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...-3 Drives 9 4.4 Media types used in Dell PowerVault 110T LTO drives 10 4.5 Media Color Schemes...10 5 Invalid Media Symptoms 12 6 Cartridge Memory (CM 13 7 Migrating LTO media 14 8 WORM Media 15 9 Cleaning 16 9.1 Label designations on LTO cleaning media 16 9.2 Cleaning media usage and drive cleaning lights 16 9.3 Expired Cleaning Tape Characteristics 17 10 Stuck Tapes 19 11 Diagnostics 20 11.1 Troubleshooting Cleaning/Read/Write errors...
...-3 Drives 9 4.4 Media types used in Dell PowerVault 110T LTO drives 10 4.5 Media Color Schemes...10 5 Invalid Media Symptoms 12 6 Cartridge Memory (CM 13 7 Migrating LTO media 14 8 WORM Media 15 9 Cleaning 16 9.1 Label designations on LTO cleaning media 16 9.2 Cleaning media usage and drive cleaning lights 16 9.3 Expired Cleaning Tape Characteristics 17 10 Stuck Tapes 19 11 Diagnostics 20 11.1 Troubleshooting Cleaning/Read/Write errors...
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Dell PowerVault 110T LTO...7 Figure 2- Dell PowerVault 110T LTO2...8 Figure 5 - Dell PowerVault 110T LTO 3...9 Figure 8 - WORM media - LTO Ultrium Data Cartridge...24 Figure 16- good tape ...26 Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 5 DellOnline PowerEdge Diagnostics - bad tape ...25 Figure 18- Ultrium-2 Media...10 Figure 10 - two toned ...10 Figure 12 - Setting the Write-Protect Switch 23 Figure 15- Ultrium-3 Media...10 Figure 11 - Tape 20 Figure...
Dell PowerVault 110T LTO...7 Figure 2- Dell PowerVault 110T LTO2...8 Figure 5 - Dell PowerVault 110T LTO 3...9 Figure 8 - WORM media - LTO Ultrium Data Cartridge...24 Figure 16- good tape ...26 Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 5 DellOnline PowerEdge Diagnostics - bad tape ...25 Figure 18- Ultrium-2 Media...10 Figure 10 - two toned ...10 Figure 12 - Setting the Write-Protect Switch 23 Figure 15- Ultrium-3 Media...10 Figure 11 - Tape 20 Figure...
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4 Dell PowerVault 110T LTO Drives and Media 4.1 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics - Tape error - Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-1 Capacity (native/compressed) Native Speed Primary Media Physical Device Description Used in: 100 GB/200 GB 100 GB/200 GB 15 MB/s Ultrium-1 • Single air intake along bottom. • Eject button in top right corner • Status lights (Vertical) - Power - Activity - Drive error - Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-1 Figure 3- Dell LTO-1 Drives Figure 1- Use cleaning...
4 Dell PowerVault 110T LTO Drives and Media 4.1 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics - Tape error - Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-1 Capacity (native/compressed) Native Speed Primary Media Physical Device Description Used in: 100 GB/200 GB 100 GB/200 GB 15 MB/s Ultrium-1 • Single air intake along bottom. • Eject button in top right corner • Status lights (Vertical) - Power - Activity - Drive error - Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-1 Figure 3- Dell LTO-1 Drives Figure 1- Use cleaning...
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...; Supported internally on select servers Table 2 - Dell LTO-2 Drives Figure 4 - Activity - 4.2 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics - Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L (Tandberg) Capacity (native/ compressed) Native Speed Primary Media Physical Device Description 200 GB/400 GB 35 MB/s Ultrium-2 • 7 segment display • Full height • Ultrium-2 label Figure 5 - Power - Error - LTO-2 and LTO-2-L Drive Types and Basic Characteristics Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 8 Dell PowerVault 110T LTO2 Figure...
