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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 Drive Cleaning Lights 14...
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 Drive Cleaning Lights 14...
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Perform a Thorough Inspection 23 Handle the Cartridge Carefully 23 Ensure Proper Packaging While Shipping Tapes 25 Cartridge Storage Conditions 26 Cartridge Life 26 Media Do's and Don'ts 27 4 Contents
Perform a Thorough Inspection 23 Handle the Cartridge Carefully 23 Ensure Proper Packaging While Shipping Tapes 25 Cartridge Storage Conditions 26 Cartridge Life 26 Media Do's and Don'ts 27 4 Contents
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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.
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... button at top right corner • Status lights (vertical) - Drive error - Table 1. Tape error - 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 Power -
... button at top right corner • Status lights (vertical) - Drive error - Table 1. Tape error - 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 Power -
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.../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 standalone • PowerVault 114T 200 GB/400 GB 200 GB/400 GB 24 MB/s 24 MB/s Ultrium-2 Ultrium-2 • Ultrium-2 label •...
.../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 standalone • PowerVault 114T 200 GB/400 GB 200 GB/400 GB 24 MB/s 24 MB/s Ultrium-2 Ultrium-2 • Ultrium-2 label •...
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... 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... • Ultrium-3 label • Full height • Half height • LEDs (Vertical) - Clean - Power - PowerVault LTO-3 Tape Drives Table 3. 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
... 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... • Ultrium-3 label • Full height • Half height • LEDs (Vertical) - Clean - Power - PowerVault LTO-3 Tape Drives Table 3. 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
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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/ Compressed) 800 GB/1600 GB 1500 GB/3000 GB... • 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/ Compressed) 800 GB/1600 GB 1500 GB/3000 GB... • 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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... - Read/Write P - Media Types for PowerVault LTO Tape Drives Table 5. L (Certance) PowerVault BC-RW P ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ 110T LTO-2- Backward Compatible - 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...
... - Read/Write P - Media Types for PowerVault LTO Tape Drives Table 5. L (Certance) PowerVault BC-RW P ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ 110T LTO-2- Backward Compatible - 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...
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Table 6. Depending on the top. NOTE: PowerVault LTO tape drives support media from all PowerVault LTO drives. below . gray 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: WORM media that you use Dell branded media in color. NOTE: The WORM label is recommended that is not...
Table 6. Depending on the top. NOTE: PowerVault LTO tape drives support media from all PowerVault LTO drives. below . gray 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: WORM media that you use Dell branded media in color. NOTE: The WORM label is recommended that is not...
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...Backup software reports invalid media. • Error code 7 is lost. 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. The CM holds the following symptoms: • Cleaning light turns on. • ...cartridge if the CM is not possible. However, the user data can only search from a full tape could take up to be recovered. ptause Solution 12 LTO Media Handbook The drive stores enough information on the cartridge and the load the cartridge into an Ultrium ...
...Backup software reports invalid media. • Error code 7 is lost. 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. The CM holds the following symptoms: • Cleaning light turns on. • ...cartridge if the CM is not possible. However, the user data can only search from a full tape could take up to be recovered. ptause Solution 12 LTO Media Handbook The drive stores enough information on the cartridge and the load the cartridge into an Ultrium ...
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...firmware. WORM media offers a method of 2002. This ensures optimal performance for migrating tape between different drive vendors. NOTE: For information on LTO Cleaning Media For the last several years, LTO drives have been using UCC (universal cleaning cartridges) as such depending on the vintage... the latest available firmware for the drive, regardless of the tape. NOTE: LTO technology is recommended that designation. The media also stores unique identifiers which vendor/OEM product is written to create media. LTO Media Handbook 13 Prior to determine whether or not the media...
...firmware. WORM media offers a method of 2002. This ensures optimal performance for migrating tape between different drive vendors. NOTE: For information on LTO Cleaning Media For the last several years, LTO drives have been using UCC (universal cleaning cartridges) as such depending on the vintage... the latest available firmware for the drive, regardless of the tape. NOTE: LTO technology is recommended that designation. The media also stores unique identifiers which vendor/OEM product is written to create media. LTO Media Handbook 13 Prior to determine whether or not the media...
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... 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. Cleaning Media Usage and Drive Cleaning Lights NOTE: New Dell UCC tapes are labeled-For Use With All Ultrium 1, 2, 3, 4, and...
... 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. Cleaning Media Usage and Drive Cleaning Lights NOTE: New Dell UCC tapes are labeled-For Use With All Ultrium 1, 2, 3, 4, and...
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... hours before cleaning before cleaning requirement 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. LTO Media Handbook 15 Cleaning Interval Characteristics LTO2 LTO3 LTO4 ...passes worth of data that is processed when you stream data with low space and locate commands and standard number of tape Media Motion No. Media Motion Hours if the drive operates at the slowest speed with equivalent generation media for the ...
