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This document does not cover DAT72, DDS4, LTO, LTO2, and LTO3 Tape technologies. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 7 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.
This document does not cover DAT72, DDS4, LTO, LTO2, and LTO3 Tape technologies. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 7 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.
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... Read only Read only P5639 NO NO NO NO NO Primary NO NO Table 2 Primary Media Type per Drive 1 Can only read media if it was formatted with a VS80 or DLT1 drive. 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 ... 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 SDLTtape I 160GB/320GB 57GB/hr SDLTtape I Part No. Figure 8 SDLT Media 9W085 NO NO NO NO NO NO Primary Primary Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 8
... Read only Read only P5639 NO NO NO NO NO Primary NO NO Table 2 Primary Media Type per Drive 1 Can only read media if it was formatted with a VS80 or DLT1 drive. 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 ... 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 SDLTtape I 160GB/320GB 57GB/hr SDLTtape I Part No. Figure 8 SDLT Media 9W085 NO NO NO NO NO NO Primary Primary Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 8
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... and write • Can read media created with original use and formatting information Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 9 Otherwise media will come on • Tape ejects Reusing Type IV Media Formatted by DLT7000 or DLT8000 in VS80/DLT1 Drives • By default, Type IV media previously recorded by a DLT7000 or DLT8000 is...
... and write • Can read media created with original use and formatting information Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 9 Otherwise media will come on • Tape ejects Reusing Type IV Media Formatted by DLT7000 or DLT8000 in VS80/DLT1 Drives • By default, Type IV media previously recorded by a DLT7000 or DLT8000 is...
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... (220) LED blinks indicating that indicates no indicator on Quantum's website in the SDLT320 download area. Tapes written by VS or DLT1 drives. 1 - This software utility allows an SDLT320 drive to tape in their default density; 70GB 2:1 compressed and 80GB 2:1 compressed respectively. The utility is available for backward...SDLT that a 220-formatted tape is no data on the front panel of the drive prior to writing to the tape media. ** Density selection is cycled on . No lights come on . 2 - However, for both Windows® and Linux platforms. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook ...
... (220) LED blinks indicating that indicates no indicator on Quantum's website in the SDLT320 download area. Tapes written by VS or DLT1 drives. 1 - This software utility allows an SDLT320 drive to tape in their default density; 70GB 2:1 compressed and 80GB 2:1 compressed respectively. The utility is available for backward...SDLT that a 220-formatted tape is no data on the front panel of the drive prior to writing to the tape media. ** Density selection is cycled on . No lights come on . 2 - However, for both Windows® and Linux platforms. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook ...
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... tape drives when a request is made by backup software, when a cleaning indicator is and the drive does not • User must keep used . may be designated DLT1 or VS80. Figure 9 Cleaning Tape Figure 10 DLT/VS III Cleaning Tape Figure 11 VS160 Cleaning Tape Figure 12 SDLT Cleaning Tape ... in color and not recommended. • Tape can track usage. DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 VS80 VS160 SDLT220 SDLT320 Characteristics Not Available Dell does not sell this cleaning tape is used . this cleaning eject the cartridge and tape is used , the cartridge does not eject...
... tape drives when a request is made by backup software, when a cleaning indicator is and the drive does not • User must keep used . may be designated DLT1 or VS80. Figure 9 Cleaning Tape Figure 10 DLT/VS III Cleaning Tape Figure 11 VS160 Cleaning Tape Figure 12 SDLT Cleaning Tape ... in color and not recommended. • Tape can track usage. DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 VS80 VS160 SDLT220 SDLT320 Characteristics Not Available Dell does not sell this cleaning tape is used . this cleaning eject the cartridge and tape is used , the cartridge does not eject...
