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...) Tape SDLT (Super Digital Linear Tape) tape I Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 3 Introduction This document describes the media compatibility, handling, and usage for the Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT, SDLT 320/220, DLT1/VS80, and VS160. VS160 80 GB/160 GB 28.8 GB/hr Figure 1-4.... DLT1 Capacity (native/compressed) 40 GB/80 GB Native Speed 10.8 GB/hr Primary Media DLT (Digital Linear Tape) Type IV...
...) Tape SDLT (Super Digital Linear Tape) tape I Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 3 Introduction This document describes the media compatibility, handling, and usage for the Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT, SDLT 320/220, DLT1/VS80, and VS160. VS160 80 GB/160 GB 28.8 GB/hr Figure 1-4.... DLT1 Capacity (native/compressed) 40 GB/80 GB Native Speed 10.8 GB/hr Primary Media DLT (Digital Linear Tape) Type IV...
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...No DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 VS80 VS160 Figure 1-6. No No No No No Primary No No 0117 Figure 1-8. Type IV Media 3400444 Primary Primary Primary Primary Primary Read only* SDLT220 SDLT320 Read only Read only Figure 1-7. VS1 Media 341- DLT Drive Types and Basic Characteristics ...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 www.dell.com | support.dell.com Table 1-1. SDLT Media 340- SDLT320 Capacity (native/compressed) 160 GB/320 GB Native Speed 57 GB...
...No DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 VS80 VS160 Figure 1-6. No No No No No Primary No No 0117 Figure 1-8. Type IV Media 3400444 Primary Primary Primary Primary Primary Read only* SDLT220 SDLT320 Read only Read only Figure 1-7. VS1 Media 341- DLT Drive Types and Basic Characteristics ...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 www.dell.com | support.dell.com Table 1-1. SDLT Media 340- SDLT320 Capacity (native/compressed) 160 GB/320 GB Native Speed 57 GB...
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... and DLT 8000 unless the hardware compression level has been changed. DLT1 and VS80 Drives DLT1 and VS80 drives use Type IV media to read the media formatted by SDLT320. VS160 Drives VS160 drives use SDLT1 type media to Type IV media. NOTE: Always label where... media was formatted by DLT7000 or DLT8000 in VS80/DLT1 Drives." Invalid Media Symptoms When a wrong media is inserted into a drive: • Cleaning light comes on • Media light may flash or stay on . Dell PowerVault DLT...
... and DLT 8000 unless the hardware compression level has been changed. DLT1 and VS80 Drives DLT1 and VS80 drives use Type IV media to read the media formatted by SDLT320. VS160 Drives VS160 drives use SDLT1 type media to Type IV media. NOTE: Always label where... media was formatted by DLT7000 or DLT8000 in VS80/DLT1 Drives." Invalid Media Symptoms When a wrong media is inserted into a drive: • Cleaning light comes on • Media light may flash or stay on . Dell PowerVault DLT...
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... front panel of the drive prior to write in underlines can read and write SDLT media. The utility is not mechanically available on . www.dell.com | support.dell.com Table 1-3. NOTE: In Table 1-3, the media types formatted in an SDLT220 format. The tape does not eject. This will allow an ...Yes Yes No No3 No3 Read by VS160 No2 No2 No2 No2 Yes1 Yes1 Yes No2 No2 Read by SDLT220 No6 Yes1 Yes1 Yes1 Yes1 Yes1 No Yes No4** Read by VS or DLT1 drives. However, for both Microsoft® Windows® and Linux platforms. 6 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version...
... front panel of the drive prior to write in underlines can read and write SDLT media. The utility is not mechanically available on . www.dell.com | support.dell.com Table 1-3. NOTE: In Table 1-3, the media types formatted in an SDLT220 format. The tape does not eject. This will allow an ...Yes Yes No No3 No3 Read by VS160 No2 No2 No2 No2 Yes1 Yes1 Yes No2 No2 Read by SDLT220 No6 Yes1 Yes1 Yes1 Yes1 Yes1 No Yes No4** Read by VS or DLT1 drives. However, for both Microsoft® Windows® and Linux platforms. 6 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version...
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... in color and looks more designated "DLT1" like standard black labeled "DLT media tape. "VS160 Cleaning Cartridge." Table 1-4. Cleaning Media Types Cleaning Media Figure 1-9. May be used . Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 7 NOTE: Dell does not sell this media. Figure 1-10. DLT/VS Cleaning Tape Light brown Cleaning material is used to and...
... in color and looks more designated "DLT1" like standard black labeled "DLT media tape. "VS160 Cleaning Cartridge." Table 1-4. Cleaning Media Types Cleaning Media Figure 1-9. May be used . Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 7 NOTE: Dell does not sell this media. Figure 1-10. DLT/VS Cleaning Tape Light brown Cleaning material is used to and...
