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NOTE: This document will not cover DAT72, DDS4, LTO, and LTO2 tape technologies. VS80 40 GB/80 GB 10.8 GB/hr DLT Type IV Figure 1-3. Table 1-1 shows the basic characteristics of the drives. Drives .../220, DLT1/VS80, and VS160. SDLT220 110 GB/220 GB 39 GB/hr VS1 (Value Smart) Tape SDLT (Super Digital Linear Tape) tape I Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 3 DLT1 Capacity (native/compressed) 40 GB/80 GB Native Speed 10.8 GB/hr Primary Media DLT (Digital Linear Tape) Type IV Figure...
NOTE: This document will not cover DAT72, DDS4, LTO, and LTO2 tape technologies. VS80 40 GB/80 GB 10.8 GB/hr DLT Type IV Figure 1-3. Table 1-1 shows the basic characteristics of the drives. Drives .../220, DLT1/VS80, and VS160. SDLT220 110 GB/220 GB 39 GB/hr VS1 (Value Smart) Tape SDLT (Super Digital Linear Tape) tape I Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 3 DLT1 Capacity (native/compressed) 40 GB/80 GB Native Speed 10.8 GB/hr Primary Media DLT (Digital Linear Tape) Type IV Figure...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Table 1-1. Primary Media Type Per Drive Part No DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 VS80 VS160 Figure 1-6. Type IV Media 3400444 Primary Primary Primary Primary Primary Read only* SDLT220 SDLT320 Read only Read only Figure 1-7. SDLT Media 340- No No No No No Primary No No ... GB Native Speed 57 GB/hr Primary Media SDLT tape I Table 1-2. VS1 Media 341- No No No No No No 7844 Primary Primary * Can only read media if it was formatted with a VS80 or DLT1 drive 4 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 DLT Drive Types and ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Table 1-1. Primary Media Type Per Drive Part No DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 VS80 VS160 Figure 1-6. Type IV Media 3400444 Primary Primary Primary Primary Primary Read only* SDLT220 SDLT320 Read only Read only Figure 1-7. SDLT Media 340- No No No No No Primary No No ... GB Native Speed 57 GB/hr Primary Media SDLT tape I Table 1-2. VS1 Media 341- No No No No No No 7844 Primary Primary * Can only read media if it was formatted with a VS80 or DLT1 drive 4 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 DLT Drive Types and ...
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... the hardware compression level has been changed. VS160 Drives VS160 drives use SDLT1 type media to read Type IV media formatted by DLT4000 only. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 5 DLT1 and VS80 drives can read Type IV media only if the media was originally used in a VS80/DLT1 drive...
... the hardware compression level has been changed. VS160 Drives VS160 drives use SDLT1 type media to read Type IV media formatted by DLT4000 only. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 5 DLT1 and VS80 drives can read Type IV media only if the media was originally used in a VS80/DLT1 drive...
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... on Quantum's website in the drive. 6 No lights blink. However, for both Microsoft® Windows® and Linux platforms. 6 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 This software utility will come on the front panel of the drive prior to write in their default density. 70 ...: In Table 1-3, the media type formatted in bold can read and write VS1 media. It can read and write SDLT media. The utility is cycled on the front panel of SDLT drives. The tape does not eject. Tapes written by DLT4000, DLT7000, DLT8000, VS80, and DLT1 drives. 1 Orange...
... on Quantum's website in the drive. 6 No lights blink. However, for both Microsoft® Windows® and Linux platforms. 6 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 This software utility will come on the front panel of the drive prior to write in their default density. 70 ...: In Table 1-3, the media type formatted in bold can read and write VS1 media. It can read and write SDLT media. The utility is cycled on the front panel of SDLT drives. The tape does not eject. Tapes written by DLT4000, DLT7000, DLT8000, VS80, and DLT1 drives. 1 Orange...
Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0
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... tape. Cleaning Tape III Physical Description Characteristics Part No Life Span Tracking Typically cream Cleaning material inside colored and looks like cloth than tape. NOTE: Dell does not sell this media. leader is used . "VS160 Cleaning Cartridge." User needs to and labeled clean VS160 drives. May be used . Cleaning Tape III... 4000/7000/8000/DLT1 and VS80 drives use the same cleaning tape. User needs to clean a VS160 drive, but not recommended. 341-0118 20 times. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 7
... tape. Cleaning Tape III Physical Description Characteristics Part No Life Span Tracking Typically cream Cleaning material inside colored and looks like cloth than tape. NOTE: Dell does not sell this media. leader is used . "VS160 Cleaning Cartridge." User needs to and labeled clean VS160 drives. May be used . Cleaning Tape III... 4000/7000/8000/DLT1 and VS80 drives use the same cleaning tape. User needs to clean a VS160 drive, but not recommended. 341-0118 20 times. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 7
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..., the cartridge will get ejected and cleaning light will not eject cartridge. NOTE: Do not use . Life Span Tracking 20 times. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Table 1-4. If expired cleaning media is being used. 8 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 If so, try another cleaning tape. See the following to clean...
..., the cartridge will get ejected and cleaning light will not eject cartridge. NOTE: Do not use . Life Span Tracking 20 times. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Table 1-4. If expired cleaning media is being used. 8 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 If so, try another cleaning tape. See the following to clean...
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... tension of the cleaning tape and discard after the recommended 20 uses. Buckles with metal pin.) Reel Locks - Media Handling Cartridge Features Figure 1-13. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 9 Two types, DLTtape cartridges (mylar loop) and Super DLTtape cartridges (plastic buckle with drive leader to pull media from spinning...
... tension of the cleaning tape and discard after the recommended 20 uses. Buckles with metal pin.) Reel Locks - Media Handling Cartridge Features Figure 1-13. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 9 Two types, DLTtape cartridges (mylar loop) and Super DLTtape cartridges (plastic buckle with drive leader to pull media from spinning...
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...can change the position of data. Orange indicator displayed. They are engineered to be reliable, robust, and durable. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Write Protect Switch - Prevents overwrite or erasure of the write protect switch at any time. slide toward label. For... shock, vibration, moisture, and magnetic fields. • Keep media in protective cases and store vertically when not in use. 10 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 Media Care Guidelines DLTtape cartridges are manufactured to closed lock. Figure 1-14. Figure 1-15. DLT Tape VS1 ...
...can change the position of data. Orange indicator displayed. They are engineered to be reliable, robust, and durable. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Write Protect Switch - Prevents overwrite or erasure of the write protect switch at any time. slide toward label. For... shock, vibration, moisture, and magnetic fields. • Keep media in protective cases and store vertically when not in use. 10 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 Media Care Guidelines DLTtape cartridges are manufactured to closed lock. Figure 1-14. Figure 1-15. DLT Tape VS1 ...
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... caution so loose labels in protective plastic cases. Using a pencil can introduce contaminants to bottom of shipping damage. • If the DLT, DLT VS or SDLT drive becomes inoperable after loading a tape. NOTE: The safety of media cartridges. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 11
... caution so loose labels in protective plastic cases. Using a pencil can introduce contaminants to bottom of shipping damage. • If the DLT, DLT VS or SDLT drive becomes inoperable after loading a tape. NOTE: The safety of media cartridges. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 11
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DLTtape Leader Loop 12 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 It should be visible and undamaged. • Super DLTtape Cartridges: Check that the Super DLTtape leader buckle aligns with cartridge edge and ... loose pieces. • Cartridge Door: Ensure that the door is moveable and that the spring is sticking up approximately 3/16 inch or 4 mm. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Cartridge Inspection • Case: Inspect the case for cracks, chips, or signs of damage. • Cartridge: Inspect the exterior of the leader to...
DLTtape Leader Loop 12 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 It should be visible and undamaged. • Super DLTtape Cartridges: Check that the Super DLTtape leader buckle aligns with cartridge edge and ... loose pieces. • Cartridge Door: Ensure that the door is moveable and that the spring is sticking up approximately 3/16 inch or 4 mm. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Cartridge Inspection • Case: Inspect the case for cracks, chips, or signs of damage. • Cartridge: Inspect the exterior of the leader to...
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If the reel locks are visible. Figure 1-19. The reel locks should spring back when released. Reel Locks Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 13 Verify operation using a small flat-blade screwdriver. Figure 1-20. Super DLTtape Leader Buckle • Reel Locks: Check that both reel locks are not visible, do not use the cartridge.
