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Contents Drives and Media 5 PowerVault LTO-1 Tape Drives 5 PowerVault LTO-2 Tape Drives 7 PowerVault LTO-3 Tape Drives 8 PowerVault LTO-4 and LTO-5 Tape Drives 9 Media Types for PowerVault LTO Tape Drives 10 Media Color Schemes 11 Invalid Media Symptoms 12 Cartridge Memory 12 Migrating LTO Media 13 WORM Media 13 Cleaning Media 13 Label Designations on LTO Cleaning Media 13 Cleaning Media Usage and Drive Cleaning Lights...
Contents Drives and Media 5 PowerVault LTO-1 Tape Drives 5 PowerVault LTO-2 Tape Drives 7 PowerVault LTO-3 Tape Drives 8 PowerVault LTO-4 and LTO-5 Tape Drives 9 Media Types for PowerVault LTO Tape Drives 10 Media Color Schemes 11 Invalid Media Symptoms 12 Cartridge Memory 12 Migrating LTO Media 13 WORM Media 13 Cleaning Media 13 Label Designations on LTO Cleaning Media 13 Cleaning Media Usage and Drive Cleaning Lights...
Dell PowerVault Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook
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This document describes media compatibility, handling, and usage for all Dell PowerVault Linear Tape Open (LTO) drives. LTO-1 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics PowerVault 110T LTO PowerVault 110T LTO-1 PowerVault 110T LTO-1 Capacity Native 100 GB/200 GB /Compressed Native Speed 15 MB/s Primary Media Ultrium-1 100 GB/200 GB 15 MB/s Ultrium-1 100 GB/200 GB 15 MB/s Ultrium-1 LTO Media Handbook 5 Drives and Media Table 1 through Table 4 list the basic characteristics of Dell PowerVault LTO tape drives. PowerVault LTO-1 Tape Drives Table 1.
This document describes media compatibility, handling, and usage for all Dell PowerVault Linear Tape Open (LTO) drives. LTO-1 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics PowerVault 110T LTO PowerVault 110T LTO-1 PowerVault 110T LTO-1 Capacity Native 100 GB/200 GB /Compressed Native Speed 15 MB/s Primary Media Ultrium-1 100 GB/200 GB 15 MB/s Ultrium-1 100 GB/200 GB 15 MB/s Ultrium-1 LTO Media Handbook 5 Drives and Media Table 1 through Table 4 list the basic characteristics of Dell PowerVault LTO tape drives. PowerVault LTO-1 Tape Drives Table 1.
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Error - Tape error - Table 1. Power - Drive error - Status • Ultrium-1 label on drive bezel • Split air intakes on 132T drive sled. • PowerVault 110T LTO (table top and internal standalone) PowerVault 110T LTO-1 (table top and internal standalone) PowerVault 132T • PowerVault 122T • PowerVault 136T • PowerVault 114T 6 LTO Media Handbook Ready - Use cleaning cartridge Seven segment display NOTE: PowerVault 110T LTO-1 is...
Error - Tape error - Table 1. Power - Drive error - Status • Ultrium-1 label on drive bezel • Split air intakes on 132T drive sled. • PowerVault 110T LTO (table top and internal standalone) PowerVault 110T LTO-1 (table top and internal standalone) PowerVault 132T • PowerVault 122T • PowerVault 136T • PowerVault 114T 6 LTO Media Handbook Ready - Use cleaning cartridge Seven segment display NOTE: PowerVault 110T LTO-1 is...
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... internally on select systems • Supported internally on select systems • Supported externally on select systems LTO Media Handbook 7 Power - Activity - PowerVault LTO-2 Tape Drives Table 2. LTO-2 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics PowerVault 110T LTO2 PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L PowerVault 110T (Certance) LTO-2-L (Tandberg) Capacity (Native/ 200 GB/400 GB Compressed) Native Speed 35 MB/s Primary Media Ultrium-2 Physical Device...
... internally on select systems • Supported internally on select systems • Supported externally on select systems LTO Media Handbook 7 Power - Activity - PowerVault LTO-2 Tape Drives Table 2. LTO-2 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics PowerVault 110T LTO2 PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L PowerVault 110T (Certance) LTO-2-L (Tandberg) Capacity (Native/ 200 GB/400 GB Compressed) Native Speed 35 MB/s Primary Media Ultrium-2 Physical Device...
