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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 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. PowerVault LTO-1 Tape Drives Table 1.
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 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. PowerVault LTO-1 Tape Drives Table 1.
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... of the drive • Eject button at top right corner • Status lights (vertical) - Power - Status • Ultrium-1 label on drive bezel • Split air intakes on 132T drive sled. • PowerVault 110T LTO (table top and internal standalone) PowerVault 110T LTO-1 (table top and internal standalone) PowerVault 132T • PowerVault 122T • PowerVault 136T • PowerVault 114T 6 LTO Media Handbook
... of the drive • Eject button at top right corner • Status lights (vertical) - Power - Status • Ultrium-1 label on drive bezel • Split air intakes on 132T drive sled. • PowerVault 110T LTO (table top and internal standalone) PowerVault 110T LTO-1 (table top and internal standalone) PowerVault 132T • PowerVault 122T • PowerVault 136T • PowerVault 114T 6 LTO Media Handbook
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... • 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 standalone • PowerVault 114T 200 GB/400 GB 200 GB/400 GB 24 MB/s 24 MB/s Ultrium-2 Ultrium-2 • Ultrium-2 label • Ultrium-2 label • Int drive has full height expander •...
... • 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 standalone • PowerVault 114T 200 GB/400 GB 200 GB/400 GB 24 MB/s 24 MB/s Ultrium-2 Ultrium-2 • Ultrium-2 label • Ultrium-2 label • Int drive has full height expander •...
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... • Seven segment drive display • Ultrium-3 label • Full height • Half height • LEDs (Vertical) - Activity - 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 Power - PowerVault LTO-3 Tape Drives Table 3.
... • Seven segment drive display • Ultrium-3 label • Full height • Half height • LEDs (Vertical) - Activity - 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 Power - PowerVault LTO-3 Tape Drives Table 3.
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... • Ultrium-4 label • Seven segment display • Ultrium-5 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...
... • Ultrium-4 label • Seven segment display • Ultrium-5 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...
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... Only BC-RW - Read/Write P - Backward Compatible - Media Types for PowerVault LTO Tape Drives Table 5. Backward Compatible - Not Supported BC-R - Primary 10 LTO Media Handbook 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 341-2645 341-4640...
... Only BC-RW - Read/Write P - Backward Compatible - Media Types for PowerVault LTO Tape Drives Table 5. Backward Compatible - Not Supported BC-R - Primary 10 LTO Media Handbook 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 341-2645 341-4640...
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... 13. 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. gray below. For more details on cleaning media, see the Ultrium label on the tape. NOTE: All Ultrium-x tapes may be of media vendor. Media Color Schemes for PowerVault LTO tapes. NOTE: PowerVault LTO tape drives support media from all PowerVault LTO drives. NOTE...
... 13. 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. gray below. For more details on cleaning media, see the Ultrium label on the tape. NOTE: All Ultrium-x tapes may be of media vendor. Media Color Schemes for PowerVault LTO tapes. NOTE: PowerVault LTO tape drives support media from all PowerVault LTO drives. NOTE...
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... and calibrate • The tape directory to find the data. Hence, the drive can still be able to 3 hours. Invalid Media Symptoms PowerVault LTO tape drive with invalid media displays the following information: • The type of cartridge • Important information that responds through a passive radio ... used. To recover the data, set the write protect tab on the cartridge and the load the cartridge into an Ultrium drive. ptause Solution 12 LTO Media Handbook However, the data directory is referred to be recovered. A Fast Search to the correct location is displayed ...
... and calibrate • The tape directory to find the data. Hence, the drive can still be able to 3 hours. Invalid Media Symptoms PowerVault LTO tape drive with invalid media displays the following information: • The type of cartridge • Important information that responds through a passive radio ... used. To recover the data, set the write protect tab on the cartridge and the load the cartridge into an Ultrium drive. ptause Solution 12 LTO Media Handbook However, the data directory is referred to be recovered. A Fast Search to the correct location is displayed ...
