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...Introduction 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...
...Introduction 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...
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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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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. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 6 1 Revisions and Ownership Information Revision History Rev.
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. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 6 1 Revisions and Ownership Information Revision History Rev.
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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. 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.
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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 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...Type IV 10.8 GB/hr DLT Type IV 28.8GB/hr VS1 Tape Table 1 DLT Drive Types and Basic Characteristics 39GB/hr SDLTtape I 160GB/320GB 57GB/hr SDLTtape I Part No. DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 VS80 VS160 SDLT220 SDLT320 Figure 6 Type IV Media Figure 7 VS1 Media 9W080 Primary Primary ...
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...Type IV 10.8 GB/hr DLT Type IV 28.8GB/hr VS1 Tape Table 1 DLT Drive Types and Basic Characteristics 39GB/hr SDLTtape I 160GB/320GB 57GB/hr SDLTtape I Part No. DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 VS80 VS160 SDLT220 SDLT320 Figure 6 Type IV Media Figure 7 VS1 Media 9W080 Primary Primary ...
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... new media and is not read 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 Invalid Media Symptoms - drive gives no warning but backup software indicates bad media...
... new media and is not read 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 Invalid Media Symptoms - drive gives no warning but backup software indicates bad media...
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... tape 4 - No lights come on . Table 3 Type IV, VS1, and SDLT1 Media Read/Write Compatibility __ Drives in BLUE read and write VS1 media. They can also read Type IV media. __ Drives in DLT4000, DLT1, and VS80 if density 20.0 is available on . 2 - No lights blink. They can also read Type IV... data on tape. * Under default settings the DLT7000 and DLT8000 write to the tape media. ** Density selection is cycled on the front panel of SDLT drives. See chart for both Windows® and Linux platforms. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 10 The tape does not eject.
... tape 4 - No lights come on . Table 3 Type IV, VS1, and SDLT1 Media Read/Write Compatibility __ Drives in BLUE read and write VS1 media. They can also read Type IV media. __ Drives in DLT4000, DLT1, and VS80 if density 20.0 is available on . 2 - No lights blink. They can also read Type IV... data on tape. * Under default settings the DLT7000 and DLT8000 write to the tape media. ** Density selection is cycled on the front panel of SDLT drives. See chart for both Windows® and Linux platforms. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 10 The tape does not eject.
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SDLT320 drives. may be designated DLT1 or VS80. Lifespan Tracking 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 Part No. May be used to ...material inside looks like • User must keep used. discard it to clean VS160 SDLT220 and light in color and Drives. 4 Cleaning Considerations Although DLT4000/7000/8000/DLT1 and VS80 drives use the same Type IV data media, they DO NOT all use . • If expired cleaning media is ...
SDLT320 drives. may be designated DLT1 or VS80. Lifespan Tracking 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 Part No. May be used to ...material inside looks like • User must keep used. discard it to clean VS160 SDLT220 and light in color and Drives. 4 Cleaning Considerations Although DLT4000/7000/8000/DLT1 and VS80 drives use the same Type IV data media, they DO NOT all use . • If expired cleaning media is ...
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Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 12 Refer to Table 5 to record usage of Using Expired Cleaning Media X - With DLT1/VS80 and VS160 there is no effect on head cleaning after the recommended 20 uses. The cartridge has little or no method to determine that ... except to manually note usage on the check box label. Table 5 Symptoms of the Cleaning Tape and discard after 20 uses. Depending 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...
Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 12 Refer to Table 5 to record usage of Using Expired Cleaning Media X - With DLT1/VS80 and VS160 there is no effect on head cleaning after the recommended 20 uses. The cartridge has little or no method to determine that ... except to manually note usage on the check box label. Table 5 Symptoms of the Cleaning Tape and discard after 20 uses. Depending 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...
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Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 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 a drive and ensures proper tension of media is maintained. Mechanical interconnect between the cartridge and the drive reel motor. Type IV Media Cartridge Cartridge Leader - Reel Locks - Cartridge Hub - 5 Media Handling Figure 13. Buckles with metal pin). Prevent the media reel in the cartridge from cartridge.
Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 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 a drive and ensures proper tension of media is maintained. Mechanical interconnect between the cartridge and the drive reel motor. Type IV Media Cartridge Cartridge Leader - Reel Locks - Cartridge Hub - 5 Media Handling Figure 13. Buckles with metal pin). Prevent the media reel in the cartridge from cartridge.
