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..., DDS4, LTO, and LTO2 tape technologies. SDLT220 110 GB/220 GB 39 GB/hr VS1 (Value Smart) Tape SDLT (Super Digital Linear Tape) tape I Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 3 Drives and Media Table 1-1. DLT Drive Types and Basic Characteristics Figure 1-1. Introduction This document describes the media compatibility, handling, and usage for the Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT, SDLT 320/220, DLT1...
..., DDS4, LTO, and LTO2 tape technologies. SDLT220 110 GB/220 GB 39 GB/hr VS1 (Value Smart) Tape SDLT (Super Digital Linear Tape) tape I Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 3 Drives and Media Table 1-1. DLT Drive Types and Basic Characteristics Figure 1-1. Introduction This document describes the media compatibility, handling, and usage for the Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT, SDLT 320/220, DLT1...
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... with a VS80 or DLT1 drive 4 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 VS1 Media 341- Type IV Media 3400444 Primary Primary Primary Primary Primary Read only* SDLT220 SDLT320 Read only Read only Figure 1-7. SDLT320 Capacity (native/compressed) 160 GB/320 GB Native Speed 57 GB/hr Primary Media SDLT tape I Table 1-2. Primary Media Type Per Drive Part No DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1...
... with a VS80 or DLT1 drive 4 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 VS1 Media 341- Type IV Media 3400444 Primary Primary Primary Primary Primary Read only* SDLT220 SDLT320 Read only Read only Figure 1-7. SDLT320 Capacity (native/compressed) 160 GB/320 GB Native Speed 57 GB/hr Primary Media SDLT tape I Table 1-2. Primary Media Type Per Drive Part No DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1...
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... used in a VS80/DLT1 drive only if the media is first set to read Type IV media created by DLT1 or VS80 drive. See "Reusing Type IV Media Formatted by SDLT320. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 5 They cannot read media created by DLT7000 or DLT8000 in the VS160 drive, the media light will flash and media will come on • Tape ejects Reusing Type...
... used in a VS80/DLT1 drive only if the media is first set to read Type IV media created by DLT1 or VS80 drive. See "Reusing Type IV Media Formatted by SDLT320. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 5 They cannot read media created by DLT7000 or DLT8000 in the VS160 drive, the media light will flash and media will come on • Tape ejects Reusing Type...
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... SDLT320 download area. However, for both Microsoft® Windows® and Linux platforms. 6 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 The drive automatically ejects the tape. 4 No lights come on Quantum's website in bold can read and write Type IV media only. There is available on . This software utility will come on the front panel of SDLT drives. Type IV, VS1, and SDLT1 Media Read/Write Compatibility Media Types Read...
... SDLT320 download area. However, for both Microsoft® Windows® and Linux platforms. 6 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 The drive automatically ejects the tape. 4 No lights come on Quantum's website in bold can read and write Type IV media only. There is available on . This software utility will come on the front panel of SDLT drives. Type IV, VS1, and SDLT1 Media Read/Write Compatibility Media Types Read...
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... be in color Specifically designed to look like standard black labeled "DLT media tape. NOTE: VS80/DLT1 cleaning tape may appear to and labeled clean VS160 drives. N/A 20 times. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 7 User needs to track the number of times the tape is used . Although DLT 4000/7000/8000/DLT1 and VS80 drives use the same Type IV data media, they...
... be in color Specifically designed to look like standard black labeled "DLT media tape. NOTE: VS80/DLT1 cleaning tape may appear to and labeled clean VS160 drives. N/A 20 times. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 7 User needs to track the number of times the tape is used . Although DLT 4000/7000/8000/DLT1 and VS80 drives use the same Type IV data media, they...
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... media to determine that you are using the proper cleaning tape for 340-3349 and designated as SDLT220 and SDLT320 "SDLT Cleaning drives. Depending on the drive model, if the light does not go off , there may be a hardware fault in color Specifically designed for your drive type. Tape." SDLT Cleaning Tape Physical Description Characteristics Part No Light gray in the drive or expired media is inserted...