...; Supported internally on select servers Table 2 - Dell LTO-2 Drives Figure 4 - Activity - 4.2 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics - Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L (Tandberg) Capacity (native/ compressed) Native Speed Primary Media Physical Device Description 200 GB/400 GB 35 MB/s Ultrium-2 • 7 segment display • Full height • Ultrium-2 label Figure 5 - Power - Error - LTO-2 and LTO-2-L Drive Types and Basic Characteristics Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 8 Dell PowerVault 110T LTO2 Figure...
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LTO-3 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 9 Dell PowerVault 110T LTO 3 Capacity (native/compressed) Native Speed 400 GB/800 GB 80 MB/s Primary Media Ultrium-3 Physical Device Description Used in: • 7 segment display • Ultrium-3 label • Full height • Dell PV132T (SCSI and Native Fibre) • Dell PV 136T • Dell PV110T LTO-3 table top and internal standalone • Dell PV114T • Dell PV124T Table 3 - 4.3 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics - Dell LTO-3 Drives Figure 7 -
LTO-3 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 9 Dell PowerVault 110T LTO 3 Capacity (native/compressed) Native Speed 400 GB/800 GB 80 MB/s Primary Media Ultrium-3 Physical Device Description Used in: • 7 segment display • Ultrium-3 label • Full height • Dell PV132T (SCSI and Native Fibre) • Dell PV 136T • Dell PV110T LTO-3 table top and internal standalone • Dell PV114T • Dell PV124T Table 3 - 4.3 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics - Dell LTO-3 Drives Figure 7 -
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... on cleaning media. Read-Only Figure 9 - x tapes will be marked Ultrium 1, 2, 3 or a combination of media vendor.. • All Dell LTO cleaning media is always two toned with a WORM label. (See figure 11) Note: WORM media that all Ultrium- 4.4 Media types used in Dell PowerVault 110T LTO drives Part No. Read/Write Table 4 - Read/Write Backward Compatible - Dell PowerVault 110T LTO Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-1 Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2 Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2-
... on cleaning media. Read-Only Figure 9 - x tapes will be marked Ultrium 1, 2, 3 or a combination of media vendor.. • All Dell LTO cleaning media is always two toned with a WORM label. (See figure 11) Note: WORM media that all Ultrium- 4.4 Media types used in Dell PowerVault 110T LTO drives Part No. Read/Write Table 4 - Read/Write Backward Compatible - Dell PowerVault 110T LTO Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-1 Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2 Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2-
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Dell recommends the use in all Dell PowerVault LTO drives. own media, all certified media vendors are supported for use of Dell branded media in Dell products. Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 11
Dell recommends the use in all Dell PowerVault LTO drives. own media, all certified media vendors are supported for use of Dell branded media in Dell products. Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 11
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Drives with a seven segment display displays a 7 on 3. Nothing - 5 Invalid Media Symptoms Symptoms of using invalid media as reported by the drive: 1. Tape ejects 4. Media light may flash or stay on the LEDs Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 12 backup software says invalid media 5. Cleaning light comes on 2.
Drives with a seven segment display displays a 7 on 3. Nothing - 5 Invalid Media Symptoms Symptoms of using invalid media as reported by the drive: 1. Tape ejects 4. Media light may flash or stay on the LEDs Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 12 backup software says invalid media 5. Cleaning light comes on 2.
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... is lost. Symptom Cause Solution Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 13 The data directory however is damaged or corrupted, the user will experience difficulty with the cartridge. The CM also contains a tape directory to be able to 3 hours. In addition to setup and calibrate. If for data sets. 6 Cartridge Memory (CM) Tape drives require information about the tape cartridge being used. This...
... is lost. Symptom Cause Solution Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 13 The data directory however is damaged or corrupted, the user will experience difficulty with the cartridge. The CM also contains a tape directory to be able to 3 hours. In addition to setup and calibrate. If for data sets. 6 Cartridge Memory (CM) Tape drives require information about the tape cartridge being used. This...
