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..., and LTO2 tape technologies. VS160 80 GB/160 GB 28.8 GB/hr Figure 1-4. VS80 40 GB/80 GB 10.8 GB/hr DLT Type IV Figure 1-3. DLT Drive Types and Basic Characteristics Figure 1-1. Drives and Media Table 1-1. Introduction This document describes the media compatibility, handling, and usage for the Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT, SDLT 320...
..., and LTO2 tape technologies. VS160 80 GB/160 GB 28.8 GB/hr Figure 1-4. VS80 40 GB/80 GB 10.8 GB/hr DLT Type IV Figure 1-3. DLT Drive Types and Basic Characteristics Figure 1-1. Drives and Media Table 1-1. Introduction This document describes the media compatibility, handling, and usage for the Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT, SDLT 320...
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...No 0117 Figure 1-8. Primary Media Type Per Drive Part No DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 VS80 VS160 Figure 1-6. No No No No No No 7844 Primary Primary * Can only read media if it was formatted with a VS80 or DLT1 drive 4 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version... 2.0 SDLT Media 340- SDLT320 Capacity (native/compressed) 160 GB/320 GB Native Speed 57 GB/hr Primary Media SDLT tape I Table 1-2. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Table 1-1.
...No 0117 Figure 1-8. Primary Media Type Per Drive Part No DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 VS80 VS160 Figure 1-6. No No No No No No 7844 Primary Primary * Can only read media if it was formatted with a VS80 or DLT1 drive 4 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version... 2.0 SDLT Media 340- SDLT320 Capacity (native/compressed) 160 GB/320 GB Native Speed 57 GB/hr Primary Media SDLT tape I Table 1-2. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Table 1-1.
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...IV media formatted by DLT7000 or DLT8000 in VS80/DLT1 Drives." Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 5 VS160 drives can backward-read Type IV media created by DLT4000 only. If a blank Type IV media is inserted in the VS160 drive, the media light will flash and media will indicate ... on • Media light may flash or stay on . Otherwise the media will come on • Tape ejects Reusing Type IV Media Formatted by DLT7000 or DLT8000 in VS80/DLT1 Drives Type IV media previously recorded by a DLT7000 or DLT8000 are not read compatible with DLT (DLT 4000,...
...IV media formatted by DLT7000 or DLT8000 in VS80/DLT1 Drives." Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 5 VS160 drives can backward-read Type IV media created by DLT4000 only. If a blank Type IV media is inserted in the VS160 drive, the media light will flash and media will indicate ... on • Media light may flash or stay on . Otherwise the media will come on • Tape ejects Reusing Type IV Media Formatted by DLT7000 or DLT8000 in VS80/DLT1 Drives Type IV media previously recorded by a DLT7000 or DLT8000 are not read compatible with DLT (DLT 4000,...
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... DLT4000, DLT1, and VS80 if density 20.0 is selected on . 2 The orange alert/media light illuminates and the tape is available on tape. * Under default settings the DLT 7000 and DLT8000 drives write to write in underlines can also read and write SDLT media. However, for both Microsoft® Windows® and Linux platforms. 6 Dell PowerVault...
... DLT4000, DLT1, and VS80 if density 20.0 is selected on . 2 The orange alert/media light illuminates and the tape is available on tape. * Under default settings the DLT 7000 and DLT8000 drives write to write in underlines can also read and write SDLT media. However, for both Microsoft® Windows® and Linux platforms. 6 Dell PowerVault...
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.... Cleaning Considerations DLT tape drives do not use the same cleaning tape. Tape or "VS80." Cleaning Media Types Cleaning Media Figure 1-9. Cleaning Tape III." User needs to track the number of times the tape is used . Figure 1-11. User needs to track the number of times the tape is used to and labeled clean VS160 drives. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS...
.... Cleaning Considerations DLT tape drives do not use the same cleaning tape. Tape or "VS80." Cleaning Media Types Cleaning Media Figure 1-9. Cleaning Tape III." User needs to track the number of times the tape is used . Figure 1-11. User needs to track the number of times the tape is used to and labeled clean VS160 drives. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS...
