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... 1-4. NOTE: This document will not cover DAT72, DDS4, LTO, and LTO2 tape technologies. Table 1-1 shows the basic characteristics of the drives. VS80 40 GB/80 GB 10.8 GB/hr DLT Type IV Figure 1-3. Introduction This document describes the media compatibility, handling, and usage for the Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT, SDLT 320/220, DLT1/VS80, and VS160.
... 1-4. NOTE: This document will not cover DAT72, DDS4, LTO, and LTO2 tape technologies. Table 1-1 shows the basic characteristics of the drives. VS80 40 GB/80 GB 10.8 GB/hr DLT Type IV Figure 1-3. Introduction This document describes the media compatibility, handling, and usage for the Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT, SDLT 320/220, DLT1/VS80, and VS160.
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DLT Drive Types and Basic Characteristics Figure 1-5. 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. VS1 Media 341- SDLT320 Capacity (native/compressed) 160 GB/320 GB Native Speed 57 GB/hr Primary Media SDLT tape I Table 1-2. No No No No No Primary No No 0117... Figure 1-7. SDLT Media 340- 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
DLT Drive Types and Basic Characteristics Figure 1-5. 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. VS1 Media 341- SDLT320 Capacity (native/compressed) 160 GB/320 GB Native Speed 57 GB/hr Primary Media SDLT tape I Table 1-2. No No No No No Primary No No 0117... Figure 1-7. SDLT Media 340- 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
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... stay on . When media created with DLT 4000, DLT1, or VS80 drives. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 5 Invalid Media Symptoms When a wrong media is present in the SDLT320 drive, the media light will come on • Tape ejects Reusing Type IV Media Formatted by ... and write. SDLT220 cannot read Type IV media formatted by DLT1 or VS80 drive. VS160 Drives VS160 drives use SDLT1 type media to read media created with DLT (DLT 4000, DLT 7000, DLT 8000, DLT1, and VS 80) drives. See "Reusing Type IV Media Formatted by SDLT320. Type IV media originally...
... stay on . When media created with DLT 4000, DLT1, or VS80 drives. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 5 Invalid Media Symptoms When a wrong media is present in the SDLT320 drive, the media light will come on • Tape ejects Reusing Type IV Media Formatted by ... and write. SDLT220 cannot read Type IV media formatted by DLT1 or VS80 drive. VS160 Drives VS160 drives use SDLT1 type media to read media created with DLT (DLT 4000, DLT 7000, DLT 8000, DLT1, and VS 80) drives. See "Reusing Type IV Media Formatted by SDLT320. Type IV media originally...
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...LED blinks indicating that would indicate no indicator on tape. * Under default settings the DLT 7000 and DLT8000 drives write to tape in underlines can read and write VS1 media....drive. 6 No lights blink. However, for backward compatibility reasons, an SDLT320 Density Select Utility is available for both Microsoft® Windows® and Linux platforms. 6 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 www.dell.com | support.dell... 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 ...
...LED blinks indicating that would indicate no indicator on tape. * Under default settings the DLT 7000 and DLT8000 drives write to tape in underlines can read and write VS1 media....drive. 6 No lights blink. However, for backward compatibility reasons, an SDLT320 Density Select Utility is available for both Microsoft® Windows® and Linux platforms. 6 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 www.dell.com | support.dell... 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 ...
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...DLT media tape. Tape or "VS80." User needs to and labeled clean VS160 drives. Cleaning Media Types Cleaning Media Figure 1-9. NOTE: Dell does not sell this media. VS160 Cleaning Tape ...tape. 20 times. DLT/VS Cleaning Tape Light brown Cleaning material is seen on the drive, or when troubleshooting. Cleaning Tape III Physical Description Characteristics Part No Life Span Tracking Typically cream Cleaning material inside colored and looks like cloth than tape. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 7 Only clean DLT tape drives...
...DLT media tape. Tape or "VS80." User needs to and labeled clean VS160 drives. Cleaning Media Types Cleaning Media Figure 1-9. NOTE: Dell does not sell this media. VS160 Cleaning Tape ...tape. 20 times. DLT/VS Cleaning Tape Light brown Cleaning material is seen on the drive, or when troubleshooting. Cleaning Tape III Physical Description Characteristics Part No Life Span Tracking Typically cream Cleaning material inside colored and looks like cloth than tape. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 7 Only clean DLT tape drives...