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...No Yes Tape VS160 Cleaning Tape No No No No SDLT Cleaning Tape No No No No VS80 No Yes No No VS160 SDLT220 No No YES (not No recommended) Yes No No Yes SDLT320 No No No Yes Exhausted Cleaning Media If a cleaning tape is being used. 8 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, ...and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 www.dell.com | support.dell.com Table 1-4. NOTE: Do not use ....
...No Yes Tape VS160 Cleaning Tape No No No No SDLT Cleaning Tape No No No No VS80 No Yes No No VS160 SDLT220 No No YES (not No recommended) Yes No No Yes SDLT320 No No No Yes Exhausted Cleaning Media If a cleaning tape is being used. 8 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, ...and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 www.dell.com | support.dell.com Table 1-4. NOTE: Do not use ....
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... time (last) the tape is used in a drive (ensures that the cleaning tape is expired except to record usage of media is maintained.) Cartridge Hub - 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 - Prevent media reel in...
... time (last) the tape is used in a drive (ensures that the cleaning tape is expired except to record usage of media is maintained.) Cartridge Hub - 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 - Prevent media reel in...
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...8226; Keep media in protective cases and store vertically when not in use. 10 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 You can change the position of data. DLT Tape VS1 and DLT VS160 Media Write protected indicator on top points to be reliable, robust, and durable. Figure... 1-15. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Write Protect Switch - slide toward label. Prevents overwrite or...
...8226; Keep media in protective cases and store vertically when not in use. 10 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 You can change the position of data. DLT Tape VS1 and DLT VS160 Media Write protected indicator on top points to be reliable, robust, and durable. Figure... 1-15. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Write Protect Switch - slide toward label. Prevents overwrite or...
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... drop a cartridge, perform a visual media inspection before inserting it notes, and do not write on proper care and handling of shipping damage. • If the DLT, DLT VS or SDLT drive becomes inoperable after loading a tape. • Use the slide-in pen not pencil. Figure 1-17. Do not use adhesive labels or... the drive. 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. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 11
... drop a cartridge, perform a visual media inspection before inserting it notes, and do not write on proper care and handling of shipping damage. • If the DLT, DLT VS or SDLT drive becomes inoperable after loading a tape. • Use the slide-in pen not pencil. Figure 1-17. Do not use adhesive labels or... the drive. 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. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 11
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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 verify ... door is moveable and that the spring is present. • Write Protect Switch: Move the switch. Figure 1-18. DLTtape Leader Loop 12 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 DLT tape leader loop should snap into write-protected mode and write- Listen for chips, cracks, dents, or missing screws. NOTE: When inspecting...
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 verify ... door is moveable and that the spring is present. • Write Protect Switch: Move the switch. Figure 1-18. DLTtape Leader Loop 12 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 DLT tape leader loop should snap into write-protected mode and write- Listen for chips, cracks, dents, or missing screws. NOTE: When inspecting...
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Reel Locks Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 13 The reel locks should spring back when released. Figure 1-20. Figure 1-19. If the reel locks are visible. Verify operation using a small flat-blade screwdriver. Super DLTtape Leader Buckle • Reel Locks: Check that both reel locks are not visible, do not use the cartridge.
Reel Locks Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 13 The reel locks should spring back when released. Figure 1-20. Figure 1-19. If the reel locks are visible. Verify operation using a small flat-blade screwdriver. Super DLTtape Leader Buckle • Reel Locks: Check that both reel locks are not visible, do not use the cartridge.
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Cartridge Hub The following graphic shows how the loop on the DLT/VS80 drives. 14 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 Figure 1-22. Figure 1-21. SDLT Tape Latch The following graphic shows how the SDLT tape latches with the cartridge leader. it will spring back if operating properly. Press the hub; www.dell.com | support.dell.com • Cartridge Hub: Confirm That the spring-loaded hub on the bottom of the cartridge is engaged by the cartridge leader on the Type IV media is properly tensioned and centered.
Cartridge Hub The following graphic shows how the loop on the DLT/VS80 drives. 14 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 Figure 1-22. Figure 1-21. SDLT Tape Latch The following graphic shows how the SDLT tape latches with the cartridge leader. it will spring back if operating properly. Press the hub; www.dell.com | support.dell.com • Cartridge Hub: Confirm That the spring-loaded hub on the bottom of the cartridge is engaged by the cartridge leader on the Type IV media is properly tensioned and centered.
