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...Introduction 7 3 Drives and Media 8 Reusing Type IV Media Formatted by DLT7000 or DLT8000 in VS80/DLT1 Drives 9 DLT1 and VS80 Drives ...9 VS160 Drives...9 SDLT320 and SDLT220 Drives...9 4 Cleaning ...Considerations 11 Exhausted Cleaning Media ...12 5 Media Handling 13 Media Care Guidelines ...15 Proper Media Labeling Techniques...16 Visual Media Inspection ...17 DLTIV Cartridge Damage Examples ...20 SDLT Media ...21 Cartridge Storage Conditions ...22 Media Do's and Do Not's...23 Dell...
...Introduction 7 3 Drives and Media 8 Reusing Type IV Media Formatted by DLT7000 or DLT8000 in VS80/DLT1 Drives 9 DLT1 and VS80 Drives ...9 VS160 Drives...9 SDLT320 and SDLT220 Drives...9 4 Cleaning ...Considerations 11 Exhausted Cleaning Media ...12 5 Media Handling 13 Media Care Guidelines ...15 Proper Media Labeling Techniques...16 Visual Media Inspection ...17 DLTIV Cartridge Damage Examples ...20 SDLT Media ...21 Cartridge Storage Conditions ...22 Media Do's and Do Not's...23 Dell...
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List of Tables Table 1 DLT Drive Types and Basic Characteristics 8 Table 2 Primary Media Type per Drive...8 Table 3 Type IV, VS1, and SDLT1 Media Read/Write Compatibility 10 Table 4 Cleaning Media Compatibility ...11 Table 5 Symptoms of Using Expired Cleaning Media 12 Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 4
List of Tables Table 1 DLT Drive Types and Basic Characteristics 8 Table 2 Primary Media Type per Drive...8 Table 3 Type IV, VS1, and SDLT1 Media Read/Write Compatibility 10 Table 4 Cleaning Media Compatibility ...11 Table 5 Symptoms of Using Expired Cleaning Media 12 Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 4
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Date Distribution 0.1 10/22/04 Dell 2.1 02/07/2005 Dell 2.2 09/22/2005 Dell 2.3 10/10/2005 Dell Major Changes Original version Formatted Figures and added SDLT Media handling section. 1 Revisions and Ownership Information Revision History Rev. Updated part numbers. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 6 Changed DLTIV Damaged section pictures, added new text to DLTIV Drives and Media section Created new Media Labeling section.
Date Distribution 0.1 10/22/04 Dell 2.1 02/07/2005 Dell 2.2 09/22/2005 Dell 2.3 10/10/2005 Dell Major Changes Original version Formatted Figures and added SDLT Media handling section. 1 Revisions and Ownership Information Revision History Rev. Updated part numbers. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 6 Changed DLTIV Damaged section pictures, added new text to DLTIV Drives and Media section Created new Media Labeling section.
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This document does not cover DAT72, DDS4, LTO, LTO2, and LTO3 Tape technologies. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 7 Table 1 shows the basic characteristics of the drives. 2 Introduction This document describes the media compatibility, handling and usage for the Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT, SDLT 320/220, DLT1/VS80 and VS160.
This document does not cover DAT72, DDS4, LTO, LTO2, and LTO3 Tape technologies. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 7 Table 1 shows the basic characteristics of the drives. 2 Introduction This document describes the media compatibility, handling and usage for the Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT, SDLT 320/220, DLT1/VS80 and VS160.
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... 28.8GB/hr VS1 Tape Table 1 DLT Drive Types and Basic Characteristics 39GB/hr SDLTtape I 160GB/320GB 57GB/hr SDLTtape I Part No. 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...
... 28.8GB/hr VS1 Tape Table 1 DLT Drive Types and Basic Characteristics 39GB/hr SDLTtape I 160GB/320GB 57GB/hr SDLTtape I Part No. 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...