... hours before cleaning before cleaning requirement 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. LTO Media Handbook 15 Cleaning Interval Characteristics LTO2 LTO3 LTO4 ...passes worth of data that is processed when you stream data with low space and locate commands and standard number of tape Media Motion No. Media Motion Hours if the drive operates at the slowest speed with equivalent generation media for the ...
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... 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. • Ready light blinks green. • Ejects tape out shortly after inserting. • Ejects tape when complete. 16 LTO Media Handbook The drive has processed the maximum MM for the...
... 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. • Ready light blinks green. • Ejects tape out shortly after inserting. • Ejects tape when complete. 16 LTO Media Handbook The drive has processed the maximum MM for the...
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... inserting. Activity light blinks green but ejects tape shortly after inserting. Ejects tape shortly after inserting. • Firmware 53Y3 and newer: - Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L (Tandberg) • Press and hold in Various Drives (continued) Drive Type Cleaning with a Good Tape Cleaning with an Expired Tape Dell PowerVault No seven segment display 110T LTO-2 indicator. • Activity light blinks green. •...
... inserting. Activity light blinks green but ejects tape shortly after inserting. Ejects tape shortly after inserting. • Firmware 53Y3 and newer: - Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L (Tandberg) • Press and hold in Various Drives (continued) Drive Type Cleaning with a Good Tape Cleaning with an Expired Tape Dell PowerVault No seven segment display 110T LTO-2 indicator. • Activity light blinks green. •...
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.... For more information, see Table 1. 18 LTO Media Handbook NOTE: Dell Online PowerEdge Diagnostics does not support PowerVault 110T LTO tape drives. When tape 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...
.... For more information, see Table 1. 18 LTO Media Handbook NOTE: Dell Online PowerEdge Diagnostics does not support PowerVault 110T LTO tape drives. When tape 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...
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...the Eject button. 3 Press Eject again 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. 3 Press Eject again to eject tape. Most LTO drives have the capability to press the Reset button... to force eject a tape. Resetting Your PowerVault 110T LTO Tape Drive Drive Type Device Reset Procedure Dell PowerVault Insert a paper clip to reset the drive in the event of 110T LTO the drive. Some may eject the tape, while others may not help remove a stuck tape. Dell PowerVault Press and hold the ...
...the Eject button. 3 Press Eject again 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. 3 Press Eject again to eject tape. Most LTO drives have the capability to press the Reset button... to force eject a tape. Resetting Your PowerVault 110T LTO Tape Drive Drive Type Device Reset Procedure Dell PowerVault Insert a paper clip to reset the drive in the event of 110T LTO the drive. Some may eject the tape, while others may not help remove a stuck tape. Dell PowerVault Press and hold the ...
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... the Eject button for six seconds. The Activity LED flashes fast. 3 Double-click the Eject button. 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 ...again to fully rewind and eject. 20 LTO Media Handbook The drive enters service mode and all the LEDs flash slowly. 2 Press Eject twice. Dell PowerVault 110T LTO3-080 (IBM) 1 Press and hold the Eject button for a tape cartridge to eject tape. NOTE: It may take up to...
... the Eject button for six seconds. The Activity LED flashes fast. 3 Double-click the Eject button. 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 ...again to fully rewind and eject. 20 LTO Media Handbook The drive enters service mode and all the LEDs flash slowly. 2 Press Eject twice. Dell PowerVault 110T LTO3-080 (IBM) 1 Press and hold the Eject button for a tape cartridge to eject tape. NOTE: It may take up to...
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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. 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. NOTE: Write-protection does not prevent a cartridge from being erased by bulk-erasure or degaussing. Figure 1-1. This destroys pre-recorded servo information and renders the cartridge unusable.
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. 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. NOTE: Write-protection does not prevent a cartridge from being erased by bulk-erasure or degaussing. Figure 1-1. This destroys pre-recorded servo information and renders the cartridge unusable.
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... a good cartridge immediately for damage before each use. Perform a Thorough Inspection • Inspect the cartridge packaging to reuse. Pulling on tape that there are held together with the read or write reliability. See Figure 1-4. • Inspect the cartridge for possible data recovery.... the leader pin is properly seated. Discard the mishandled cartridge. LTO Media Handbook 23 If the cartridge drops, slide the cartridge door back and ensure that the leader pin is properly seated in a stuck tape. While the door is outside the cartridge. Handle the Cartridge ...
... a good cartridge immediately for damage before each use. Perform a Thorough Inspection • Inspect the cartridge packaging to reuse. Pulling on tape that there are held together with the read or write reliability. See Figure 1-4. • Inspect the cartridge for possible data recovery.... the leader pin is properly seated. Discard the mishandled cartridge. LTO Media Handbook 23 If the cartridge drops, slide the cartridge door back and ensure that the leader pin is properly seated in a stuck tape. While the door is outside the cartridge. Handle the Cartridge ...