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Media wrapped too loosely (improper tension) Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 15 Broken leader loop (not always this obvious) Figure 1-26. Leader missing (swallowed cartridge leader or broken tape) Figure 1-25. Figure 1-23. DLT Cartridge - Type IV Media Engagement Cartridge Damage Examples Figure 1-24. DLT Cartridge -
Media wrapped too loosely (improper tension) Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 15 Broken leader loop (not always this obvious) Figure 1-26. Leader missing (swallowed cartridge leader or broken tape) Figure 1-25. Figure 1-23. DLT Cartridge - Type IV Media Engagement Cartridge Damage Examples Figure 1-24. DLT Cartridge -
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Good SDLT Leader Buckles bar hooks Tests have shown that gets more pulled. 16 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 Figure 1-28. SDLT Cartridge - It is not parallel to the cartridge. Bent media buckle SDLT Media When inspecting an ... media cartridge and bend the leader buckles. Figure 1-28 shows a good cartridge. See Figure 1-29 to check the leader buckles on the media. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 1-27. Note the plastic hooks resting on the cartridge rails and bar parallel to the spring-loaded cartridge hub on the cartridge...
Good SDLT Leader Buckles bar hooks Tests have shown that gets more pulled. 16 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 Figure 1-28. SDLT Cartridge - It is not parallel to the cartridge. Bent media buckle SDLT Media When inspecting an ... media cartridge and bend the leader buckles. Figure 1-28 shows a good cartridge. See Figure 1-29 to check the leader buckles on the media. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 1-27. Note the plastic hooks resting on the cartridge rails and bar parallel to the spring-loaded cartridge hub on the cartridge...
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... 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 Table 1-6. Figure 1-29. SDLT Bent-In Leader Buckles bar hooks Media with bent-in leader buckles have been...
... 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 Table 1-6. Figure 1-29. SDLT Bent-In Leader Buckles bar hooks Media with bent-in leader buckles have been...
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... example, speakers, monitors, electric motors, power supplies, and so forth). • Use a cartridge that fell from 3 ft or higher. 18 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 www.dell.com | support.dell.com Media Do's and Do Not's The following should be done when handling media. • Touch the media or leader with...
... example, speakers, monitors, electric motors, power supplies, and so forth). • Use a cartridge that fell from 3 ft or higher. 18 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 www.dell.com | support.dell.com Media Do's and Do Not's The following should be done when handling media. • Touch the media or leader with...
Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - User's Guide
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... Corporation. Initial release: August 2003 file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/index.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:09 AM] Contents: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Introduction Getting Started and Setup Using the Tape Drive Using the Tape Backup Software Troubleshooting Specifications Drive Connectors Jumpers...
... Corporation. Initial release: August 2003 file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/index.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:09 AM] Contents: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Introduction Getting Started and Setup Using the Tape Drive Using the Tape Backup Software Troubleshooting Specifications Drive Connectors Jumpers...
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...depends on the data set , which affects the actual compression ratio. Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Back to Contents Page Introduction: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Overview Features Tape Backup Software Obtaining Drivers and Firmware... Upgrades Front Panel Controls and Indicators Overview The Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive is a value-priced, high-reliability, high-capacity linear streaming cartridge tape drive designed for...
...depends on the data set , which affects the actual compression ratio. Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Back to Contents Page Introduction: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Overview Features Tape Backup Software Obtaining Drivers and Firmware... Upgrades Front Panel Controls and Indicators Overview The Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive is a value-priced, high-reliability, high-capacity linear streaming cartridge tape drive designed for...
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... LED. Indicator Activity During Power-On Self-Test (POST) file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/intro.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:11 AM] Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows® Server™ 2003: QSDLT32.SYS Native Operating System Backup Utilities Microsoft® Windows...
... LED. Indicator Activity During Power-On Self-Test (POST) file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/intro.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:11 AM] Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows® Server™ 2003: QSDLT32.SYS Native Operating System Backup Utilities Microsoft® Windows...
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... loading a cartridge or a loaded cartridge has tape motion indicating read, write, seek, rewind, calibration, or other three LEDs. Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Every time you turn off momentarily If a cartridge is not loaded, the Ready LED illuminates and POST is complete...All LEDs then turn on or reset the drive, it conducts a Power-On Self-Test (POST). Ready LED When the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive is in progress On Cleaning required file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/intro.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:11 ...
... loading a cartridge or a loaded cartridge has tape motion indicating read, write, seek, rewind, calibration, or other three LEDs. Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Every time you turn off momentarily If a cartridge is not loaded, the Ready LED illuminates and POST is complete...All LEDs then turn on or reset the drive, it conducts a Power-On Self-Test (POST). Ready LED When the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive is in progress On Cleaning required file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/intro.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:11 ...