Dell PowerVault Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook
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... Drives and Media 5 PowerVault LTO-1 Tape Drives 5 PowerVault LTO-2 Tape Drives 7 PowerVault LTO-3 Tape Drives 8 PowerVault LTO-4 and LTO-5 Tape Drives 9 Media Types for PowerVault LTO Tape Drives 10 Media Color Schemes 11 Invalid Media Symptoms 12 Cartridge Memory 12 Migrating LTO Media 13 WORM Media 13 Cleaning Media 13 Label Designations on LTO Cleaning Media 13 Cleaning Media Usage and Drive Cleaning Lights 14 Characteristics of Expired LTO Cleaning Tape 16 Stuck Tapes...
... Drives and Media 5 PowerVault LTO-1 Tape Drives 5 PowerVault LTO-2 Tape Drives 7 PowerVault LTO-3 Tape Drives 8 PowerVault LTO-4 and LTO-5 Tape Drives 9 Media Types for PowerVault LTO Tape Drives 10 Media Color Schemes 11 Invalid Media Symptoms 12 Cartridge Memory 12 Migrating LTO Media 13 WORM Media 13 Cleaning Media 13 Label Designations on LTO Cleaning Media 13 Cleaning Media Usage and Drive Cleaning Lights 14 Characteristics of Expired LTO Cleaning Tape 16 Stuck Tapes...
Dell PowerVault Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook
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This document describes media compatibility, handling, and usage for all Dell PowerVault Linear Tape Open (LTO) drives. LTO-1 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics PowerVault 110T LTO PowerVault 110T LTO-1 PowerVault 110T LTO-1 Capacity Native 100 GB/200 GB /Compressed Native Speed 15 MB/s Primary Media Ultrium-1 100 GB/200 GB 15 MB/s Ultrium-1 100 GB/200 GB 15 MB/s Ultrium-1 LTO Media Handbook 5 PowerVault LTO-1 Tape Drives Table 1. Drives and Media Table 1 through Table 4 list the basic characteristics of Dell PowerVault LTO tape drives.
This document describes media compatibility, handling, and usage for all Dell PowerVault Linear Tape Open (LTO) drives. LTO-1 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics PowerVault 110T LTO PowerVault 110T LTO-1 PowerVault 110T LTO-1 Capacity Native 100 GB/200 GB /Compressed Native Speed 15 MB/s Primary Media Ultrium-1 100 GB/200 GB 15 MB/s Ultrium-1 100 GB/200 GB 15 MB/s Ultrium-1 LTO Media Handbook 5 PowerVault LTO-1 Tape Drives Table 1. Drives and Media Table 1 through Table 4 list the basic characteristics of Dell PowerVault LTO tape drives.
Dell PowerVault Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook
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LTO-2 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics PowerVault 110T LTO2 PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L PowerVault 110T (Certance) LTO-2-L (Tandberg) Capacity (Native/ 200 GB/400 GB Compressed) Native Speed 35 MB/s Primary Media Ultrium-2 Physical Device • Seven segment Description display • Full height • Ultrium-2 label Supported Systems • PowerVault 132T • PowerVault 136T • PowerVault 122T • PowerVault 110T LTO-2 table top and internal...
LTO-2 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics PowerVault 110T LTO2 PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L PowerVault 110T (Certance) LTO-2-L (Tandberg) Capacity (Native/ 200 GB/400 GB Compressed) Native Speed 35 MB/s Primary Media Ultrium-2 Physical Device • Seven segment Description display • Full height • Ultrium-2 label Supported Systems • PowerVault 132T • PowerVault 136T • PowerVault 122T • PowerVault 110T LTO-2 table top and internal...
