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... 1-1 shows the basic characteristics of the drives. Drives and Media Table 1-1. Introduction This document describes the media compatibility, handling, and usage for the Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT, SDLT 320/220, 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...
... 1-1 shows the basic characteristics of the drives. Drives and Media Table 1-1. Introduction This document describes the media compatibility, handling, and usage for the Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT, SDLT 320/220, 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...
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... a VS80 or DLT1 drive 4 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 SDLT320 Capacity (native/compressed) 160 GB/320 GB Native Speed 57 GB/hr Primary Media SDLT tape I Table 1-2. Primary Media Type Per Drive Part No DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 VS80 VS160 Figure 1-6. VS1 Media 341- www.dell.com | support.dell.com Table 1-1. DLT Drive Types and Basic Characteristics...
... a VS80 or DLT1 drive 4 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 SDLT320 Capacity (native/compressed) 160 GB/320 GB Native Speed 57 GB/hr Primary Media SDLT tape I Table 1-2. Primary Media Type Per Drive Part No DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 VS80 VS160 Figure 1-6. VS1 Media 341- www.dell.com | support.dell.com Table 1-1. DLT Drive Types and Basic Characteristics...
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... will flash and media will come on • Tape ejects Reusing Type IV Media Formatted by DLT1 or VS80 drive. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 5 They can read compatible with the SDLT220. When media created with DLT (DLT 4000, DLT 7000, DLT 8000, DLT1, and VS 80) drives. VS160 drives can backwardread all Type IV media written with...
... will flash and media will come on • Tape ejects Reusing Type IV Media Formatted by DLT1 or VS80 drive. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 5 They can read compatible with the SDLT220. When media created with DLT (DLT 4000, DLT 7000, DLT 8000, DLT1, and VS 80) drives. VS160 drives can backwardread all Type IV media written with...
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...DLT8000 No* Type IV written by DLT1 No Type IV written by VS80 No VS1 written by VS160 No SDLT1 written by SDLT220 No SDLT1 written by SDLT320 No Read by DLT7000 Yes Yes Yes No... No No3 No3 Read by VS80 Yes Yes No2* No2* Yes Yes No No3 No3 Read by VS160 No2 No2 No2 No2 Yes1 Yes1 Yes No2 No2 Read by SDLT220 No6 Yes1 Yes1 Yes1 Yes1 Yes1 ...and Linux platforms. 6 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 Backup software shows bad media. 5 Orange (220) LED blinks indicating that would indicate no data on . This will allow an SDLT320 drive to tape in an SDLT220 format....
...DLT8000 No* Type IV written by DLT1 No Type IV written by VS80 No VS1 written by VS160 No SDLT1 written by SDLT220 No SDLT1 written by SDLT320 No Read by DLT7000 Yes Yes Yes No... No No3 No3 Read by VS80 Yes Yes No2* No2* Yes Yes No No3 No3 Read by VS160 No2 No2 No2 No2 Yes1 Yes1 Yes No2 No2 Read by SDLT220 No6 Yes1 Yes1 Yes1 Yes1 Yes1 ...and Linux platforms. 6 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 Backup software shows bad media. 5 Orange (220) LED blinks indicating that would indicate no data on . This will allow an SDLT320 drive to tape in an SDLT220 format....
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... be used . Only clean DLT tape drives when a request is made by backup software, when a cleaning indicator is used to track the number of times the tape is seen on the drive, or when troubleshooting. Cleaning Considerations DLT tape drives do not use the same cleaning tape. User needs to and labeled clean VS160 drives. Tape or "VS80." Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media...
... be used . Only clean DLT tape drives when a request is made by backup software, when a cleaning indicator is used to track the number of times the tape is seen on the drive, or when troubleshooting. Cleaning Considerations DLT tape drives do not use the same cleaning tape. User needs to and labeled clean VS160 drives. Tape or "VS80." Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media...
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... VS160 SDLT220 No No YES (not No recommended) Yes No No Yes SDLT320 No No No Yes Exhausted Cleaning Media If a cleaning tape is being used. 8 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 If so, try another cleaning tape. NOTE: Do not use . On last use, the cleaning light will go off and the drive...
... VS160 SDLT220 No No YES (not No recommended) Yes No No Yes SDLT320 No No No Yes Exhausted Cleaning Media If a cleaning tape is being used. 8 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 If so, try another cleaning tape. NOTE: Do not use . On last use, the cleaning light will go off and the drive...