... media to determine that you are using the proper cleaning tape for 340-3349 and designated as SDLT220 and SDLT320 "SDLT Cleaning drives. Depending on the drive model, if the light does not go off , there may be a hardware fault in color Specifically designed for your drive type. Tape." SDLT Cleaning Tape Physical Description Characteristics Part No Light gray in the drive or expired media is inserted...
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... cleaning light goes out the 20th time (last) the tape is used. • DLT1/VS80 and VS160 drives, there is no effect on head cleaning after 20 uses. Prevent media reel in the cartridge from cartridge. It is expired except to record usage of media is maintained.) Cartridge Hub - Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 9 Buckles...
... cleaning light goes out the 20th time (last) the tape is used. • DLT1/VS80 and VS160 drives, there is no effect on head cleaning after 20 uses. Prevent media reel in the cartridge from cartridge. It is expired except to record usage of media is maintained.) Cartridge Hub - Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 9 Buckles...
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... switch at any time. slide toward label. For best results, follow these guidelines for media care: • Protect cartridges from shock, vibration, moisture, and magnetic fields. • Keep media in protective cases and store vertically when not in use. 10 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 Orange indicator displayed. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Write Protect Switch...
... switch at any time. slide toward label. For best results, follow these guidelines for media care: • Protect cartridges from shock, vibration, moisture, and magnetic fields. • Keep media in protective cases and store vertically when not in use. 10 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 Orange indicator displayed. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Write Protect Switch...
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...drive. Using a pencil can introduce contaminants to the tape path. • Use caution so loose labels in pen not pencil. Figure 1-16. Dust and oils from your data relies on the cartridge. Use Slide-in Label • Write in storage container don't stick to a hard physical shock. • When a shipment of tapes...or SDLT drive becomes inoperable after loading a tape. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 11 Visual Media Inspection A visual media inspection is to be performed: • Each time a tape is loaded or changed. • When a tape cartridge is...
...drive. Using a pencil can introduce contaminants to the tape path. • Use caution so loose labels in pen not pencil. Figure 1-16. Dust and oils from your data relies on the cartridge. Use Slide-in Label • Write in storage container don't stick to a hard physical shock. • When a shipment of tapes...or SDLT drive becomes inoperable after loading a tape. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 11 Visual Media Inspection A visual media inspection is to be performed: • Each time a tape is loaded or changed. • When a tape cartridge is...
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... pen or pencil. Gently shake the cartridge. enabled mode. • Cartridge Leader: Gently inspect the cartridge leader to verify that it has not been damaged and is in the correct position. • DLTtape Cartridges: Check the height of the cartridge for chips, cracks,...Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 www.dell.com | support.dell.com Cartridge Inspection • Case: Inspect the case for cracks, chips, or signs of damage. • Cartridge: Inspect the exterior of the leader to ensure that the loop is present. • Write Protect Switch: Move the switch...
... pen or pencil. Gently shake the cartridge. enabled mode. • Cartridge Leader: Gently inspect the cartridge leader to verify that it has not been damaged and is in the correct position. • DLTtape Cartridges: Check the height of the cartridge for chips, cracks,...Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 www.dell.com | support.dell.com Cartridge Inspection • Case: Inspect the case for cracks, chips, or signs of damage. • Cartridge: Inspect the exterior of the leader to ensure that the loop is present. • Write Protect Switch: Move the switch...
Dell PowerVault Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook
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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 at the bottom of the drive • Eject button at top right corner • Status lights (vertical) - Tape error - Table 1. Activity - Ready - Drive error - Use cleaning cartridge Seven segment display NOTE: PowerVault 110T LTO-1 is only sold on both the bottom corners • Flush mount eject button...
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 at the bottom of the drive • Eject button at top right corner • Status lights (vertical) - Tape error - Table 1. Activity - Ready - Drive error - Use cleaning cartridge Seven segment display NOTE: PowerVault 110T LTO-1 is only sold on both the bottom corners • Flush mount eject button...
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Power - Activity - 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 Clean - PowerVault LTO-3 Tape Drives Table 3. 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 GB Native Speed 80 MB...
Power - Activity - 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 Clean - PowerVault LTO-3 Tape Drives Table 3. 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 GB Native Speed 80 MB...
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...; Seven segment display • Ultrium-4 label • Seven segment display • Ultrium-5 label • Full height • Half height • Half height • 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.