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...designated as SDLT220 and SDLT320 "SDLT Cleaning drives. Cleaning Media Compatibility Cleaning Tape DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 Cleaning Tape III Yes Yes Yes No DLT1/VS Cleaning No No No Yes Tape VS160 Cleaning Tape No No No No SDLT Cleaning Tape No No No No VS80 No Yes... Cleaning Media If a cleaning tape is being used. 8 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 NOTE: Do not use . SDLT Cleaning Tape Physical Description Characteristics Part No Light gray in the drive or expired media is inserted into a DLT/SDLT drive and the light remains on ...
...designated as SDLT220 and SDLT320 "SDLT Cleaning drives. Cleaning Media Compatibility Cleaning Tape DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 Cleaning Tape III Yes Yes Yes No DLT1/VS Cleaning No No No Yes Tape VS160 Cleaning Tape No No No No SDLT Cleaning Tape No No No No VS80 No Yes... Cleaning Media If a cleaning tape is being used. 8 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 NOTE: Do not use . SDLT Cleaning Tape Physical Description Characteristics Part No Light gray in the drive or expired media is inserted into a DLT/SDLT drive and the light remains on ...
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...reel in the cartridge from cartridge. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 9 Cartridge Tape reel lock serial number leader door lock cartridge hub reel lock Cartridge Leader - When an expired cleaning tape is used in a drive (ensures that the cleaning tape is maintained.) Cartridge Hub - It... to pull media from spinning when the cartridge is not loaded in a: • DLT4000/DLT7000 drive, the tape is ejected and the cleaning light stays on. • SDLT220/SDLT320 drive, the tape is not ejected and the cleaning light goes out the 20th time (last) the...
...reel in the cartridge from cartridge. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 9 Cartridge Tape reel lock serial number leader door lock cartridge hub reel lock Cartridge Leader - When an expired cleaning tape is used in a drive (ensures that the cleaning tape is maintained.) Cartridge Hub - It... to pull media from spinning when the cartridge is not loaded in a: • DLT4000/DLT7000 drive, the tape is ejected and the cleaning light stays on. • SDLT220/SDLT320 drive, the tape is not ejected and the cleaning light goes out the 20th time (last) the...
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... in protective plastic cases. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 11 Store media vertically in storage container don't stick to a hard physical shock. • When a shipment of tapes shows any sign of media cartridges. Figure 1-17. NOTE: If a drive error occurs, inspect the ...damage. • If the DLT, DLT VS or SDLT drive becomes inoperable after loading a tape. Visual Media Inspection A visual media inspection is to be performed: • Each time a tape is loaded or changed. • When a tape cartridge is dropped or subject to bottom of your skin ...
... in protective plastic cases. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 11 Store media vertically in storage container don't stick to a hard physical shock. • When a shipment of tapes shows any sign of media cartridges. Figure 1-17. NOTE: If a drive error occurs, inspect the ...damage. • If the DLT, DLT VS or SDLT drive becomes inoperable after loading a tape. Visual Media Inspection A visual media inspection is to be performed: • Each time a tape is loaded or changed. • When a tape cartridge is dropped or subject to bottom of your skin ...
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Figure 1-21. SDLT Tape Latch The following graphic shows how the SDLT tape latches with the cartridge leader. www.dell.com | support.dell.com • Cartridge Hub: Confirm That the spring-loaded hub on the DLT/VS80 drives. 14 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 it will spring back if operating properly. Press the hub; Cartridge Hub The following graphic shows how the loop on the Type IV media is engaged by the cartridge leader on the bottom of the cartridge is properly tensioned and centered. Figure 1-22.
Figure 1-21. SDLT Tape Latch The following graphic shows how the SDLT tape latches with the cartridge leader. www.dell.com | support.dell.com • Cartridge Hub: Confirm That the spring-loaded hub on the DLT/VS80 drives. 14 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 it will spring back if operating properly. Press the hub; Cartridge Hub The following graphic shows how the loop on the Type IV media is engaged by the cartridge leader on the bottom of the cartridge is properly tensioned and centered. Figure 1-22.
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... take-up reel. SDLT Bent-In Leader Buckles bar hooks Media with bent-in leader buckles have been known to cause the tape drive to drop the leader when the drive tries to moisture or sunlight can deform or ruin media. Cartridge Storage When storing cartridge, avoid moisture and direct sunlight. Table 1-6. Normal... Storage Conditions (for one or more years) Temperature Between 64ºF and 79ºF (18ºC and 26ºC) Relative Humidity Between 40% and 60% Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 17 Figure 1-29.
