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.../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 2.0 3 NOTE: This document will not cover DAT72, DDS4, LTO, and LTO2 tape technologies. VS160 80 GB/160 GB 28.8 GB/hr Figure 1-4. Table 1-1 shows the basic characteristics of the drives. DLT Drive Types and Basic Characteristics Figure 1-1.
.../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 2.0 3 NOTE: This document will not cover DAT72, DDS4, LTO, and LTO2 tape technologies. VS160 80 GB/160 GB 28.8 GB/hr Figure 1-4. Table 1-1 shows the basic characteristics of the drives. DLT Drive Types and Basic Characteristics Figure 1-1.
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SDLT320 Capacity (native/compressed) 160 GB/320 GB Native Speed 57 GB/hr Primary Media SDLT tape I Table 1-2. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Table 1-1. Type IV Media 3400444 Primary Primary Primary Primary Primary Read only* SDLT220 SDLT320 Read only ...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 Primary Media Type Per Drive Part No DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 VS80 VS160 Figure 1-6. DLT Drive Types and Basic Characteristics Figure 1-5. VS1 Media 341- SDLT Media 340-
SDLT320 Capacity (native/compressed) 160 GB/320 GB Native Speed 57 GB/hr Primary Media SDLT tape I Table 1-2. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Table 1-1. Type IV Media 3400444 Primary Primary Primary Primary Primary Read only* SDLT220 SDLT320 Read only ...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 Primary Media Type Per Drive Part No DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 VS80 VS160 Figure 1-6. DLT Drive Types and Basic Characteristics Figure 1-5. VS1 Media 341- SDLT Media 340-
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...DLT4000 only. If a blank Type IV media is inserted in the VS160 drive, the media light will flash and media will be automatically ejected from the drive, but backup software will come on • Tape ejects Reusing Type IV Media Formatted by DLT7000 or DLT8000 in VS80/DLT1...or DLT8000 are not read compatible with the SDL220 is present in the SDLT320 drive, the media light will indicate bad media. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 5 They cannot read and write. VS160 Drives VS160 drives use VS1 media to read media created by SDLT320. They can be ejected...
...DLT4000 only. If a blank Type IV media is inserted in the VS160 drive, the media light will flash and media will be automatically ejected from the drive, but backup software will come on • Tape ejects Reusing Type IV Media Formatted by DLT7000 or DLT8000 in VS80/DLT1...or DLT8000 are not read compatible with the SDL220 is present in the SDLT320 drive, the media light will indicate bad media. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 5 They cannot read and write. VS160 Drives VS160 drives use VS1 media to read media created by SDLT320. They can be ejected...
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... 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... no indicator on the SDLT that a 220 formatted tape is not mechanically available on . However, for both Microsoft® Windows® and Linux platforms. 6 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 NOTE:... 70 GB 2:1 compressed and 80 GB 2:1 compressed respectively. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Table 1-3. This will allow an SDLT320 drive to tape in the SDLT320 download area. Backup software shows bad media. 5...
... 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... no indicator on the SDLT that a 220 formatted tape is not mechanically available on . However, for both Microsoft® Windows® and Linux platforms. 6 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 NOTE:... 70 GB 2:1 compressed and 80 GB 2:1 compressed respectively. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Table 1-3. This will allow an SDLT320 drive to tape in the SDLT320 download area. Backup software shows bad media. 5...
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... on the drive, or when troubleshooting. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 7 Figure 1-11. Cleaning Media Types Cleaning Media Figure 1-9. N/A 20 times. User needs to clean a VS160 drive, but not recommended. 341-0118 20 times. NOTE: VS80/DLT1 cleaning tape may appear to track the number of times the tape is used . Only clean DLT tape drives when...
... on the drive, or when troubleshooting. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 7 Figure 1-11. Cleaning Media Types Cleaning Media Figure 1-9. N/A 20 times. User needs to clean a VS160 drive, but not recommended. 341-0118 20 times. NOTE: VS80/DLT1 cleaning tape may appear to track the number of times the tape is used . Only clean DLT tape drives when...
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... is being used. 8 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 Tape can track usage. Tape." User must manually eject cartridge and discard it from future use VS160 cleaning media to determine that you are using the proper cleaning tape for 340-3349 and designated as SDLT220 and SDLT320 "SDLT Cleaning drives. SDLT Cleaning Tape Physical Description Characteristics...
... is being used. 8 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 Tape can track usage. Tape." User must manually eject cartridge and discard it from future use VS160 cleaning media to determine that you are using the proper cleaning tape for 340-3349 and designated as SDLT220 and SDLT320 "SDLT Cleaning drives. SDLT Cleaning Tape Physical Description Characteristics...
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... to record usage of media 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. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 9 It is the... cleaning tape is used in a: • 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...
... to record usage of media 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. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 9 It is the... cleaning tape is used in a: • 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...
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...can change the position of data. Orange indicator displayed. DLT Tape VS1 and DLT VS160 Media Write protected indicator on top points to withstand 1,000,000 passes, and have a shelf life of 30 years. DLT Tape and Super DLT Tape Media Write protected - For best results, follow these ...guidelines for media care: • Protect cartridges from shock, vibration, moisture, and magnetic fields. • Keep media in protective cases and store vertically when not in use. 10 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS...
