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...
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Drives and Media Table 1 through Table 4 list the basic characteristics of Dell PowerVault LTO tape 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. This document describes media compatibility, handling, and usage for all Dell PowerVault Linear Tape Open (LTO) drives.
Drives and Media Table 1 through Table 4 list the basic characteristics of Dell PowerVault LTO tape 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. This document describes media compatibility, handling, and usage for all Dell PowerVault Linear Tape Open (LTO) drives.
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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...
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Activity - PowerVault LTO-3 Tape Drives Table 3. Clean - Power - 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 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...
Activity - PowerVault LTO-3 Tape Drives Table 3. Clean - Power - 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 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...
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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. LTO Media Handbook 9 PowerVault LTO-4 and LTO-5 Tape Drives Table 4.
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. LTO Media Handbook 9 PowerVault LTO-4 and LTO-5 Tape Drives Table 4.
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...; ✕ ✕ ✕ 110T LTO PowerVault P ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ 110T LTO-1 PowerVault BC-RW P ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ 110T LTO-2 PowerVault BC-RW P ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ 110T LTO-2- Not Supported BC-R - Backward Compatible - Media Types for PowerVault LTO Tape Drives Table 5. Read Only BC-RW - L (Certance) PowerVault BC-RW P ✕ ✕ ✕...
...; ✕ ✕ ✕ 110T LTO PowerVault P ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ 110T LTO-1 PowerVault BC-RW P ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ 110T LTO-2 PowerVault BC-RW P ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ 110T LTO-2- Not Supported BC-R - Backward Compatible - Media Types for PowerVault LTO Tape Drives Table 5. Read Only BC-RW - L (Certance) PowerVault BC-RW P ✕ ✕ ✕...
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... more details on cleaning media, see the Ultrium label on the tape. NOTE: PowerVault LTO tape drives support media from all PowerVault LTO drives. Table 6. Media Color Schemes for PowerVault LTO tapes. NOTE: WORM media that you use Dell branded media in color. below Label Ultrium Ultrium Ultrium Ultrium Ultrium -1 -2 -3 -4 -5 NOTE: All Dell LTO cleaning media are black in all certified media vendors. NOTE...
... more details on cleaning media, see the Ultrium label on the tape. NOTE: PowerVault LTO tape drives support media from all PowerVault LTO drives. Table 6. Media Color Schemes for PowerVault LTO tapes. NOTE: WORM media that you use Dell branded media in color. below Label Ultrium Ultrium Ultrium Ultrium Ultrium -1 -2 -3 -4 -5 NOTE: All Dell LTO cleaning media are black in all certified media vendors. NOTE...
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... Symptoms PowerVault LTO tape drive with invalid media displays the following information: • The type of data from the beginning of tape (BOT) to end of tape (EOT) across all wraps to recognize the tape. Cartridge Memory Tape drives require information about the tape cartridge being used. For LTO tape cartridges, this information is stored in a small chip within the tape and is...
... Symptoms PowerVault LTO tape drive with invalid media displays the following information: • The type of data from the beginning of tape (BOT) to end of tape (EOT) across all wraps to recognize the tape. Cartridge Memory Tape drives require information about the tape cartridge being used. For LTO tape cartridges, this information is stored in a small chip within the tape and is...
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...converted to clean. Characteristics of passes the tape makes over the head. Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-1 • Power light on solid green. • Power light on solid green. • Activity light on solid • Activity light on the drive - Bad or marginal media NOTE: If... you perform a backup with an Expired Tape Dell PowerVault • Ready light blinks green. 110T LTO • Use cleaning cartridge light turns on solid amber. • Ejects tape shortly after inserting. • Ejects tape when done. ...
...converted to clean. Characteristics of passes the tape makes over the head. Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-1 • Power light on solid green. • Power light on solid green. • Activity light on solid • Activity light on the drive - Bad or marginal media NOTE: If... you perform a backup with an Expired Tape Dell PowerVault • Ready light blinks green. 110T LTO • Use cleaning cartridge light turns on solid amber. • Ejects tape shortly after inserting. • Ejects tape when done. ...
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... indicator. • Activity light blinks green. • Ejects tape shorty after. • Seven segment display shows 7. • Activity light blinks amber. • Ejects tape shortly after inserting. When tape is completely removed, all light indicators turn off . NOTE: Dell Online PowerEdge Diagnostics does not support PowerVault 110T LTO tape drives. Dell PowerVault No seven segment display LTO3-080 indicator. •...
