Media Handbook
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... 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. DLT Drive Types and Basic Characteristics Figure 1-1. 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...
... 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. DLT Drive Types and Basic Characteristics Figure 1-1. 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...
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...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 Primary Media Type Per Drive Part No DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 VS80 VS160 Figure 1-6. SDLT Media 340- Type IV Media 3400444 Primary Primary Primary Primary Primary Read only* ... No No Primary No No 0117 Figure 1-8. 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. DLT Drive Types and Basic Characteristics Figure 1-5.
...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 Primary Media Type Per Drive Part No DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 VS80 VS160 Figure 1-6. SDLT Media 340- Type IV Media 3400444 Primary Primary Primary Primary Primary Read only* ... No No Primary No No 0117 Figure 1-8. 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. DLT Drive Types and Basic Characteristics Figure 1-5.
Media Handbook
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... SDLT220 cannot read Type IV media created by DLT4000. They cannot write to read media created with DLT (DLT 4000, DLT 7000, DLT 8000, DLT1, and VS 80) drives. VS160 drives can read and write. SDLT320 drives can read compatible with the SDL220 is present in VS80/...but backup software will come on • Tape ejects Reusing Type IV Media Formatted by DLT7000 or DLT8000 in VS80/DLT1 Drives Type IV media previously recorded by DLT 7000 and DLT 8000 unless the hardware compression level has been changed. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0...
... SDLT220 cannot read Type IV media created by DLT4000. They cannot write to read media created with DLT (DLT 4000, DLT 7000, DLT 8000, DLT1, and VS 80) drives. VS160 drives can read and write. SDLT320 drives can read compatible with the SDL220 is present in VS80/...but backup software will come on • Tape ejects Reusing Type IV Media Formatted by DLT7000 or DLT8000 in VS80/DLT1 Drives Type IV media previously recorded by DLT 7000 and DLT 8000 unless the hardware compression level has been changed. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0...
Media Handbook
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...ejected. There is available on . However, for both Microsoft® Windows® and Linux platforms. 6 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 www.dell.com | support.dell.com Table 1-3. The drive automatically ejects the tape. 4 No lights come on Quantum's website in the drive. 6 No lights blink. The utility is ...DLT7000 No* Type IV written by DLT8000 No* Type IV written by DLT1 No Type IV written by VS80 No VS1 written by VS160 No SDLT1 written by SDLT220 No SDLT1 written by SDLT320 No Read by DLT7000 Yes Yes Yes No* No No No No No ...
...ejected. There is available on . However, for both Microsoft® Windows® and Linux platforms. 6 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 www.dell.com | support.dell.com Table 1-3. The drive automatically ejects the tape. 4 No lights come on Quantum's website in the drive. 6 No lights blink. The utility is ...DLT7000 No* Type IV written by DLT8000 No* Type IV written by DLT1 No Type IV written by VS80 No VS1 written by VS160 No SDLT1 written by SDLT220 No SDLT1 written by SDLT320 No Read by DLT7000 Yes Yes Yes No* No No No No No ...
Media Handbook
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... like electromagnetic tape. 20 times. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 7 Only clean DLT tape drives when a request is made by backup software, when a cleaning indicator is used . Table 1-4. Cleaning Media Types Cleaning Media Figure 1-9. Cleaning Tape III." NOTE: Dell does not sell this media. User needs to and labeled clean VS160 drives. VS160 Cleaning Tape Light grey...
... like electromagnetic tape. 20 times. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 7 Only clean DLT tape drives when a request is made by backup software, when a cleaning indicator is used . Table 1-4. Cleaning Media Types Cleaning Media Figure 1-9. Cleaning Tape III." NOTE: Dell does not sell this media. User needs to and labeled clean VS160 drives. VS160 Cleaning Tape Light grey...
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...No 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 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. Table 1-5. Tape." On last use, the ...
...No 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 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. Table 1-5. Tape." On last use, the ...
