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. 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. 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. 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. 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
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... systems LTO Media Handbook 7 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...
... systems LTO Media Handbook 7 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...
Dell PowerVault Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook
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... • Internal/External • 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 PowerVault LTO-3 Tape Drives Table 3. Clean - Power -
... • Internal/External • 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 PowerVault LTO-3 Tape Drives Table 3. Clean - Power -
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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/...-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 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/...-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.
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...; ✕ ✕ ✕ 110T LTO-2- Backward Compatible - Read Only BC-RW - Backward Compatible - Primary 10 LTO Media Handbook Not Supported BC-R - Media Types for PowerVault LTO Tape Drives Table 5. L (Tandberg) PowerVault BC-R BC-RW P ✕ ✕ P ✕ ✕ 110T LTO 3 (IBM) PowerVault BC-R BC-RW P ✕ ✕ P ✕ ✕ LTO3-060 (IBM) PowerVault BC-R BC-RW P ✕ ✕ P ✕...
...; ✕ ✕ ✕ 110T LTO-2- Backward Compatible - Read Only BC-RW - Backward Compatible - Primary 10 LTO Media Handbook Not Supported BC-R - Media Types for PowerVault LTO Tape Drives Table 5. L (Tandberg) PowerVault BC-R BC-RW P ✕ ✕ P ✕ ✕ 110T LTO 3 (IBM) PowerVault BC-R BC-RW P ✕ ✕ P ✕ ✕ LTO3-060 (IBM) PowerVault BC-R BC-RW P ✕ ✕ P ✕...
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Table 6. To determine the correct media for your tape drive, see "Cleaning Media" on the tape. NOTE: PowerVault LTO tape drives support media from all PowerVault LTO drives. LTO Media Handbook 11 gray below . For more details on cleaning media, see the Ultrium label on ...cartridge it is recommended that is not labeled "Dell" is present on the top. Media Color Schemes Table 6 describes the media color schemes and labels for PowerVault LTO Tapes Media Ultrium-1 Ultrium-2 Ultrium-3 Ultrium-4 Ultrium-5 LTO-3 WORM LTO-4 WORM LTO-5 WORM Type Media Media Media Media Media ...
Table 6. To determine the correct media for your tape drive, see "Cleaning Media" on the tape. NOTE: PowerVault LTO tape drives support media from all PowerVault LTO drives. LTO Media Handbook 11 gray below . For more details on cleaning media, see the Ultrium label on ...cartridge it is recommended that is not labeled "Dell" is present on the top. Media Color Schemes Table 6 describes the media color schemes and labels for PowerVault LTO Tapes Media Ultrium-1 Ultrium-2 Ultrium-3 Ultrium-4 Ultrium-5 LTO-3 WORM LTO-4 WORM LTO-5 WORM Type Media Media Media Media Media ...
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... the data, set the write protect tab on tape to be recovered. Invalid Media Symptoms PowerVault LTO tape drive with invalid media displays the following information: • The type 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...
... the data, set the write protect tab on tape to be recovered. Invalid Media Symptoms PowerVault LTO tape drive with invalid media displays the following information: • The type 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...
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... MM for the following : - The cleaning light on an LTO drive turns on solid amber. • Ejects tape shortly after inserting. • Ejects tape when done. If the tape drive requests cleaning, the backup software notifies you perform a backup with an Expired Tape Dell PowerVault • Ready light blinks green. 110T LTO • Use cleaning cartridge light turns on. •...
... MM for the following : - The cleaning light on an LTO drive turns on solid amber. • Ejects tape shortly after inserting. • Ejects tape when done. If the tape drive requests cleaning, the backup software notifies you perform a backup with an Expired Tape Dell PowerVault • Ready light blinks green. 110T LTO • Use cleaning cartridge light turns on. •...
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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 LTO4-120HH 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 LTO4-120HH indicator. •...
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... the event of 110T LTO the drive. LTO Media Handbook 19 Most LTO drives have the capability to reset your PowerVault LTO tape drive. Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-1 1 Press and hold the Eject button for more than 5 seconds. 2 Release the Eject button. 3 Press Eject again to force eject a tape. The tape 110T LTO-2-L should eject within 40 seconds. (Certance) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L (Tandberg) 1 Press and hold the...
... the event of 110T LTO the drive. LTO Media Handbook 19 Most LTO drives have the capability to reset your PowerVault LTO tape drive. Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-1 1 Press and hold the Eject button for more than 5 seconds. 2 Release the Eject button. 3 Press Eject again to force eject a tape. The tape 110T LTO-2-L should eject within 40 seconds. (Certance) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L (Tandberg) 1 Press and hold the...
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... 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 six seconds. Dell PowerVault 110T LTO4-120 1 Press and hold the Eject button for more than 10 seconds. 2 Release...
... 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 six seconds. Dell PowerVault 110T LTO4-120 1 Press and hold the Eject button for more than 10 seconds. 2 Release...
Dell PowerVault 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader User's Guide
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... or - Press Enter. until Reset appears on the SCSI bus with two Logical Unit Numbers (LUNs), one LUN (0) is for the tape drive, the other (1) is for more information. The LCD screen displays Please Cycle Power. until Configuration appears on the top line of the... not respond to input from the Home screen or main menu, press + or - 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...
... or - Press Enter. until Reset appears on the SCSI bus with two Logical Unit Numbers (LUNs), one LUN (0) is for the tape drive, the other (1) is for more information. The LCD screen displays Please Cycle Power. until Configuration appears on the top line of the... not respond to input from the Home screen or main menu, press + or - 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...