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... No 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 See the following to clean SDLT drives. www.dell.com | support.dell.com ...Table 1-4. On last use, the cleaning light will stay on after tape eject, the cleaning tape may be exhausted. If...
... No 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 See the following to clean SDLT drives. www.dell.com | support.dell.com ...Table 1-4. On last use, the cleaning light will stay on after tape eject, the cleaning tape may be exhausted. If...
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... Cartridge Features Figure 1-13. Mechanical interconnect between the cartridge and the drive reel motor. Prevent media reel in the cartridge from cartridge. When an expired cleaning tape is used . • DLT1/VS80 and VS160 drives, there is no effect on the check box label. It is the...stays on. • SDLT220/SDLT320 drive, the tape is not ejected and the cleaning light goes out the 20th time (last) the tape is used in a drive (ensures that the cleaning tape is expired except to manually note usage on head cleaning after 20 uses. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook...
... Cartridge Features Figure 1-13. Mechanical interconnect between the cartridge and the drive reel motor. Prevent media reel in the cartridge from cartridge. When an expired cleaning tape is used . • DLT1/VS80 and VS160 drives, there is no effect on the check box label. It is the...stays on. • SDLT220/SDLT320 drive, the tape is not ejected and the cleaning light goes out the 20th time (last) the tape is used in a drive (ensures that the cleaning tape is expired except to manually note usage on head cleaning after 20 uses. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Write Protect Switch - slide toward label. DLT Tape VS1 and DLT VS160 Media Write protected indicator on top points to be reliable, robust, and durable. Figure 1-15. They are engineered to closed lock....in protective cases and store vertically when not in use. 10 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 Media Care Guidelines DLTtape cartridges are manufactured to withstand 1,000,000 passes, and have a shelf life of data. DLT Tape and Super DLT Tape Media Write protected - Figure 1-14. Prevents overwrite or erasure...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Write Protect Switch - slide toward label. DLT Tape VS1 and DLT VS160 Media Write protected indicator on top points to be reliable, robust, and durable. Figure 1-15. They are engineered to closed lock....in protective cases and store vertically when not in use. 10 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 Media Care Guidelines DLTtape cartridges are manufactured to withstand 1,000,000 passes, and have a shelf life of data. DLT Tape and Super DLT Tape Media Write protected - Figure 1-14. Prevents overwrite or erasure...
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... do not write on proper care and handling of shipping damage. • If the DLT, DLT VS or SDLT drive becomes inoperable after loading a tape. Dust and oils from your data relies on the cartridge. Store media vertically in labels provided. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 11 • Use the slide-in protective...
... do not write on proper care and handling of shipping damage. • If the DLT, DLT VS or SDLT drive becomes inoperable after loading a tape. Dust and oils from your data relies on the cartridge. Store media vertically in labels provided. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 11 • Use the slide-in protective...
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... shake the cartridge. Ensure that could leave contamination, such as a pen or pencil. 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 NOTE: When inspecting the cartridge leader do ...not use anything that the door operates. Listen for chips, cracks, dents, or missing screws. Figure 1-18. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Cartridge Inspection ...
... shake the cartridge. Ensure that could leave contamination, such as a pen or pencil. 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 NOTE: When inspecting the cartridge leader do ...not use anything that the door operates. Listen for chips, cracks, dents, or missing screws. Figure 1-18. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Cartridge Inspection ...
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Super DLTtape Leader Buckle • Reel Locks: Check that both reel locks are not visible, do not use the cartridge. Verify operation using a small flat-blade screwdriver. If the reel locks are visible. Figure 1-19. Figure 1-20. Reel Locks Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 13 The reel locks should spring back when released.
Super DLTtape Leader Buckle • Reel Locks: Check that both reel locks are not visible, do not use the cartridge. Verify operation using a small flat-blade screwdriver. If the reel locks are visible. Figure 1-19. Figure 1-20. Reel Locks Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 13 The reel locks should spring back when released.
