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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 ...11 Figure 12 SDLT Cleaning Tape...11 Figure 13. Type IV Media Cartridge ...13 Figure 14... Loosely Packed Media ...20 Figure 28 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 ...11 Figure 12 SDLT Cleaning Tape...11 Figure 13. Type IV Media Cartridge ...13 Figure 14... Loosely Packed Media ...20 Figure 28 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
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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. 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. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 7 Table 1 shows the basic characteristics of the drives.
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...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 Media 40GB/80GB 40GB/80GB 80GB/160GB...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
...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 Media 40GB/80GB 40GB/80GB 80GB/160GB...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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...is inserted into a drive • Cleaning light comes on • Media light flashes or stays 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 not read Type IV ...• Always label media with original use and formatting information Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 9 the 220 media light will continuously be ejected from the DLT1 and VS80 drive • VS80/DLT1 drives can read media created by DLT1 or VS80 drive NOT DLT4000/7000/8000. • Cannot ...
...is inserted into a drive • Cleaning light comes on • Media light flashes or stays 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 not read Type IV ...• Always label media with original use and formatting information Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 9 the 220 media light will continuously be ejected from the DLT1 and VS80 drive • VS80/DLT1 drives can read media created by DLT1 or VS80 drive NOT DLT4000/7000/8000. • Cannot ...
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... into the drive or power is available for both Windows® and Linux platforms. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 10 No lights blink. There is no indicator on the SDLT that a 220-formatted tape is in the drive. 6 - The utility is cycled on the drive. 3... GREEN read Type IV media written by DLT7000/8000 devices will be read and write Type IV media only. Tapes written by VS or DLT1 drives. 1 - The drive automatically ejects the tape 4 - However, for format limitations. __ Drives in their default density; 70GB 2:1 compressed and 80GB 2:1 compressed respectively...
... into the drive or power is available for both Windows® and Linux platforms. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 10 No lights blink. There is no indicator on the SDLT that a 220-formatted tape is in the drive. 6 - The utility is cycled on the drive. 3... GREEN read Type IV media written by DLT7000/8000 devices will be read and write Type IV media only. Tapes written by VS or DLT1 drives. 1 - The drive automatically ejects the tape 4 - However, for format limitations. __ Drives in their default density; 70GB 2:1 compressed and 80GB 2:1 compressed respectively...
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...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 4 Cleaning Considerations Although DLT4000/7000/8000/DLT1 and VS80 drives use the same Type IV data media, they DO NOT all use... VS160 cloth than tape. May be used . DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 VS80 VS160 SDLT220 SDLT320 Characteristics Not Available Dell does not sell this cleaning tape is and the drive does not • User must keep used to clean Cleaning...
...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 4 Cleaning Considerations Although DLT4000/7000/8000/DLT1 and VS80 drives use the same Type IV data media, they DO NOT all use... VS160 cloth than tape. May be used . DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 VS80 VS160 SDLT220 SDLT320 Characteristics Not Available Dell does not sell this cleaning tape is and the drive does not • User must keep used to clean Cleaning...
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... 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 the customer's responsibility to determine that the cleaning tape is inserted then there may be a hardware fault in the drive. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT... Media Handbook Page 12 Refer to Table 5 to manually note usage on head cleaning after 20 uses. If so, try a new cleaning tape. Exhausted Cleaning Media If a cleaning tape is inserted into a DLT/SDLT drive and the ...
... 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 the customer's responsibility to determine that the cleaning tape is inserted then there may be a hardware fault in the drive. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT... Media Handbook Page 12 Refer to Table 5 to manually note usage on head cleaning after 20 uses. If so, try a new cleaning tape. Exhausted Cleaning Media If a cleaning tape is inserted into a DLT/SDLT drive and the ...
