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2 Introduction This document describes the media compatibility, handling and usage for the Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT, SDLT 320/220, DLT1/VS80 and VS160. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 7 Table 1 shows the basic characteristics of the drives. This document does not cover DAT72, DDS4, LTO, LTO2, and LTO3 Tape technologies.
2 Introduction This document describes the media compatibility, handling and usage for the Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT, SDLT 320/220, DLT1/VS80 and VS160. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 7 Table 1 shows the basic characteristics of the drives. This document does not cover DAT72, DDS4, LTO, LTO2, and LTO3 Tape technologies.
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Figure 8 SDLT Media 9W085 NO NO NO NO NO NO Primary Primary Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 8 DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 VS80 VS160 SDLT220 SDLT320 Figure 6 Type IV Media Figure 7 VS1 Media 9W080 Primary Primary Primary Primary Primary Read only1 Read only ...VS80 or DLT1 drive. 3 Drives and Media Figure 1 DLT1 Figure 2 VS80 Figure 3 VS160 Figure 4 SDLT220 Figure 5 SDLT320 Capacity (native/compressed) Native Speed Primary Media 40GB/80GB 40GB/80GB 80GB/160GB 110GB/220GB 10.8GB/hr DLT Type IV 10.8 GB/hr DLT Type IV 28.8GB/hr VS1 Tape Table 1 DLT Drive Types and...
Figure 8 SDLT Media 9W085 NO NO NO NO NO NO Primary Primary Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 8 DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 VS80 VS160 SDLT220 SDLT320 Figure 6 Type IV Media Figure 7 VS1 Media 9W080 Primary Primary Primary Primary Primary Read only1 Read only ...VS80 or DLT1 drive. 3 Drives and Media Figure 1 DLT1 Figure 2 VS80 Figure 3 VS160 Figure 4 SDLT220 Figure 5 SDLT320 Capacity (native/compressed) Native Speed Primary Media 40GB/80GB 40GB/80GB 80GB/160GB 110GB/220GB 10.8GB/hr DLT Type IV 10.8 GB/hr DLT Type IV 28.8GB/hr VS1 Tape Table 1 DLT Drive Types and...
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...8226; Tape ejects Reusing Type IV Media Formatted by DLT7000 or DLT8000 in 20GB mode appears as new media and is inserted, the media light flashes and media ejects from the DLT1 and VS80 drive • VS80/DLT1 drives can read media created with original use and formatting information Dell DLT,... VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 9 DLT1 and VS80 Drives • Uses only Type IV media for read and write ...
...8226; Tape ejects Reusing Type IV Media Formatted by DLT7000 or DLT8000 in 20GB mode appears as new media and is inserted, the media light flashes and media ejects from the DLT1 and VS80 drive • VS80/DLT1 drives can read media created with original use and formatting information Dell DLT,... VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 9 DLT1 and VS80 Drives • Uses only Type IV media for read and write ...
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...read -only in DLT4000, DLT1, and VS80 if density 20.0 is cycled on . 2 - However, for both Windows® and Linux platforms. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 10 The orange alert/media light illuminates and the tape automatically ejects. The tape does not eject. No...VS1, and SDLT1 Media Read/Write Compatibility __ Drives in BLUE read and write SDLT media. The drive automatically ejects the tape 4 - Backup software shows bad media. 5 - Tapes written by DLT7000/8000 devices will be read Type IV media written by VS or DLT1 drives. 1 - The utility is available for ...
...read -only in DLT4000, DLT1, and VS80 if density 20.0 is cycled on . 2 - However, for both Windows® and Linux platforms. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 10 The orange alert/media light illuminates and the tape automatically ejects. The tape does not eject. No...VS1, and SDLT1 Media Read/Write Compatibility __ Drives in BLUE read and write SDLT media. The drive automatically ejects the tape 4 - Backup software shows bad media. 5 - Tapes written by DLT7000/8000 devices will be read Type IV media written by VS or DLT1 drives. 1 - The utility is available for ...
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... Characteristics Not Available Dell does not sell this media YES YES YES NO NO NO NO NO • Cleaning material inside looks like • VS80/DLT1 cleaning • Do not use , the electromagnetic of how many User must manually times this cleaning tape is a VS160 drive, but clean SDLT drives. Figure 9 Cleaning Tape Figure 10 DLT...
... Characteristics Not Available Dell does not sell this media YES YES YES NO NO NO NO NO • Cleaning material inside looks like • VS80/DLT1 cleaning • Do not use , the electromagnetic of how many User must manually times this cleaning tape is a VS160 drive, but clean SDLT drives. Figure 9 Cleaning Tape Figure 10 DLT...
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... 20 uses. It is no effect on after the tape ejects, this indicates that you are using the proper cleaning tape for your drive type. With DLT1/VS80 and VS160 there is the customer's responsibility to ensure that the cleaning tape may be exhausted. Refer to Table 5 to record... usage of Using Expired Cleaning Media X - Depending on the check box label. Dell DLT, VS and ...
