Dell PowerVault Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook
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Contents 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...
Contents 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...
Dell PowerVault Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook
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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 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. 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 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. This document describes media compatibility, handling, and usage for all Dell PowerVault Linear Tape Open (LTO) drives.
Dell PowerVault Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook
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...; 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 LTO-1 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics Physical Device Description Supported Systems PowerVault 110T LTO PowerVault 110T LTO-1 PowerVault 110T LTO-1 • Single air intake at the bottom of the...
...; 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 LTO-1 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics Physical Device Description Supported Systems PowerVault 110T LTO PowerVault 110T LTO-1 PowerVault 110T LTO-1 • Single air intake at the bottom of the...
Dell PowerVault Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook
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... 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 • LEDs (Vertical) - Power - PowerVault LTO-2 Tape Drives Table...
... 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 • LEDs (Vertical) - Power - PowerVault LTO-2 Tape Drives Table...
Dell PowerVault Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook
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... 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 GB/800 GB Native Speed 80 MB/s 60 MB/s ... Seven segment Description display • Internal/External • Seven segment drive display • Ultrium-3 label • Full height • Half height • LEDs (Vertical) - 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...
... 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 GB/800 GB Native Speed 80 MB/s 60 MB/s ... Seven segment Description display • Internal/External • Seven segment drive display • Ultrium-3 label • Full height • Half height • LEDs (Vertical) - 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...
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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/ Compressed) 800 GB/1600 GB 1500 GB/3000 GB Native Speed 120 MB/s ...; 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/ Compressed) 800 GB/1600 GB 1500 GB/3000 GB Native Speed 120 MB/s ...; 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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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 341-2645 341-4640 342-1103 341-2655 341-4647 342-1105 PowerVault P ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕...
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 341-2645 341-4640 342-1103 341-2655 341-4647 342-1105 PowerVault P ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕...
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...media vendors. For more details on cleaning media, see the Ultrium label on the top. NOTE: PowerVault LTO tape drives support media from all PowerVault LTO drives. NOTE: WORM media that you use Dell branded media in color. NOTE: The WORM label is always two toned with gray on the ... tapes may be of the cartridge it is recommended that is not labeled "Dell" is present on page 13. However, it may not be marked Ultrium 1, 2, 3, or a combination of media vendor. Media Color Schemes for PowerVault LTO tapes. To determine the correct media for your tape drive, see "Cleaning ...
...media vendors. For more details on cleaning media, see the Ultrium label on the top. NOTE: PowerVault LTO tape drives support media from all PowerVault LTO drives. NOTE: WORM media that you use Dell branded media in color. NOTE: The WORM label is always two toned with gray on the ... tapes may be of the cartridge it is recommended that is not labeled "Dell" is present on page 13. However, it may not be marked Ultrium 1, 2, 3, or a combination of media vendor. Media Color Schemes for PowerVault LTO tapes. To determine the correct media for your tape drive, see "Cleaning ...
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...set the write protect tab on drives with a seven segment display. For LTO tape cartridges, this information is stored in a small chip within the tape and is lost. ptause Solution 12 LTO Media Handbook NOTE: Recovery of tape (EOT) across all wraps to the...drive can still be able to 3 hours. Cartridge Memory Tape drives require information about the tape cartridge being used. Invalid Media Symptoms PowerVault LTO tape drive with invalid media displays the following information: • The type of cartridge • Important information that responds through a ...
...set the write protect tab on drives with a seven segment display. For LTO tape cartridges, this information is stored in a small chip within the tape and is lost. ptause Solution 12 LTO Media Handbook NOTE: Recovery of tape (EOT) across all wraps to the...drive can still be able to 3 hours. Cartridge Memory Tape drives require information about the tape cartridge being used. Invalid Media Symptoms PowerVault LTO tape drive with invalid media displays the following information: • The type of cartridge • Important information that responds through a ...
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... Table 8 50 C on seven segment display See Table 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...
... Table 8 50 C on seven segment display See Table 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...
