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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 ...
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 ...
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Perform a Thorough Inspection 23 Handle the Cartridge Carefully 23 Ensure Proper Packaging While Shipping Tapes 25 Cartridge Storage Conditions 26 Cartridge Life 26 Media Do's and Don'ts 27 4 Contents
Perform a Thorough Inspection 23 Handle the Cartridge Carefully 23 Ensure Proper Packaging While Shipping Tapes 25 Cartridge Storage Conditions 26 Cartridge Life 26 Media Do's and Don'ts 27 4 Contents
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Drives and Media Table 1 through Table 4 list the basic characteristics of Dell PowerVault LTO tape 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 This document describes media compatibility, handling, and usage for all Dell PowerVault Linear Tape Open (LTO) drives. PowerVault LTO-1 Tape Drives Table 1.
Drives and Media Table 1 through Table 4 list the basic characteristics of Dell PowerVault LTO tape 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 This document describes media compatibility, handling, and usage for all Dell PowerVault Linear Tape Open (LTO) drives. PowerVault LTO-1 Tape Drives Table 1.
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... 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 - Drive error - Tape error - Table 1. LTO-1 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics Physical Device Description Supported Systems PowerVault 110T LTO PowerVault 110T LTO-1 PowerVault 110T LTO-1 • Single air intake...
... 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 - Drive error - Tape error - Table 1. LTO-1 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics Physical Device Description Supported Systems PowerVault 110T LTO PowerVault 110T LTO-1 PowerVault 110T LTO-1 • Single air intake...
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... select systems • Supported externally on select systems LTO Media Handbook 7 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 ...Description display • Full height • Ultrium-2 label Supported Systems • PowerVault 132T • PowerVault 136T • PowerVault 122T • PowerVault 110T LTO-2 table top and internal standalone • PowerVault 114T 200 GB/400 GB 200 GB/400 GB 24 MB/s 24 MB/s...
... select systems • Supported externally on select systems LTO Media Handbook 7 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 ...Description display • Full height • Ultrium-2 label Supported Systems • PowerVault 132T • PowerVault 136T • PowerVault 122T • PowerVault 110T LTO-2 table top and internal standalone • PowerVault 114T 200 GB/400 GB 200 GB/400 GB 24 MB/s 24 MB/s...
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.../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 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 ...Description display • Internal/External • Seven segment drive display • Ultrium-3 label • Full height • Half height • LEDs (Vertical) - PowerVault LTO-3 Tape Drives Table 3.
.../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 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 ...Description display • Internal/External • Seven segment drive display • Ultrium-3 label • Full height • Half height • LEDs (Vertical) - PowerVault LTO-3 Tape Drives Table 3.
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PowerVault LTO-4 and LTO-5 Tape Drives Table 4. LTO Media Handbook 9 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.
PowerVault LTO-4 and LTO-5 Tape Drives Table 4. LTO Media Handbook 9 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.
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.../Write P - Media Types for PowerVault LTO Tape Drives Table 5. L (Tandberg) PowerVault BC-R BC-RW P ✕ ✕ P ✕ ✕ 110T LTO 3 (IBM) PowerVault BC-R BC-RW P ✕ ✕ P ✕ ✕ LTO3-060 (IBM) PowerVault BC-R BC-RW P ✕ ✕ P ✕ ✕ LTO3-080 (IBM) PowerVault ✕ BC-R BC-RW P ✕ BC-RW P ✕ LTO4-120 PowerVault ✕ LTO5-140 ✕ BC...
.../Write P - Media Types for PowerVault LTO Tape Drives Table 5. L (Tandberg) PowerVault BC-R BC-RW P ✕ ✕ P ✕ ✕ 110T LTO 3 (IBM) PowerVault BC-R BC-RW P ✕ ✕ P ✕ ✕ LTO3-060 (IBM) PowerVault BC-R BC-RW P ✕ ✕ P ✕ ✕ LTO3-080 (IBM) PowerVault ✕ BC-R BC-RW P ✕ BC-RW P ✕ LTO4-120 PowerVault ✕ LTO5-140 ✕ BC...