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...ejected and the cleaning light stays on. • SDLT220/SDLT320 drive, the tape is not ejected and the cleaning light goes out the 20th time (last) the tape is used. • DLT1/VS80 and VS160 drives, there is no effect on the check box label. The ...when the cartridge is maintained.) Cartridge Hub - Cartridge Tape reel lock serial number leader door lock cartridge hub reel lock Cartridge Leader - Mechanical interconnect between the cartridge and the drive reel motor. Buckles with metal pin.) Reel Locks - Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 9 Two...
...ejected and the cleaning light stays on. • SDLT220/SDLT320 drive, the tape is not ejected and the cleaning light goes out the 20th time (last) the tape is used. • DLT1/VS80 and VS160 drives, there is no effect on the check box label. The ...when the cartridge is maintained.) Cartridge Hub - Cartridge Tape reel lock serial number leader door lock cartridge hub reel lock Cartridge Leader - Mechanical interconnect between the cartridge and the drive reel motor. Buckles with metal pin.) Reel Locks - Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 9 Two...
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... the hub. • Never touch the tape or tape leader. Using a pencil can introduce contaminants to a hard physical shock. • When a shipment of tapes shows any sign of your skin contaminate the tape and affect performance. NOTE: If a drive error occurs, inspect the current and previous cartridge...write on proper care and handling of media cartridges. NOTE: The safety of shipping damage. • If the DLT, DLT VS or SDLT drive becomes inoperable after loading a tape. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 11 Do not use adhesive labels or Post-it into the...
... the hub. • Never touch the tape or tape leader. Using a pencil can introduce contaminants to a hard physical shock. • When a shipment of tapes shows any sign of your skin contaminate the tape and affect performance. NOTE: If a drive error occurs, inspect the current and previous cartridge...write on proper care and handling of media cartridges. NOTE: The safety of shipping damage. • If the DLT, DLT VS or SDLT drive becomes inoperable after loading a tape. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 11 Do not use adhesive labels or Post-it into the...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com • Cartridge Hub: Confirm That the spring-loaded hub on the bottom of the cartridge is engaged by the cartridge leader on the Type IV media is properly tensioned and centered. SDLT Tape Latch The following graphic shows how the SDLT tape latches with the cartridge leader. Press the hub; Figure 1-21. it will spring back if operating properly. Cartridge Hub The following graphic shows how the loop on the DLT/VS80 drives. 14 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 Figure 1-22.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com • Cartridge Hub: Confirm That the spring-loaded hub on the bottom of the cartridge is engaged by the cartridge leader on the Type IV media is properly tensioned and centered. SDLT Tape Latch The following graphic shows how the SDLT tape latches with the cartridge leader. Press the hub; Figure 1-21. it will spring back if operating properly. Cartridge Hub The following graphic shows how the loop on the DLT/VS80 drives. 14 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 Figure 1-22.
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... 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 Exposure to load the media into the take-up reel. Normal Storage Conditions (Nonarchival) Temperature ...Table 1-7. 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 the drive tries to moisture or sunlight can deform or ruin media. Figure 1-29. Cartridge Storage When storing cartridge, avoid moisture...
... 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 Exposure to load the media into the take-up reel. Normal Storage Conditions (Nonarchival) Temperature ...Table 1-7. 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 the drive tries to moisture or sunlight can deform or ruin media. Figure 1-29. Cartridge Storage When storing cartridge, avoid moisture...
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...; Use adhesive labels. • Ship cartridges in drive. • Store near magnetic fields (for 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...
...; Use adhesive labels. • Ship cartridges in drive. • Store near magnetic fields (for 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...
Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - User's Guide
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Contents: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Introduction Getting Started and Setup Using the Tape Drive Using the Tape Backup Software Troubleshooting Specifications Drive Connectors Jumpers See the Dell Support website at support.dell.com if you ...as a separate document. Warranty information may be included within this text: Dell, PowerVault, and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation. Initial release: August 2003 file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/...
Contents: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Introduction Getting Started and Setup Using the Tape Drive Using the Tape Backup Software Troubleshooting Specifications Drive Connectors Jumpers See the Dell Support website at support.dell.com if you ...as a separate document. Warranty information may be included within this text: Dell, PowerVault, and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation. Initial release: August 2003 file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/...
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... a four-channel read compatible with the DLT1 format using a 1/2-inch tape. Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Back to Contents Page Introduction: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Overview Features Tape Backup Software Obtaining Drivers and Firmware Upgrades Front Panel Controls and Indicators Overview The Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive is an Ultra 160 SCSI device that works with any...