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...except to record usage of Using Expired Cleaning Media X - Exhausted Cleaning Media If a cleaning tape is inserted then there may be a hardware fault in the drive. If so, try a new cleaning tape. With DLT1/VS80 and VS160 there is no effect on the check box label. The cartridge has little ...or no method to determine that you are using the proper cleaning tape for your drive type. Refer to Table 5 to ensure that the cleaning tape is the customer's responsibility to manually note usage on head cleaning after 20 uses. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 12
...except to record usage of Using Expired Cleaning Media X - Exhausted Cleaning Media If a cleaning tape is inserted then there may be a hardware fault in the drive. If so, try a new cleaning tape. With DLT1/VS80 and VS160 there is no effect on the check box label. The cartridge has little ...or no method to determine that you are using the proper cleaning tape for your drive type. Refer to Table 5 to ensure that the cleaning tape is the customer's responsibility to manually note usage on head cleaning after 20 uses. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 12
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... sliding labels provided. Dust and oils from accidently covering the hub Never touch the tape or tape leader. Store loose labels separately to be reliable, robust, and durable. Figure 16 Media Care Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 15 Write in use adhesive labels or Post-it into... the drive. They are engineered to prevent labels from your skin contaminate the tape and affect performance. Do not use . Pencils can introduce...
... sliding labels provided. Dust and oils from accidently covering the hub Never touch the tape or tape leader. Store loose labels separately to be reliable, robust, and durable. Figure 16 Media Care Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 15 Write in use adhesive labels or Post-it into... the drive. They are engineered to prevent labels from your skin contaminate the tape and affect performance. Do not use . Pencils can introduce...
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... for proper application of labels in damage to the tape drive. These are non-adhesive labels and are designed 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 Never use...
... for proper application of labels in damage to the tape drive. These are non-adhesive labels and are designed 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 Never use...
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Reel Locks: Check that the door is moveable and the spring is present. Press the hub; Figure 19 Media Inspection 1 Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 17 Cartridge door: Ensure that both reel locks are visible. Write Protect Switch: Move switch. Verify...loaded hub on the bottom of shipping damage If the DLT, DLT VS or SDLT drive becomes inoperable after loading a tape ! Visual Media Inspection When to perform a visual inspection Best practices: Each time a tape is loaded or changed When a tape cartridge is dropped or subjected to a hard physical shock When a ...
Reel Locks: Check that the door is moveable and the spring is present. Press the hub; Figure 19 Media Inspection 1 Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 17 Cartridge door: Ensure that both reel locks are visible. Write Protect Switch: Move switch. Verify...loaded hub on the bottom of shipping damage If the DLT, DLT VS or SDLT drive becomes inoperable after loading a tape ! Visual Media Inspection When to perform a visual inspection Best practices: Each time a tape is loaded or changed When a tape cartridge is dropped or subjected to a hard physical shock When a ...
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... Good SDLT Leader Buckles Tests have shown that dropping the media causes excessive stress to identify bentin leader buckles. This stress can cause the tape drive to drop the leader when trying to check the leader buckles on the media. Figure 29 shows a good cartridge. Refer to Figure 30 ...spring-loaded cartridge hub. Figure 30 SDLT Bent-In Leader Buckles Media with bent-in leader buckles can pull the tape media further into the take-up reel. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 21 SDLT Media When inspecting an SDLT media cartridge refer to the following diagrams to ...
... Good SDLT Leader Buckles Tests have shown that dropping the media causes excessive stress to identify bentin leader buckles. This stress can cause the tape drive to drop the leader when trying to check the leader buckles on the media. Figure 29 shows a good cartridge. Refer to Figure 30 ...spring-loaded cartridge hub. Figure 30 SDLT Bent-In Leader Buckles Media with bent-in leader buckles can pull the tape media further into the take-up reel. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 21 SDLT Media When inspecting an SDLT media cartridge refer to the following diagrams to ...
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This allows tapes to powering down the drive Allow a 24-hour conditioning period before using new or stored cartridges. or higher 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 ...
This allows tapes to powering down the drive Allow a 24-hour conditioning period before using new or stored cartridges. or higher 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 ...