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... contaminants to be reliable, robust, and durable. Media Care Guidelines DLTtape cartridges are manufactured to prevent labels from accidently covering the hub Never touch the tape or tape leader. Use the sliding labels provided. If you drop a cartridge, perform a visual media inspection before inserting it ® notes, and do not... vertically when not in pen, not pencil. For best results, follow these guidelines for media care: Protect cartridges from your skin contaminate the tape and affect performance. Do not use . Figure 16 Media Care Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 15
... contaminants to be reliable, robust, and durable. Media Care Guidelines DLTtape cartridges are manufactured to prevent labels from accidently covering the hub Never touch the tape or tape leader. Use the sliding labels provided. If you drop a cartridge, perform a visual media inspection before inserting it ® notes, and do not... vertically when not in pen, not pencil. For best results, follow these guidelines for media care: Protect cartridges from your skin contaminate the tape and affect performance. Do not use . Figure 16 Media Care Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 15
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...result in the front label slot (see Figure 17 and 18 below). Store extra labels away from the cartridge. To decrease the chance of a tape drive failure due to improper labeling, follow these guidelines for proper application of media labels: Never put a label or barcode anywhere but in damage ...to the tape drive. 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 These are non-adhesive ...
...result in the front label slot (see Figure 17 and 18 below). Store extra labels away from the cartridge. To decrease the chance of a tape drive failure due to improper labeling, follow these guidelines for proper application of media labels: Never put a label or barcode anywhere but in damage ...to the tape drive. 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 These are non-adhesive ...
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...write-protected mode and write-enabled mode. 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 If a drive error occurs, inspect the current and previous cartridge used in that the door is... shake the cartridge. Write Protect Switch: Move switch. Cartridge Leader: Gently inspect the cartridge leader to a hard physical shock When a shipment of tapes shows any sign of the leader to ensure that the buckle is sticking up approximately 3/16" (4mm). When inspecting the cartridge leader do not use...
...write-protected mode and write-enabled mode. 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 If a drive error occurs, inspect the current and previous cartridge used in that the door is... shake the cartridge. Write Protect Switch: Move switch. Cartridge Leader: Gently inspect the cartridge leader to a hard physical shock When a shipment of tapes shows any sign of the leader to ensure that the buckle is sticking up approximately 3/16" (4mm). When inspecting the cartridge leader do not use...
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... leader when trying to the 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. Figure 29 shows a good cartridge. SDLT Media When inspecting an SDLT media cartridge refer to the following diagrams... 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
... leader when trying to the 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. Figure 29 shows a good cartridge. SDLT Media When inspecting an SDLT media cartridge refer to the following diagrams... 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
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... to each use Unload cartridges prior to reach the same operating temperature and humidity level as the drive. or higher Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 23 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...
... to each use Unload cartridges prior to reach the same operating temperature and humidity level as the drive. or higher Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 23 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...
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... in the Dell PowerVault™ DL Appliance Powered by Symantec Backup Exec™, it may be migrated together from one PowerVault DL Appliance to another for migrating the data from one appliance to another. Using the following items: • Disk Group(s) • Tape Media • Tape Library/Libraries ...group An entire Disk Group (the physical drives making up the virtual disks on disk, tape, or both. Media Migration Executive summary During the operation of the Dell™ PowerVault™ DL backup to Disk Appliance Powered by Symantec Backup Exec Quick Start Guide) are...
... in the Dell PowerVault™ DL Appliance Powered by Symantec Backup Exec™, it may be migrated together from one PowerVault DL Appliance to another for migrating the data from one appliance to another. Using the following items: • Disk Group(s) • Tape Media • Tape Library/Libraries ...group An entire Disk Group (the physical drives making up the virtual disks on disk, tape, or both. Media Migration Executive summary During the operation of the Dell™ PowerVault™ DL backup to Disk Appliance Powered by Symantec Backup Exec Quick Start Guide) are...