Dell PowerVault 122T DLT VS80 Autoloader User's Guide
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... support autoloaders, which is displayed. Press + or - NOTE: This code update operation assumes that an automation software package is controlling tape/drive activity, it in the lower-right corner of the display. To use Random Mode, you are about to overwrite data on ....press Enter. This is in Sequential Mode, the LCD will not automatically load tapes into the tape drive using the autoloader Operator's Panel commands. The operator determines the first tape to control cartridge or drive activity. To access this option, follow these steps: 1. until Code Update ...
... support autoloaders, which is displayed. Press + or - NOTE: This code update operation assumes that an automation software package is controlling tape/drive activity, it in the lower-right corner of the display. To use Random Mode, you are about to overwrite data on ....press Enter. This is in Sequential Mode, the LCD will not automatically load tapes into the tape drive using the autoloader Operator's Panel commands. The operator determines the first tape to control cartridge or drive activity. To access this option, follow these steps: 1. until Code Update ...
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... the carousel. The LCD screen also displays the quantity of the LCD screen, and then press Enter to support.dell.com for details. Press + or - Export a cartridge to make room for the code update cartridge, be updated... until you to end the test. Using SCSI To obtain the files and instructions necessary to update drive and autoloader firmware via SCSI, go to access the available options. 2. Running the Autoloader System Test The...PROGRESS. The Test Count displays the number of both the autoloader and tape drive. Press Cancel to insert the code update cartridge. 3.
... the carousel. The LCD screen also displays the quantity of the LCD screen, and then press Enter to support.dell.com for details. Press + or - Export a cartridge to make room for the code update cartridge, be updated... until you to end the test. Using SCSI To obtain the files and instructions necessary to update drive and autoloader firmware via SCSI, go to access the available options. 2. Running the Autoloader System Test The...PROGRESS. The Test Count displays the number of both the autoloader and tape drive. Press Cancel to insert the code update cartridge. 3.
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... + or - until Firmware Rev appears on the LCD will not be updated until Information appears 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 top line...
... + or - until Firmware Rev appears on the LCD will not be updated until Information appears 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 top line...
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... following: l SCSI ID: The autoloader uses one SCSI ID and two Logical Unit Numbers (LUNs): one LUN for the tape drive (0) and one for installation and troubleshooting instructions. l Device Driver Installation: Make sure that the proper device driver is not ... LED is not on both ends. l Replace the power cable. Back 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 the installation...
... following: l SCSI ID: The autoloader uses one SCSI ID and two Logical Unit Numbers (LUNs): one LUN for the tape drive (0) and one for installation and troubleshooting instructions. l Device Driver Installation: Make sure that the proper device driver is not ... LED is not on both ends. l Replace the power cable. Back 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 the installation...
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...not invalid, that your media and format is readable, but not write, a DLT4000 formatted tape. Continue cleaning the tape drive as write protected by the tape drive. If a cleaning cartridge is being used, particularly if it has on the cartridge. l ... vertically in a clean, contamination-free environment. l Replace the existing cleaning cartridge with a DLT VS80 tape drive (see "Cleaning the Tape Drive"). l Avoid contamination by another tape drive or to harsh environmental or electrical conditions and is a DLTtapeIV that all operations, and then try unloading...
...not invalid, that your media and format is readable, but not write, a DLT4000 formatted tape. Continue cleaning the tape drive as write protected by the tape drive. If a cleaning cartridge is being used, particularly if it has on the cartridge. l ... vertically in a clean, contamination-free environment. l Replace the existing cleaning cartridge with a DLT VS80 tape drive (see "Cleaning the Tape Drive"). l Avoid contamination by another tape drive or to harsh environmental or electrical conditions and is a DLTtapeIV that all operations, and then try unloading...
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Errors Displayed on multiple known good cartridges, consider cleaning the tape drive (see "LED Indicators"). in autoloader operator panel inventory display l An exclamation point (!) displayed in the inventory indicates that the autoloader has ... causes these steps: NOTE: Contact your Dell support representative if a cartridge is no mounting brackets. Remove the autoloader from the autoloader. After the top cover hooks clear the edge of the carrier. Pull Cartridge Release Lever If this case (see "Cleaning the Tape Drive"). In a rackmounted unit, use another cartridge...
Errors Displayed on multiple known good cartridges, consider cleaning the tape drive (see "LED Indicators"). in autoloader operator panel inventory display l An exclamation point (!) displayed in the inventory indicates that the autoloader has ... causes these steps: NOTE: Contact your Dell support representative if a cartridge is no mounting brackets. Remove the autoloader from the autoloader. After the top cover hooks clear the edge of the carrier. Pull Cartridge Release Lever If this case (see "Cleaning the Tape Drive"). In a rackmounted unit, use another cartridge...
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...Unpacking the Autoloader"). 3. The autoloader is NOT compatible with most operating systems and environments that incorporates a Dell PV122T DLT VS80 tape drive and eight tape slots. Set the SCSI ID for the autoloader (see "Preparing the Host and Verifying the Connection"). Attaching... device that support the SCSI interface, but this Section: 1. 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 ...
...Unpacking the Autoloader"). 3. The autoloader is NOT compatible with most operating systems and environments that incorporates a Dell PV122T DLT VS80 tape drive and eight tape slots. Set the SCSI ID for the autoloader (see "Preparing the Host and Verifying the Connection"). Attaching... device that support the SCSI interface, but this Section: 1. 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 ...