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...from the DLT1 and VS80 drive • VS80/DLT1 drives can read media created by a DLT7000 or DLT8000 is not writeable in DLT1/VS80 drives. It is usable in a DLT1/VS80 drive. what the drive sees as a write-protected tape and is not read compatible with original use and formatting information Dell DLT,... VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 9 Otherwise media will come on • Tape ejects Reusing Type IV Media Formatted by DLT7000 or DLT8000 in VS80/DLT1 Drives • By default, Type IV media previously ...
...from the DLT1 and VS80 drive • VS80/DLT1 drives can read media created by a DLT7000 or DLT8000 is not writeable in DLT1/VS80 drives. It is usable in a DLT1/VS80 drive. what the drive sees as a write-protected tape and is not read compatible with original use and formatting information Dell DLT,... VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 9 Otherwise media will come on • Tape ejects Reusing Type IV Media Formatted by DLT7000 or DLT8000 in VS80/DLT1 Drives • By default, Type IV media previously ...
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...on. However, for both Windows® and Linux platforms. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 10 The utility is available for backward compatibility reasons, an SDLT320 Density Select Utility is available on Quantum's website in DLT4000, DLT1, and VS80 if density 20.0 is selected on tape. *... and write Type IV media only. Backup software shows bad media. 5 - Tapes written by VS or DLT1 drives. 1 - The alert/media light goes off if readable media is inserted into the drive or power is no indicator on the SDLT that a 220-formatted tape is not mechanically available on ....
...on. However, for both Windows® and Linux platforms. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 10 The utility is available for backward compatibility reasons, an SDLT320 Density Select Utility is available on Quantum's website in DLT4000, DLT1, and VS80 if density 20.0 is selected on tape. *... and write Type IV media only. Backup software shows bad media. 5 - Tapes written by VS or DLT1 drives. 1 - The alert/media light goes off if readable media is inserted into the drive or power is no indicator on the SDLT that a 220-formatted tape is not mechanically available on ....
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... clean Cleaning media to clean VS160 SDLT220 and light in color and Drives. black in color and labeled as VS160 Cleaning designated as SDLT Cartridge. this cleaning tape is used . DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 VS80 VS160 SDLT220 SDLT320 Characteristics Not Available Dell does not sell this media YES YES YES NO NO NO...
... clean Cleaning media to clean VS160 SDLT220 and light in color and Drives. black in color and labeled as VS160 Cleaning designated as SDLT Cartridge. this cleaning tape is used . DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 VS80 VS160 SDLT220 SDLT320 Characteristics Not Available Dell does not sell this media YES YES YES NO NO NO...
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Refer to Table 5 to manually note usage on the check box label. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 12 With DLT1/VS80 and VS160 there is no effect on head cleaning after the recommended 20 uses. It is the customer's responsibility to record usage of Using ... remains on after the tape ejects, this indicates that the cleaning tape may be exhausted. If so, try a new cleaning tape. Depending on the model drive, if the light does not extinguish when a new cleaning tape is expired except to ensure that the cleaning tape is inserted then there may be...
Refer to Table 5 to manually note usage on the check box label. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 12 With DLT1/VS80 and VS160 there is no effect on head cleaning after the recommended 20 uses. It is the customer's responsibility to record usage of Using ... remains on after the tape ejects, this indicates that the cleaning tape may be exhausted. If so, try a new cleaning tape. Depending on the model drive, if the light does not extinguish when a new cleaning tape is expired except to ensure that the cleaning tape is inserted then there may be...
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Buckles with metal pin). Reel Locks - Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 13 Cartridge Hub - Two types, DLTtape cartridges (mylar loop) and Super DLTtape cartridges (plastic buckle with drive leader to pull media from spinning when the cartridge is not loaded in the cartridge from cartridge. Prevent the media reel in a drive and ensures proper tension of media is maintained. Mechanical interconnect between the cartridge and the drive reel motor. Type IV Media Cartridge Cartridge Leader - 5 Media Handling Figure 13.