... a four-channel read compatible with the DLT1 format using a 1/2-inch tape. Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Back to Contents Page Introduction: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Overview Features Tape Backup Software Obtaining Drivers and Firmware Upgrades Front Panel Controls and Indicators Overview The Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive is an Ultra 160 SCSI device that works with any...
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... Windows NT/2000 version 9.0 or later Yosemite Tapeware® version 7.0 or later Novell® NetWare® VERITAS™ BackupExec™ for the Tape Backup Applications noted below. Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows® Server™ 2003: QSDLT32.SYS Native Operating System Backup Utilities Microsoft® Windows...
... Windows NT/2000 version 9.0 or later Yosemite Tapeware® version 7.0 or later Novell® NetWare® VERITAS™ BackupExec™ for the Tape Backup Applications noted below. Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows® Server™ 2003: QSDLT32.SYS Native Operating System Backup Utilities Microsoft® Windows...
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...(1x per second) Cleaning in the tape path As POST completes, the drive makes a slight buzzing noise for several seconds. Ready LED When the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive is loaded, both the Fault and Clean LEDs blink slowly. Table 2. Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Every time you turn ... Ready LED indicates the three states detailed in progress, watch the front panel LEDs to right, starting with no tape motion Blinking The drive is in Table 1. no cartridge loaded or a loaded cartridge is idle with the Ready LED, next the Fault...
...(1x per second) Cleaning in the tape path As POST completes, the drive makes a slight buzzing noise for several seconds. Ready LED When the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive is loaded, both the Fault and Clean LEDs blink slowly. Table 2. Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Every time you turn ... Ready LED indicates the three states detailed in progress, watch the front panel LEDs to right, starting with no tape motion Blinking The drive is in Table 1. no cartridge loaded or a loaded cartridge is idle with the Ready LED, next the Fault...
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... the Unload/Eject button when the desired LED sequence is blank or does not contain valuable data. When the diagnostic begins, the drive writes and then reads approximately 400MB of these features to unloading and ejecting a cartridge. Table 3. NOTICE: The Unload/Eject button ... NOTICE: This mode overwrites all data on the cartridge in Troubleshooting for the amount of important data. Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Media Slow Blink (1x per second) On Unsupported format, or damaged or unsupported cartridge type inserted into...
... the Unload/Eject button when the desired LED sequence is blank or does not contain valuable data. When the diagnostic begins, the drive writes and then reads approximately 400MB of these features to unloading and ejecting a cartridge. Table 3. NOTICE: The Unload/Eject button ... NOTICE: This mode overwrites all data on the cartridge in Troubleshooting for the amount of important data. Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Media Slow Blink (1x per second) On Unsupported format, or damaged or unsupported cartridge type inserted into...
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Revert to Normal Operating Mode When you release the button, the drive performs a hard reset, behaving as if it had been turned off and then on. Back to normal operation. A standard POST then takes place. Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide When you release the button, the drive returns to Contents Page file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/intro.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:11 AM]
Revert to Normal Operating Mode When you release the button, the drive performs a hard reset, behaving as if it had been turned off and then on. Back to normal operation. A standard POST then takes place. Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide When you release the button, the drive returns to Contents Page file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/intro.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:11 AM]
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... and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Back to Contents Page Getting Started and Setup: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Obtaining Drivers and Firmware Upgrades Dell-Installed Drives Installing the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal Drive Installing the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External Drive Installing the Device Drivers Installing the Tape Backup Software Installing the Dell PowerVault Tools Diagnostic Package Obtaining Drivers and Firmware Upgrades If the tape backup software...
... and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Back to Contents Page Getting Started and Setup: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Obtaining Drivers and Firmware Upgrades Dell-Installed Drives Installing the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal Drive Installing the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External Drive Installing the Device Drivers Installing the Tape Backup Software Installing the Dell PowerVault Tools Diagnostic Package Obtaining Drivers and Firmware Upgrades If the tape backup software...
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... settings file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/setup.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:12 AM] If another device is 6. Table 1. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide NOTE: Save the packing materials in case you can only use the supplied jumpers to select the desired SCSI ID as shown in...
... settings file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/setup.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:12 AM] If another device is 6. Table 1. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide NOTE: Save the packing materials in case you can only use the supplied jumpers to select the desired SCSI ID as shown in...
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.../setup.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:12 AM] Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide When to Use Termination If the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive is the only SCSI device on the selected server other SCSI devices. See the terminator's instructions for the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive. Turn off the server that it must be turned on for...
.../setup.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:12 AM] Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide When to Use Termination If the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive is the only SCSI device on the selected server other SCSI devices. See the terminator's instructions for the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive. Turn off the server that it must be turned on for...