Media Handbook
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Contents Introduction 3 Drives and Media 3 Invalid Media Symptoms 5 Reusing Type IV Media Formatted by DLT7000 or DLT8000 in VS80/DLT1 Drives 5 DLT1 and VS80 Drives 5 VS160 Drives 5 SDLT320 and SDLT220 Drives 5 Cleaning Considerations 7 Exhausted Cleaning Media 8 Media Handling 9 Cartridge Features 9 Media Care Guidelines 10 1
Contents Introduction 3 Drives and Media 3 Invalid Media Symptoms 5 Reusing Type IV Media Formatted by DLT7000 or DLT8000 in VS80/DLT1 Drives 5 DLT1 and VS80 Drives 5 VS160 Drives 5 SDLT320 and SDLT220 Drives 5 Cleaning Considerations 7 Exhausted Cleaning Media 8 Media Handling 9 Cartridge Features 9 Media Care Guidelines 10 1
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.... Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 5 DLT1 and VS80 Drives DLT1 and VS80 drives use Type IV media to Type IV media. VS160 drives can...drives. VS160 Drives VS160 drives use SDLT1 type media to read compatible with DLT (DLT 4000, DLT 7000, DLT 8000, DLT1, and VS 80) drives. If a blank Type IV media is present in the SDLT320 drive, the media light will come on • Tape...DLT4000 only. DLT1 and VS80 drives can be automatically ejected from the DLT1 and VS80 drive. No warning is inserted into a drive: • Cleaning light comes on • Media...
.... Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 5 DLT1 and VS80 Drives DLT1 and VS80 drives use Type IV media to Type IV media. VS160 drives can...drives. VS160 Drives VS160 drives use SDLT1 type media to read compatible with DLT (DLT 4000, DLT 7000, DLT 8000, DLT1, and VS 80) drives. If a blank Type IV media is present in the SDLT320 drive, the media light will come on • Tape...DLT4000 only. DLT1 and VS80 drives can be automatically ejected from the DLT1 and VS80 drive. No warning is inserted into a drive: • Cleaning light comes on • Media...
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... media. DLT/VS Cleaning Tape Light brown Cleaning material is seen on the drive, or when troubleshooting. May be used . 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 light 340-2372 colored. NOTE: VS80/DLT1 cleaning tape may appear to and labeled clean VS160 drives. Although DLT 4000...
... media. DLT/VS Cleaning Tape Light brown Cleaning material is seen on the drive, or when troubleshooting. May be used . 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 light 340-2372 colored. NOTE: VS80/DLT1 cleaning tape may appear to and labeled clean VS160 drives. Although DLT 4000...
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... not eject cartridge. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Table 1-4. If so, try another cleaning tape. SDLT Cleaning Tape Physical Description Characteristics Part No Light gray in the drive or expired media is being used. 8 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 See the following to clean SDLT drives. Life Span Tracking 20 times. Tape." Cleaning Media Types Cleaning Media Figure 1-12.
... not eject cartridge. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Table 1-4. If so, try another cleaning tape. SDLT Cleaning Tape Physical Description Characteristics Part No Light gray in the drive or expired media is being used. 8 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 See the following to clean SDLT drives. Life Span Tracking 20 times. Tape." Cleaning Media Types Cleaning Media Figure 1-12.
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... Locks - Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 9 Two types, DLTtape cartridges (mylar loop) and Super DLTtape cartridges (plastic buckle with drive leader to pull media from spinning when the cartridge is not loaded in a: • DLT4000/DLT7000 drive, the tape is ejected and the cleaning light stays on. • SDLT220/SDLT320 drive, the tape is...
... Locks - Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 9 Two types, DLTtape cartridges (mylar loop) and Super DLTtape cartridges (plastic buckle with drive leader to pull media from spinning when the cartridge is not loaded in a: • DLT4000/DLT7000 drive, the tape is ejected and the cleaning light stays on. • SDLT220/SDLT320 drive, the tape is...
Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - User's Guide
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...: 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 POST is complete, the entire process taking approximately eight seconds If a cartridge is loaded, the Ready LED flashes while the drive mounts...front panel LEDs to use . Ready LED When the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive is on If an internal write/read diagnostic fails as a result of the test. Table 1. Table 2. Fault/Clean/Media LED activity and drive status Indicator Activity Operating Condition Fault Slow Blink (1x...
...: 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 POST is complete, the entire process taking approximately eight seconds If a cartridge is loaded, the Ready LED flashes while the drive mounts...front panel LEDs to use . Ready LED When the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive is on If an internal write/read diagnostic fails as a result of the test. Table 1. Table 2. Fault/Clean/Media LED activity and drive status Indicator Activity Operating Condition Fault Slow Blink (1x...