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... 8 50 C on the tape. 310-5084 Drive Type Dell PowerVault 110T LTO Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-1 Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L (Certance) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L (Tandberg) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2 (IBM) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-3 (IBM) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-3-060 (IBM) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-3-080 (IBM) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-4 (IBM) No. Characteristics For Cleaning Drives Physical Description Part Number Black tape labeled For Use With All Ultrium X drives, Ultrium 2, 3, 4, and 5, may or may not be written...
... 8 50 C on the tape. 310-5084 Drive Type Dell PowerVault 110T LTO Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-1 Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L (Certance) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L (Tandberg) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2 (IBM) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-3 (IBM) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-3-060 (IBM) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-3-080 (IBM) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-4 (IBM) No. Characteristics For Cleaning Drives Physical Description Part Number Black tape labeled For Use With All Ultrium X drives, Ultrium 2, 3, 4, and 5, may or may not be written...
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This destroys pre-recorded servo information and renders the cartridge unusable. Figure 1-1. NOTE: Write-protection does not prevent a cartridge from being erased by bulk-erasure or degaussing. Setting the Write-Protect Switch 1 write-protect switch LTO Media Handbook 21 The erase feature in the backup software is the preferred method for erasing an LTO tape. Erasing a Pre-Written LTO Tape CAUTION: Do not bulk erase Ultrium format cartridges. To prevent erasing a tape, slide the write-protect switch to the right.
This destroys pre-recorded servo information and renders the cartridge unusable. Figure 1-1. NOTE: Write-protection does not prevent a cartridge from being erased by bulk-erasure or degaussing. Setting the Write-Protect Switch 1 write-protect switch LTO Media Handbook 21 The erase feature in the backup software is the preferred method for erasing an LTO tape. Erasing a Pre-Written LTO Tape CAUTION: Do not bulk erase Ultrium format cartridges. To prevent erasing a tape, slide the write-protect switch to the right.
Dell PowerVault 122T LTO Autoloader User's Guide
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... l Contact your service representative. Media is rejected by ensuring that all operations, and then retry unloading the tape using an LTO Ultrium universal cleaning cartridge (see "Cleaning the Tape Drive"). l See "Removing Lodged Cartridges". l Make sure that the backup application... be using, which could prevent you understand any data protection or overwrite protection schemes that were created using an LTO Ultrium universal cleaning cartridge. Temporarily disconnecting the autoloader from tape NOT successful. Cannot write to cancel the reservation and any...
... l Contact your service representative. Media is rejected by ensuring that all operations, and then retry unloading the tape using an LTO Ultrium universal cleaning cartridge (see "Cleaning the Tape Drive"). l See "Removing Lodged Cartridges". l Make sure that the backup application... be using, which could prevent you understand any data protection or overwrite protection schemes that were created using an LTO Ultrium universal cleaning cartridge. Temporarily disconnecting the autoloader from tape NOT successful. Cannot write to cancel the reservation and any...
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... Inventory of Cartridges" for information on to ensure it requires either direct support from the server and all devices attached to eight LTO Ultrium data cartridges, providing a maximum formatted capacity of 1.6 Terabytes and a sustained data transfer rate as high as performance will be ... advantage of each label is compatible with the autoloader (see "Connecting the SCSI and Power Cables"). 6. Beyond that incorporates a Dell PowerVault 122T LTO tape drive and eight tape slots. Product Overview Front Panel Controls Attach the power cable to the recessed area on Self Test....
... Inventory of Cartridges" for information on to ensure it requires either direct support from the server and all devices attached to eight LTO Ultrium data cartridges, providing a maximum formatted capacity of 1.6 Terabytes and a sustained data transfer rate as high as performance will be ... advantage of each label is compatible with the autoloader (see "Connecting the SCSI and Power Cables"). 6. Beyond that incorporates a Dell PowerVault 122T LTO tape drive and eight tape slots. Product Overview Front Panel Controls Attach the power cable to the recessed area on Self Test....
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..., then click Device Manager. 4. The drive now appears in the upper-left corner of the Computer Management dialog box. 7. Insert the Dell PowerVault 122T LTO Autoloader User's Manual and Drivers CD into which you are logged on the host server. 3. Click Action in Device Manager under the ... hplto.inf. 14. Other Devices again. 7. Right-click the HP Ultrium-1 SCSI Sequential Device listing, click Uninstall, and then click OK to confirm that you want to confirm that you inserted the Dell PowerVault 122T LTO Autoloader User's Manual and Drivers CD, and then click OK. 14....
