Media Handbook
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Contents Introduction 3 Drives and Media 3 Invalid Media Symptoms 5 Reusing Type IV Media Formatted by DLT7000 or DLT8000 in VS80/DLT1 Drives 5 DLT1 and VS80 Drives 5 VS160 Drives 5 SDLT320 and SDLT220 Drives 5 Cleaning Considerations 7 Exhausted Cleaning Media 8 Media Handling 9 Cartridge Features 9 Media Care Guidelines 10 1
Contents Introduction 3 Drives and Media 3 Invalid Media Symptoms 5 Reusing Type IV Media Formatted by DLT7000 or DLT8000 in VS80/DLT1 Drives 5 DLT1 and VS80 Drives 5 VS160 Drives 5 SDLT320 and SDLT220 Drives 5 Cleaning Considerations 7 Exhausted Cleaning Media 8 Media Handling 9 Cartridge Features 9 Media Care Guidelines 10 1
Media Handbook
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... document describes the media compatibility, handling, and usage for the Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT, SDLT 320/220, DLT1/VS80, and VS160. NOTE: This document will not cover DAT72, DDS4, LTO, and LTO2 tape technologies. VS160 80 GB/160 GB 28.8 GB/hr Figure 1-4. Drives and Media Table 1-1. DLT .../80 GB Native Speed 10.8 GB/hr Primary Media DLT (Digital Linear Tape) Type IV Figure 1-2. 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 VS80 40 GB/80 GB...
... document describes the media compatibility, handling, and usage for the Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT, SDLT 320/220, DLT1/VS80, and VS160. NOTE: This document will not cover DAT72, DDS4, LTO, and LTO2 tape technologies. VS160 80 GB/160 GB 28.8 GB/hr Figure 1-4. Drives and Media Table 1-1. DLT .../80 GB Native Speed 10.8 GB/hr Primary Media DLT (Digital Linear Tape) Type IV Figure 1-2. 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 VS80 40 GB/80 GB...
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... 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 No No No No No Primary No No 0117 Figure 1-8. Primary Media Type Per Drive Part No DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 VS80 VS160 Figure 1-6. SDLT320 Capacity (native/compressed) 160 GB...
... 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 No No No No No Primary No No 0117 Figure 1-8. Primary Media Type Per Drive Part No DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 VS80 VS160 Figure 1-6. SDLT320 Capacity (native/compressed) 160 GB...
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... be automatically ejected from the drive, but backup software will be ejected from the drive. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 5 VS160 Drives VS160 drives use VS1 media to Type IV media. VS160 drives can read Type IV media formatted by SDLT320. Invalid Media Symptoms When a wrong media is inserted into a drive: • Cleaning light comes on •...
... be automatically ejected from the drive, but backup software will be ejected from the drive. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 5 VS160 Drives VS160 drives use VS1 media to Type IV media. VS160 drives can read Type IV media formatted by SDLT320. Invalid Media Symptoms When a wrong media is inserted into a drive: • Cleaning light comes on •...
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... by DLT1 Yes Yes No2* No2* Yes Yes No No3 No3 Read by VS80 Yes Yes No2* No2* 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... . However, for both Microsoft® Windows® and Linux platforms. 6 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 It can also read and write Type IV media only. The tape does not eject. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Table 1-3. NOTE: In Table 1-3, the media type formatted in the SDLT320 download area. This will come on...
... by DLT1 Yes Yes No2* No2* Yes Yes No No3 No3 Read by VS80 Yes Yes No2* No2* 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... . However, for both Microsoft® Windows® and Linux platforms. 6 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 It can also read and write Type IV media only. The tape does not eject. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Table 1-3. NOTE: In Table 1-3, the media type formatted in the SDLT320 download area. This will come on...
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...times the tape is light 340-2372 colored. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 7 Cleaning Considerations DLT tape drives do not use the same cleaning tape. Cleaning Media Types Cleaning Media Figure 1-9. NOTE: Dell does not sell this media. VS160 Cleaning Tape Light grey in color and looks ... colored and looks like electromagnetic tape. 20 times. User needs to look like standard black labeled "DLT media tape. leader is used to and labeled clean VS160 drives. Although DLT 4000/7000/8000/DLT1 and VS80 drives use the same Type IV data...
...times the tape is light 340-2372 colored. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 7 Cleaning Considerations DLT tape drives do not use the same cleaning tape. Cleaning Media Types Cleaning Media Figure 1-9. NOTE: Dell does not sell this media. VS160 Cleaning Tape Light grey in color and looks ... colored and looks like electromagnetic tape. 20 times. User needs to look like standard black labeled "DLT media tape. leader is used to and labeled clean VS160 drives. Although DLT 4000/7000/8000/DLT1 and VS80 drives use the same Type IV data...