Dell PowerVault Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook
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Clean - PowerVault LTO-3 Tape Drives Table 3. Error • Internal/External drive • Half height Supported Systems For a list of supported tape devices, firmware, and driver versions, see the Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix at dell.com/pvmatrix. 8 LTO Media Handbook Activity - Power - LTO-3 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics PowerVault 110T LTO 3 PowerVault LTO-3-060 PowerVault LTO-3-080 Capacity (Native 400 GB/800 GB /Compressed) 400 GB/800 GB 400...
Clean - PowerVault LTO-3 Tape Drives Table 3. Error • Internal/External drive • Half height Supported Systems For a list of supported tape devices, firmware, and driver versions, see the Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix at dell.com/pvmatrix. 8 LTO Media Handbook Activity - Power - LTO-3 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics PowerVault 110T LTO 3 PowerVault LTO-3-060 PowerVault LTO-3-080 Capacity (Native 400 GB/800 GB /Compressed) 400 GB/800 GB 400...
Dell PowerVault Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook
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PowerVault LTO-4 and LTO-5 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics PowerVault LTO-4-120 PowerVault LTO-4-120 PowerVault LTO-5-140 (IBM) HH (IBM) (IBM) Capacity 800 GB/1600 GB (Native/ ...label • Full height • Half height • Half height • Internal/External drive • Internal/External • Internal/External drive drive Supported Systems For a list of supported tape devices, firmware, and driver versions, see the Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix at dell.com/pvmatrix. PowerVault LTO-4 and LTO-5 Tape Drives Table 4. LTO Media Handbook 9
PowerVault LTO-4 and LTO-5 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics PowerVault LTO-4-120 PowerVault LTO-4-120 PowerVault LTO-5-140 (IBM) HH (IBM) (IBM) Capacity 800 GB/1600 GB (Native/ ...label • Full height • Half height • Half height • Internal/External drive • Internal/External • Internal/External drive drive Supported Systems For a list of supported tape devices, firmware, and driver versions, see the Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix at dell.com/pvmatrix. PowerVault LTO-4 and LTO-5 Tape Drives Table 4. LTO Media Handbook 9
Dell PowerVault Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook
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... P ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ 110T LTO-2- Read Only BC-RW - Backward Compatible - Primary 10 LTO Media Handbook Media Types for PowerVault LTO Tape Drives Table 5. Supported Media Types Per PowerVault 110 LTO Tape Drive Ultrium-1 Ultrium-2 Ultrium-3 Ultrium-4 Ultrium-5 LTO-3 Media Media Media Media Media WORM Media LTO-4 WORM Media LTO-5 WORM Media Part No. 340-7240 340-8701 341...
... P ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ 110T LTO-2- Read Only BC-RW - Backward Compatible - Primary 10 LTO Media Handbook Media Types for PowerVault LTO Tape Drives Table 5. Supported Media Types Per PowerVault 110 LTO Tape Drive Ultrium-1 Ultrium-2 Ultrium-3 Ultrium-4 Ultrium-5 LTO-3 Media Media Media Media Media WORM Media LTO-4 WORM Media LTO-5 WORM Media Part No. 340-7240 340-8701 341...
Dell PowerVault Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook
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... media that you use Dell branded media in color. below . NOTE: The WORM label is always two toned with gray on the bottom and uses the respective color chosen by the tape vendor on the tape. Depending on the vintage of media vendor. NOTE: PowerVault LTO tape drives support media from all PowerVault LTO drives. LTO Media Handbook 11 For more...
... media that you use Dell branded media in color. below . NOTE: The WORM label is always two toned with gray on the bottom and uses the respective color chosen by the tape vendor on the tape. Depending on the vintage of media vendor. NOTE: PowerVault LTO tape drives support media from all PowerVault LTO drives. LTO Media Handbook 11 For more...
Dell PowerVault Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook
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...; The type of tape (EOT) across all wraps to end of cartridge • Important information that responds through a passive radio frequency interface. The drive stores enough information on the cartridge and the load the cartridge into an Ultrium drive. Cartridge Memory Tape drives require information about the tape cartridge being used. Invalid Media Symptoms PowerVault LTO tape drive with a seven...
