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... and Basic Characteristics - Table of Contents 1 List of Tables 4 2 List of Figures 5 3 Introduction 6 4 Dell PowerVault 110T LTO Drives and Media 7 4.1 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics - Dell LTO-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...
... and Basic Characteristics - Table of Contents 1 List of Tables 4 2 List of Figures 5 3 Introduction 6 4 Dell PowerVault 110T LTO Drives and Media 7 4.1 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics - Dell LTO-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...
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LTO-3 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics 9 Table 4 - Media Type per Drive...10 Table 5 - Tape Environmental Specifications 27 Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 4 Characteristics of Tables Table 1 - Cleaning Characteristics Per Drive 17 Table 6 - LTO-2 and LTO-2-L Drive Types and Basic Characteristics 8 Table 3 - 1 List of expired LTO cleaning tape in various drives 17 Table 7 - LTO Drive Types and Basic Characteristics 7 Table 2 -
LTO-3 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics 9 Table 4 - Media Type per Drive...10 Table 5 - Tape Environmental Specifications 27 Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 4 Characteristics of Tables Table 1 - Cleaning Characteristics Per Drive 17 Table 6 - LTO-2 and LTO-2-L Drive Types and Basic Characteristics 8 Table 3 - 1 List of expired LTO cleaning tape in various drives 17 Table 7 - LTO Drive Types and Basic Characteristics 7 Table 2 -
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3 Introduction This document describes media compatibility, handling, and usage for all DellTM PowerVaultTM 110T LTO Drives. Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 6
3 Introduction This document describes media compatibility, handling, and usage for all DellTM PowerVaultTM 110T LTO Drives. Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 6
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... Drives and Media 4.1 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics - Dell LTO-1 Drives Figure 1- Power - Activity - Status • Dell PV110T LTO table top and internal standalone • Dell PV 122T • Dell PV 136T • Dell PV 114T 15 MB/s Ultrium-1 • Ultrium-1 label on drive bezel. • Split air intakes on 132T drive sled • Dell PV 132T Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 7 Dell PowerVault...
... Drives and Media 4.1 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics - Dell LTO-1 Drives Figure 1- Power - Activity - Status • Dell PV110T LTO table top and internal standalone • Dell PV 122T • Dell PV 136T • Dell PV 114T 15 MB/s Ultrium-1 • Ultrium-1 label on drive bezel. • Split air intakes on 132T drive sled • Dell PV 132T Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 7 Dell PowerVault...
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... LTO-2-L table top and internal standalone • Dell PV114T • Dell PV124T • Supported internally on select servers • Dell PV 110T LTO-2-L internal standalone • Supported internally on select servers Table 2 - Activity - LTO-2 and LTO-2-L Drive Types and Basic Characteristics Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 8 Dell LTO-2 Drives Figure 4 - Dell PowerVault 110T LTO2 Figure 6 - 4.2 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics - Power -
... LTO-2-L table top and internal standalone • Dell PV114T • Dell PV124T • Supported internally on select servers • Dell PV 110T LTO-2-L internal standalone • Supported internally on select servers Table 2 - Activity - LTO-2 and LTO-2-L Drive Types and Basic Characteristics Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 8 Dell LTO-2 Drives Figure 4 - Dell PowerVault 110T LTO2 Figure 6 - 4.2 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics - Power -
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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 - LTO-3 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 9 4.3 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics - Dell LTO-3 Drives Figure 7 -
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 - LTO-3 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 9 4.3 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics - Dell LTO-3 Drives Figure 7 -
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Dell PowerVault 110T LTO Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-1 Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2 Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2- L (Tandberg) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO 3 Figure 8 - Read/Write Backward Compatible - Media Type per Drive Primary 4.5 Media Color Schemes Figure 11 - x tapes will be the same color. Read/Write Backward Compatible - Read/Write Table 4 - ...to the Ultrium label on the tape to determine correct media for more details on the top. 4.4 Media types used in Dell PowerVault 110T LTO drives Part No. L (Certance) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO2- Read-Only Figure 9 -
Dell PowerVault 110T LTO Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-1 Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2 Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2- L (Tandberg) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO 3 Figure 8 - Read/Write Backward Compatible - Media Type per Drive Primary 4.5 Media Color Schemes Figure 11 - x tapes will be the same color. Read/Write Backward Compatible - Read/Write Table 4 - ...to the Ultrium label on the tape to determine correct media for more details on the top. 4.4 Media types used in Dell PowerVault 110T LTO drives Part No. L (Certance) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO2- Read-Only Figure 9 -
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Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 11 Dell recommends the use of Dell branded media in all certified media vendors are supported for use in Dell products. own media, all Dell PowerVault LTO drives.
Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 11 Dell recommends the use of Dell branded media in all certified media vendors are supported for use in Dell products. own media, all Dell PowerVault LTO drives.
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backup software says invalid media 5. Tape ejects 4. Media light may flash or stay on 2. Nothing - Cleaning light comes on 3. Drives with a seven segment display displays a 7 on the LEDs Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 12 5 Invalid Media Symptoms Symptoms of using invalid media as reported by the drive: 1.
backup software says invalid media 5. Tape ejects 4. Media light may flash or stay on 2. Nothing - Cleaning light comes on 3. Drives with a seven segment display displays a 7 on the LEDs Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 12 5 Invalid Media Symptoms Symptoms of using invalid media as reported by the drive: 1.
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... be able to find the data. 6 Cartridge Memory (CM) Tape drives require information about the tape cartridge being used. The drive cannot search fast (Fast Search option) to the correct location to recognize the tape. Symptom Cause Solution Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 13 In addition to the type of cartridge, the CM...
... be able to find the data. 6 Cartridge Memory (CM) Tape drives require information about the tape cartridge being used. The drive cannot search fast (Fast Search option) to the correct location to recognize the tape. Symptom Cause Solution Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 13 In addition to the type of cartridge, the CM...
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...read compatible. (see table 4 for the drive. Migrating media from one drive manufacturer to another is being used to another have been fixed through drive firmware. 7 Migrating LTO media Known issues for migrating tape between different drive vendors. This will ensure optimal performance for... media migration from one manufacturer to create media, always use the latest available firmware for details) Dell LTO Media ...
...read compatible. (see table 4 for the drive. Migrating media from one drive manufacturer to another is being used to another have been fixed through drive firmware. 7 Migrating LTO media Known issues for migrating tape between different drive vendors. This will ensure optimal performance for... media migration from one manufacturer to create media, always use the latest available firmware for details) Dell LTO Media ...
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...a method of data retention for Write Once, Read Many. Currently, only Dell LTO-3 drives have the ability to read from and write 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 will end in LT. The media also ...stores unique identifiers which allow the drive to WORM media. This means once data is not compatible with . WORM...
...a method of data retention for Write Once, Read Many. Currently, only Dell LTO-3 drives have the ability to read from and write 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 will end in LT. The media also ...stores unique identifiers which allow the drive to WORM media. This means once data is not compatible with . WORM...
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... not require frequent cleaning. 9.1 Label designations on Solid-Amber 100 50 Cleaning LED (amber) ON Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 16 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 that designation. Note: As of cleaning media, vendor...
... not require frequent cleaning. 9.1 Label designations on Solid-Amber 100 50 Cleaning LED (amber) ON Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 16 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 that designation. Note: As of cleaning media, vendor...
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... enabled * 50 C on 7 segment display C on 7 segment display Table 5 -Cleaning Characteristics Per Drive * The Dell PowerVault LTO-3 tape drive has enabled period (maintenance) cleaning on Solid-Green, Status light Blinks-Amber and the tape is ejected ...amber, and 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 - No ...
... enabled * 50 C on 7 segment display C on 7 segment display Table 5 -Cleaning Characteristics Per Drive * The Dell PowerVault LTO-3 tape drive has enabled period (maintenance) cleaning on Solid-Green, Status light Blinks-Amber and the tape is ejected ...amber, and 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 - No ...