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... the tape or tape leader. Write in use adhesive labels or Post-it into the drive. Pencils can introduce contaminants to prevent labels from your skin contaminate the tape and affect performance. Figure 16 Media Care Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 15 For best results, follow these guidelines for...
... the tape or tape leader. Write in use adhesive labels or Post-it into the drive. Pencils can introduce contaminants to prevent labels from your skin contaminate the tape and affect performance. Figure 16 Media Care Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 15 For best results, follow these guidelines for...
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... of media labels: Never put a label or barcode anywhere but in the storage box. Figure 17 Proper Label Placement Figure 18 Proper Barcode Placement Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 16 Proper Media Labeling Techniques Every new DLTtape IV, VS1, and SDLT cartridge comes with a sheet of... labels in the front label slot (see Figure 17 and 18 below). To decrease the chance of a tape drive failure due to the cartridge because of static or humidity can be introduced into the label slot on your cartridges. These are non-adhesive labels...
... of media labels: Never put a label or barcode anywhere but in the storage box. Figure 17 Proper Label Placement Figure 18 Proper Barcode Placement Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 16 Proper Media Labeling Techniques Every new DLTtape IV, VS1, and SDLT cartridge comes with a sheet of... labels in the front label slot (see Figure 17 and 18 below). To decrease the chance of a tape drive failure due to the cartridge because of static or humidity can be introduced into the label slot on your cartridges. These are non-adhesive labels...
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...do not use anything that the loop is present. o DLTtape cartridges: Check the height of shipping damage If the DLT, DLT VS or SDLT drive becomes inoperable after loading a tape ! Verify operation using a small flat-blade screwdriver. Press the hub; Write Protect Switch: Move switch. Reel ...the exterior of damage. Cartridge door: Ensure that both reel locks are visible. It should spring back when released. Figure 19 Media Inspection 1 Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 17 Listen for chips, cracks, dents, or missing screws. it has not been damaged and is...
...do not use anything that the loop is present. o DLTtape cartridges: Check the height of shipping damage If the DLT, DLT VS or SDLT drive becomes inoperable after loading a tape ! Verify operation using a small flat-blade screwdriver. Press the hub; Write Protect Switch: Move switch. Reel ...the exterior of damage. Cartridge door: Ensure that both reel locks are visible. It should spring back when released. Figure 19 Media Inspection 1 Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 17 Listen for chips, cracks, dents, or missing screws. it has not been damaged and is...
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... following diagrams to identify bentin leader buckles. Refer to Figure 30 to check the leader buckles on the media. This stress can cause the tape drive to drop the leader when trying to the spring-loaded cartridge hub. 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. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 21 Figure 29 shows a good cartridge. Figure 30 SDLT Bent-In Leader Buckles Media with bent-in ...
... following diagrams to identify bentin leader buckles. Refer to Figure 30 to check the leader buckles on the media. This stress can cause the tape drive to drop the leader when trying to the spring-loaded cartridge hub. 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. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 21 Figure 29 shows a good cartridge. Figure 30 SDLT Bent-In Leader Buckles Media with bent-in ...
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...Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 23 Media Do's and Do Not's Do Store cartridges in their protective cases Handle cartridges with bare fingers Use pens or pencils during cartridge inspection Drop cartridge Stack cartridges horizontally Disassemble cartridges Use adhesive labels Ship cartridges in drive... speakers, monitors, electric motors, power supplies) Use a cartridge that fell from 3 ft. This allows tapes to powering down the drive Allow a 24-hour conditioning period before using new or stored cartridges. Do Not Touch the media or leader with great care Store cartridges...
...Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 23 Media Do's and Do Not's Do Store cartridges in their protective cases Handle cartridges with bare fingers Use pens or pencils during cartridge inspection Drop cartridge Stack cartridges horizontally Disassemble cartridges Use adhesive labels Ship cartridges in drive... speakers, monitors, electric motors, power supplies) Use a cartridge that fell from 3 ft. This allows tapes to powering down the drive Allow a 24-hour conditioning period before using new or stored cartridges. Do Not Touch the media or leader with great care Store cartridges...