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...No Light gray in the drive or expired media is being used. 8 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 Tape." If expired cleaning media is inserted into a DLT/SDLT drive and the light remains on . Tape can track usage. On last use VS160 cleaning media to determine that you are using the ... 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 reused, the cartridge will get ejected and cleaning light will...
...No Light gray in the drive or expired media is being used. 8 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 Tape." If expired cleaning media is inserted into a DLT/SDLT drive and the light remains on . Tape can track usage. On last use VS160 cleaning media to determine that you are using the ... 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 reused, the cartridge will get ejected and cleaning light will...
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... drive reel motor. Buckles with metal pin.) Reel Locks - It is the customer's responsibility to manually note usage on head cleaning after 20 uses. Prevent media reel in the cartridge from cartridge. When an expired cleaning tape is used in a: • DLT4000/DLT7000 drive, the tape is ejected and the cleaning.../SDLT320 drive, the tape is not ejected and the cleaning light goes out the 20th time (last) the tape is used. • DLT1/VS80 and VS160 drives, there is no effect on the check box label. Media Handling Cartridge Features Figure 1-13. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT...
... drive reel motor. Buckles with metal pin.) Reel Locks - It is the customer's responsibility to manually note usage on head cleaning after 20 uses. Prevent media reel in the cartridge from cartridge. When an expired cleaning tape is used in a: • DLT4000/DLT7000 drive, the tape is ejected and the cleaning.../SDLT320 drive, the tape is not ejected and the cleaning light goes out the 20th time (last) the tape is used. • DLT1/VS80 and VS160 drives, there is no effect on the check box label. Media Handling Cartridge Features Figure 1-13. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT...
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...VS160 Media Write protected indicator on top points to be reliable, robust, and durable. 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 ...
...VS160 Media Write protected indicator on top points to be reliable, robust, and durable. 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 ...
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... cartridge is dropped or subject to bottom of shipping damage. • If the DLT, DLT VS or SDLT drive becomes inoperable after loading a tape. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 11 Using a pencil can introduce contaminants to the tape path. • Use caution so loose labels in labels provided. Store...
... cartridge is dropped or subject to bottom of shipping damage. • If the DLT, DLT VS or SDLT drive becomes inoperable after loading a tape. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 11 Using a pencil can introduce contaminants to the tape path. • Use caution so loose labels in labels provided. Store...
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..., cracks, dents, or missing screws. DLTtape Leader Loop 12 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 NOTE: When inspecting the cartridge leader do not use anything that the spring is present. • Write Protect Switch: Move the switch. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Cartridge Inspection • Case: Inspect the case for cracks...
..., cracks, dents, or missing screws. DLTtape Leader Loop 12 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 NOTE: When inspecting the cartridge leader do not use anything that the spring is present. • Write Protect Switch: Move the switch. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Cartridge Inspection • Case: Inspect the case for cracks...
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If the reel locks are visible. Reel Locks Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 13 Figure 1-19. The reel locks should spring back when released. Figure 1-20. Super DLTtape Leader Buckle • Reel Locks: Check that both reel locks are not visible, do not use the cartridge. Verify operation using a small flat-blade screwdriver.
If the reel locks are visible. Reel Locks Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 13 Figure 1-19. The reel locks should spring back when released. Figure 1-20. Super DLTtape Leader Buckle • Reel Locks: Check that both reel locks are not visible, do not use the cartridge. Verify operation using a small flat-blade screwdriver.
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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. it will spring back if operating properly. SDLT Tape Latch The following graphic shows how the SDLT tape latches with the cartridge leader. Figure 1-21. 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 Press the hub;
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. it will spring back if operating properly. SDLT Tape Latch The following graphic shows how the SDLT tape latches with the cartridge leader. Figure 1-21. 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 Press the hub;
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Media wrapped too loosely (improper tension) Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 15 DLT Cartridge - Figure 1-23. DLT Cartridge - Leader missing (swallowed cartridge leader or broken tape) Figure 1-25. Broken leader loop (not always this obvious) Figure 1-26. Type IV Media Engagement Cartridge Damage Examples Figure 1-24.
Media wrapped too loosely (improper tension) Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 15 DLT Cartridge - Figure 1-23. DLT Cartridge - Leader missing (swallowed cartridge leader or broken tape) Figure 1-25. Broken leader loop (not always this obvious) Figure 1-26. Type IV Media Engagement Cartridge Damage Examples Figure 1-24.