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Clean - LTO-3 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics PowerVault 110T LTO 3 PowerVault LTO-3-060 PowerVault LTO-3-080 Capacity (Native 400 GB/800 GB /Compressed) 400 GB/800 GB 400 GB/800 ... Seven segment drive display • Ultrium-3 label • Full height • Half height • LEDs (Vertical) - Error • Internal/External drive • Half height Supported Systems For a list of supported tape devices, firmware, and driver versions, see the Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix at dell.com/pvmatrix. 8 LTO Media Handbook PowerVault LTO-3 Tape Drives Table 3. ...
Clean - LTO-3 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics PowerVault 110T LTO 3 PowerVault LTO-3-060 PowerVault LTO-3-080 Capacity (Native 400 GB/800 GB /Compressed) 400 GB/800 GB 400 GB/800 ... Seven segment drive display • Ultrium-3 label • Full height • Half height • LEDs (Vertical) - Error • Internal/External drive • Half height Supported Systems For a list of supported tape devices, firmware, and driver versions, see the Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix at dell.com/pvmatrix. 8 LTO Media Handbook PowerVault LTO-3 Tape Drives Table 3. ...
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PowerVault LTO-4 and LTO-5 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics PowerVault LTO-4-120 PowerVault LTO-4-120 PowerVault LTO-5-140 (IBM) HH (IBM) (IBM) Capacity 800 GB/1600 GB (Native/ Compressed) 800 GB/1600 GB 1500 GB/3000 GB Native Speed 120 MB/s 120...8226; Internal/External drive • Internal/External • Internal/External drive drive Supported Systems For a list of supported tape devices, firmware, and driver versions, see the Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix at dell.com/pvmatrix. LTO Media Handbook 9 PowerVault LTO-4 and LTO-5 Tape Drives Table 4.
PowerVault LTO-4 and LTO-5 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics PowerVault LTO-4-120 PowerVault LTO-4-120 PowerVault LTO-5-140 (IBM) HH (IBM) (IBM) Capacity 800 GB/1600 GB (Native/ Compressed) 800 GB/1600 GB 1500 GB/3000 GB Native Speed 120 MB/s 120...8226; Internal/External drive • Internal/External • Internal/External drive drive Supported Systems For a list of supported tape devices, firmware, and driver versions, see the Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix at dell.com/pvmatrix. LTO Media Handbook 9 PowerVault LTO-4 and LTO-5 Tape Drives Table 4.
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...; BC-R BC-RW P ✕ BC-RW P ✕ LTO4-120 PowerVault ✕ LTO5-140 ✕ BC-R BC-RW P BC-R BC-RW P ✕- Not Supported BC-R - Read/Write P - Read Only BC-RW - Backward Compatible - Media Types for PowerVault LTO Tape Drives Table 5. L (Certance) PowerVault BC-RW P ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ 110T LTO-2- Primary 10 LTO Media Handbook...
...; BC-R BC-RW P ✕ BC-RW P ✕ LTO4-120 PowerVault ✕ LTO5-140 ✕ BC-R BC-RW P BC-R BC-RW P ✕- Not Supported BC-R - Read/Write P - Read Only BC-RW - Backward Compatible - Media Types for PowerVault LTO Tape Drives Table 5. L (Certance) PowerVault BC-RW P ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ 110T LTO-2- Primary 10 LTO Media Handbook...
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To determine the correct media for your tape drive, see "Cleaning Media" on the vintage of the cartridge it is recommended that is not labeled "Dell" is present on the top. NOTE: WORM media that you use Dell branded media in color. Table 6. NOTE: The WORM label is... on top on the tape. gray below Label Ultrium Ultrium Ultrium Ultrium Ultrium -1 -2 -3 -4 -5 NOTE: All Dell LTO cleaning media are black in all certified media vendors. Depending on page 13. NOTE: All Ultrium-x tapes may be of the same color. NOTE: PowerVault LTO tape drives support media from all...
To determine the correct media for your tape drive, see "Cleaning Media" on the vintage of the cartridge it is recommended that is not labeled "Dell" is present on the top. NOTE: WORM media that you use Dell branded media in color. Table 6. NOTE: The WORM label is... on top on the tape. gray below Label Ultrium Ultrium Ultrium Ultrium Ultrium -1 -2 -3 -4 -5 NOTE: All Dell LTO cleaning media are black in all certified media vendors. Depending on page 13. NOTE: All Ultrium-x tapes may be of the same color. NOTE: PowerVault LTO tape drives support media from all...
