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Contents Overview 5 Dell PowerVault Tape/PowerEdge Compatibility...... 5 Internal PowerVault Tape / HBA Compatibility 5 PowerEdge Server / Internal HBA Compatibility 6 External PowerVault Tape / HBA Compatibility 6 PowerEdge Server / External HBA Compatibility 9 External PowerVault Tape / Brocade HBA Comaptibility........... 10 External PowerVault Tape / Qlogic HBA Comaptibility 10 External PowerVault Tape / Emulex HBA Comaptibility 10 PowerEdge Server / Fibre HBA Compatibility 11 Dell PowerVault System and Network Area Storage Compatibility 12 External PowerVault Tape / HBA ...
Contents Overview 5 Dell PowerVault Tape/PowerEdge Compatibility...... 5 Internal PowerVault Tape / HBA Compatibility 5 PowerEdge Server / Internal HBA Compatibility 6 External PowerVault Tape / HBA Compatibility 6 PowerEdge Server / External HBA Compatibility 9 External PowerVault Tape / Brocade HBA Comaptibility........... 10 External PowerVault Tape / Qlogic HBA Comaptibility 10 External PowerVault Tape / Emulex HBA Comaptibility 10 PowerEdge Server / Fibre HBA Compatibility 11 Dell PowerVault System and Network Area Storage Compatibility 12 External PowerVault Tape / HBA ...
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... and Drivers 27 Dell PowerVault Tape Drives and Removable Hard Drives - Firmware and Drivers 30 Dell PowerVault System Storage and x86 HP Server HBA Compatibility 30 Dell PowerVault System Storage and x86 IBM Server HBA Compatibility 34 IBM AIX and HP HP-UX Compatibility Matrix .......... 40 4 | Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix Drivers 29 Dell PowerVault Autoloaders and Libraries - Firmware 27 Dell PowerVault Tape Drives and Removable...
... and Drivers 27 Dell PowerVault Tape Drives and Removable Hard Drives - Firmware and Drivers 30 Dell PowerVault System Storage and x86 HP Server HBA Compatibility 30 Dell PowerVault System Storage and x86 IBM Server HBA Compatibility 34 IBM AIX and HP HP-UX Compatibility Matrix .......... 40 4 | Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix Drivers 29 Dell PowerVault Autoloaders and Libraries - Firmware 27 Dell PowerVault Tape Drives and Removable...
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... KIND. This matrix can help you determine if your tape backup components are tested with a wide range of platforms, backup software, and media to our customers. Dell PowerVault Tape/PowerEdge Compatibility NOTE: For older Dell PowerEdge systems not listed in this document, see the ...products. The limited warranties for service and warranty related items. NOTE: Dell is providing the information in this document. Internal PowerVault Tape / HBA Compatibility Dell LSI2032 Dell PERC H200 Adapter (Non Integrated Card) Internal Tape Adapter (ITA) Onboard SATA 100T DAT72 110T LTO2-LT LTO3-060...
... KIND. This matrix can help you determine if your tape backup components are tested with a wide range of platforms, backup software, and media to our customers. Dell PowerVault Tape/PowerEdge Compatibility NOTE: For older Dell PowerEdge systems not listed in this document, see the ...products. The limited warranties for service and warranty related items. NOTE: Dell is providing the information in this document. Internal PowerVault Tape / HBA Compatibility Dell LSI2032 Dell PERC H200 Adapter (Non Integrated Card) Internal Tape Adapter (ITA) Onboard SATA 100T DAT72 110T LTO2-LT LTO3-060...
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... PowerVault LTO3 FC PowerVault LTO4-120 FC PowerVault LTO5-140 IBM FC FH PowerVault LTO6 IBM FC PowerVault LTO3 FC PowerVault LTO4-120 FC PowerVault LTO4-120HH IBM FC PowerVault LTO5-140 IBM FC PowerVault LTO6-HH IBM FC * Brocade model BR815 & BR825 do not support direct attach to tape drive. LTO3 tape devices not supported on Emulex 16Gb FC. 10 | Dell PowerVault...
... PowerVault LTO3 FC PowerVault LTO4-120 FC PowerVault LTO5-140 IBM FC FH PowerVault LTO6 IBM FC PowerVault LTO3 FC PowerVault LTO4-120 FC PowerVault LTO4-120HH IBM FC PowerVault LTO5-140 IBM FC PowerVault LTO6-HH IBM FC * Brocade model BR815 & BR825 do not support direct attach to tape drive. LTO3 tape devices not supported on Emulex 16Gb FC. 10 | Dell PowerVault...