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...indicated by an asterisk (*) in Table 3 overwrite all data on the cartridge loaded in the drive. Table 3. Use extreme caution when using this feature to normal operating mode. Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Media Slow Blink (1x per second) On Unsupported format, or damaged or ...or does not contain valuable data. Unload/Eject button features Ready On Blinking Blinking Blinking On On On On Off LED Status Fault Clean Media N/A N/A N/A Off Off Off Blinking Blinking Off Blinking Blinking Blinking Off Off Off On Off Off On On Off On...
...indicated by an asterisk (*) in Table 3 overwrite all data on the cartridge loaded in the drive. Table 3. Use extreme caution when using this feature to normal operating mode. Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Media Slow Blink (1x per second) On Unsupported format, or damaged or ...or does not contain valuable data. Unload/Eject button features Ready On Blinking Blinking Blinking On On On On Off LED Status Fault Clean Media N/A N/A N/A Off Off Off Blinking Blinking Off Blinking Blinking Blinking Off Off Off On Off Off On On Off On...
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...take several seconds. PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive front panel NOTE: The front panel controls and indicators are in the tape path As POST completes, the drive makes a slight buzzing noise for Tape Cartridges Cleaning the Tape Mechanism Operating the Tape Drive Location of the...LEDs to Contents Page Using the Tape Drive: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Operating the Tape Drive Caring for several minutes depending upon the position of the test. Using the Tape Drive: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Back to see ...
...take several seconds. PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive front panel NOTE: The front panel controls and indicators are in the tape path As POST completes, the drive makes a slight buzzing noise for Tape Cartridges Cleaning the Tape Mechanism Operating the Tape Drive Location of the...LEDs to Contents Page Using the Tape Drive: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Operating the Tape Drive Caring for several minutes depending upon the position of the test. Using the Tape Drive: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Back to see ...
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... Indicator Activity During Normal Operation - Fault/Clean/Media LEDs The Fault, Clean, and Media LEDs indicate the status of the additional features that the LEDs can indicate more details on ; Table 2 describes what each front panel indicator means. Using the Tape Drive: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide When the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive is on error conditions. The Ready...
... Indicator Activity During Normal Operation - Fault/Clean/Media LEDs The Fault, Clean, and Media LEDs indicate the status of the additional features that the LEDs can indicate more details on ; Table 2 describes what each front panel indicator means. Using the Tape Drive: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide When the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive is on error conditions. The Ready...
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... on the cartridge in the drive. Loading a cartridge into the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive is blank or does not contain valuable data. When the diagnostic begins, the drive writes and then reads approximately 400MB of important data. Using the Tape Drive: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide data. Write/... POST then takes place. Unload/Eject button features Ready On Blinking Blinking Blinking On On On On Off LED Status Fault Clean Media N/A N/A N/A Off Off Off Blinking Blinking Off Blinking Blinking Blinking Off Off Off On Off Off On On Off...
... on the cartridge in the drive. Loading a cartridge into the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive is blank or does not contain valuable data. When the diagnostic begins, the drive writes and then reads approximately 400MB of important data. Using the Tape Drive: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide data. Write/... POST then takes place. Unload/Eject button features Ready On Blinking Blinking Blinking On On On On Off LED Status Fault Clean Media N/A N/A N/A Off Off Off Blinking Blinking Off Blinking Blinking Blinking Off Off Off On Off Off On On Off...
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... these guidelines: Do not drop or strike a cartridge. See Loading a Tape Cartridge to write-protect the cartridge. Use of cleaning cartridge, the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive prevents damage by ejecting the cartridge after approximately 25 seconds without allowing the cleaning tape to 24 hours. Using the Tape Drive: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Slide the switch to the right to load...
... these guidelines: Do not drop or strike a cartridge. See Loading a Tape Cartridge to write-protect the cartridge. Use of cleaning cartridge, the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive prevents damage by ejecting the cartridge after approximately 25 seconds without allowing the cleaning tape to 24 hours. Using the Tape Drive: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Slide the switch to the right to load...
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... more information. When the cleaning cartridge has cleaned the read/write head, the Clean LED turns off and the drive ejects the cleaning cartridge. Back to clean the drive. Replace the cleaning cartridge when all boxes are checked. Using the Tape Drive: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Figure 5. The cleaning cartridge includes a label with the next data tape, see Troubleshooting the Drive in a box each...
... more information. When the cleaning cartridge has cleaned the read/write head, the Clean LED turns off and the drive ejects the cleaning cartridge. Back to clean the drive. Replace the cleaning cartridge when all boxes are checked. Using the Tape Drive: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Figure 5. The cleaning cartridge includes a label with the next data tape, see Troubleshooting the Drive in a box each...