...; The type of tape (EOT) across all wraps to end of cartridge • Important information that responds through a passive radio frequency interface. The drive stores enough information on the cartridge and the load the cartridge into an Ultrium drive. Cartridge Memory Tape drives require information about the tape cartridge being used. Invalid Media Symptoms PowerVault LTO tape drive with a seven...
Dell PowerVault Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook
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... light blinks amber. • Status light on . • Ready light blinks green. • Ejects tape out shortly after inserting. • Ejects tape when complete. 16 LTO Media Handbook Characteristics of the drive indicated (MMxE6) before reaching the maximum MM. - Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-1 • Power light on solid green. • Power light on solid green. • Activity...
... light blinks amber. • Status light on . • Ready light blinks green. • Ejects tape out shortly after inserting. • Ejects tape when complete. 16 LTO Media Handbook Characteristics of the drive indicated (MMxE6) before reaching the maximum MM. - Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-1 • Power light on solid green. • Power light on solid green. • Activity...
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... display shows 7. • Activity light blinks amber. • Ejects tape shortly after inserting. NOTE: Dell Online PowerEdge Diagnostics does not support PowerVault 110T LTO tape drives. NOTE: Run Dell Online PowerEdge Diagnostics to determine media or hardware related failures. When tape is completely removed, all light indicators turn off . Dell PowerVault No seven segment display LTO5-140 indicator. • Activity...
... display shows 7. • Activity light blinks amber. • Ejects tape shortly after inserting. NOTE: Dell Online PowerEdge Diagnostics does not support PowerVault 110T LTO tape drives. NOTE: Run Dell Online PowerEdge Diagnostics to determine media or hardware related failures. When tape is completely removed, all light indicators turn off . Dell PowerVault No seven segment display LTO5-140 indicator. • Activity...
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... Eject again to eject tape. Table 10 describes how to reset the drive in the event of 110T LTO the drive. LTO Media Handbook 19 Stuck Tapes A stuck tape can be returned. Resetting Your PowerVault 110T LTO Tape Drive Drive Type Device Reset Procedure Dell PowerVault Insert a paper clip to eject tape. The tape 110T LTO-2-L should eject within 40 seconds. (Certance) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L (Tandberg) 1 Press and hold...
... Eject again to eject tape. Table 10 describes how to reset the drive in the event of 110T LTO the drive. LTO Media Handbook 19 Stuck Tapes A stuck tape can be returned. Resetting Your PowerVault 110T LTO Tape Drive Drive Type Device Reset Procedure Dell PowerVault Insert a paper clip to eject tape. The tape 110T LTO-2-L should eject within 40 seconds. (Certance) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L (Tandberg) 1 Press and hold...
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... than 10 seconds. 2 Release the Eject button. 3 Press Eject again to eject tape. Resetting Your PowerVault 110T LTO Tape Drive (continued) Drive Type Device Reset Procedure Dell PowerVault 110T LTO3-060 (Tandberg) 1 Press and hold the Eject button for a tape cartridge to fully rewind and eject. 20 LTO Media Handbook NOTE: It may take up to 20 minutes for more...
... than 10 seconds. 2 Release the Eject button. 3 Press Eject again to eject tape. Resetting Your PowerVault 110T LTO Tape Drive (continued) Drive Type Device Reset Procedure Dell PowerVault 110T LTO3-060 (Tandberg) 1 Press and hold the Eject button for a tape cartridge to fully rewind and eject. 20 LTO Media Handbook NOTE: It may take up to 20 minutes for more...
Dell PowerVault 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader User's Guide
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...appears on the LCD screen. 3. Back to Contents Page Autoloader Administration: Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader User's Guide Configuring the Autoloader Updating Firmware Running the ...Autoloader System Test Retrieving Information About the Autoloader Configuring the Autoloader The Configuration menu options enable you can use the autoloader. Press Enter, and then + or - Resetting the Autoloader This option resets the autoloader robotics and the tape drive...