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... low space, locate commands, and standard number of rewinds. of data that is light illuminates tape expires displayed Dell PowerVault See Table 8 50 110T LTO-4-120HH (IBM) C on seven segment display Dell PowerVault See Table 8 50 110T LTO-5-140 (IBM) C on seven segment display Table 8. MMH Short MMH Long Motion Meters The approximate amount of full...
... low space, locate commands, and standard number of rewinds. of data that is light illuminates tape expires displayed Dell PowerVault See Table 8 50 110T LTO-4-120HH (IBM) C on seven segment display Dell PowerVault See Table 8 50 110T LTO-5-140 (IBM) C on seven segment display Table 8. MMH Short MMH Long Motion Meters The approximate amount of full...
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... before reaching the maximum MM. - 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... tape drive has processed the number of equivalent FFP, including read and writes for the generation of Expired LTO Cleaning Tape Table 9. A hardware failure on solid green. Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-1 • Power light on solid green. • Power light on solid green. • Activity ...
... before reaching the maximum MM. - 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... tape drive has processed the number of equivalent FFP, including read and writes for the generation of Expired LTO Cleaning Tape Table 9. A hardware failure on solid green. Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-1 • Power light on solid green. • Power light on solid green. • Activity ...
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...8226; Cleaning light turns on solid amber. • Ejects tape shortly after . • Pre firmware 53Y3: No seven segment display indicator. Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L (Certance) • Power light on solid green. • Power light on solid green. • Activity light on solid • ... blinks green but ejects tape shortly after inserting. When tape is ejected and the Cleaning light stays on solid green. Dell PowerVault No seven segment display 110T LTO-3 indicator. • Activity light blinks green • Ejects tape shorty after. • Seven segment display shows ...
...8226; Cleaning light turns on solid amber. • Ejects tape shortly after . • Pre firmware 53Y3: No seven segment display indicator. Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L (Certance) • Power light on solid green. • Power light on solid green. • Activity light on solid • ... blinks green but ejects tape shortly after inserting. When tape is ejected and the Cleaning light stays on solid green. Dell PowerVault No seven segment display 110T LTO-3 indicator. • Activity light blinks green • Ejects tape shorty after. • Seven segment display shows ...
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...Ejects tape shorty after. • Seven segment display shows 7. • Activity light blinks amber. • Ejects tape shortly after inserting. Dell PowerVault No seven segment display LTO5-140 indicator. • Activity light blinks green. • Ejects tape shorty after. • Seven segment ...is completely removed, all light indicators turn off . Characteristics of Expired LTO Cleaning Tape in Various Drives (continued) Drive Type Cleaning with a Good Tape Cleaning with an Expired Tape Dell PowerVault No seven segment display LTO3-060 indicator. • Activity light ...
...Ejects tape shorty after. • Seven segment display shows 7. • Activity light blinks amber. • Ejects tape shortly after inserting. Dell PowerVault No seven segment display LTO5-140 indicator. • Activity light blinks green. • Ejects tape shorty after. • Seven segment ...is completely removed, all light indicators turn off . Characteristics of Expired LTO Cleaning Tape in Various Drives (continued) Drive Type Cleaning with a Good Tape Cleaning with an Expired Tape Dell PowerVault No seven segment display LTO3-060 indicator. • Activity light ...
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...the Eject button. 3 Press Eject again to force eject a tape. Dell PowerVault 110T LTO3-060 (IBM) 1 Press and hold the Eject button for more than 10 seconds. 2 Release the Eject button. 3 Press Eject again to reset your PowerVault LTO tape drive. Stuck Tapes A stuck tape can be returned. Most... LTO drives have the capability to press the Reset button on the front panel of a stuck tape or other non-responsive drive issues. Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-1 1 Press and hold the Eject...
...the Eject button. 3 Press Eject again to force eject a tape. Dell PowerVault 110T LTO3-060 (IBM) 1 Press and hold the Eject button for more than 10 seconds. 2 Release the Eject button. 3 Press Eject again to reset your PowerVault LTO tape drive. Stuck Tapes A stuck tape can be returned. Most... LTO drives have the capability to press the Reset button on the front panel of a stuck tape or other non-responsive drive issues. Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-1 1 Press and hold the Eject...
