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... 1-1 shows the basic characteristics of the drives. NOTE: This document will not cover DAT72, DDS4, LTO, and LTO2 tape technologies. 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 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. DLT1 Capacity (...
... 1-1 shows the basic characteristics of the drives. NOTE: This document will not cover DAT72, DDS4, LTO, and LTO2 tape technologies. 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 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. DLT1 Capacity (...
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Primary Media Type Per Drive Part No DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 VS80 VS160 Figure 1-6. SDLT Media 340- No No No No No Primary No No 0117 Figure 1-8. VS1 Media 341- Type IV Media 3400444 Primary Primary Primary Primary ... Figure 1-7. 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 www.dell.com | support.dell.com Table 1-1. SDLT320 Capacity (native/compressed) 160 GB/320 GB Native Speed 57 GB/hr Primary Media SDLT...
Primary Media Type Per Drive Part No DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 VS80 VS160 Figure 1-6. SDLT Media 340- No No No No No Primary No No 0117 Figure 1-8. VS1 Media 341- Type IV Media 3400444 Primary Primary Primary Primary ... Figure 1-7. 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 www.dell.com | support.dell.com Table 1-1. SDLT320 Capacity (native/compressed) 160 GB/320 GB Native Speed 57 GB/hr Primary Media SDLT...
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...-read media created with DLT 4000, DLT1, or VS80 drives. VS160 Drives VS160 drives use VS1 media to Type IV media. If a blank Type IV media is present in the SDLT320 drive, the media light will come on • Tape ejects Reusing Type IV Media Formatted by SDLT320. Type IV...DLT 8000, DLT1, and VS 80) drives. DLT1 and VS80 Drives DLT1 and VS80 drives use SDLT1 type media to read and write. SDLT320 drives can read Type IV media formatted by DLT1 or VS80 drive. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 5 VS160 drives can read Type IV media created by...
...-read media created with DLT 4000, DLT1, or VS80 drives. VS160 Drives VS160 drives use VS1 media to Type IV media. If a blank Type IV media is present in the SDLT320 drive, the media light will come on • Tape ejects Reusing Type IV Media Formatted by SDLT320. Type IV...DLT 8000, DLT1, and VS 80) drives. DLT1 and VS80 Drives DLT1 and VS80 drives use SDLT1 type media to read and write. SDLT320 drives can read Type IV media formatted by DLT1 or VS80 drive. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 5 VS160 drives can read Type IV media created by...
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...orange alert/media light illuminates and the tape is in the SDLT320 download area. They can also read by VS or DLT1 drives. However, for both Microsoft® Windows® and Linux platforms. 6 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook ... 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 ...
...orange alert/media light illuminates and the tape is in the SDLT320 download area. They can also read by VS or DLT1 drives. However, for both Microsoft® Windows® and Linux platforms. 6 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook ... 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 ...
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... brown Cleaning material is used to track the number of times the tape is light 340-2372 colored. May be used . Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 7 Cleaning Media Types Cleaning Media Figure 1-9. User needs to clean a VS160 drive, but not recommended. 341-0118 20 times. User needs to track the number...
... brown Cleaning material is used to track the number of times the tape is light 340-2372 colored. May be used . Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 7 Cleaning Media Types Cleaning Media Figure 1-9. User needs to clean a VS160 drive, but not recommended. 341-0118 20 times. User needs to track the number...
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... If a cleaning tape is being used. 8 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 SDLT Cleaning Tape Physical Description Characteristics Part No Light gray in the drive or expired media is inserted into a DLT/SDLT drive and the light remains on after tape eject, the cleaning tape may be exhausted. Tape." NOTE: Do not use VS160 cleaning media to...
... If a cleaning tape is being used. 8 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 SDLT Cleaning Tape Physical Description Characteristics Part No Light gray in the drive or expired media is inserted into a DLT/SDLT drive and the light remains on after tape eject, the cleaning tape may be exhausted. Tape." NOTE: Do not use VS160 cleaning media to...
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... 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. Mechanical interconnect between the cartridge and the drive reel motor. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook...
... 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. Mechanical interconnect between the cartridge and the drive reel motor. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook...
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... Media Care Guidelines DLTtape cartridges are manufactured to withstand 1,000,000 passes, and have a shelf life of 30 years. DLT Tape VS1 and DLT VS160 Media Write protected indicator on top points to be reliable, robust, and durable. For best results, follow these guidelines for media ... 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 DLT Tape and Super DLT Tape Media Write protected - Orange indicator displayed. You can change the position of data. slide toward label...
... Media Care Guidelines DLTtape cartridges are manufactured to withstand 1,000,000 passes, and have a shelf life of 30 years. DLT Tape VS1 and DLT VS160 Media Write protected indicator on top points to be reliable, robust, and durable. For best results, follow these guidelines for media ... 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 DLT Tape and Super DLT Tape Media Write protected - Orange indicator displayed. You can change the position of data. slide toward label...