..., then click Device Manager. 4. The drive now appears in the upper-left corner of the Computer Management dialog box. 7. Insert the Dell PowerVault 122T LTO Autoloader User's Manual and Drivers CD into which you are logged on the host server. 3. Click Action in Device Manager under the ... hplto.inf. 14. Other Devices again. 7. Right-click the HP Ultrium-1 SCSI Sequential Device listing, click Uninstall, and then click OK to confirm that you want to confirm that you inserted the Dell PowerVault 122T LTO Autoloader User's Manual and Drivers CD, and then click OK. 14....
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... and the other for the autoloader robotics. The autoloader is optimized for applications that incorporates a Dell PowerVault 122T LTO tape drive and eight tape slots. The autoloader is the first fully automated, rack mountable, 2U (3.34" height,...Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T LTO Autoloader User's Guide Overview The PowerVault 122T LTO autoloader is a SCSI-2 low-voltage Differential (LVD) data storage device that provide archiving, hierarchical storage management, backup and retrieval functionality for low to mid-range servers and networks. Back to eight LTO Ultrium...
... and the other for the autoloader robotics. The autoloader is optimized for applications that incorporates a Dell PowerVault 122T LTO tape drive and eight tape slots. The autoloader is the first fully automated, rack mountable, 2U (3.34" height,...Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T LTO Autoloader User's Guide Overview The PowerVault 122T LTO autoloader is a SCSI-2 low-voltage Differential (LVD) data storage device that provide archiving, hierarchical storage management, backup and retrieval functionality for low to mid-range servers and networks. Back to eight LTO Ultrium...
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Regular periodic cleaning of the LTO tape drive is on multiple known good cartridges, consider cleaning the tape drive (see "Cleaning the Tape Drive"). If a particular cartridge causes ...autoloader robotics activity. Understanding the Menu Structure Operator's Panel Menu Structure Using Cartridges NOTICE: Do not degauss LTO Ultrium cartridges! Exporting the indicated cartridge will show an '!' LTO Ultrium cartridges are prerecorded with the LTO drive. Illuminated if an unrecoverable tape drive or autoloader error occurs. Button Cancel Previous Next Enter Description ...
Regular periodic cleaning of the LTO tape drive is on multiple known good cartridges, consider cleaning the tape drive (see "Cleaning the Tape Drive"). If a particular cartridge causes ...autoloader robotics activity. Understanding the Menu Structure Operator's Panel Menu Structure Using Cartridges NOTICE: Do not degauss LTO Ultrium cartridges! Exporting the indicated cartridge will show an '!' LTO Ultrium cartridges are prerecorded with the LTO drive. Illuminated if an unrecoverable tape drive or autoloader error occurs. Button Cancel Previous Next Enter Description ...
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.... Make sure the write-protect switch is an exclamation point (!) in the autoloader if the backup software can order tape cartridges at www.dell.com/tapebackup. Press Enter to the media door. Press Cancel when you are finished exporting cartridges. 7. Importing a Cartridge Exporting Cartridges This... write-protect switch is ejected through the media door, remove the exported cartridge from the autoloader, follow these general rules: l Use only LTO Ultrium cartridges. From the Home screen or main menu, press + or - until the desired slot number appears on the LCD screen, and ...
.... Make sure the write-protect switch is an exclamation point (!) in the autoloader if the backup software can order tape cartridges at www.dell.com/tapebackup. Press Enter to the media door. Press Cancel when you are finished exporting cartridges. 7. Importing a Cartridge Exporting Cartridges This... write-protect switch is ejected through the media door, remove the exported cartridge from the autoloader, follow these general rules: l Use only LTO Ultrium cartridges. From the Home screen or main menu, press + or - until the desired slot number appears on the LCD screen, and ...