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... media on the right. 3. Select all of backup • What directories/files were backed up menu. Continue to start the Inventory Operation 4. Migrating tape media 7 From the Devices tab, select the first virtual disk that media from all others) • Date and time of the backup •...the media and select Catalog Media from the pop-up From the Backup Exec Management Console, perform the following (if necessary) on the new PowerVault DL Appliance. Specify the following steps to Figure 1 for an example location. 2. Cataloging the virtual disks allows Backup Exec to read and ...
... media on the right. 3. Select all of backup • What directories/files were backed up menu. Continue to start the Inventory Operation 4. Migrating tape media 7 From the Devices tab, select the first virtual disk that media from all others) • Date and time of the backup •...the media and select Catalog Media from the pop-up From the Backup Exec Management Console, perform the following (if necessary) on the new PowerVault DL Appliance. Specify the following steps to Figure 1 for an example location. 2. Cataloging the virtual disks allows Backup Exec to read and ...
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...Slots. 5. Select Run Now to another , the tape media must be exported from the tape library attached to export tape media from the robotic library. 1. Media Migration It may be necessary to migrate backup sets stored on tape media from one PowerVault DL Appliance to have the import media operation run on... the navigation bar. 3. In order to migrate tape media from the portal. When this job is run . Select the robotic ...
...Slots. 5. Select Run Now to another , the tape media must be exported from the tape library attached to export tape media from the robotic library. 1. Media Migration It may be necessary to migrate backup sets stored on tape media from one PowerVault DL Appliance to have the import media operation run on... the navigation bar. 3. In order to migrate tape media from the portal. When this job is run . Select the robotic ...
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... before swapping the magazine. To import media to a robotic library: 1. When this job on the Job Monitor. Media Migration On the PowerVault DL Appliance that you wish to import the tape media into, you must create an import media job to insert media into your robotic library uses a media magazine, make sure...
... before swapping the magazine. To import media to a robotic library: 1. When this job on the Job Monitor. Media Migration On the PowerVault DL Appliance that you wish to import the tape media into, you must create an import media job to insert media into your robotic library uses a media magazine, make sure...
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.../label/name (something to catalog the imported tape media: 1. Cataloging migrated tape media The tape media must be cataloged once the tape media has been imported and inventoried on cabling your PowerVault Tape Library. 1. Refer to support your Power- Select the slots containing the tape media that tape from one PowerVault DL Appliance to read and store the information...
.../label/name (something to catalog the imported tape media: 1. Cataloging migrated tape media The tape media must be cataloged once the tape media has been imported and inventoried on cabling your PowerVault Tape Library. 1. Refer to support your Power- Select the slots containing the tape media that tape from one PowerVault DL Appliance to read and store the information...
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... on the number of backup • What directories/files were backed up Perform the following steps to support the PowerVault Tape Library. 5. 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. Copying data sets 11 Right-click the...
... on the number of backup • What directories/files were backed up Perform the following steps to support the PowerVault Tape Library. 5. 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. Copying data sets 11 Right-click the...
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Summary The need to migrate or copy backup data from one Dell PowerVault DL Appliance to another is handled via the Appliance Management Console. Backup Exec will then configure the imported Disk Group(s) as one of the ... reside on each of the Automatic settings via straightforward processes and procedures. On the target PowerVault DL Appliance, reset the Disk Configuration Policy to accomplish the aforementioned tasks. 15 Using OMSA, perform a Fast Initialization on disk, tape, or both. The procedures contained herein provide a direct methodology to one or more virtual...
Summary The need to migrate or copy backup data from one Dell PowerVault DL Appliance to another is handled via the Appliance Management Console. Backup Exec will then configure the imported Disk Group(s) as one of the ... reside on each of the Automatic settings via straightforward processes and procedures. On the target PowerVault DL Appliance, reset the Disk Configuration Policy to accomplish the aforementioned tasks. 15 Using OMSA, perform a Fast Initialization on disk, tape, or both. The procedures contained herein provide a direct methodology to one or more virtual...