... take-up reel. SDLT Bent-In Leader Buckles bar hooks Media with bent-in leader buckles have been known to cause the tape drive to drop the leader when the drive tries to moisture or sunlight can deform or ruin media. Cartridge Storage When storing cartridge, avoid moisture and direct sunlight. Table 1-6. Normal... Storage Conditions (for one or more years) Temperature Between 64ºF and 79ºF (18ºC and 26ºC) Relative Humidity Between 40% and 60% Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 17 Figure 1-29.
Compatibility Guide
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... Dell PowerVault Tape Drives and Removable Hard Drives - Drivers 29 Dell PowerVault Autoloaders and Libraries - Dell Storage & Peripherals USB 3.0 Host Bus Adapters 17 Backup Software Compatibility 17 Linear Tape File System Single Drive Edition (LTFS-SDE) Compatibility 18 Media Compatibility 18 LTO Drives 18 DLT/VS Drives 22 DDS/DAT Drives 25 Travan Drives 26 RD1000 Drives 26 Firmware and Drivers 27 Dell PowerVault Tape Drives and Removable Hard Drives...
... Dell PowerVault Tape Drives and Removable Hard Drives - Drivers 29 Dell PowerVault Autoloaders and Libraries - Dell Storage & Peripherals USB 3.0 Host Bus Adapters 17 Backup Software Compatibility 17 Linear Tape File System Single Drive Edition (LTFS-SDE) Compatibility 18 Media Compatibility 18 LTO Drives 18 DLT/VS Drives 22 DDS/DAT Drives 25 Travan Drives 26 RD1000 Drives 26 Firmware and Drivers 27 Dell PowerVault Tape Drives and Removable Hard Drives...
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... & BR825 do not support direct attach to tape drive. External PowerVault Tape / Emulex HBA Comaptibility ML6000 Supported Emulex HBA's TL2000/4000 PowerVault LTO3 FC* PowerVault LTO4-120 FC PowerVault LTO5-140 IBM FC FH PowerVault LTO6 IBM FC PowerVault LTO3 FC PowerVault LTO4-120 FC PowerVault LTO4-120HH IBM FC PowerVault LTO5-140 IBM FC PowerVault LTO6-HH IBM FC *NOTE: ML6000 -LTO3...
... & BR825 do not support direct attach to tape drive. External PowerVault Tape / Emulex HBA Comaptibility ML6000 Supported Emulex HBA's TL2000/4000 PowerVault LTO3 FC* PowerVault LTO4-120 FC PowerVault LTO5-140 IBM FC FH PowerVault LTO6 IBM FC PowerVault LTO3 FC PowerVault LTO4-120 FC PowerVault LTO4-120HH IBM FC PowerVault LTO5-140 IBM FC PowerVault LTO6-HH IBM FC *NOTE: ML6000 -LTO3...
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...X X X X X X LPE1150 X X X X X X X X X X X X LPE12000 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X LPE1600x X X X X X X X X X X X X QLE220 X X X X X X X X X X QLE246x X x X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X QLE256x X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X QLE266x X X X X X X X X X X X X BR825 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X BR815 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X LPE1205-M QME2572 X X NOTE: Brocade models BR815 & BR825 do not support direct attach to tape drive. NOTE: ML6000-LTO3 tape devices not supported on 16Gb FC. Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix | 11
...X X X X X X LPE1150 X X X X X X X X X X X X LPE12000 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X LPE1600x X X X X X X X X X X X X QLE220 X X X X X X X X X X QLE246x X x X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X QLE256x X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X QLE266x X X X X X X X X X X X X BR825 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X BR815 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X LPE1205-M QME2572 X X NOTE: Brocade models BR815 & BR825 do not support direct attach to tape drive. NOTE: ML6000-LTO3 tape devices not supported on 16Gb FC. Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix | 11
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... PowerVault / Brocade HBA Compatibility Supported Brocade HBA's ML6000 TL2000/4000 PowerVault LTO3 FC PowerVault LTO4-120 FC PowerVault LTO5-140 IBM FC FH PowerVault LTO6 IBM FC PowerVault LTO3 FC PowerVault LTO4-120 FC PowerVault LTO4-120HH IBM FC PowerVault LTO5-140 IBM FC PowerVault LTO6-HH IBM FC * Brocade models BR815 & BR825 do not support direct attach to tape drive. 14 | Dell PowerVault...