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...; Error code 7 is damaged or corrupted. For LTO tape cartridges, this information is stored in a small chip within the tape and is referred to the correct location is lost. Invalid Media Symptoms PowerVault LTO tape drive with invalid media displays the following information: • The type of tape (EOT) across all wraps to find the data.
...; Error code 7 is damaged or corrupted. For LTO tape cartridges, this information is stored in a small chip within the tape and is referred to the correct location is lost. Invalid Media Symptoms PowerVault LTO tape drive with invalid media displays the following information: • The type of tape (EOT) across all wraps to find the data.
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...labeled universal or for Write Once, Read Many. This document provides information on the tape cannot be appended to a piece of the tape. LTO Media Handbook 13 Migrating media from one drive manufacturer to another is fully supported. WORM media can be changed or overwritten. ...labels end in general do not require frequent cleaning. WORM Media WORM media stands for use with that designation. Cleaning Media NOTE: LTO drives in LT. If a tape is being used . NOTE: LTO-1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 all designation of the systems, see Table 5. Label Designations on ...
...labeled universal or for Write Once, Read Many. This document provides information on the tape cannot be appended to a piece of the tape. LTO Media Handbook 13 Migrating media from one drive manufacturer to another is fully supported. WORM media can be changed or overwritten. ...labels end in general do not require frequent cleaning. WORM Media WORM media stands for use with that designation. Cleaning Media NOTE: LTO drives in LT. If a tape is being used . NOTE: LTO-1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 all designation of the systems, see Table 5. Label Designations on ...
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... 8 50 C on seven segment display C on seven segment display Cleaning LED (amber) ON See Table 8 50 C on seven segment display See Table 8 50 C on the tape. 310-5084 Drive Type Dell PowerVault 110T LTO Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-1 Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L (Certance) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L (Tandberg) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2 (IBM) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-3 (IBM) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-3-060 (IBM) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-3-080 (IBM) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-4 (IBM) No. Table 7.
... 8 50 C on seven segment display C on seven segment display Cleaning LED (amber) ON See Table 8 50 C on seven segment display See Table 8 50 C on the tape. 310-5084 Drive Type Dell PowerVault 110T LTO Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-1 Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L (Certance) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L (Tandberg) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2 (IBM) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-3 (IBM) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-3-060 (IBM) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-3-080 (IBM) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-4 (IBM) No. Table 7.
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... light illuminates tape expires displayed Dell PowerVault See Table 8 50 110T LTO-4-120HH (IBM) C on seven segment display Dell PowerVault See Table 8 50 110T LTO-5-140 (IBM) C on seven segment display Table 8. The approximate data processed (in TB) if streaming data with low space, locate commands, and standard number of rewinds. Media Motion Hours if the drive operates...
... light illuminates tape expires displayed Dell PowerVault See Table 8 50 110T LTO-4-120HH (IBM) C on seven segment display Dell PowerVault See Table 8 50 110T LTO-5-140 (IBM) C on seven segment display Table 8. The approximate data processed (in TB) if streaming data with low space, locate commands, and standard number of rewinds. Media Motion Hours if the drive operates...
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... has occurred. Verification doubles the number of Expired LTO Cleaning Tape Table 9. Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-1 • Power light on solid green. • Power light on solid green. • Activity light on solid • Activity light on the drive - A hardware failure on solid green. If the tape drive requests cleaning, the backup software notifies you perform a backup...
... has occurred. Verification doubles the number of Expired LTO Cleaning Tape Table 9. Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-1 • Power light on solid green. • Power light on solid green. • Activity light on solid • Activity light on the drive - A hardware failure on solid green. If the tape drive requests cleaning, the backup software notifies you perform a backup...
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...: - LTO Media Handbook 17 Activity light blinks amber - Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L (Tandberg) • Press and hold in Various Drives (continued) Drive Type Cleaning with a Good Tape Cleaning with an Expired Tape Dell PowerVault No seven segment display 110T LTO-2 indicator. • Activity light blinks green. • Ejects tape shorty after inserting. When tape is completely removed, all LEDs flashing slowly. •...
...: - LTO Media Handbook 17 Activity light blinks amber - Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L (Tandberg) • Press and hold in Various Drives (continued) Drive Type Cleaning with a Good Tape Cleaning with an Expired Tape Dell PowerVault No seven segment display 110T LTO-2 indicator. • Activity light blinks green. • Ejects tape shorty after inserting. When tape is completely removed, all LEDs flashing slowly. •...