... 20 uses. It is no effect on after the tape ejects, this indicates that you are using the proper cleaning tape for your drive type. With DLT1/VS80 and VS160 there is the customer's responsibility to ensure that the cleaning tape may be exhausted. Refer to Table 5 to record... usage of Using Expired Cleaning Media X - Depending on the check box label. Dell DLT, VS and ...
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... media care: Protect cartridges from your skin contaminate the tape and affect performance. Do not use . Store loose labels separately to the tape path. Write in use adhesive labels or Post-it into the drive. Pencils can introduce contaminants to prevent labels from accidently covering... the hub Never touch the tape or tape leader. Figure 16 Media Care Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook...
... media care: Protect cartridges from your skin contaminate the tape and affect performance. Do not use . Store loose labels separately to the tape path. Write in use adhesive labels or Post-it into the drive. Pencils can introduce contaminants to prevent labels from accidently covering... the hub Never touch the tape or tape leader. Figure 16 Media Care Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook...
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...put a label or barcode anywhere but in the storage box. To decrease the chance of a tape drive failure due to slide into the tape drive and block the cartridge drive gear. Labels clinging to the tape drive. Proper Media Labeling Techniques Every new DLTtape IV, VS1, and SDLT cartridge comes with a sheet ...cartridge. Never use adhesive-based labels on the front of the cartridge. Figure 17 Proper Label Placement Figure 18 Proper Barcode Placement Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 16 Placing anywhere other than this label slot may result in damage to the cartridge ...
...put a label or barcode anywhere but in the storage box. To decrease the chance of a tape drive failure due to slide into the tape drive and block the cartridge drive gear. Labels clinging to the tape drive. Proper Media Labeling Techniques Every new DLTtape IV, VS1, and SDLT cartridge comes with a sheet ...cartridge. Never use adhesive-based labels on the front of the cartridge. Figure 17 Proper Label Placement Figure 18 Proper Barcode Placement Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 16 Placing anywhere other than this label slot may result in damage to the cartridge ...
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.... Gently shake the cartridge. o DLTtape cartridges: Check the height of shipping damage If the DLT, DLT VS or SDLT drive becomes inoperable after loading a tape ! Verify operation using a small flat-blade screwdriver. When inspecting the cartridge leader do not use anything that the door is...locks are visible. Figure 19 Media Inspection 1 Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 17 Cartridge door: Ensure that could leave contamination, such as a pen or pencil. Write Protect Switch: Move switch. Reel Locks: Check that drive. Cartridge Hub: Confirm the spring-loaded hub ...
.... Gently shake the cartridge. o DLTtape cartridges: Check the height of shipping damage If the DLT, DLT VS or SDLT drive becomes inoperable after loading a tape ! Verify operation using a small flat-blade screwdriver. When inspecting the cartridge leader do not use anything that the door is...locks are visible. Figure 19 Media Inspection 1 Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 17 Cartridge door: Ensure that could leave contamination, such as a pen or pencil. Write Protect Switch: Move switch. Reel Locks: Check that drive. Cartridge Hub: Confirm the spring-loaded hub ...
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SDLT Media When inspecting an SDLT media cartridge refer to the following diagrams to the spring-loaded cartridge hub. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 21 Figure 29 Good SDLT Leader Buckles Tests have shown that dropping the media causes excessive stress to ... on the media. Refer to Figure 30 to load the media into the media cartridge and bend the leader buckles. This stress can cause the tape drive to drop the leader when trying to identify bentin leader buckles. Figure 30 SDLT Bent-In Leader Buckles Media with bent-in leader buckles can...
SDLT Media When inspecting an SDLT media cartridge refer to the following diagrams to the spring-loaded cartridge hub. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 21 Figure 29 Good SDLT Leader Buckles Tests have shown that dropping the media causes excessive stress to ... on the media. Refer to Figure 30 to load the media into the media cartridge and bend the leader buckles. This stress can cause the tape drive to drop the leader when trying to identify bentin leader buckles. Figure 30 SDLT Bent-In Leader Buckles Media with bent-in leader buckles can...
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or higher Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 23 Media Do's and Do Not's Do Store cartridges in drive Store near magnetic fields (e.g., speakers, monitors, electric motors, power supplies) Use a cartridge that fell from 3 ft. Do Not Touch the media or leader with bare ... cartridges so the grooves interlock Inspect cartridges prior to each use Unload cartridges prior to reach the same operating temperature and humidity level as the drive. This allows tapes to powering down the drive Allow a 24-hour conditioning period before using new or stored cartridges.
or higher Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 23 Media Do's and Do Not's Do Store cartridges in drive Store near magnetic fields (e.g., speakers, monitors, electric motors, power supplies) Use a cartridge that fell from 3 ft. Do Not Touch the media or leader with bare ... cartridges so the grooves interlock Inspect cartridges prior to each use Unload cartridges prior to reach the same operating temperature and humidity level as the drive. This allows tapes to powering down the drive Allow a 24-hour conditioning period before using new or stored cartridges.