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NOTE: ML6000-LTO3 tape devices not supported on 16Gb FC. Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix | 11 PowerEdge Server / Fibre ... X X X X X X X X X LPE12000 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X LPE1600x X X X X X X X X X X X X QLE220 X X X X X X X X X X QLE246x X x X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X QLE256x X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X QLE266x X X X X X X X X X X X X BR825 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X BR815 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X LPE1205-M QME2572 X X NOTE: Brocade models BR815 & BR825 do not support direct attach to tape drive.
NOTE: ML6000-LTO3 tape devices not supported on 16Gb FC. Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix | 11 PowerEdge Server / Fibre ... X X X X X X X X X LPE12000 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X LPE1600x X X X X X X X X X X X X QLE220 X X X X X X X X X X QLE246x X x X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X QLE256x X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X QLE266x X X X X X X X X X X X X BR825 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X BR815 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X LPE1205-M QME2572 X X NOTE: Brocade models BR815 & BR825 do not support direct attach to tape drive.
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... Supported Brocade HBA's ML6000 TL2000/4000 PowerVault LTO3 FC PowerVault LTO4-120 FC PowerVault LTO5-140 IBM FC FH PowerVault LTO6 IBM FC PowerVault LTO3 FC PowerVault LTO4-120 FC PowerVault LTO4-120HH IBM FC PowerVault LTO5-140 IBM FC PowerVault LTO6-HH IBM FC * Brocade models BR815 & BR825 do not support direct attach to tape drive. 14 | Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix
... Supported Brocade HBA's ML6000 TL2000/4000 PowerVault LTO3 FC PowerVault LTO4-120 FC PowerVault LTO5-140 IBM FC FH PowerVault LTO6 IBM FC PowerVault LTO3 FC PowerVault LTO4-120 FC PowerVault LTO4-120HH IBM FC PowerVault LTO5-140 IBM FC PowerVault LTO6-HH IBM FC * Brocade models BR815 & BR825 do not support direct attach to tape drive. 14 | Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix
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... FC PowerVault LTO5-140 IBM FC PowerVault LTO6-HH IBM FC NAS / External Fibre HBA Compatibility LPE11002 LPE1150 LPE12000 LPE12002 QLE220 PV NX200 X X PV NX300 X X X X X PV NX3000 X X X X X PV NX3100 X X X X X PV DL2100 X X X X X PV DL2200 X X X X X QLE2460 X X X X X X QLE2462 QLE2560 QLE2562 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X BR825 X X X X X BR815 X X X X X NOTE: Brocade models BR815 & BR825 do not support direct attach to tape drive. Dell PowerVault Compatibility...
... FC PowerVault LTO5-140 IBM FC PowerVault LTO6-HH IBM FC NAS / External Fibre HBA Compatibility LPE11002 LPE1150 LPE12000 LPE12002 QLE220 PV NX200 X X PV NX300 X X X X X PV NX3000 X X X X X PV NX3100 X X X X X PV DL2100 X X X X X PV DL2200 X X X X X QLE2460 X X X X X X QLE2462 QLE2560 QLE2562 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X BR825 X X X X X BR815 X X X X X NOTE: Brocade models BR815 & BR825 do not support direct attach to tape drive. Dell PowerVault Compatibility...
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... USB 3.0 Host Bus Adapters Host Bus Adapter Belkin 2-Port PCI Express USB 3.0 StarTech 2-Port PCI Express USB 3.0 Dell PowerVault System External PV114X External PV114X Dell Tape Backup Unit PowerVault RD1000 Ext USB PowerVault RD1000 Rack USB PowerVault RD1000 Ext USB PowerVault RD1000 Rack USB Backup Software Compatibility Vendor Symantec CommVault Computer Associates Microsoft Quest Application Backup Exec Simpana...
... USB 3.0 Host Bus Adapters Host Bus Adapter Belkin 2-Port PCI Express USB 3.0 StarTech 2-Port PCI Express USB 3.0 Dell PowerVault System External PV114X External PV114X Dell Tape Backup Unit PowerVault RD1000 Ext USB PowerVault RD1000 Rack USB PowerVault RD1000 Ext USB PowerVault RD1000 Rack USB Backup Software Compatibility Vendor Symantec CommVault Computer Associates Microsoft Quest Application Backup Exec Simpana...