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... read compatible. (see table 4 for details) Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 14 Note: As of what vendor or OEM product is being used to create media, always use the latest available firmware for the drive. 7 Migrating LTO media Known issues for media migration from one manufacturer to another is fully supported. This will ensure optimal performance for migrating tape between different drive...
... read compatible. (see table 4 for details) Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 14 Note: As of what vendor or OEM product is being used to create media, always use the latest available firmware for the drive. 7 Migrating LTO media Known issues for media migration from one manufacturer to another is fully supported. This will ensure optimal performance for migrating tape between different drive...
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... 15 Currently, only Dell LTO-3 drives have the ability to read from and write to WORM media. This means once data is written to a piece of 2002. The media also stores unique identifiers which allow the drive to determine whether or not the media has been tampered with Dell LTO-1, LTO-2, and LTO-2-L drives. Specific WORM media barcode labels...
... 15 Currently, only Dell LTO-3 drives have the ability to read from and write to WORM media. This means once data is written to a piece of 2002. The media also stores unique identifiers which allow the drive to determine whether or not the media has been tampered with Dell LTO-1, LTO-2, and LTO-2-L drives. Specific WORM media barcode labels...
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Universal Cleaning Tapes Physical Description Part Number 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) Black tape labeled with all use with "For Use With All Ultrium X drives" Ultrium 2 and 3 may or may not be written on the tape 310-5084 # of Tape Motion Hours before # of this document only universal or for use with that designation. For the purposes...
Universal Cleaning Tapes Physical Description Part Number 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) Black tape labeled with all use with "For Use With All Ultrium X drives" Ultrium 2 and 3 may or may not be written on the tape 310-5084 # of Tape Motion Hours before # of this document only universal or for use with that designation. For the purposes...
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... on Dell PowerVault LTO-2. When tape is not used to clean. 9.3 Expired Cleaning Tape Characteristics Drive Type Dell PowerVault 110T LTO Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-1 Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2 Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L (Certance) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L (Tandberg) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-3 Cleaning with a Good Tape Ready light blinks green - If you perform a backup with verify, you are seeing cleaning light come on Solid-Green, Status light Blinks-Amber and the tape is requesting cleaning the backup software should notify the user...
... on Dell PowerVault LTO-2. When tape is not used to clean. 9.3 Expired Cleaning Tape Characteristics Drive Type Dell PowerVault 110T LTO Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-1 Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2 Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L (Certance) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L (Tandberg) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-3 Cleaning with a Good Tape Ready light blinks green - If you perform a backup with verify, you are seeing cleaning light come on Solid-Green, Status light Blinks-Amber and the tape is requesting cleaning the backup software should notify the user...
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This can happen for 3 reasons. • A head clog • A hardware failure on the drive • Bad or marginal media. (see figure 1) Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 18 Note-2: Dell Online Power Edge Diagnostics does not support Dell PowerVault 110T LTO (see Troubleshooting Cleaning/Read/Write errors) Note-1: Run Dell Online PowerEdgeTM Diagnostics to determine media or hardware related failures.
This can happen for 3 reasons. • A head clog • A hardware failure on the drive • Bad or marginal media. (see figure 1) Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 18 Note-2: Dell Online Power Edge Diagnostics does not support Dell PowerVault 110T LTO (see Troubleshooting Cleaning/Read/Write errors) Note-1: Run Dell Online PowerEdgeTM Diagnostics to determine media or hardware related failures.
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... by all (Tandberg) LED's flashing slowly. Attempting this drive reset may or may become permanently stuck in the drive and require the drive to be run to eject tape Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 19 press Eject again to perform a device reset on Dell PowerVault 110T LTO drives Dell PowerVault 110T LTO Insert a paper clip into the reset hole on the front panel of a stuck tape or other non...