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...Media • Tape Library/Libraries • Data Set(s) • Disk Group(s) not associated with a PowerVault DL Appliance Migrating an entire disk group An entire Disk Group (the physical drives making up the virtual disks on disk, tape, or both. From Symantec's Backup Exec Management Console, 2...migration. Note: Although Disk Groups in a standard configuration state (as defined in the Dell PowerVault™ DL Appliance Powered by Symantec Backup Exec™, it may reside on the PowerVault DL Appliance) must be different or have changed. Depending on the appliance configuration, this ...
...Media • Tape Library/Libraries • Data Set(s) • Disk Group(s) not associated with a PowerVault DL Appliance Migrating an entire disk group An entire Disk Group (the physical drives making up the virtual disks on disk, tape, or both. From Symantec's Backup Exec Management Console, 2...migration. Note: Although Disk Groups in a standard configuration state (as defined in the Dell PowerVault™ DL Appliance Powered by Symantec Backup Exec™, it may reside on the PowerVault DL Appliance) must be different or have changed. Depending on the appliance configuration, this ...
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or 2) by either 1) using the Blink task (see Figure 3) and then manually viewing the physical drives (now blinking) associated with the resource on the MD1000 Storage Enclosure; Media Migration Figure 2: OMSA view of the virtual disk as shown in Figure 4. 4 Determine and make note of which physical disks the Disk Group is comprised of by viewing the details of storage resource to be migrated c.
or 2) by either 1) using the Blink task (see Figure 3) and then manually viewing the physical drives (now blinking) associated with the resource on the MD1000 Storage Enclosure; Media Migration Figure 2: OMSA view of the virtual disk as shown in Figure 4. 4 Determine and make note of which physical disks the Disk Group is comprised of by viewing the details of storage resource to be migrated c.
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... must inventory the media after it can be imported. Click Slots. 4. Under Media Tasks in the library. In order for media. Media Migration On the PowerVault DL Appliance that you wish to import the tape media into, you must select the option Auto-inventory after import is completed. • If your... robotic library so that all media are ejected from the drive and are back in the magazine slots before swapping the magazine. After all of slots to the portals. You can select any number of the...
... must inventory the media after it can be imported. Click Slots. 4. Under Media Tasks in the library. In order for media. Media Migration On the PowerVault DL Appliance that you wish to import the tape media into, you must select the option Auto-inventory after import is completed. • If your... robotic library so that all media are ejected from the drive and are back in the magazine slots before swapping the magazine. After all of slots to the portals. You can select any number of the...
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Click the tape drive/robotic library. 2. Refer to another PowerVault DL Appliance. Migrating a tape library Perform the following steps to the new appliance. Select Run Now to support your Power- Power down the PowerVault DL Appliance including the server and attached tape library. 2. Note: The... of backup • What directories/files were backed up Perform the following steps to move a tape library from one PowerVault DL Appliance to your PowerVault Tape Library documentation for tape media) • Date and time of the backup • Type of Library Expansion Option...
Click the tape drive/robotic library. 2. Refer to another PowerVault DL Appliance. Migrating a tape library Perform the following steps to the new appliance. Select Run Now to support your Power- Power down the PowerVault DL Appliance including the server and attached tape library. 2. Note: The... of backup • What directories/files were backed up Perform the following steps to move a tape library from one PowerVault DL Appliance to your PowerVault Tape Library documentation for tape media) • Date and time of the backup • Type of Library Expansion Option...
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... directories/files were backed up Perform the following steps to catalog the tape media in the library. Select the robotic library. 7. Click the tape drive/robotic library. 2. On the navigation bar, click Devices. 6. Cataloging Media from all others) • Date and time of the backup •.... 3. Select the slots containing the tape media that tape from a Migrated Tape Library The tape media must be cataloged once the PowerVault Tape library has completed the inventory process. Click Inventory. Copying data sets 11 Cataloging the tape media allows Backup Exec to read and...
... directories/files were backed up Perform the following steps to catalog the tape media in the library. Select the robotic library. 7. Click the tape drive/robotic library. 2. On the navigation bar, click Devices. 6. Cataloging Media from all others) • Date and time of the backup •.... 3. Select the slots containing the tape media that tape from a Migrated Tape Library The tape media must be cataloged once the PowerVault Tape library has completed the inventory process. Click Inventory. Copying data sets 11 Cataloging the tape media allows Backup Exec to read and...