... PowerVault / Brocade HBA Compatibility Supported Brocade HBA's ML6000 TL2000/4000 PowerVault LTO3 FC PowerVault LTO4-120 FC PowerVault LTO5-140 IBM FC FH PowerVault LTO6 IBM FC PowerVault LTO3 FC PowerVault LTO4-120 FC PowerVault LTO4-120HH IBM FC PowerVault LTO5-140 IBM FC PowerVault LTO6-HH IBM FC * Brocade models BR815 & BR825 do not support direct attach to tape drive. 14 | Dell PowerVault...
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Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix | 15 External PowerVault Tape / Qlogic HBA Compatibility Supported Qlogic HBA's ML6000 TL2000/4000 External PowerVault Tape / Emulex HBA Compatibility Supported Emulex HBA's ML6000 TL2000/4000 PowerVault LTO3 FC PowerVault LTO4-120 FC PowerVault LTO5-140 IBM FC FH PowerVault LTO6 IBM FC PowerVault LTO3 FC PowerVault LTO4-120 FC PowerVault LTO4-120HH IBM FC PowerVault LTO5-140 IBM FC PowerVault LTO6-HH...
Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix | 15 External PowerVault Tape / Qlogic HBA Compatibility Supported Qlogic HBA's ML6000 TL2000/4000 External PowerVault Tape / Emulex HBA Compatibility Supported Emulex HBA's ML6000 TL2000/4000 PowerVault LTO3 FC PowerVault LTO4-120 FC PowerVault LTO5-140 IBM FC FH PowerVault LTO6 IBM FC PowerVault LTO3 FC PowerVault LTO4-120 FC PowerVault LTO4-120HH IBM FC PowerVault LTO5-140 IBM FC PowerVault LTO6-HH...
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...Belkin 2-Port PCI Express USB 3.0 StarTech 2-Port PCI Express USB 3.0 Dell PowerVault System External PV114X External PV114X Dell Tape Backup Unit PowerVault RD1000 Ext USB PowerVault RD1000 Rack USB PowerVault RD1000 Ext USB PowerVault RD1000 Rack USB Backup Software Compatibility Vendor Symantec CommVault Computer Associates Microsoft ... 8.5 9 Compatibility List Hardware Software Hardware Software Hardware Software Hardware Hardware Software Hardware Software Hardware Hardware Hardware/Software** * All Dell Tape drives supported in Data Protection Manager 2007 are available through the...
...Belkin 2-Port PCI Express USB 3.0 StarTech 2-Port PCI Express USB 3.0 Dell PowerVault System External PV114X External PV114X Dell Tape Backup Unit PowerVault RD1000 Ext USB PowerVault RD1000 Rack USB PowerVault RD1000 Ext USB PowerVault RD1000 Rack USB Backup Software Compatibility Vendor Symantec CommVault Computer Associates Microsoft ... 8.5 9 Compatibility List Hardware Software Hardware Software Hardware Software Hardware Hardware Software Hardware Software Hardware Hardware Hardware/Software** * All Dell Tape drives supported in Data Protection Manager 2007 are available through the...
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... Single Drive Edition (LTFSSDE) Compatibility The LTFS SDE software allows the media in the tape drive to be presented to download. Media Compatibility LTO Drives Drive Media Type Type LTO LTO Ultrium 1 (Black) Gen1 Capacit Media Cleaning y Compatibility Cartridge Native 100 GB LTO5: Unsupported LTO4: Unsupported LTO Universal Cleaning cartridge (Black) General LTO3: 18 | Dell PowerVault Compatibility...
... Single Drive Edition (LTFSSDE) Compatibility The LTFS SDE software allows the media in the tape drive to be presented to download. Media Compatibility LTO Drives Drive Media Type Type LTO LTO Ultrium 1 (Black) Gen1 Capacit Media Cleaning y Compatibility Cartridge Native 100 GB LTO5: Unsupported LTO4: Unsupported LTO Universal Cleaning cartridge (Black) General LTO3: 18 | Dell PowerVault Compatibility...