... by all (Tandberg) LED's flashing slowly. Attempting this drive reset may or may become permanently stuck in the drive and require the drive to be run to eject tape Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 19 press Eject again to perform a device reset on Dell PowerVault 110T LTO drives Dell PowerVault 110T LTO Insert a paper clip into the reset hole on the front panel of a stuck tape or other non...
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... replacing tape drives. If a failure occurs, mark the tape and set it as a performance tool. Future version may eliminate this document is a Media test which can be downloaded for free from two primary sources; 11 Diagnostics 11.1 Troubleshooting Cleaning/Read/Write errors If Clean, Read, or Write errors are reported by backup software try a 3rd tape. 5. Media and Hardware. Dell suggests using a blank (new) or scratch piece of a failure complete the following procedure. 1. run Dell PowerEdge Diags Version...
... replacing tape drives. If a failure occurs, mark the tape and set it as a performance tool. Future version may eliminate this document is a Media test which can be downloaded for free from two primary sources; 11 Diagnostics 11.1 Troubleshooting Cleaning/Read/Write errors If Clean, Read, or Write errors are reported by backup software try a 3rd tape. 5. Media and Hardware. Dell suggests using a blank (new) or scratch piece of a failure complete the following procedure. 1. run Dell PowerEdge Diags Version...
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... other software or host attachment. insert a scratch cassette The '1' on the drive will be updated. 11.3 Drives with internal self test features Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2 drives running the latest version of the drive and check for 5 seconds then release. 5. Each cycle takes 20 minutes. If there is stuck in an LTO drive the firmware can be used to do a quick verify of the tape. •...
... other software or host attachment. insert a scratch cassette The '1' on the drive will be updated. 11.3 Drives with internal self test features Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2 drives running the latest version of the drive and check for 5 seconds then release. 5. Each cycle takes 20 minutes. If there is stuck in an LTO drive the firmware can be used to do a quick verify of the tape. •...
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... fields (for example, terminals, motors, video equipment, X-ray equipment, or fields that exist near high-current cables or power supplies). Environmental Factor Temperature Environmental Specifications Operating Operational Storage 10 to 45...Specifications 13.6 Cartridge life Durability - 1,000,000 passes on any area of recorded data or make the blank cartridge unusable. • Maintain the following environmental conditions outlined in the table below. Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 27 o Place the cartridge in polyethylene plastic wrap or bags to -end passes/260 full tape backups...
... fields (for example, terminals, motors, video equipment, X-ray equipment, or fields that exist near high-current cables or power supplies). Environmental Factor Temperature Environmental Specifications Operating Operational Storage 10 to 45...Specifications 13.6 Cartridge life Durability - 1,000,000 passes on any area of recorded data or make the blank cartridge unusable. • Maintain the following environmental conditions outlined in the table below. Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 27 o Place the cartridge in polyethylene plastic wrap or bags to -end passes/260 full tape backups...
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speakers, monitors, electric motors, power supplies, etc.) Use a cartridge that fell from 3 ft or higher Degauss LTO tapes Ship the LTO drive with bare fingers Use pens or pencils during cartridge inspection Drop cartridge Stack cartridges horizontally Disassemble cartridges Ship cartridges... each use Unload cartridges prior to powering down the drive Allow a 24-hour conditioning period to the operating temperature and humidity before using new or stored cartridges. Eject media before powering off the drive Do Not Touch the media or leader with media loaded Dell LTO ...
speakers, monitors, electric motors, power supplies, etc.) Use a cartridge that fell from 3 ft or higher Degauss LTO tapes Ship the LTO drive with bare fingers Use pens or pencils during cartridge inspection Drop cartridge Stack cartridges horizontally Disassemble cartridges Ship cartridges... each use Unload cartridges prior to powering down the drive Allow a 24-hour conditioning period to the operating temperature and humidity before using new or stored cartridges. Eject media before powering off the drive Do Not Touch the media or leader with media loaded Dell LTO ...