... indicator. • Activity light blinks green. • Ejects tape shorty after. • Seven segment display shows 7. • Activity light blinks amber. • Ejects tape shortly after inserting. When tape is completely removed, all light indicators turn off . NOTE: Dell Online PowerEdge Diagnostics does not support PowerVault 110T LTO tape drives. Dell PowerVault No seven segment display LTO3-080 indicator. •...
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... others may not help remove a stuck tape. Table 10 describes how to reset the drive in the event of 110T LTO the drive. Resetting Your PowerVault 110T LTO Tape Drive Drive Type Device Reset Procedure Dell PowerVault Insert a paper clip to eject tape. Dell PowerVault 110T LTO3-060 (IBM) 1 Press and hold the Eject button for more than 10 seconds. 2 Release the Eject button...
... others may not help remove a stuck tape. Table 10 describes how to reset the drive in the event of 110T LTO the drive. Resetting Your PowerVault 110T LTO Tape Drive Drive Type Device Reset Procedure Dell PowerVault Insert a paper clip to eject tape. Dell PowerVault 110T LTO3-060 (IBM) 1 Press and hold the Eject button for more than 10 seconds. 2 Release the Eject button...
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... (IBM) 1 Press and hold the Eject button 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 more than 10 seconds. 2 Release the Eject button. 3 Press Eject...
... (IBM) 1 Press and hold the Eject button 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 more than 10 seconds. 2 Release the Eject button. 3 Press Eject...
Dell PowerVault 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader User's Guide
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... Numbers (LUNs), one LUN (0) is for the tape drive, the other (1) is for more information. Press + or - The selected SCSI ID is another device on the top line of the LCD screen, and then press Enter. 2. Back to Contents Page Autoloader Administration: Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader User's Guide Configuring the Autoloader...
... Numbers (LUNs), one LUN (0) is for the tape drive, the other (1) is for more information. Press + or - The selected SCSI ID is another device on the top line of the LCD screen, and then press Enter. 2. Back to Contents Page Autoloader Administration: Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader User's Guide Configuring the Autoloader...
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.... When Circular Mode is displayed. NOTICE: Use caution when choosing Circular Mode as it makes it will not automatically load tapes into the tape drive when powered on the LCD screen, and then press Enter. until Circular Mode appears on previously written cartridges. until Configuration ... through all available cartridges, it then reloads the original first cartridge in the sequence. If the autoloader detects that the upgrade tape is controlling tape/drive activity, it possible to exit and not save the changes. To use this procedure. In Sequential Mode, the autoloader will ...
.... When Circular Mode is displayed. NOTICE: Use caution when choosing Circular Mode as it makes it will not automatically load tapes into the tape drive when powered on the LCD screen, and then press Enter. until Circular Mode appears on previously written cartridges. until Configuration ... through all available cartridges, it then reloads the original first cartridge in the sequence. If the autoloader detects that the upgrade tape is controlling tape/drive activity, it possible to exit and not save the changes. To use this procedure. In Sequential Mode, the autoloader will ...
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...from the autoloader. Running the Autoloader System Test The System Test option cycles the autoloader through the process of both the autoloader and tape drive. Cycle Count This option displays the total system cycle count, incrementing each event in the log. 5. Press + or - Press...verifies the operational soundness of loading, calibrating, and unloading all cartridges in progress. To run a System Test. until you to support.dell.com for the firmware update cartridge (see "Exporting Cartridges"). The LCD screen also displays the quantity of load-unload cycles that have ...
...from the autoloader. Running the Autoloader System Test The System Test option cycles the autoloader through the process of both the autoloader and tape drive. Cycle Count This option displays the total system cycle count, incrementing each event in the log. 5. Press + or - Press...verifies the operational soundness of loading, calibrating, and unloading all cartridges in progress. To run a System Test. until you to support.dell.com for the firmware update cartridge (see "Exporting Cartridges"). The LCD screen also displays the quantity of load-unload cycles that have ...
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... Home screen or main menu, press + or - NOTE: After a firmware update, the firmware revision displayed on the front panel: Drive SCSI Controller, Robotics Controller Firmware, and Robotics SCSI Controller Firmware. NOTE: The tape drive and autoloader firmware are a single image, but the image may display as three firmware numbers on the LCD will...