...can change the position of data. Orange indicator displayed. DLT Tape VS1 and DLT VS160 Media Write protected indicator on top points to withstand 1,000,000 passes, and have a shelf life of 30 years. DLT Tape and Super DLT Tape Media Write protected - For best results, follow these ...guidelines for media care: • Protect cartridges from shock, vibration, moisture, and magnetic fields. • Keep media in protective cases and store vertically when not in use. 10 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS...
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...Slide-in Label • Write in that drive. Store media vertically in labels provided. Store Media Vertically in storage container don't stick to a hard physical shock. • When a shipment of tapes shows any sign of media cartridges. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version ...2.0 11 Using a pencil can introduce contaminants to the tape path. • Use caution so loose labels in Protective Plastic Cases ...
...Slide-in Label • Write in that drive. Store media vertically in labels provided. Store Media Vertically in storage container don't stick to a hard physical shock. • When a shipment of tapes shows any sign of media cartridges. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version ...2.0 11 Using a pencil can introduce contaminants to the tape path. • Use caution so loose labels in Protective Plastic Cases ...
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...; Super DLTtape Cartridges: Check 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 enabled mode. • Cartridge Leader: Gently inspect the ... rattling or loose pieces. • Cartridge Door: Ensure that the door is moveable and that the spring 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...
...; Super DLTtape Cartridges: Check 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 enabled mode. • Cartridge Leader: Gently inspect the ... rattling or loose pieces. • Cartridge Door: Ensure that the door is moveable and that the spring 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...
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Figure 1-21. Press the hub; 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. it will spring back if operating properly. SDLT Tape Latch The following graphic shows how the SDLT tape latches with the cartridge leader. 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.
Figure 1-21. Press the hub; 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. it will spring back if operating properly. SDLT Tape Latch The following graphic shows how the SDLT tape latches with the cartridge leader. 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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Media wrapped too loosely (improper tension) Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 15 Broken leader loop (not always this obvious) Figure 1-26. Type IV Media Engagement Cartridge Damage Examples Figure 1-24. Leader missing (swallowed cartridge leader or broken tape) Figure 1-25. DLT Cartridge - DLT Cartridge - Figure 1-23.
Media wrapped too loosely (improper tension) Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 15 Broken leader loop (not always this obvious) Figure 1-26. Type IV Media Engagement Cartridge Damage Examples Figure 1-24. Leader missing (swallowed cartridge leader or broken tape) Figure 1-25. DLT Cartridge - DLT Cartridge - Figure 1-23.
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...Good SDLT Leader Buckles bar hooks Tests have shown that dropping the media can cause an excessive amount of stress to the cartridge. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 1-27. SDLT Cartridge - Note the plastic hooks resting on the cartridge wall. Figure 1-28. This amount of the cartridge ...the spring-loaded cartridge hub on the media. Note that gets more pulled. 16 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 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. It is not ...
...Good SDLT Leader Buckles bar hooks Tests have shown that dropping the media can cause an excessive amount of stress to the cartridge. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 1-27. SDLT Cartridge - Note the plastic hooks resting on the cartridge wall. Figure 1-28. This amount of the cartridge ...the spring-loaded cartridge hub on the media. Note that gets more pulled. 16 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 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. It is not ...
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...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. Table 1-6. 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...
...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. Table 1-6. 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...
Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - User's Guide
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.... The System Information Guide provides important safety and regulatory information. 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 make better use of your computer. Warranty information may...
.... The System Information Guide provides important safety and regulatory information. 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 make better use of your computer. Warranty information may...
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... the data set , which determines the actual compression ratio. 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 wide...
... the data set , which determines the actual compression ratio. 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 wide...
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... 7.0 or later Novell® NetWare® VERITAS™ BackupExec™ for the Tape Backup Applications noted below. PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive front panel NOTE: The front panel controls and indicators are in the same locations on both the internal and external drives. Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows® Server™ 2003...
... 7.0 or later Novell® NetWare® VERITAS™ BackupExec™ for the Tape Backup Applications noted below. PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive front panel NOTE: The front panel controls and indicators are in the same locations on both the internal and external drives. Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows® Server™ 2003...
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... can take place: The LEDs illuminate one second intervals About four seconds later, the Media LED illuminates Each LED signals a different part of the drive. Table 1. 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 POST is complete, the entire process...
... can take place: The LEDs illuminate one second intervals About four seconds later, the Media LED illuminates Each LED signals a different part of the drive. Table 1. 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 POST is complete, the entire process...
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...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 drive DLT1 format DLTtape™ IV cartridge loaded See Troubleshooting the Drive in Troubleshooting for more details on the cartridge in the drive. Table 3. When you release the button, the drive...cartridge loaded in Table 3. Use extreme caution when using this feature to avoid loss of time specified in the drive. The diagnostic requires that you do nothing for the amount of important data. If an error occurs, the...
...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 drive DLT1 format DLTtape™ IV cartridge loaded See Troubleshooting the Drive in Troubleshooting for more details on the cartridge in the drive. Table 3. When you release the button, the drive...cartridge loaded in Table 3. Use extreme caution when using this feature to avoid loss of time specified in the drive. The diagnostic requires that you do nothing for the amount of important data. If an error occurs, the...
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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 Contents Page file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/intro.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:11 AM] 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 normal operation.
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 Contents Page file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/intro.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:11 AM] 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 normal operation.