If the reel locks are visible. Figure 1-19. The reel locks should spring back when released. Reel Locks Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 13 Verify operation using a small flat-blade screwdriver. Figure 1-20. Super DLTtape Leader Buckle • Reel Locks: Check that both reel locks are not visible, do not use the cartridge.
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it will spring back if operating properly. SDLT Tape Latch The following graphic shows how the SDLT tape latches with the cartridge leader. Figure 1-21. Cartridge Hub The following graphic shows how the loop on the Type IV media is engaged by the cartridge leader on the bottom of the cartridge is properly tensioned and centered. Press the hub; Figure 1-22. www.dell.com | support.dell.com • Cartridge Hub: Confirm That the spring-loaded hub on the DLT/VS80 drives. 14 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0
it will spring back if operating properly. SDLT Tape Latch The following graphic shows how the SDLT tape latches with the cartridge leader. Figure 1-21. Cartridge Hub The following graphic shows how the loop on the Type IV media is engaged by the cartridge leader on the bottom of the cartridge is properly tensioned and centered. Press the hub; Figure 1-22. www.dell.com | support.dell.com • Cartridge Hub: Confirm That the spring-loaded hub on the DLT/VS80 drives. 14 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0
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DLT Cartridge - Type IV Media Engagement Cartridge Damage Examples Figure 1-24. Media wrapped too loosely (improper tension) Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 15 Broken leader loop (not always this obvious) Figure 1-26. Figure 1-23. Leader missing (swallowed cartridge leader or broken tape) Figure 1-25. DLT Cartridge -
DLT Cartridge - Type IV Media Engagement Cartridge Damage Examples Figure 1-24. Media wrapped too loosely (improper tension) Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 15 Broken leader loop (not always this obvious) Figure 1-26. Figure 1-23. Leader missing (swallowed cartridge leader or broken tape) Figure 1-25. DLT Cartridge -
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... parallel to identify bent-in leader buckles. Figure 1-28. This amount of the cartridge that gets more pulled. 16 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 SDLT Cartridge - Also the bar is usually the HUB side of stress will pull the tape media further into the media cartridge... and bend the leader buckles. Bent media buckle SDLT Media When inspecting an SDLT media cartridge, refer to the following diagrams to the spring-loaded cartridge hub on the media. Good SDLT Leader Buckles bar hooks Tests have shown that the plastic hooks are bent...
... parallel to identify bent-in leader buckles. Figure 1-28. This amount of the cartridge that gets more pulled. 16 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 SDLT Cartridge - Also the bar is usually the HUB side of stress will pull the tape media further into the media cartridge... and bend the leader buckles. Bent media buckle SDLT Media When inspecting an SDLT media cartridge, refer to the following diagrams to the spring-loaded cartridge hub on the media. Good SDLT Leader Buckles bar hooks Tests have shown that the plastic hooks are bent...
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... 20% and 80% Table 1-7. Table 1-6. Cartridge Storage When storing cartridge, avoid moisture and direct sunlight. Exposure to load the media into the take-up reel. SDLT Bent-In Leader Buckles bar hooks Media with bent-in leader buckles have been known to cause the tape drive to drop the leader when... Storage Conditions (for one or more years) Temperature Between 64ºF and 79ºF (18ºC and 26ºC) Relative Humidity Between 40% and 60% Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 17 Figure 1-29.
... 20% and 80% Table 1-7. Table 1-6. Cartridge Storage When storing cartridge, avoid moisture and direct sunlight. Exposure to load the media into the take-up reel. SDLT Bent-In Leader Buckles bar hooks Media with bent-in leader buckles have been known to cause the tape drive to drop the leader when... Storage Conditions (for one or more years) Temperature Between 64ºF and 79ºF (18ºC and 26ºC) Relative Humidity Between 40% and 60% Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 17 Figure 1-29.
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... example, speakers, monitors, electric motors, power supplies, and so forth). • Use a cartridge that fell from 3 ft or higher. 18 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 www.dell.com | support.dell.com Media Do's and Do Not's The following should be done when handling media. • Touch the media or leader with...
... example, speakers, monitors, electric motors, power supplies, and so forth). • Use a cartridge that fell from 3 ft or higher. 18 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 www.dell.com | support.dell.com Media Do's and Do Not's The following should be done when handling media. • Touch the media or leader with...