...appears on the LCD screen. 3. Back to Contents Page Autoloader Administration: Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader User's Guide Configuring the Autoloader Updating Firmware Running the ...Autoloader System Test Retrieving Information About the Autoloader Configuring the Autoloader The Configuration menu options enable you can use the autoloader. Press Enter, and then + or - Resetting the Autoloader This option resets the autoloader robotics and the tape drive...
Dell PowerVault 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader User's Guide
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... Autoload Mode on or off . 4. When Autoload Mode is on, the autoloader automatically loads the cartridge from the lowest-numbered full slot into the tape drive when powered on the LCD screen indicates the current status, either On or Off. 3. From the Home screen or main menu, press + or ...the Home screen or main menu, press + or - To use this option, follow these steps: 1. The LCD screen indicates whether you want tapes loaded into the autoloader's tape drive while in the lower-right corner of the LCD screen, and then press Enter. 2. To further determine how you are not using an...
... Autoload Mode on or off . 4. When Autoload Mode is on, the autoloader automatically loads the cartridge from the lowest-numbered full slot into the tape drive when powered on the LCD screen indicates the current status, either On or Off. 3. From the Home screen or main menu, press + or ...the Home screen or main menu, press + or - To use this option, follow these steps: 1. The LCD screen indicates whether you want tapes loaded into the autoloader's tape drive while in the lower-right corner of the LCD screen, and then press Enter. 2. To further determine how you are not using an...
Dell PowerVault 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader User's Guide
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... backup or restore operations are suspended while a System Test is not full, the autoloader will display Bad upgrade tape. View Event Log This option provides access to display each time a tape is not a valid code update cartridge, the cartridge will be sure to import the cartridge to run a System...the cycle count, event log, and firmware revision. Using SCSI To obtain the files and instructions necessary to update drive and autoloader firmware via SCSI, go to support.dell.com for the code update cartridge, be exported, and the LCD will select the first available slot and prompt ...
... backup or restore operations are suspended while a System Test is not full, the autoloader will display Bad upgrade tape. View Event Log This option provides access to display each time a tape is not a valid code update cartridge, the cartridge will be sure to import the cartridge to run a System...the cycle count, event log, and firmware revision. Using SCSI To obtain the files and instructions necessary to update drive and autoloader firmware via SCSI, go to support.dell.com for the code update cartridge, be exported, and the LCD will select the first available slot and prompt ...
Dell PowerVault 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader User's Guide
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NOTE: The tape drive and autoloader firmware are a single image, but the image may display as three firmware numbers on the LCD will not be updated until the autoloader ... top line of the LCD screen, and then press Enter to Contents Page NOTE: After a firmware update, the firmware revision displayed on the front panel: Drive SCSI Controller, Robotics Controller Firmware, and Robotics SCSI Controller Firmware. Firmware Revision This option displays the revision of the firmware currently installed in the autoloader.
NOTE: The tape drive and autoloader firmware are a single image, but the image may display as three firmware numbers on the LCD will not be updated until the autoloader ... top line of the LCD screen, and then press Enter to Contents Page NOTE: After a firmware update, the firmware revision displayed on the front panel: Drive SCSI Controller, Robotics Controller Firmware, and Robotics SCSI Controller Firmware. Firmware Revision This option displays the revision of the firmware currently installed in the autoloader.
Dell PowerVault 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader User's Guide
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... SCSI ID: The autoloader uses one SCSI ID and two Logical Unit Numbers (LUNs): one LUN for the tape drive (0) and one for the other than the SCSI host adapter-on the terminator indicates that came with the SCSI ...PowerVault™ 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader User's Guide Troubleshooting Removing Lodged Cartridges Autoloader Error Codes Troubleshooting Installation Problems Problems encountered during the installation of the SCSI bus should be restricted. Depending on other devices on . Note that the proper device driver is power to "Contacting Dell" for the autoloader and drive...