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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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...-click the Eject button. press Eject again to be run to perform a device reset on Dell PowerVault 110T LTO drives Dell PowerVault 110T LTO Insert a paper clip into the reset hole on a tape. Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2 Press and hold the Eject button for more than 10 seconds and release the ... to eject tape. Some may eject a tape and some tapes may not help in the event of the drive Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-1 Press and hold the Eject button for 6 sec. Different drives will react differently if damaged media is a good possibility that can be returned. Most LTO...
...-click the Eject button. press Eject again to be run to perform a device reset on Dell PowerVault 110T LTO drives Dell PowerVault 110T LTO Insert a paper clip into the reset hole on a tape. Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2 Press and hold the Eject button for more than 10 seconds and release the ... to eject tape. Some may eject a tape and some tapes may not help in the event of the drive Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-1 Press and hold the Eject button for 6 sec. Different drives will react differently if damaged media is a good possibility that can be returned. Most LTO...
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...; Within the Diagnostic tools there is being written, a tape device driver must be loaded in Windows device manager in order to troubleshoot tape drives in the backup) 2. Dell suggests using a blank (new) or scratch piece of a failure complete the following procedure. 1. In the event of media. Insert another ...The quick test will write to determine the root of the problem. Dell Online PowerEdge Diagnostics can be run the short test if errors tend to narrow down the likely cause. If failure occurs, clean the drive and try alternate pieces of the tape and the long test will...
...; Within the Diagnostic tools there is being written, a tape device driver must be loaded in Windows device manager in order to troubleshoot tape drives in the backup) 2. Dell suggests using a blank (new) or scratch piece of a failure complete the following procedure. 1. In the event of media. Insert another ...The quick test will write to determine the root of the problem. Dell Online PowerEdge Diagnostics can be run the short test if errors tend to narrow down the likely cause. If failure occurs, clean the drive and try alternate pieces of the tape and the long test will...
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... through the seven segment LED by pressing the Eject button. This test 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. insert a scratch cassette The '1' on the seven segment LED.... If there is stuck in an LTO drive the firmware can not be displayed on the drive will measure the throughput of firmware and Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-3 drives have the ability to 5 hours. The Drive Insert test will fill 20 percent of the tape. To ...
... through the seven segment LED by pressing the Eject button. This test 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. insert a scratch cassette The '1' on the seven segment LED.... If there is stuck in an LTO drive the firmware can not be displayed on the drive will measure the throughput of firmware and Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-3 drives have the ability to 5 hours. The Drive Insert test will fill 20 percent of the tape. To ...
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occurs, clean the drive and rerun the test with a different piece of known good media to make sure it is not a media related issue. Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 22 If the issue persists contact Dell Technical Support.
occurs, clean the drive and rerun the test with a different piece of known good media to make sure it is not a media related issue. Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 22 If the issue persists contact Dell Technical Support.
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...that you intend to be dislodged. Discard the mishandled cartridge. 13.3 Handle the Cartridge Carefully • Do not drop the cartridge. Media Inspection 1- Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 25 Other damage could result in the leader pin missing all together, i.e. Note: Newer versions of LTO tapes have been ... seams that can prevent splitting from occurring; • Inspect the rear of the cartridge (the part that you load first into a drive could result in a stuck tape. If there are no gaps in the seam, the leader pin may interfere with read or write reliability.
...that you intend to be dislodged. Discard the mishandled cartridge. 13.3 Handle the Cartridge Carefully • Do not drop the cartridge. Media Inspection 1- Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 25 Other damage could result in the leader pin missing all together, i.e. Note: Newer versions of LTO tapes have been ... seams that can prevent splitting from occurring; • Inspect the rear of the cartridge (the part that you load first into a drive could result in a stuck tape. If there are no gaps in the seam, the leader pin may interfere with read or write reliability.