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...Ultrium Ultrium -1 -2 -3 -4 -5 NOTE: All Dell LTO cleaning media are black in all certified media vendors. To determine the correct media for your tape drive, see "Cleaning Media" on page 13. NOTE: PowerVault LTO tape drives support media from all PowerVault LTO drives. However, it may not be marked...of the cartridge it is recommended that is not labeled "Dell" is present on the media regardless of the same color. Media Color Schemes Table 6 describes the media color schemes and labels for PowerVault LTO Tapes Media Ultrium-1 Ultrium-2 Ultrium-3 Ultrium-4 Ultrium-5 LTO-3 ...
...Ultrium Ultrium -1 -2 -3 -4 -5 NOTE: All Dell LTO cleaning media are black in all certified media vendors. To determine the correct media for your tape drive, see "Cleaning Media" on page 13. NOTE: PowerVault LTO tape drives support media from all PowerVault LTO drives. However, it may not be marked...of the cartridge it is recommended that is not labeled "Dell" is present on the media regardless of the same color. Media Color Schemes Table 6 describes the media color schemes and labels for PowerVault LTO Tapes Media Ultrium-1 Ultrium-2 Ultrium-3 Ultrium-4 Ultrium-5 LTO-3 ...
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...cartridge if the CM is not possible. Hence, the drive can still be able to recognize the tape. For LTO tape cartridges, this information is stored in a small chip within the tape and is referred to the correct location is damaged or corrupted. The CM holds the following symptoms...media. • Error code 7 is lost. NOTE: Recovery of data from the beginning of tape (BOT) to end of tape (EOT) across all wraps to find the data. Invalid Media Symptoms PowerVault LTO tape drive with invalid media displays the following information: • The type of cartridge • ...
...cartridge if the CM is not possible. Hence, the drive can still be able to recognize the tape. For LTO tape cartridges, this information is stored in a small chip within the tape and is referred to the correct location is damaged or corrupted. The CM holds the following symptoms...media. • Error code 7 is lost. NOTE: Recovery of data from the beginning of tape (BOT) to end of tape (EOT) across all wraps to find the data. Invalid Media Symptoms PowerVault LTO tape drive with invalid media displays the following information: • The type of cartridge • ...
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...for media migration from one manufacturer to another is fully supported. Cleaning Media NOTE: LTO drives in LT. This document provides information on the tape. WORM media can be appended to determine whether or not the media has been tampered with all cleaning media. WORM media offers a method...which allow the drive to if data is already present on only universal or for use with . WORM Media WORM media stands for migrating tape between different drive vendors. This ensures optimal performance for Write Once, Read Many. NOTE: LTO technology is not labeled universal or for ...
...for media migration from one manufacturer to another is fully supported. Cleaning Media NOTE: LTO drives in LT. This document provides information on the tape. WORM media can be appended to determine whether or not the media has been tampered with all cleaning media. WORM media offers a method...which allow the drive to if data is already present on only universal or for use with . WORM Media WORM media stands for migrating tape between different drive vendors. This ensures optimal performance for Write Once, Read Many. NOTE: LTO technology is not labeled universal or for ...
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... 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. Characteristics For Cleaning Drives Physical Description Part Number Black...
... 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. Characteristics For Cleaning Drives Physical Description Part Number Black...
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Cleaning Interval Characteristics LTO2 LTO3 LTO4 LTO5 HH MM (xE6) 0.7 1.1 1 0.5 FFP equiv. 19 38 22 8 TB equiv. 4 16 19 12 MMH Short 31 57 45 24 MMH Long 63 153 173 ... the slowest speed with low space and locate commands and standard number of data that is 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. of uses How the cleaning hours before cleaning before...
Cleaning Interval Characteristics LTO2 LTO3 LTO4 LTO5 HH MM (xE6) 0.7 1.1 1 0.5 FFP equiv. 19 38 22 8 TB equiv. 4 16 19 12 MMH Short 31 57 45 24 MMH Long 63 153 173 ... the slowest speed with low space and locate commands and standard number of data that is 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. of uses How the cleaning hours before cleaning before...
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... of the drive indicated (MMxE6) before reaching the maximum MM. - Bad or marginal media NOTE: If you perform a backup with an Expired Tape Dell PowerVault • Ready light blinks green. 110T LTO • Use cleaning cartridge light turns on for the generation of data that can happen due to the following reasons: • A periodic...
... of the drive indicated (MMxE6) before reaching the maximum MM. - Bad or marginal media NOTE: If you perform a backup with an Expired Tape Dell PowerVault • Ready light blinks green. 110T LTO • Use cleaning cartridge light turns on for the generation of data that can happen due to the following reasons: • A periodic...