... SCSI ID: The autoloader uses one SCSI ID and two Logical Unit Numbers (LUNs): one LUN for the tape drive (0) and one for the other than the SCSI host adapter-on the terminator indicates that came with the SCSI ...PowerVault™ 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader User's Guide Troubleshooting Removing Lodged Cartridges Autoloader Error Codes Troubleshooting Installation Problems Problems encountered during the installation of the SCSI bus should be restricted. Depending on other devices on . Note that the proper device driver is power to "Contacting Dell" for the autoloader and drive...
Dell PowerVault 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader User's Guide
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... that the suspect cartridge in any way. Media is write enabled (see "Cleaning the Tape Drive"). Continue cleaning the tape drive as being compressed. l See "Removing Lodged Cartridges". The drive can impact performance. l Many backup applications do not read /write head is reloaded, ...cartridge might be bulk-erased before being backed up. Autoloader Performance The autoloader is not reserving the slot or preventing the tape drive from tape successful. l Make sure that cartridge should be stored vertically in their original slots. l Make sure you are present ...
... that the suspect cartridge in any way. Media is write enabled (see "Cleaning the Tape Drive"). Continue cleaning the tape drive as being compressed. l See "Removing Lodged Cartridges". The drive can impact performance. l Many backup applications do not read /write head is reloaded, ...cartridge might be bulk-erased before being backed up. Autoloader Performance The autoloader is not reserving the slot or preventing the tape drive from tape successful. l Make sure that cartridge should be stored vertically in their original slots. l Make sure you are present ...
Dell PowerVault 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader User's Guide
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...NOTE: To remove the carrier directly in front of a power failure or other circumstance in the carousel, follow these steps: NOTE: Contact your Dell support representative if a cartridge is good for 20 uses. Use a newer cleaning cartridge. Exporting the indicated cartridge will clear the error condition (...or if you want to remove, straight up the error code, try to resolve the failure, and power cycle (see "Cleaning the Tape Drive"). CAUTION: To prevent injury, disconnect the power and SCSI cables before attempting to remove cartridges because of the Import/Export slot, gently ...
...NOTE: To remove the carrier directly in front of a power failure or other circumstance in the carousel, follow these steps: NOTE: Contact your Dell support representative if a cartridge is good for 20 uses. Use a newer cleaning cartridge. Exporting the indicated cartridge will clear the error condition (...or if you want to remove, straight up the error code, try to resolve the failure, and power cycle (see "Cleaning the Tape Drive"). CAUTION: To prevent injury, disconnect the power and SCSI cables before attempting to remove cartridges because of the Import/Export slot, gently ...
Dell PowerVault 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader User's Guide
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...front of the SE bus. Bar Code Reader Your autoloader may have come with two Logical Unit Numbers (LUNs), one for the tape drive (0) and the other for the autoloader (see "Connecting the SCSI and Power Cables"). If utilizing the bar code reader, you...Dell PV122T DLT VS80 tape drive and eight tape slots. Install the autoloader in a plastic housing that terminates the unused 18 pins. Attaching to a narrow (50-pin) bus requires a customer-supplied 68-pin to the server (see "Changing the SCSI ID"). 9. Back to Contents Page Installing the Autoloader: Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T...
...front of the SE bus. Bar Code Reader Your autoloader may have come with two Logical Unit Numbers (LUNs), one for the tape drive (0) and the other for the autoloader (see "Connecting the SCSI and Power Cables"). If utilizing the bar code reader, you...Dell PV122T DLT VS80 tape drive and eight tape slots. Install the autoloader in a plastic housing that terminates the unused 18 pins. Attaching to a narrow (50-pin) bus requires a customer-supplied 68-pin to the server (see "Changing the SCSI ID"). 9. Back to Contents Page Installing the Autoloader: Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T...