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... to the spring-loaded cartridge hub on the cartridge wall. Note the plastic hooks resting on the media. Good SDLT Leader Buckles bar hooks Tests have shown that dropping the media can cause an excessive amount of stress to the cartridge. See Figure 1-29 to the cartridge. ... is usually the HUB side of stress will pull the tape media further into the media cartridge and bend the leader buckles. Note that gets more pulled. 16 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 1-27. This amount of the cartridge that the...
... to the spring-loaded cartridge hub on the cartridge wall. Note the plastic hooks resting on the media. Good SDLT Leader Buckles bar hooks Tests have shown that dropping the media can cause an excessive amount of stress to the cartridge. See Figure 1-29 to the cartridge. ... is usually the HUB side of stress will pull the tape media further into the media cartridge and bend the leader buckles. Note that gets more pulled. 16 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 1-27. This amount of the cartridge that the...
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... been known to cause the tape drive to drop the leader when the drive tries to moisture or sunlight can deform or ruin media. Exposure to load the media into the take-up reel. Table 1-6. Cartridge Storage When storing cartridge, avoid moisture and direct sunlight. Normal Storage Conditions (Nonarchival) Temperature • Between... 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
... been known to cause the tape drive to drop the leader when the drive tries to moisture or sunlight can deform or ruin media. Exposure to load the media into the take-up reel. Table 1-6. Cartridge Storage When storing cartridge, avoid moisture and direct sunlight. Normal Storage Conditions (Nonarchival) Temperature • Between... 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
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..., 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 bare fingers. • Use pens or pencils during cartridge inspection...
..., 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 bare fingers. • Use pens or pencils during cartridge inspection...
Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - User's Guide
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...results of a permanent write error, both the Fault and Clean LEDs blink slowly. Ready LED When the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive is loaded, both the Clean and Media LEDs are on If an internal write/read diagnostic fails as a result of the test. Table 2 ...AM] Fault/Clean/Media LEDs The Fault, Clean, and Media LEDs indicate the status of the other cartridge activity Indicator Activity During Normal Operation - Ready LED activity and drive status Ready LED Activity Drive Status Off No power to use . Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's...
...results of a permanent write error, both the Fault and Clean LEDs blink slowly. Ready LED When the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive is loaded, both the Clean and Media LEDs are on If an internal write/read diagnostic fails as a result of the test. Table 2 ...AM] Fault/Clean/Media LEDs The Fault, Clean, and Media LEDs indicate the status of the other cartridge activity Indicator Activity During Normal Operation - Ready LED activity and drive status Ready LED Activity Drive Status Off No power to use . Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's...
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...the appropriate LEDs illuminate. Unload/Eject button features Ready On Blinking Blinking Blinking On On On On Off LED Status Fault Clean Media N/A N/A N/A Off Off Off Blinking Blinking Off Blinking Blinking Blinking Off Off Off On Off Off On On Off On... diagnostic begins, the drive writes and then reads approximately 400MB of the additional features that is displayed. Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Media Slow Blink (1x per second) On Unsupported format, or damaged or unsupported cartridge type inserted into drive DLT1 ...
...the appropriate LEDs illuminate. Unload/Eject button features Ready On Blinking Blinking Blinking On On On On Off LED Status Fault Clean Media N/A N/A N/A Off Off Off Blinking Blinking Off Blinking Blinking Blinking Off Off Off On Off Off On On Off On... diagnostic begins, the drive writes and then reads approximately 400MB of the additional features that is displayed. Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Media Slow Blink (1x per second) On Unsupported format, or damaged or unsupported cartridge type inserted into drive DLT1 ...
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... the drive and media. If you connect the drive to an SE SCSI bus or if there are sometimes labeled "high-byte termination." You must use a customersupplied 68-pin to 50-pin adapter that is not compatible with multiple devices, or 82 feet (25 meters) for the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape file:///C|/Users... exceed the ANSI SCSI standard of SCSI devices attached to the server that is most suitable. Be sure to be invalidated. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide 8.
... the drive and media. If you connect the drive to an SE SCSI bus or if there are sometimes labeled "high-byte termination." You must use a customersupplied 68-pin to 50-pin adapter that is not compatible with multiple devices, or 82 feet (25 meters) for the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape file:///C|/Users... exceed the ANSI SCSI standard of SCSI devices attached to the server that is most suitable. Be sure to be invalidated. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide 8.