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...PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive can read, but not write, this condition. Troubleshooting: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Obtaining Drivers and Firmware Upgrades Troubleshooting the Drive If the Drive Becomes Unresponsive Running the Dell PowerVault Tools Diagnostic Package Reinstalling the Tape..., an SDLT cartridge, or an incompatible cleaning cartridge, damaged media, a DLTtape™ IV cartridge that the drive is working properly and is not receiving ...
...PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive can read, but not write, this condition. Troubleshooting: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Obtaining Drivers and Firmware Upgrades Troubleshooting the Drive If the Drive Becomes Unresponsive Running the Dell PowerVault Tools Diagnostic Package Reinstalling the Tape..., an SDLT cartridge, or an incompatible cleaning cartridge, damaged media, a DLTtape™ IV cartridge that the drive is working properly and is not receiving ...
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...Check both ends of the SCSI cable, both for the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive. Clean LED: Slow blink Calibration error or permanent write/read blink diagnostic failed...tape. Troubleshooting: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Illuminated DLTtape™ IV cartridge is the result of a permanent read/write error, the drive does not eject the cartridge. If condition persists with a known-good cartridge. Power cycle or reset the drive. Problem The drive's SCSI ID might be encountered. If the failure is cleaned. Clean LED: Illuminated Cleaning...
...Check both ends of the SCSI cable, both for the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive. Clean LED: Slow blink Calibration error or permanent write/read blink diagnostic failed...tape. Troubleshooting: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Illuminated DLTtape™ IV cartridge is the result of a permanent read/write error, the drive does not eject the cartridge. If condition persists with a known-good cartridge. Power cycle or reset the drive. Problem The drive's SCSI ID might be encountered. If the failure is cleaned. Clean LED: Illuminated Cleaning...
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.../trouble.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:14 AM] Troubleshooting: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide not recognize the drive. Retry the operation with the tape positioned at support.dell.com to the hard drive being compressed. Make sure that your backup application may...that you are attempting to a local-only backup for detailed instructions. Cartridge or drive problem. 1. Clean the tape drive. A marginal cartridge can impact performance. 7. Worst case is on the drive. application. Check the size of which could take several minutes. Try a software...
.../trouble.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:14 AM] Troubleshooting: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide not recognize the drive. Retry the operation with the tape positioned at support.dell.com to the hard drive being compressed. Make sure that your backup application may...that you are attempting to a local-only backup for detailed instructions. Cartridge or drive problem. 1. Clean the tape drive. A marginal cartridge can impact performance. 7. Worst case is on the drive. application. Check the size of which could take several minutes. Try a software...
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... to which you hear tape motion. Note that causes an unsuccessful buckle operation. Troubleshooting: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide 5. Running the Dell PowerVault Tools Diagnostic Package NOTE: See Installing the Dell PowerVault Tools Diagnostic Package in ...PowerVault Tools icon to reset the drive and unload the cartridge: 1. If this should happen, use after the drive resets and loads the cartridge. The PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive rejects any unsupported cartridge, such as a DLTtape™ III, an SDLT cartridge, an incompatible cleaning...
... to which you hear tape motion. Note that causes an unsuccessful buckle operation. Troubleshooting: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide 5. Running the Dell PowerVault Tools Diagnostic Package NOTE: See Installing the Dell PowerVault Tools Diagnostic Package in ...PowerVault Tools icon to reset the drive and unload the cartridge: 1. If this should happen, use after the drive resets and loads the cartridge. The PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive rejects any unsupported cartridge, such as a DLTtape™ III, an SDLT cartridge, an incompatible cleaning...
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... the Device Properties dialog box. The PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive appears under the "? Click the Finish button. 12. Click Scan for the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive. Clean the tape drive read/write head. Troubleshooting: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide 3. Drive Makes Noises During System Startup During system startup, the computer accesses the tape drive and retensions any tape cartridge in the system setup program. Make...
... the Device Properties dialog box. The PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive appears under the "? Click the Finish button. 12. Click Scan for the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive. Clean the tape drive read/write head. Troubleshooting: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide 3. Drive Makes Noises During System Startup During system startup, the computer accesses the tape drive and retensions any tape cartridge in the system setup program. Make...
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... VS1 Cleaning Physical Specification Height Width Depth Weight Power Specification Voltage Voltage tolerance Operational current Peak Power use . Specifications: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Reliability Recording unrecoverable errors MTBF Recommended Tapes Type of any particular unit installed for customer use (nominal) 1 in (272.49 mm) 3.0 lbs (1.36 Kg) 8.0 lbs (3.63 Kg) PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape...
... VS1 Cleaning Physical Specification Height Width Depth Weight Power Specification Voltage Voltage tolerance Operational current Peak Power use . Specifications: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Reliability Recording unrecoverable errors MTBF Recommended Tapes Type of any particular unit installed for customer use (nominal) 1 in (272.49 mm) 3.0 lbs (1.36 Kg) 8.0 lbs (3.63 Kg) PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape...