Media Handbook
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... (Value Smart) Tape SDLT (Super Digital Linear Tape) tape I Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 3 Introduction This document describes the media compatibility, handling, and usage for the Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT, SDLT 320/220, DLT1/VS80, and VS160. VS160 80 GB/160 GB 28.8 GB/hr Figure 1-4. Table 1-1 shows the basic characteristics of the drives. Drives and Media Table...
... (Value Smart) Tape SDLT (Super Digital Linear Tape) tape I Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 3 Introduction This document describes the media compatibility, handling, and usage for the Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT, SDLT 320/220, DLT1/VS80, and VS160. VS160 80 GB/160 GB 28.8 GB/hr Figure 1-4. Table 1-1 shows the basic characteristics of the drives. Drives and Media Table...
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...341- 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. 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 No No No No No Primary No No 0117 Figure 1-8. DLT Drive Types and Basic Characteristics Figure 1-5. SDLT320 Capacity (native/compressed) 160 GB/320 GB Native Speed 57 GB/hr Primary Media SDLT tape I Table 1-2....
...341- 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. 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 No No No No No Primary No No 0117 Figure 1-8. DLT Drive Types and Basic Characteristics Figure 1-5. SDLT320 Capacity (native/compressed) 160 GB/320 GB Native Speed 57 GB/hr Primary Media SDLT tape I Table 1-2....
Media Handbook
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...IV media only if the media was originally used in the DLT7000/8000 drive. VS160 Drives VS160 drives use SDLT1 type media to read and write. If a blank Type IV media is inserted in VS80/DLT1 Drives." Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 5 Invalid Media Symptoms ...When a wrong media is inserted into a drive: • Cleaning light comes on • Media light may flash or stay on • Tape ejects Reusing Type IV Media Formatted...
...IV media only if the media was originally used in the DLT7000/8000 drive. VS160 Drives VS160 drives use SDLT1 type media to read and write. If a blank Type IV media is inserted in VS80/DLT1 Drives." Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 5 Invalid Media Symptoms ...When a wrong media is inserted into a drive: • Cleaning light comes on • Media light may flash or stay on • Tape ejects Reusing Type IV Media Formatted...
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.... 5 Orange (220) LED blinks indicating that would indicate no indicator on tape. * Under default settings the DLT 7000 and DLT8000 drives write to write 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 There is no data on the...by DLT7000 No* Type IV written by 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 No No No No Read ...
.... 5 Orange (220) LED blinks indicating that would indicate no indicator on tape. * Under default settings the DLT 7000 and DLT8000 drives write to write 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 There is no data on the...by DLT7000 No* Type IV written by 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 No No No No Read ...
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... of times the tape is used . Tape or "VS80." Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 7 Only clean DLT tape drives when a request is made by backup software, when a cleaning indicator is used . Table 1-4. Cleaning Tape III." VS160 Cleaning Tape Light grey in color Specifically designed to look like electromagnetic tape. 20 times. User needs to clean a VS160 drive, but not recommended...
... of times the tape is used . Tape or "VS80." Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 7 Only clean DLT tape drives when a request is made by backup software, when a cleaning indicator is used . Table 1-4. Cleaning Tape III." VS160 Cleaning Tape Light grey in color Specifically designed to look like electromagnetic tape. 20 times. User needs to clean a VS160 drive, but not recommended...
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... in the drive or expired media is being used. 8 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 Life Span Tracking 20 times. Table 1-5. Cleaning Media Types Cleaning Media Figure 1-12. On last use . Tape can track usage. If so, try another cleaning tape. User must..."SDLT Cleaning drives. Tape." Cleaning Media Compatibility Cleaning Tape DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 Cleaning Tape III Yes Yes Yes No DLT1/VS Cleaning No No No Yes Tape VS160 Cleaning Tape No No No No SDLT Cleaning Tape No No No No VS80 No Yes No No VS160 SDLT220 No...
... in the drive or expired media is being used. 8 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 Life Span Tracking 20 times. Table 1-5. Cleaning Media Types Cleaning Media Figure 1-12. On last use . Tape can track usage. If so, try another cleaning tape. User must..."SDLT Cleaning drives. Tape." Cleaning Media Compatibility Cleaning Tape DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 Cleaning Tape III Yes Yes Yes No DLT1/VS Cleaning No No No Yes Tape VS160 Cleaning Tape No No No No SDLT Cleaning Tape No No No No VS80 No Yes No No VS160 SDLT220 No...
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... 20 uses. Mechanical interconnect between the cartridge and the drive reel motor. Prevent media reel in the cartridge from cartridge. Cartridge Tape reel lock serial number leader door lock cartridge hub reel lock Cartridge Leader - Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 9 Two...• DLT4000/DLT7000 drive, the tape is 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 expired except...
... 20 uses. Mechanical interconnect between the cartridge and the drive reel motor. Prevent media reel in the cartridge from cartridge. Cartridge Tape reel lock serial number leader door lock cartridge hub reel lock Cartridge Leader - Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 9 Two...• DLT4000/DLT7000 drive, the tape is 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 expired except...
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... 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 Figure 1-14. DLT Tape VS1 and DLT VS160 Media Write protected indicator on top points to be reliable, robust, and durable. They are engineered to closed lock. Orange...
... 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 Figure 1-14. DLT Tape VS1 and DLT VS160 Media Write protected indicator on top points to be reliable, robust, and durable. They are engineered to closed lock. Orange...
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... not write on proper care and handling of shipping damage. • If the DLT, DLT VS or SDLT drive becomes inoperable after loading a tape. Store media vertically in pen not pencil. NOTE: The safety of your skin contaminate the tape and affect performance. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 11 Use Slide-in Label •...
... not write on proper care and handling of shipping damage. • If the DLT, DLT VS or SDLT drive becomes inoperable after loading a tape. Store media vertically in pen not pencil. NOTE: The safety of your skin contaminate the tape and affect performance. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 11 Use Slide-in Label •...
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... undamaged. • Super DLTtape Cartridges: Check that the Super DLTtape leader buckle aligns with cartridge edge and metal pin is not bent. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Cartridge Inspection • Case: Inspect the case for cracks, chips, or signs of damage. • Cartridge: Inspect the exterior of.... • Cartridge Door: Ensure that the door is moveable and that the loop is sticking up approximately 3/16 inch or 4 mm. DLT tape leader loop should snap into write-protected mode and write- DLTtape Leader Loop 12 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0
... undamaged. • Super DLTtape Cartridges: Check that the Super DLTtape leader buckle aligns with cartridge edge and metal pin is not bent. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Cartridge Inspection • Case: Inspect the case for cracks, chips, or signs of damage. • Cartridge: Inspect the exterior of.... • Cartridge Door: Ensure that the door is moveable and that the loop is sticking up approximately 3/16 inch or 4 mm. DLT tape leader loop should snap into write-protected mode and write- DLTtape Leader Loop 12 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0
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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 Press the hub; Figure 1-22. SDLT Tape Latch The following graphic shows how the SDLT tape latches with the cartridge leader. it will spring back if operating properly. 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. Figure 1-21.
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 Press the hub; Figure 1-22. SDLT Tape Latch The following graphic shows how the SDLT tape latches with the cartridge leader. it will spring back if operating properly. 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. Figure 1-21.
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DLT Cartridge - DLT Cartridge - Broken leader loop (not always this obvious) Figure 1-26. 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 Leader missing (swallowed cartridge leader or broken tape) Figure 1-25. Figure 1-23.
DLT Cartridge - DLT Cartridge - Broken leader loop (not always this obvious) Figure 1-26. 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 Leader missing (swallowed cartridge leader or broken tape) Figure 1-25. Figure 1-23.
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... is usually the HUB side of stress will pull the tape media further into the media cartridge and bend the leader buckles. See Figure 1-29 to check the leader buckles on the cartridge wall. SDLT Cartridge - Note that gets more pulled. 16 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 Figure 1-28 shows... the media. Bent media buckle SDLT Media When inspecting an SDLT media cartridge, refer to the following diagrams to identify bent-in leader buckles. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 1-27.
... is usually the HUB side of stress will pull the tape media further into the media cartridge and bend the leader buckles. See Figure 1-29 to check the leader buckles on the cartridge wall. SDLT Cartridge - Note that gets more pulled. 16 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 Figure 1-28 shows... the media. Bent media buckle SDLT Media When inspecting an SDLT media cartridge, refer to the following diagrams to identify bent-in leader buckles. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 1-27.
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... known to cause the tape drive to drop the leader when the drive tries to moisture or sunlight can deform or ruin media. Archival 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...
... known to cause the tape drive to drop the leader when the drive tries to moisture or sunlight can deform or ruin media. Archival 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...
Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - User's Guide
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... the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. 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 require further help and assistance or to hardware or...
... the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. 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 require further help and assistance or to hardware or...
Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - User's Guide
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... fast data throughput and data access times. 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 read/write-compatible the DLT VS160 format using DLTtape VS1 cartridges and read compatible...
... fast data throughput and data access times. 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 read/write-compatible the DLT VS160 format using DLTtape VS1 cartridges and read compatible...
Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - User's Guide
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Indicator Activity During Power-On Self-Test (POST) file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/intro.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:11 AM] 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® 2000 ...
Indicator Activity During Power-On Self-Test (POST) file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/intro.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:11 AM] 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® 2000 ...
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... to use . Note that the LEDs can take several minutes depending upon the position of the media in the tape path As POST completes, the drive makes a slight buzzing noise for several seconds. Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Every time you turn off momentarily If a cartridge is not loaded, the Ready LED illuminates and...
... to use . Note that the LEDs can take several minutes depending upon the position of the media in the tape path As POST completes, the drive makes a slight buzzing noise for several seconds. Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Every time you turn off momentarily If a cartridge is not loaded, the Ready LED illuminates and...
Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - User's Guide
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... button provides features in addition to normal operating mode. When you release the button, the drive unloads and ejects the cartridge. Use extreme caution when using this feature to avoid loss of time specified in Table 3. Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Media Slow Blink (1x per second) On Unsupported format, or damaged or...
... button provides features in addition to normal operating mode. When you release the button, the drive unloads and ejects the cartridge. Use extreme caution when using this feature to avoid loss of time specified in Table 3. Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Media Slow Blink (1x per second) On Unsupported format, or damaged or...
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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] 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.