Media Handbook
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...VS160 drives, there is no effect on the check box label. Mechanical interconnect between the cartridge and the drive reel motor. The cartridge will have little or no method to determine that proper tension of the cleaning tape and discard after the recommended 20 uses. Buckles with metal pin.) Reel Locks - Dell PowerVault DLT..., VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 9 Cartridge Tape reel lock serial number leader door ...
...VS160 drives, there is no effect on the check box label. Mechanical interconnect between the cartridge and the drive reel motor. The cartridge will have little or no method to determine that proper tension of the cleaning tape and discard after the recommended 20 uses. Buckles with metal pin.) Reel Locks - Dell PowerVault DLT..., VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 9 Cartridge Tape reel lock serial number leader door ...
Media Handbook
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... 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 Figure 1-14. DLT Tape and Super DLT Tape Media Write protected - Orange indicator displayed. DLT Tape VS1 and DLT VS160 Media Write protected indicator on top points to withstand 1,000,000 passes, and have a shelf life...
... 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 Figure 1-14. DLT Tape and Super DLT Tape Media Write protected - Orange indicator displayed. DLT Tape VS1 and DLT VS160 Media Write protected indicator on top points to withstand 1,000,000 passes, and have a shelf life...
Media Handbook
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...inspection before inserting it notes, and do not write on proper care and handling of cartridge, covering the hub. • Never touch the tape or tape leader. Figure 1-17. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 11 Store media vertically in labels provided. NOTE: If a drive error occurs, inspect the current... or Post-it into 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 shipping damage. • If the DLT, DLT VS or SDLT drive becomes inoperable after loading...
...inspection before inserting it notes, and do not write on proper care and handling of cartridge, covering the hub. • Never touch the tape or tape leader. Figure 1-17. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 11 Store media vertically in labels provided. NOTE: If a drive error occurs, inspect the current... or Post-it into 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 shipping damage. • If the DLT, DLT VS or SDLT drive becomes inoperable after loading...
Media Handbook
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...: Inspect the exterior of the leader to ensure that the door operates. Ensure that the loop is not bent. DLTtape Leader Loop 12 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 It should be visible and undamaged. • Super DLTtape Cartridges: Check that could leave contamination..., such as a pen or pencil. Listen for chips, cracks, dents, or missing screws. DLT tape leader loop should snap into write-protected mode and write- NOTE: When inspecting the cartridge leader do not use anything that the Super...
...: Inspect the exterior of the leader to ensure that the door operates. Ensure that the loop is not bent. DLTtape Leader Loop 12 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 It should be visible and undamaged. • Super DLTtape Cartridges: Check that could leave contamination..., such as a pen or pencil. Listen for chips, cracks, dents, or missing screws. DLT tape leader loop should snap into write-protected mode and write- NOTE: When inspecting the cartridge leader do not use anything that the Super...
Media Handbook
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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. SDLT Tape Latch The following graphic shows how the SDLT tape latches with the cartridge leader. Figure 1-21. Press the hub; it will spring back if operating properly. 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
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. SDLT Tape Latch The following graphic shows how the SDLT tape latches with the cartridge leader. Figure 1-21. Press the hub; it will spring back if operating properly. 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
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Media wrapped too loosely (improper tension) Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 15 Type IV Media Engagement Cartridge Damage Examples Figure 1-24. Leader missing (swallowed cartridge leader or broken tape) Figure 1-25. DLT Cartridge - Broken leader loop (not always this obvious) Figure 1-26. Figure 1-23. DLT Cartridge -
Media wrapped too loosely (improper tension) Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 15 Type IV Media Engagement Cartridge Damage Examples Figure 1-24. Leader missing (swallowed cartridge leader or broken tape) Figure 1-25. DLT Cartridge - Broken leader loop (not always this obvious) Figure 1-26. Figure 1-23. DLT Cartridge -
Media Handbook
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SDLT Cartridge - Figure 1-28. Also the bar is usually the HUB side of stress will pull the tape media further into the media cartridge and bend the leader buckles. Good SDLT Leader Buckles bar hooks Tests have shown that the plastic hooks are ... buckle SDLT Media When inspecting an SDLT media cartridge, refer to the following diagrams to the cartridge. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 1-27. This amount of the cartridge that gets more pulled. 16 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 See Figure 1-29 to the cartridge. It is not parallel to...