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... Software Download: http://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral • Use Find Product tab and enter LTFS Single Drive Edition for additional tape backup software. Media Compatibility LTO Drives Drive Media Type Type LTO LTO Ultrium 1 (Black) Gen1 Capacit Media Cleaning y Compatibility ...100 GB LTO5: Unsupported LTO4: Unsupported LTO Universal Cleaning cartridge (Black) General LTO3: 18 | Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix Users can easily drag and drop data onto the tape media without the need for the Product Selector NOTE: IBM requires customer registration prior to the ...
... Software Download: http://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral • Use Find Product tab and enter LTFS Single Drive Edition for additional tape backup software. Media Compatibility LTO Drives Drive Media Type Type LTO LTO Ultrium 1 (Black) Gen1 Capacit Media Cleaning y Compatibility ...100 GB LTO5: Unsupported LTO4: Unsupported LTO Universal Cleaning cartridge (Black) General LTO3: 18 | Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix Users can easily drag and drop data onto the tape media without the need for the Product Selector NOTE: IBM requires customer registration prior to the ...
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DLT DLT Tape IV/Dark 8000 brown 40 GB Reads DLT DLT Cleaning Media Tape IV III/Cream media written by DLT 7000 or DLT 4000 drives 1/2" linear tape 110T DLT1 and 110T DLT VS80 DLT Tape IV/Dark brown 40 GB Reads DLT DLT VS Cleaning Tape IV Media/Brown media written by DLT 4000 drive 110T DLT VS160 DLT VS1/Off-white 80 GB Reads DLT VS160 Cleaning Tape IV Media/Off-white media written by VS80 or DLT1 drives DLT1 and DLT VS80 are the same drive with the exceptio n of the VS80 form factor being half height Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix | 23
DLT DLT Tape IV/Dark 8000 brown 40 GB Reads DLT DLT Cleaning Media Tape IV III/Cream media written by DLT 7000 or DLT 4000 drives 1/2" linear tape 110T DLT1 and 110T DLT VS80 DLT Tape IV/Dark brown 40 GB Reads DLT DLT VS Cleaning Tape IV Media/Brown media written by DLT 4000 drive 110T DLT VS160 DLT VS1/Off-white 80 GB Reads DLT VS160 Cleaning Tape IV Media/Off-white media written by VS80 or DLT1 drives DLT1 and DLT VS80 are the same drive with the exceptio n of the VS80 form factor being half height Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix | 23
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110T SDLT 220 SDLT Tape I/Green 110 GB Reads DLT SDLT Cleaning Tape IV Media/Off-white media written by DLT 8000, DLT 7000, DLT 4000, or DLT1/VS18 0 drives 110T SDLT 320 SDLT Tape 1/Green 160 GB Reads DLT SDLT Cleaning Tape IV Media/Off-white media written by DLT 8000, DLT 7000, DLT 4000, or DLT1/VS18 0 drives SDLT 220 requires new SDLT media SDLT 320 uses the same media as SDLT 220 24 | Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix
110T SDLT 220 SDLT Tape I/Green 110 GB Reads DLT SDLT Cleaning Tape IV Media/Off-white media written by DLT 8000, DLT 7000, DLT 4000, or DLT1/VS18 0 drives 110T SDLT 320 SDLT Tape 1/Green 160 GB Reads DLT SDLT Cleaning Tape IV Media/Off-white media written by DLT 8000, DLT 7000, DLT 4000, or DLT1/VS18 0 drives SDLT 220 requires new SDLT media SDLT 320 uses the same media as SDLT 220 24 | Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix
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Firmware PowerVault Tape Drive Name Powervault 100T DAT72 PowerVault 110T LTO2-LC Powervault 110T LTO-3 FH PowerVault LTO3 FC PowerVault LTO3-060 IBM PowerVault LTO3-080 IBM SAS V2 PowerVault LTO3-060 QTM PowerVault LTO3-060 QTM SAS PowerVault LTO4-120 FC PowerVault LTO4-120 IBM SAS PowerVault LTO4-120HH IBM Firmware Revision A16J 1914 1914 1914... TL2000/4000 PV114T PV124T PV114T PV124T TL2000/4000 ML6000 TL2000/4000 PV124T Standalone ML6000 TL2000/4000 PV114X Standalone Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix | 27 Firmware and Drivers Dell PowerVault Tape Drives and Removable Hard Drives -