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DLT DLT Tape IV/Dark 8000 brown 40 GB Reads DLT DLT Cleaning Media Tape IV III/Cream media written by DLT 7000 or DLT 4000 drives 1/2" linear tape 110T DLT1 and 110T DLT VS80 DLT Tape IV/Dark brown 40 GB Reads DLT DLT VS Cleaning Tape IV Media/Brown media written by DLT 4000 drive 110T DLT VS160 DLT VS1/Off-white 80 GB Reads DLT VS160 Cleaning Tape IV Media/Off-white media written by VS80 or DLT1 drives DLT1 and DLT VS80 are the same drive with the exceptio n of the VS80 form factor being half height Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix | 23
DLT DLT Tape IV/Dark 8000 brown 40 GB Reads DLT DLT Cleaning Media Tape IV III/Cream media written by DLT 7000 or DLT 4000 drives 1/2" linear tape 110T DLT1 and 110T DLT VS80 DLT Tape IV/Dark brown 40 GB Reads DLT DLT VS Cleaning Tape IV Media/Brown media written by DLT 4000 drive 110T DLT VS160 DLT VS1/Off-white 80 GB Reads DLT VS160 Cleaning Tape IV Media/Off-white media written by VS80 or DLT1 drives DLT1 and DLT VS80 are the same drive with the exceptio n of the VS80 form factor being half height Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix | 23
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Firmware PowerVault Tape Drive Name Powervault 100T DAT72 PowerVault 110T LTO2-LC Powervault 110T LTO-3 FH PowerVault LTO3 FC PowerVault LTO3-060 IBM PowerVault LTO3-080 IBM SAS V2 PowerVault LTO3-060 QTM PowerVault LTO3-060 QTM SAS PowerVault LTO4-120 FC PowerVault LTO4-120 IBM SAS PowerVault LTO4-120HH IBM Firmware Revision A16J 1914 1914 1914 93GP 93GP 93GP 93GP 93GP 93GP 93GP 93GQ 93GQ 93GQ...
Firmware PowerVault Tape Drive Name Powervault 100T DAT72 PowerVault 110T LTO2-LC Powervault 110T LTO-3 FH PowerVault LTO3 FC PowerVault LTO3-060 IBM PowerVault LTO3-080 IBM SAS V2 PowerVault LTO3-060 QTM PowerVault LTO3-060 QTM SAS PowerVault LTO4-120 FC PowerVault LTO4-120 IBM SAS PowerVault LTO4-120HH IBM Firmware Revision A16J 1914 1914 1914 93GP 93GP 93GP 93GP 93GP 93GP 93GP 93GQ 93GQ 93GQ...
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...PowerVault Tape Drive Name Powervault 100T DAT72 PowerVault 110T LTO2-LC PowerVault 110T LTO2-LT Powervault 110T LTO-3 FH PowerVault LTO3 FC PowerVault LTO3-060 IBM PowerVault LTO3-080 IBM SAS V2 PowerVault LTO3-060 QTM PowerVault LTO3-060 QTM SAS PowerVault LTO3-060 TBRG PowerVault LTO4-120 FC PowerVault LTO4-120 IBM SAS PowerVault LTO4-120HH IBM PowerVault LTO4-120HH IBM V2 PowerVault LTO4-120HH QTM PowerVault LTO5-140 IBM SAS PowerVault...*Requires Microsoft Hotfix: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2619836 Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix | 29 Dell PowerVault Tape Drives and Removable Hard...
...PowerVault Tape Drive Name Powervault 100T DAT72 PowerVault 110T LTO2-LC PowerVault 110T LTO2-LT Powervault 110T LTO-3 FH PowerVault LTO3 FC PowerVault LTO3-060 IBM PowerVault LTO3-080 IBM SAS V2 PowerVault LTO3-060 QTM PowerVault LTO3-060 QTM SAS PowerVault LTO3-060 TBRG PowerVault LTO4-120 FC PowerVault LTO4-120 IBM SAS PowerVault LTO4-120HH IBM PowerVault LTO4-120HH IBM V2 PowerVault LTO4-120HH QTM PowerVault LTO5-140 IBM SAS PowerVault...*Requires Microsoft Hotfix: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2619836 Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix | 29 Dell PowerVault Tape Drives and Removable Hard...