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it will spring back if operating properly. Figure 1-21. SDLT Tape Latch The following graphic shows how the SDLT tape latches with the cartridge leader. Press the hub; Cartridge Hub The following graphic shows how the loop on the Type IV media is engaged by the cartridge leader on the bottom of the cartridge is properly tensioned and centered. Figure 1-22. www.dell.com | support.dell.com • Cartridge Hub: Confirm That the spring-loaded hub on the DLT/VS80 drives. 14 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0
it will spring back if operating properly. Figure 1-21. SDLT Tape Latch The following graphic shows how the SDLT tape latches with the cartridge leader. Press the hub; Cartridge Hub The following graphic shows how the loop on the Type IV media is engaged by the cartridge leader on the bottom of the cartridge is properly tensioned and centered. Figure 1-22. www.dell.com | support.dell.com • Cartridge Hub: Confirm That the spring-loaded hub on the DLT/VS80 drives. 14 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0
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Broken leader loop (not always this obvious) Figure 1-26. Leader missing (swallowed cartridge leader or broken tape) Figure 1-25. DLT Cartridge - Media wrapped too loosely (improper tension) Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 15 DLT Cartridge - Figure 1-23. Type IV Media Engagement Cartridge Damage Examples Figure 1-24.
Broken leader loop (not always this obvious) Figure 1-26. Leader missing (swallowed cartridge leader or broken tape) Figure 1-25. DLT Cartridge - Media wrapped too loosely (improper tension) Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 15 DLT Cartridge - Figure 1-23. Type IV Media Engagement Cartridge Damage Examples Figure 1-24.
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... to identify bent-in leader buckles. SDLT Cartridge - It is not parallel to the cartridge. Figure 1-28. Note that gets more pulled. 16 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 This amount of the cartridge that the plastic hooks are bent inward and not resting on the media. ...www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 1-27. Figure 1-28 shows a good cartridge. Also the bar is usually the HUB side of stress will pull the tape media further into the media cartridge and bend the leader buckles.
... to identify bent-in leader buckles. SDLT Cartridge - It is not parallel to the cartridge. Figure 1-28. Note that gets more pulled. 16 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 This amount of the cartridge that the plastic hooks are bent inward and not resting on the media. ...www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 1-27. Figure 1-28 shows a good cartridge. Also the bar is usually the HUB side of stress will pull the tape media further into the media cartridge and bend the leader buckles.
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... take-up reel. 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. Cartridge Storage When storing cartridge, avoid moisture and direct sunlight. Normal Storage... 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 Handbook Version 2.0 17 Figure 1-29. Table 1-6.
... take-up reel. 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. Cartridge Storage When storing cartridge, avoid moisture and direct sunlight. Normal Storage... 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 Handbook Version 2.0 17 Figure 1-29. Table 1-6.
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... • Store 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 ... cartridges so the grooves interlock. • Inspect cartridges prior to 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.
... • Store 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 ... cartridges so the grooves interlock. • Inspect cartridges prior to 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.
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 avoid the...
... 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 avoid the...
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... (LVD) or Single-Ended (SE), narrow or wide, SCSI bus. 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 a value-priced, high-reliability, high-capacity linear streaming cartridge...
... (LVD) or Single-Ended (SE), narrow or wide, SCSI bus. 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 a value-priced, high-reliability, high-capacity linear streaming cartridge...
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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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...] Ready LED When the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive is loaded, the Ready LED flashes while the drive mounts the cartridge, a process that the drive is working properly and is on or reset the drive, it conducts a Power-On Self-Test (POST). Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Every time ..., next the Fault LED, and finally the Clean LED, at approximately one of the media in the tape path As POST completes, the drive makes a slight buzzing noise for several minutes depending upon the position of the indicated operating conditions simultaneously. ...
...] Ready LED When the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive is loaded, the Ready LED flashes while the drive mounts the cartridge, a process that the drive is working properly and is on or reset the drive, it conducts a Power-On Self-Test (POST). Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Every time ..., next the Fault LED, and finally the Clean LED, at approximately one of the media in the tape path As POST completes, the drive makes a slight buzzing noise for several minutes depending upon the position of the indicated operating conditions simultaneously. ...