loose labels separately to the tape path. 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 They are engineered to ...
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..., VS1, and SDLT cartridge comes with a sheet of the cartridge. Store extra labels away from 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 To decrease the chance of...
..., VS1, and SDLT cartridge comes with a sheet of the cartridge. Store extra labels away from 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 To decrease the chance of...
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...screwdriver. it has not been damaged and is in that the loop is sticking up approximately 3/16" (4mm). Figure 19 Media Inspection 1 Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 17 It should spring back when released. Reel Locks: Check that the door is moveable and the spring is ...cartridge used in the correct position. 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 ! Cartridge: Inspect the exterior of the cartridge for cracks, chips or signs of the leader to ensure that...
...screwdriver. it has not been damaged and is in that the loop is sticking up approximately 3/16" (4mm). Figure 19 Media Inspection 1 Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 17 It should spring back when released. Reel Locks: Check that the door is moveable and the spring is ...cartridge used in the correct position. 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 ! Cartridge: Inspect the exterior of the cartridge for cracks, chips or signs of the leader to ensure that...
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...refer to the following diagrams to identify bentin leader buckles. This stress can cause the tape drive to drop the leader when trying to the spring-loaded cartridge hub. Figure 29 shows a good cartridge. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 21 Refer to Figure 30 to check the leader buckles... on the media. 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 the following diagrams to identify bentin leader buckles. This stress can cause the tape drive to drop the leader when trying to the spring-loaded cartridge hub. Figure 29 shows a good cartridge. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 21 Refer to Figure 30 to check the leader buckles... on the media. Figure 30 SDLT Bent-In Leader Buckles Media with bent-in leader buckles can pull the tape media further into the take-up reel....
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or higher Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 23 Do Not Touch the media or leader with bare fingers Use pens or pencils during cartridge inspection Drop cartridge ... the grooves interlock Inspect cartridges prior to each use Unload cartridges prior to reach the same operating temperature and humidity level as the drive. 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. This allows...
or higher Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 23 Do Not Touch the media or leader with bare fingers Use pens or pencils during cartridge inspection Drop cartridge ... the grooves interlock Inspect cartridges prior to each use Unload cartridges prior to reach the same operating temperature and humidity level as the drive. 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. This allows...