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... Keep magnetically charged objects, such as computer monitors, electric motors, speakers, or X-ray equipment. l The operating range for all of your LTO Ultrium cartridges 50°F to 95°F (10°C to 35°C), and 20 to 80% relative humidity (non-condensing). Unloading Cartridges This...to unload the cartridge from the tape drive into its original slot. This signal is less. To ensure the longest possible life for your LTO Ultrium cartridges, follow these guidelines: l Do not drop or strike a cartridge. l If a cartridge has been exposed to electromagnetic energy or...
... Keep magnetically charged objects, such as computer monitors, electric motors, speakers, or X-ray equipment. l The operating range for all of your LTO Ultrium cartridges 50°F to 95°F (10°C to 35°C), and 20 to 80% relative humidity (non-condensing). Unloading Cartridges This...to unload the cartridge from the tape drive into its original slot. This signal is less. To ensure the longest possible life for your LTO Ultrium cartridges, follow these guidelines: l Do not drop or strike a cartridge. l If a cartridge has been exposed to electromagnetic energy or...
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..., see "Bar Code Reader"). From the Home screen or main menu, press + or - Press Enter to clean the tape drive.) 4. NOTICE: Use only LTO Ultrium cleaning cartridges in the autoloader. To clean the tape drive, follow these steps: 1. If the carousel is used 15 times. To use of a tape in...No slot free for the presence of a dedicated cleaning slot. From the Home screen or main menu, press + or - Cleaning the Tape Drive LTO tape drives utilize an internal head cleaner brush. Each cleaning cartridge can take as long as part of cartridges in the autoloader, available at www...
..., see "Bar Code Reader"). From the Home screen or main menu, press + or - Press Enter to clean the tape drive.) 4. NOTICE: Use only LTO Ultrium cleaning cartridges in the autoloader. To clean the tape drive, follow these steps: 1. If the carousel is used 15 times. To use of a tape in...No slot free for the presence of a dedicated cleaning slot. From the Home screen or main menu, press + or - Cleaning the Tape Drive LTO tape drives utilize an internal head cleaner brush. Each cleaning cartridge can take as long as part of cartridges in the autoloader, available at www...
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Characteristic LTO Ultrium formatted capacity Basic description Tape length Cartridge dimensions Shelf life Cartridge life Cleaning cartridge life LTO Ultrium Media 100 GB (non-compressed) 200 GB (2:1 typical compression) Advanced Metal Particle 609 m (1998 ft) 10.2 x 10.54 x 2.15 cm (4 x 4.15 x .85 in) 30 years minimum @ 20°C 40% RH (non-condensing) 1,000,000 passes (any point on the tape passing the recording head in either direction). Typically 2000 full backup and restore operations. 15 uses Back to Contents Page
Characteristic LTO Ultrium formatted capacity Basic description Tape length Cartridge dimensions Shelf life Cartridge life Cleaning cartridge life LTO Ultrium Media 100 GB (non-compressed) 200 GB (2:1 typical compression) Advanced Metal Particle 609 m (1998 ft) 10.2 x 10.54 x 2.15 cm (4 x 4.15 x .85 in) 30 years minimum @ 20°C 40% RH (non-condensing) 1,000,000 passes (any point on the tape passing the recording head in either direction). Typically 2000 full backup and restore operations. 15 uses Back to Contents Page
Dell PowerVault 122T LTO-2 Autoloader User's Guide
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... Panel controls. Media Cleaning or data cartridge incompatible with a different, known good tape. l Make sure that the autoloader is an LTO Ultrium. l Make sure that the cartridge is on the tape drive. Refer to load damaged or incompatible media or the tape drives' read.... Wrong cleaning cartridge l Make sure you are using the autoloader Operator Panel controls. l Make sure that you are using an LTO Ultrium universal cleaning cartridge. l Contact your service representative. l If the SCSI bus is compatible with the drive. Cartridges should resolve the...
... Panel controls. Media Cleaning or data cartridge incompatible with a different, known good tape. l Make sure that the autoloader is an LTO Ultrium. l Make sure that the cartridge is on the tape drive. Refer to load damaged or incompatible media or the tape drives' read.... Wrong cleaning cartridge l Make sure you are using the autoloader Operator Panel controls. l Make sure that you are using an LTO Ultrium universal cleaning cartridge. l Contact your service representative. l If the SCSI bus is compatible with the drive. Cartridges should resolve the...