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... light blinks green but ejects tape shortly after inserting. 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. • Ejects tape when complete. LTO Media Handbook...
... light blinks green but ejects tape shortly after inserting. 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. • Ejects tape when complete. LTO Media Handbook...
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... failures. Dell PowerVault No seven segment display LTO4-120 indicator. • Activity light blinks green. • Ejects tape shorty after. • Seven segment display shows 7. • Activity light blinks amber. • Ejects tape shortly after inserting. Characteristics of Expired LTO Cleaning Tape in Various Drives (continued) Drive Type Cleaning with a Good Tape Cleaning with an Expired Tape Dell PowerVault No seven...
... failures. Dell PowerVault No seven segment display LTO4-120 indicator. • Activity light blinks green. • Ejects tape shorty after. • Seven segment display shows 7. • Activity light blinks amber. • Ejects tape shortly after inserting. Characteristics of Expired LTO Cleaning Tape in Various Drives (continued) Drive Type Cleaning with a Good Tape Cleaning with an Expired Tape Dell PowerVault No seven...
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...flashes fast, then double-click the Eject button. 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 eject tape. Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-1 1 Press and hold the Eject button ...for more than 5 seconds. 2 Release the Eject button. 3 Press Eject again to eject tape. Dell PowerVault Press and hold the Eject button for more than 5 seconds. Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2 1 Press and...
...flashes fast, then double-click the Eject button. 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 eject tape. Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-1 1 Press and hold the Eject button ...for more than 5 seconds. 2 Release the Eject button. 3 Press Eject again to eject tape. Dell PowerVault Press and hold the Eject button for more than 5 seconds. Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2 1 Press and...
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... 10 seconds. 2 Release the Eject button. 3 Press Eject again to eject tape. Table 10. Dell PowerVault 110T LTO3-080 (IBM) 1 Press and hold the Eject button for six seconds. The drive enters service mode and all the LEDs flash slowly. 2 Press Eject twice. Dell PowerVault 110T LTO4-120 1 Press and hold the Eject button for more than 10 seconds...
... 10 seconds. 2 Release the Eject button. 3 Press Eject again to eject tape. Table 10. Dell PowerVault 110T LTO3-080 (IBM) 1 Press and hold the Eject button for six seconds. The drive enters service mode and all the LEDs flash slowly. 2 Press Eject twice. Dell PowerVault 110T LTO4-120 1 Press and hold the Eject button for more than 10 seconds...
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Figure 1-1. Erasing a Pre-Written LTO Tape CAUTION: Do not bulk erase Ultrium format cartridges. To prevent erasing a tape, slide the write-protect switch to the right. Setting the Write-Protect Switch 1 write-protect switch LTO Media Handbook 21 NOTE: Write-protection does not prevent a cartridge from being erased by bulk-erasure or degaussing. The erase feature in the backup software is the preferred method for erasing an LTO tape. This destroys pre-recorded servo information and renders the cartridge unusable.
Figure 1-1. Erasing a Pre-Written LTO Tape CAUTION: Do not bulk erase Ultrium format cartridges. To prevent erasing a tape, slide the write-protect switch to the right. Setting the Write-Protect Switch 1 write-protect switch LTO Media Handbook 21 NOTE: Write-protection does not prevent a cartridge from being erased by bulk-erasure or degaussing. The erase feature in the backup software is the preferred method for erasing an LTO tape. This destroys pre-recorded servo information and renders the cartridge unusable.
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..., it appears usable, copy any data onto a good cartridge immediately for possible data recovery. Figure 1-4 displays a dropped tape which may be dislodged. Pulling on tape that the leader pin is properly seated before using or storing it. • Inspect the back of the cartridge case.... This cartridge if inserted into the tape load compartment) and ensure that the pin is outside the cartridge. LTO Media Handbook 23 Perform a Thorough Inspection • Inspect the ...
..., it appears usable, copy any data onto a good cartridge immediately for possible data recovery. Figure 1-4 displays a dropped tape which may be dislodged. Pulling on tape that the leader pin is properly seated before using or storing it. • Inspect the back of the cartridge case.... This cartridge if inserted into the tape load compartment) and ensure that the pin is outside the cartridge. LTO Media Handbook 23 Perform a Thorough Inspection • Inspect the ...