...; Seven segment display • Ultrium-4 label • Seven segment display • Ultrium-5 label • Full height • Half height • Half height • 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.
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...: • Cleaning light turns on. • Media light flashes or stays on. • Tape ejects. • Backup software reports invalid media. • Error code 7 is displayed on drives with the cartridge if the CM is damaged or corrupted. The drive stores enough information on the cartridge and the load the cartridge into an Ultrium drive. However, the data directory is referred to as the...
...: • Cleaning light turns on. • Media light flashes or stays on. • Tape ejects. • Backup software reports invalid media. • Error code 7 is displayed on drives with the cartridge if the CM is damaged or corrupted. The drive stores enough information on the cartridge and the load the cartridge into an Ultrium drive. However, the data directory is referred to as the...
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... Power light on solid green, Status light on solid amber 100 50 Cleaning LED (amber) ON Not Supported 50 See Table 8 50 See Table 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...
... Power light on solid green, Status light on solid amber 100 50 Cleaning LED (amber) ON Not Supported 50 See Table 8 50 See Table 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...
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... of full file passes worth 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. LTO Media Handbook 15 Media Motion Hours if the drive operates at the slowest speed with low space and locate commands and standard number of uses How...
... of full file passes worth 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. LTO Media Handbook 15 Media Motion Hours if the drive operates at the slowest speed with low space and locate commands and standard number of uses How...
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.... • A high error rate has occurred. NOTE: Most backup applications support Tape Alerts. Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-1 • Power light on solid green. • Power light on solid green. • Activity light on solid • Activity light on solid amber. • Ejects tape shortly after inserting. • Ejects tape when done. If the tape drive has processed the number of equivalent FFP, including read and writes for the following : - A hardware failure on the drive - Verification...
.... • A high error rate has occurred. NOTE: Most backup applications support Tape Alerts. Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-1 • Power light on solid green. • Power light on solid green. • Activity light on solid • Activity light on solid amber. • Ejects tape shortly after inserting. • Ejects tape when done. If the tape drive has processed the number of equivalent FFP, including read and writes for the following : - A hardware failure on the drive - Verification...
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... drive When pressing Eject button, the cartridge is completely removed, all light indicators turn off . Activity light blinks amber - Dell PowerVault No seven segment display 110T LTO-3 indicator. • Activity light blinks green • Ejects tape shorty after. • Seven segment display shows 7. • Activity light blinks amber. • Ejects tape shortly after . • Pre firmware 53Y3: No seven segment display indicator. Table 9. When tape is completely removed, all LEDs flashing...
... drive When pressing Eject button, the cartridge is completely removed, all light indicators turn off . Activity light blinks amber - Dell PowerVault No seven segment display 110T LTO-3 indicator. • Activity light blinks green • Ejects tape shorty after. • Seven segment display shows 7. • Activity light blinks amber. • Ejects tape shortly after . • Pre firmware 53Y3: No seven segment display indicator. Table 9. When tape is completely removed, all LEDs flashing...
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.... 2 Release the Eject button. 3 Press Eject again to eject tape. LTO Media Handbook 19 Stuck Tapes A stuck tape can be run to force eject a tape. Resetting Your PowerVault 110T LTO Tape Drive Drive Type Device Reset Procedure Dell PowerVault Insert a paper clip to eject tape. Table 10. Dell PowerVault Press and hold the Eject button for more than 5 seconds. The drive enters Service mode and all the LEDs flash slowly. 2 Press Eject twice, the Activity LED flashes...
.... 2 Release the Eject button. 3 Press Eject again to eject tape. LTO Media Handbook 19 Stuck Tapes A stuck tape can be run to force eject a tape. Resetting Your PowerVault 110T LTO Tape Drive Drive Type Device Reset Procedure Dell PowerVault Insert a paper clip to eject tape. Table 10. Dell PowerVault Press and hold the Eject button for more than 5 seconds. The drive enters Service mode and all the LEDs flash slowly. 2 Press Eject twice, the Activity LED flashes...
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... Media Handbook 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 a tape cartridge to eject tape. Dell PowerVault 110T LTO5-140 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...
... Media Handbook 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 a tape cartridge to eject tape. Dell PowerVault 110T LTO5-140 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...