Firmware PowerVault Tape Drive Name Powervault 100T DAT72 PowerVault 110T LTO2-LC Powervault 110T LTO-3 FH PowerVault LTO3 FC PowerVault LTO3-060 IBM PowerVault LTO3-080 IBM SAS V2 PowerVault LTO3-060 QTM PowerVault LTO3-060 QTM SAS PowerVault LTO4-120 FC PowerVault LTO4-120 IBM SAS PowerVault LTO4-120HH IBM Firmware Revision A16J 1914 1914 1914... TL2000/4000 PV114T PV124T PV114T PV124T TL2000/4000 ML6000 TL2000/4000 PV124T Standalone ML6000 TL2000/4000 PV114X Standalone Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix | 27 Firmware and Drivers Dell PowerVault Tape Drives and Removable Hard Drives -
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... is already available with the operating system and there is no need to download a separate driver. *Requires Microsoft Hotfix: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2619836 Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix | 29 Dell PowerVault Tape Drives and Removable Hard Drives -
... is already available with the operating system and there is no need to download a separate driver. *Requires Microsoft Hotfix: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2619836 Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix | 29 Dell PowerVault Tape Drives and Removable Hard Drives -
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... Adapter External USB HP SC11Xe Dell PowerVault™ System External PV114X External ML6000 PV114T Dell Tape Backup Unit PowerVault RD1000 Ext USB PowerVault RD1000 Rack USB Powervault 100T DAT72 PowerVault 110T LTO2-LT Powervault 110T LTO-3 FH PowerVault LTO3-060 IBM PowerVault LTO3-060 TBRG Powervault 110T LTO-3 FH Powervault 100T DAT72 30 | Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix Firmware and Drivers PowerVault Firmware Product Name Latest Firmware...
... Adapter External USB HP SC11Xe Dell PowerVault™ System External PV114X External ML6000 PV114T Dell Tape Backup Unit PowerVault RD1000 Ext USB PowerVault RD1000 Rack USB Powervault 100T DAT72 PowerVault 110T LTO2-LT Powervault 110T LTO-3 FH PowerVault LTO3-060 IBM PowerVault LTO3-060 TBRG Powervault 110T LTO-3 FH Powervault 100T DAT72 30 | Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix Firmware and Drivers PowerVault Firmware Product Name Latest Firmware...
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... FC PowerVault LTO3 FC PowerVault LTO4-120 FC PowerVault LTO3 FC PowerVault LTO4-120 FC PowerVault LTO3 FC PowerVault LTO4-120 FC PowerVault LTO3-060 IBM SAS/iSCSI PowerVault LTO4-120 IBM SAS/iSCSI PowerVault LTO4-120HH IBM SAS/iSCSI Dell PowerVault System Storage and x86 IBM Server HBA Compatibility IBM HBAs are not certified in Dell servers. Host Bus Adapter Dell PowerVault System Dell Tape...
... FC PowerVault LTO3 FC PowerVault LTO4-120 FC PowerVault LTO3 FC PowerVault LTO4-120 FC PowerVault LTO3 FC PowerVault LTO4-120 FC PowerVault LTO3-060 IBM SAS/iSCSI PowerVault LTO4-120 IBM SAS/iSCSI PowerVault LTO4-120HH IBM SAS/iSCSI Dell PowerVault System Storage and x86 IBM Server HBA Compatibility IBM HBAs are not certified in Dell servers. Host Bus Adapter Dell PowerVault System Dell Tape...
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AIX Versions 6.1 & 7.1 Host Bus Adapter IBM FC 1905 IBM FC 1910 IBM FC 1977 Dell PowerVault System Dell Tape Backup Unit LTO3 FC TL2000 & TL400 LTO4-120 FC LTO4-120-HH FC LTO5-140 FC LTO3 FC ML6000 LTO4-120 FC LTO5-140 FC LTO3 FC TL2000 & TL400 LTO4-120 FC LTO4-120-HH FC LTO5-140 FC LTO3 FC ML6000 LTO4-120 FC LTO5-140 FC LTO3 FC TL2000 & TL400 LTO4-120 FC LTO4-120-HH FC 40 | Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix IBM AIX and HP HP-UX Compatibility Matrix See the IBM/HP website for information on server-HBA compatibility.