SDLT Cartridge - Figure 1-28. Also the bar is usually the HUB side of stress will pull the tape media further into the media cartridge and bend the leader buckles. Good SDLT Leader Buckles bar hooks Tests have shown that the plastic hooks are ... buckle SDLT Media When inspecting an SDLT media cartridge, refer to the following diagrams to the cartridge. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 1-27. This amount of the cartridge that gets more pulled. 16 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 See Figure 1-29 to the cartridge. It is not parallel to...
Media Handbook
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... 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 Normal Storage Conditions (Nonarchival) Temperature • Between 61ºF and 90ºF (16ºC and 32... the 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,...
... 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 Normal Storage Conditions (Nonarchival) Temperature • Between 61ºF and 90ºF (16ºC and 32... the 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,...
Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - User's Guide
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...their products. 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 See the Dell Support website at support.dell.com if you ... AM] All rights reserved. Warranty information may be included within this text: Dell, PowerVault, and the DELL logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Novell and NetWare are trademarks of your computer.
...their products. 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 See the Dell Support website at support.dell.com if you ... AM] All rights reserved. Warranty information may be included within this text: Dell, PowerVault, and the DELL logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Novell and NetWare are trademarks of your computer.
Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - User's Guide
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... the data set , which determines 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...
... the data set , which determines 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...
Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - User's Guide
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...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 ...and Windows® Server™ 2003 Windows Backup Red Hat Linux versions 7.3 and 8.0 and 9.0 Tar Tape Backup Applications NOTICE: See the Dell Support website at support.dell.com to obtain the latest patches and upgrades for NetWare™ version 9.0 or later Yosemite Tapeware®...
...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 ...and Windows® Server™ 2003 Windows Backup Red Hat Linux versions 7.3 and 8.0 and 9.0 Tar Tape Backup Applications NOTICE: See the Dell Support website at support.dell.com to obtain the latest patches and upgrades for NetWare™ version 9.0 or later Yosemite Tapeware®...
Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - User's Guide
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Ready LED When the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive is in use . Note that the LEDs can take place: The LEDs illuminate one at approximately one of the indicated operating conditions simultaneously. ... to right, starting with no cartridge loaded or a loaded cartridge is 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...
Ready LED When the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive is in use . Note that the LEDs can take place: The LEDs illuminate one at approximately one of the indicated operating conditions simultaneously. ... to right, starting with no cartridge loaded or a loaded cartridge is 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...
Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix
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... WORM Only LTO2: Unsupported LTO1: Unsupported DLT/VS Drives Drive Media Type/Color Type 110T DLT Tape IV/Dark DLT400 brown 0 Capacity Native Backward Media Compatib -ility Cleaning Module/Color General 20 GB n/a DLT Cleaning Media III/Cream 1/2" linear tape 110T DLT Tape IV/Dark DLT7000 brown 35 GB Reads DLT DLT Cleaning Media Tape IV III/Cream 1/2" linear 20 | Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix
... WORM Only LTO2: Unsupported LTO1: Unsupported DLT/VS Drives Drive Media Type/Color Type 110T DLT Tape IV/Dark DLT400 brown 0 Capacity Native Backward Media Compatib -ility Cleaning Module/Color General 20 GB n/a DLT Cleaning Media III/Cream 1/2" linear tape 110T DLT Tape IV/Dark DLT7000 brown 35 GB Reads DLT DLT Cleaning Media Tape IV III/Cream 1/2" linear 20 | Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix
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media written by DLT 4000 drive tape DLT 8000 DLT Tape IV/Dark 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 VS1/Off-white 80 GB Reads DLT VS160 Cleaning DLT1 and DLT VS80 are the same drive with the exceptio n of the VS80 form factor being half height Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix | 21
media written by DLT 4000 drive tape DLT 8000 DLT Tape IV/Dark 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 VS1/Off-white 80 GB Reads DLT VS160 Cleaning DLT1 and DLT VS80 are the same drive with the exceptio n of the VS80 form factor being half height Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix | 21