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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. The Activity LED flashes fast....up to 20 minutes for more than 10 seconds. 2 Release the Eject button. 3 Press Eject again to fully rewind and eject. 20 LTO Media Handbook Dell PowerVault 110T LTO3-080 (IBM) 1 Press and hold the Eject button for more than 10 seconds. 2 Release the Eject button. 3 Press...
... 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. The Activity LED flashes fast....up to 20 minutes for more than 10 seconds. 2 Release the Eject button. 3 Press Eject again to fully rewind and eject. 20 LTO Media Handbook Dell PowerVault 110T LTO3-080 (IBM) 1 Press and hold the Eject button for more than 10 seconds. 2 Release the Eject button. 3 Press...
Dell PowerVault 122T LTO Autoloader User's Guide
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... be used as follows: NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. (c) 2002-2004 Dell Inc. Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T LTO Autoloader User's Guide Introduction Installing the Autoloader Operating the Autoloader Autoloader Administration Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Technical Specifications Contacting...
... be used as follows: NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. (c) 2002-2004 Dell Inc. Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T LTO Autoloader User's Guide Introduction Installing the Autoloader Operating the Autoloader Autoloader Administration Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Technical Specifications Contacting...
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... used if the autoloader is displayed. 6. Press + or - Press Enter. until the desired SCSI ID is in effect. Back to Contents Page Autoloader Administration: Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T LTO 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...
... used if the autoloader is displayed. 6. Press + or - Press Enter. until the desired SCSI ID is in effect. Back to Contents Page Autoloader Administration: Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T LTO 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...
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... power cable is 60 cm (2 ft). l Contact your SCSI cabling. Back to Contents Page Diagnostics and Troubleshooting: Dell(tm) PowerVault(tm) 122T LTO Autoloader User's Guide Troubleshooting Removing Lodged Cartridges Autoloader Error Codes Troubleshooting Installation Problems Problems encountered during the installation of the autoloader...l Make sure the power switch on . l Contact your SCSI host adapter manufacturer, backup application vendor, or the Dell support website at support.dell.com. Note that the unit is in the accessories package and press it is not recommended) SCSI buses. To ...
... power cable is 60 cm (2 ft). l Contact your SCSI cabling. Back to Contents Page Diagnostics and Troubleshooting: Dell(tm) PowerVault(tm) 122T LTO Autoloader User's Guide Troubleshooting Removing Lodged Cartridges Autoloader Error Codes Troubleshooting Installation Problems Problems encountered during the installation of the autoloader...l Make sure the power switch on . l Contact your SCSI host adapter manufacturer, backup application vendor, or the Dell support website at support.dell.com. Note that the unit is in the accessories package and press it is not recommended) SCSI buses. To ...
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... autoloader can be attached to a narrow (50-pin) SCSI bus, but this is enclosed in a plastic housing that incorporates a Dell PowerVault 122T LTO tape drive and eight tape slots. Set the SCSI ID for the autoloader and/or tape drive (see "Unpacking the Autoloader"). ... for the autoloader robotics. Make sure your rack Installation Guide.) 5. Back to Contents Page Installing the Autoloader: Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T LTO Autoloader User's Guide Installation Overview Understanding Autoloader Features Bar Code Reader SCSI Requirements Product Overview Choosing a Location Unpacking ...
... autoloader can be attached to a narrow (50-pin) SCSI bus, but this is enclosed in a plastic housing that incorporates a Dell PowerVault 122T LTO tape drive and eight tape slots. Set the SCSI ID for the autoloader and/or tape drive (see "Unpacking the Autoloader"). ... for the autoloader robotics. Make sure your rack Installation Guide.) 5. Back to Contents Page Installing the Autoloader: Dell™ PowerVault™ 122T LTO Autoloader User's Guide Installation Overview Understanding Autoloader Features Bar Code Reader SCSI Requirements Product Overview Choosing a Location Unpacking ...