... Home screen or main menu, press + or - NOTE: After a firmware update, the firmware revision displayed on the front panel: Drive SCSI Controller, Robotics Controller Firmware, and Robotics SCSI Controller Firmware. NOTE: The tape drive and autoloader firmware are a single image, but the image may display as three firmware numbers on the LCD will...
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... Problem Power Autoloader does not power on the front panel is attached to Contents Page Diagnostics and Troubleshooting: Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader User's Guide Troubleshooting Removing Lodged Cartridges Autoloader Error Codes Troubleshooting Installation Problems Problems encountered during ...ID and two Logical Unit Numbers (LUNs): one LUN for the tape drive (0) and one for the adapter. l Contact your SCSI host adapter manufacturer, backup application vendor, or the Dell Support website at the beginning and end of your service representative. Check...
... Problem Power Autoloader does not power on the front panel is attached to Contents Page Diagnostics and Troubleshooting: Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader User's Guide Troubleshooting Removing Lodged Cartridges Autoloader Error Codes Troubleshooting Installation Problems Problems encountered during ...ID and two Logical Unit Numbers (LUNs): one LUN for the tape drive (0) and one for the adapter. l Contact your SCSI host adapter manufacturer, backup application vendor, or the Dell Support website at the beginning and end of your service representative. Check...
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... using a DLT1 compatible cleaning cartridge (see "Using Cartridges"). Media Cleaning or data cartridge incompatible with a DLT VS80 tape drive (see "Cleaning the Tape Drive"). The autoloader automatically unloads incompatible cartridges to the head surface) Non-acclimated media l One or two passes with a different... format invalid for details. Temporarily disconnecting the autoloader from the suspect cartridge to this occurs, export the cartridge, clean the tape drive again, and then load a known good cartridge. Cartridges should be read , but the host server does not recognize the...
... using a DLT1 compatible cleaning cartridge (see "Using Cartridges"). Media Cleaning or data cartridge incompatible with a DLT VS80 tape drive (see "Cleaning the Tape Drive"). The autoloader automatically unloads incompatible cartridges to the head surface) Non-acclimated media l One or two passes with a different... format invalid for details. Temporarily disconnecting the autoloader from the suspect cartridge to this occurs, export the cartridge, clean the tape drive again, and then load a known good cartridge. Cartridges should be read , but the host server does not recognize the...
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... unable to export the cartridges in this happens, use a screwdriver to resolve the failure, and power cycle (see "Cleaning the Tape Drive"). Remove Indicated Back Cover Screws Only 6. After the top cover hooks clear the edge of the autoloader. Use a newer cleaning cartridge... erase the data. If these steps: NOTE: Contact your Dell support representative if a cartridge is also illuminated in the carousel, follow these symptoms occur on multiple known good cartridges, consider cleaning the tape drive (see "Autoloader Error Codes"). Move the power switch on ...
... unable to export the cartridges in this happens, use a screwdriver to resolve the failure, and power cycle (see "Cleaning the Tape Drive"). Remove Indicated Back Cover Screws Only 6. After the top cover hooks clear the edge of the autoloader. Use a newer cleaning cartridge... erase the data. If these steps: NOTE: Contact your Dell support representative if a cartridge is also illuminated in the carousel, follow these symptoms occur on multiple known good cartridges, consider cleaning the tape drive (see "Autoloader Error Codes"). Move the power switch on ...
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... limited to the maximum data transfer speed and maximum cable lengths of the SE bus. Beyond that incorporates a Dell PV122T DLT VS80 tape drive and eight tape slots. If utilizing the bar code reader, you connect the autoloader to an SE SCSI bus, or if...see "Connecting the SCSI and Power Cables"). 6. The autoloader can be restricted. Back to Contents Page Installing the Autoloader: Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader User's Guide Installation Overview Understanding Autoloader Features Bar Code Reader SCSI Requirements Product Overview Choosing a Location Unpacking ...
... limited to the maximum data transfer speed and maximum cable lengths of the SE bus. Beyond that incorporates a Dell PV122T DLT VS80 tape drive and eight tape slots. If utilizing the bar code reader, you connect the autoloader to an SE SCSI bus, or if...see "Connecting the SCSI and Power Cables"). 6. The autoloader can be restricted. Back to Contents Page Installing the Autoloader: Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader User's Guide Installation Overview Understanding Autoloader Features Bar Code Reader SCSI Requirements Product Overview Choosing a Location Unpacking ...