Buckles with metal pin). Reel Locks - Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 13 Cartridge Hub - Two types, DLTtape cartridges (mylar loop) and Super DLTtape cartridges (plastic buckle with drive leader to pull media from spinning when the cartridge is not loaded in the cartridge from cartridge. Prevent the media reel in a drive and ensures proper tension of media is maintained. Mechanical interconnect between the cartridge and the drive reel motor. Type IV Media Cartridge Cartridge Leader - 5 Media Handling Figure 13.
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Write in use adhesive labels or Post-it into the drive. Store loose labels separately to the tape path. Keep media in protective cases and store vertically when not in pen, not pencil. Do not use . Figure 16 Media Care Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 15 If you drop a cartridge...
Write in use adhesive labels or Post-it into the drive. Store loose labels separately to the tape path. Keep media in protective cases and store vertically when not in pen, not pencil. Do not use . Figure 16 Media Care Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 15 If you drop a cartridge...
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To decrease the chance of a tape drive failure due to slide into the tape drive and block the cartridge drive gear. Store extra labels away from the cartridge. These are non-adhesive labels and ... sheet of static or humidity can be introduced into the label slot on your cartridges. Labels clinging to the tape drive. Placing anywhere other than this label slot may result in damage to the cartridge because of labels in the front label... but in the storage box. Figure 17 Proper Label Placement Figure 18 Proper Barcode Placement Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 16
To decrease the chance of a tape drive failure due to slide into the tape drive and block the cartridge drive gear. Store extra labels away from the cartridge. These are non-adhesive labels and ... sheet of static or humidity can be introduced into the label slot on your cartridges. Labels clinging to the tape drive. Placing anywhere other than this label slot may result in damage to the cartridge because of labels in the front label... but in the storage box. Figure 17 Proper Label Placement Figure 18 Proper Barcode Placement Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 16
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... is moveable and the spring is present. The reel locks should snap into write-protected mode and write-enabled mode. 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. o DLTtape cartridges:...is dropped or subjected 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 a tape ! Cartridge: Inspect the exterior of the cartridge is sticking up approximately 3/16" (4mm). Listen for chips, cracks,...
... is moveable and the spring is present. The reel locks should snap into write-protected mode and write-enabled mode. 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. o DLTtape cartridges:...is dropped or subjected 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 a tape ! Cartridge: Inspect the exterior of the cartridge is sticking up approximately 3/16" (4mm). Listen for chips, cracks,...
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Figure 29 shows a good cartridge. This stress can cause the tape drive to drop the leader when trying to identify bentin leader buckles. Refer to Figure 30 to load the media into the media cartridge and bend ... buckles. Figure 30 SDLT Bent-In Leader Buckles Media with bent-in leader buckles can pull the tape media further into the take-up reel. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 21 SDLT Media When inspecting an SDLT media cartridge refer to the following diagrams to the spring-loaded...
Figure 29 shows a good cartridge. This stress can cause the tape drive to drop the leader when trying to identify bentin leader buckles. Refer to Figure 30 to load the media into the media cartridge and bend ... buckles. Figure 30 SDLT Bent-In Leader Buckles Media with bent-in leader buckles can pull the tape media further into the take-up reel. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 21 SDLT Media When inspecting an SDLT media cartridge refer to the following diagrams to the spring-loaded...
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... during cartridge inspection Drop cartridge Stack cartridges horizontally Disassemble cartridges Use adhesive labels Ship cartridges in drive Store near magnetic fields (e.g., speakers, monitors, electric motors, power supplies) Use a cartridge that fell from 3 ft. or higher Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 23 Do Not Touch the media or leader with...
... during cartridge inspection Drop cartridge Stack cartridges horizontally Disassemble cartridges Use adhesive labels Ship cartridges in drive Store near magnetic fields (e.g., speakers, monitors, electric motors, power supplies) Use a cartridge that fell from 3 ft. or higher Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 23 Do Not Touch the media or leader with...