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... handling of cartridge, covering the hub. • Never touch the tape or tape leader. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 11 NOTE: The safety of your skin contaminate the tape and affect performance. Use Slide-in Label • Write in that drive. Visual Media Inspection A visual media inspection is to be performed: •...
... handling of cartridge, covering the hub. • Never touch the tape or tape leader. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 11 NOTE: The safety of your skin contaminate the tape and affect performance. Use Slide-in Label • Write in that drive. Visual Media Inspection A visual media inspection is to be performed: •...
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... anything that the loop is sticking up approximately 3/16 inch or 4 mm. Figure 1-18. Gently shake the cartridge. DLT tape leader loop should snap into write-protected mode and write- www.dell.com | support.dell.com Cartridge Inspection • Case: Inspect the case for cracks, chips, or signs of damage. • Cartridge: Inspect.... • Cartridge Door: Ensure that the door is moveable and that the door operates. Ensure that the spring is not bent. DLTtape Leader Loop 12 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0
... anything that the loop is sticking up approximately 3/16 inch or 4 mm. Figure 1-18. Gently shake the cartridge. DLT tape leader loop should snap into write-protected mode and write- www.dell.com | support.dell.com Cartridge Inspection • Case: Inspect the case for cracks, chips, or signs of damage. • Cartridge: Inspect.... • Cartridge Door: Ensure that the door is moveable and that the door operates. Ensure that the spring is not bent. DLTtape Leader Loop 12 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0
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Verify operation using a small flat-blade screwdriver. Reel Locks Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 13 Figure 1-19. If the reel locks are visible. 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. Figure 1-20.
Verify operation using a small flat-blade screwdriver. Reel Locks Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 13 Figure 1-19. If the reel locks are visible. 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. Figure 1-20.
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it will spring back if operating properly. Press the hub; 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 Figure 1-21. SDLT Tape Latch The following graphic shows how the SDLT tape latches with the cartridge leader. Figure 1-22. 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.
it will spring back if operating properly. Press the hub; 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 Figure 1-21. SDLT Tape Latch The following graphic shows how the SDLT tape latches with the cartridge leader. Figure 1-22. 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.
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Leader missing (swallowed cartridge leader or broken tape) Figure 1-25. DLT Cartridge - DLT Cartridge - Broken leader loop (not always this obvious) Figure 1-26. Media wrapped too loosely (improper tension) Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 15 Figure 1-23. 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 - Broken leader loop (not always this obvious) Figure 1-26. Media wrapped too loosely (improper tension) Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 15 Figure 1-23. Type IV Media Engagement Cartridge Damage Examples Figure 1-24.
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...Figure 1-28. See Figure 1-29 to the spring-loaded cartridge hub on the media. This amount of the cartridge that gets more pulled. 16 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 Note that dropping the media can cause an excessive amount of stress to identify bent-in leader ...support.dell.com Figure 1-27. Good SDLT Leader Buckles bar hooks Tests have shown that the plastic hooks are bent inward and not resting on the cartridge rails and bar parallel to the cartridge. SDLT Cartridge - Also the bar is usually the HUB side of stress will pull the tape media...
...Figure 1-28. See Figure 1-29 to the spring-loaded cartridge hub on the media. This amount of the cartridge that gets more pulled. 16 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 Note that dropping the media can cause an excessive amount of stress to identify bent-in leader ...support.dell.com Figure 1-27. Good SDLT Leader Buckles bar hooks Tests have shown that the plastic hooks are bent inward and not resting on the cartridge rails and bar parallel to the cartridge. SDLT Cartridge - Also the bar is usually the HUB side of stress will pull the tape media...
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...Between 40% and 60% Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 17 Figure 1-29. Cartridge Storage When storing cartridge, avoid moisture and direct sunlight. 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. Exposure to load the media into the take-up reel. ...
...Between 40% and 60% Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 17 Figure 1-29. Cartridge Storage When storing cartridge, avoid moisture and direct sunlight. 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. Exposure to load the media into the take-up reel. ...
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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...
...; 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...
Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - User's Guide
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... Corporation disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2003 Dell Computer Corporation. 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...
... Corporation disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2003 Dell Computer Corporation. 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...
Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - User's Guide
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.../UG/intro.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:11 AM] 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...
.../UG/intro.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:11 AM] 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...
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...: 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 and Windows® Server™ 2003 Windows Backup Red Hat Linux versions 7.3 and 8.0 and 9.0 Tar Tape Backup Applications NOTICE: See the Dell Support website at support.dell...
...: 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 and Windows® Server™ 2003 Windows Backup Red Hat Linux versions 7.3 and 8.0 and 9.0 Tar Tape Backup Applications NOTICE: See the Dell Support website at support.dell...