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... off . Dell PowerVault No seven segment display LTO4-120HH indicator. • Activity light blinks green. • Ejects tape shorty after. • Seven segment display shows 7. • Activity light blinks amber. • Ejects tape shortly after inserting. For more information, see Table 1. 18 LTO Media Handbook NOTE: Dell Online PowerEdge Diagnostics does not support PowerVault 110T LTO tape drives. Characteristics of...
... off . Dell PowerVault No seven segment display LTO4-120HH indicator. • Activity light blinks green. • Ejects tape shorty after. • Seven segment display shows 7. • Activity light blinks amber. • Ejects tape shortly after inserting. For more information, see Table 1. 18 LTO Media Handbook NOTE: Dell Online PowerEdge Diagnostics does not support PowerVault 110T LTO tape drives. Characteristics of...
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... tape. Table 10. Dell PowerVault 110T LTO3-060 (IBM) 1 Press and hold the Eject button for more than 10 seconds. 2 Release the Eject button. 3 Press Eject again to reset the drive in the event of 110T LTO the drive. LTO Media Handbook 19 Resetting Your PowerVault 110T LTO Tape Drive Drive Type Device Reset Procedure Dell PowerVault Insert a paper clip to force eject a tape. Different drives...
... tape. Table 10. Dell PowerVault 110T LTO3-060 (IBM) 1 Press and hold the Eject button for more than 10 seconds. 2 Release the Eject button. 3 Press Eject again to reset the drive in the event of 110T LTO the drive. LTO Media Handbook 19 Resetting Your PowerVault 110T LTO Tape Drive Drive Type Device Reset Procedure Dell PowerVault Insert a paper clip to force eject a tape. Different drives...
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... than 10 seconds. 2 Release the Eject button. 3 Press Eject again to eject tape. Dell PowerVault 110T LTO4-120 1 Press and hold the Eject button for more than 10 seconds. 2 Release the Eject button. 3 Press Eject again to eject tape. Resetting Your PowerVault 110T LTO Tape Drive (continued) Drive Type Device Reset Procedure Dell PowerVault 110T LTO3-060 (Tandberg) 1 Press and hold the Eject button for...
... than 10 seconds. 2 Release the Eject button. 3 Press Eject again to eject tape. Dell PowerVault 110T LTO4-120 1 Press and hold the Eject button for more than 10 seconds. 2 Release the Eject button. 3 Press Eject again to eject tape. Resetting Your PowerVault 110T LTO Tape Drive (continued) Drive Type Device Reset Procedure Dell PowerVault 110T LTO3-060 (Tandberg) 1 Press and hold the Eject button for...
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...is outside the cartridge can damage the tape surface or edges, which resulted in the seam, the leader pin may interfere with screws; LTO Media Handbook 23 The upper and lower parts of the cartridge (the part that you load first into a drive could result in the cartridge. •...of the case are gaps in a dislodged leader pin. If there are held together with the read or write reliability. Figure 1-4 displays a dropped tape which may be dislodged. See Figure 1-4. • Inspect the cartridge for damage before each use. Handle the Cartridge Carefully • Do not drop...
...is outside the cartridge can damage the tape surface or edges, which resulted in the seam, the leader pin may interfere with screws; LTO Media Handbook 23 The upper and lower parts of the cartridge (the part that you load first into a drive could result in the cartridge. •...of the case are gaps in a dislodged leader pin. If there are held together with the read or write reliability. Figure 1-4 displays a dropped tape which may be dislodged. See Figure 1-4. • Inspect the cartridge for damage before each use. Handle the Cartridge Carefully • Do not drop...
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..., monitors, electric motors, power supplies, etc.). • Use a cartridge that fell from 3 ft or higher. • Degauss LTO tapes. • Ship the LTO drive with great care. • Store the cartridge vertically. • Align cartridges so the grooves interlock. • Inspect cartridges prior to each... use. • Unload cartridges prior to turning off the drive. • Allow a 24-hour conditioning period to the operating temperature and humidity before using new or stored cartridges. • Eject ...
..., monitors, electric motors, power supplies, etc.). • Use a cartridge that fell from 3 ft or higher. • Degauss LTO tapes. • Ship the LTO drive with great care. • Store the cartridge vertically. • Align cartridges so the grooves interlock. • Inspect cartridges prior to each... use. • Unload cartridges prior to turning off the drive. • Allow a 24-hour conditioning period to the operating temperature and humidity before using new or stored cartridges. • Eject ...