AIX Versions 6.1 & 7.1 Host Bus Adapter IBM FC 1905 IBM FC 1910 IBM FC 1977 Dell PowerVault System Dell Tape Backup Unit LTO3 FC TL2000 & TL400 LTO4-120 FC LTO4-120-HH FC LTO5-140 FC LTO3 FC ML6000 LTO4-120 FC LTO5-140 FC LTO3 FC TL2000 & TL400 LTO4-120 FC LTO4-120-HH FC LTO5-140 FC LTO3 FC ML6000 LTO4-120 FC LTO5-140 FC LTO3 FC TL2000 & TL400 LTO4-120 FC LTO4-120-HH FC 40 | Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix IBM AIX and HP HP-UX Compatibility Matrix See the IBM/HP website for information on server-HBA compatibility.
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Host Bus Adapter IBM FC 5912 Dell PowerVault System Dell Tape Backup Unit LTO3-080 SAS V2 LTO4-120 SAS LTO4-120HH LTO4-120HH V2 LTO5-140 SAS ML6000 LTO4-120 IBM SAS LTO5-140 IBM ....31) AB378A TL2000 & TL400 ML6000 LTO3 FC LTO4-120 FC LTO4-120-HH FC LTO5-140 FC LTO3 FC LTO4-120 FC LTO5-140 FC Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix | 47
Host Bus Adapter IBM FC 5912 Dell PowerVault System Dell Tape Backup Unit LTO3-080 SAS V2 LTO4-120 SAS LTO4-120HH LTO4-120HH V2 LTO5-140 SAS ML6000 LTO4-120 IBM SAS LTO5-140 IBM ....31) AB378A TL2000 & TL400 ML6000 LTO3 FC LTO4-120 FC LTO4-120-HH FC LTO5-140 FC LTO3 FC LTO4-120 FC LTO5-140 FC Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix | 47
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... spi.1.0.0, while Host ID 66 might be necessary to discover. ENABLE/DISABLE TARGETS TargetName=iqn.1988-11.com.dell.2005c5:spi.0.0.0 Enabled=no TargetName=iqn.1988-11.com.dell.2005c5:spi.0.0.1 Enabled=no The iscsi.conf statements above to SAS bridge? If connections are running, and enter... ID's that were discovered and enabled. In the example above, the target that contains spi.0.0.0 is an LT04 tape drive, while the target that contains 0.0.1 is associated for the library. 1) From the command line, type in 'iscsi-ls' This will list all the iSCSI devices that represents...
... spi.1.0.0, while Host ID 66 might be necessary to discover. ENABLE/DISABLE TARGETS TargetName=iqn.1988-11.com.dell.2005c5:spi.0.0.0 Enabled=no TargetName=iqn.1988-11.com.dell.2005c5:spi.0.0.1 Enabled=no The iscsi.conf statements above to SAS bridge? If connections are running, and enter... ID's that were discovered and enabled. In the example above, the target that contains spi.0.0.0 is an LT04 tape drive, while the target that contains 0.0.1 is associated for the library. 1) From the command line, type in 'iscsi-ls' This will list all the iSCSI devices that represents...
User Guide
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.... Ensure the minimum version required to support HH V2 Tape Drives. Encryption Library firmware level must be greater than 3.90. Library firmware level must be greater than 6.3, if feature is required. Library firmware level: 4.50 Contacting Dell For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355). Read this first Minimum firmware levels...
.... Ensure the minimum version required to support HH V2 Tape Drives. Encryption Library firmware level must be greater than 3.90. Library firmware level must be greater than 6.3, if feature is required. Library firmware level: 4.50 Contacting Dell For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355). Read this first Minimum firmware levels...
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...customer service issues follow the steps that is based on the left side of the page. 4. Dell provides online and telephone-based support and service options. Visit http://support.dell.com. 2. Service availability varies by country and product, and some services might not be available... in the Choose A Country/Region menu at the bottom of contacting Dell that are listed: 1. Verify your country or region in your need. 5. iv Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide Choose the method of the page. 3. Click Contact Us on your ...
...customer service issues follow the steps that is based on the left side of the page. 4. Dell provides online and telephone-based support and service options. Visit http://support.dell.com. 2. Service availability varies by country and product, and some services might not be available... in the Choose A Country/Region menu at the bottom of contacting Dell that are listed: 1. Verify your country or region in your need. 5. iv Dell PowerVault TL2000 Tape Library and TL4000 Tape Library User's Guide Choose the method of the page. 3. Click Contact Us on your ...