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... with the SDLT220. 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 read media created with DLT 4000, DLT1, or VS80 drives. If a blank Type IV media is inserted in the VS160 drive, the media light will... drive, but backup software will come on • Tape ejects Reusing Type IV Media Formatted by DLT7000 or DLT8000 in VS80/DLT1 Drives Type IV media previously recorded by DLT7000 or DLT8000 in VS80/DLT1 Drives." Invalid Media Symptoms When a wrong media is inserted into a drive: • Cleaning light...
... with the SDLT220. 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 read media created with DLT 4000, DLT1, or VS80 drives. If a blank Type IV media is inserted in the VS160 drive, the media light will... drive, but backup software will come on • Tape ejects Reusing Type IV Media Formatted by DLT7000 or DLT8000 in VS80/DLT1 Drives Type IV media previously recorded by DLT7000 or DLT8000 in VS80/DLT1 Drives." Invalid Media Symptoms When a wrong media is inserted into a drive: • Cleaning light...
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Cleaning Tape III." DLT/VS Cleaning Tape Light brown Cleaning material is seen on the drive, or when troubleshooting. Tape or "VS80." Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 7 Cleaning Considerations DLT tape drives do not use the same Type IV data media, they do not need periodic cleaning. Table 1-4. NOTE: Dell does not sell this media. User needs to track the number...
Cleaning Tape III." DLT/VS Cleaning Tape Light brown Cleaning material is seen on the drive, or when troubleshooting. Tape or "VS80." Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 7 Cleaning Considerations DLT tape drives do not use the same Type IV data media, they do not need periodic cleaning. Table 1-4. NOTE: Dell does not sell this media. User needs to track the number...
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... No Light gray in the drive or expired media is being used. 8 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 If so, try another cleaning tape. NOTE: Do not 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. Life Span Tracking 20 times...
... No Light gray in the drive or expired media is being used. 8 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 If so, try another cleaning tape. NOTE: Do not 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. Life Span Tracking 20 times...
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...Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 9 Buckles with metal pin.) Reel Locks - Prevent media reel in the cartridge from cartridge. Cartridge Tape reel lock serial number leader door lock cartridge hub reel lock Cartridge Leader - Mechanical interconnect between the cartridge and the drive... (mylar loop) and Super DLTtape cartridges (plastic buckle with drive leader to record usage of media is maintained.) Cartridge Hub - When an expired cleaning tape is used . • DLT1/VS80 and VS160 drives, there is no effect on the check box label. The...
...Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 9 Buckles with metal pin.) Reel Locks - Prevent media reel in the cartridge from cartridge. Cartridge Tape reel lock serial number leader door lock cartridge hub reel lock Cartridge Leader - Mechanical interconnect between the cartridge and the drive... (mylar loop) and Super DLTtape cartridges (plastic buckle with drive leader to record usage of media is maintained.) Cartridge Hub - When an expired cleaning tape is used . • DLT1/VS80 and VS160 drives, there is no effect on the check box label. The...
Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - User's Guide
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...use , the Ready LED indicates the three states detailed in progress, watch the front panel LEDs to the drive On Power is in 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...LEDs can take place: The LEDs illuminate one at a time, from left to use. Table 1. Ready LED When the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive is loaded, both the Clean and Media LEDs are on ; Table 2 describes what each front panel indicator means. While POST is on If an ...
...use , the Ready LED indicates the three states detailed in progress, watch the front panel LEDs to the drive On Power is in 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...LEDs can take place: The LEDs illuminate one at a time, from left to use. Table 1. Ready LED When the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive is loaded, both the Clean and Media LEDs are on ; Table 2 describes what each front panel indicator means. While POST is on If an ...
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... that require an action, such as loading a cartridge, the drive returns to normal operating mode. 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... Revert to normal operating mode Write/read diagnostic. If the diagnostic test detects no errors, the drive returns 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 unsupported cartridge...
... that require an action, such as loading a cartridge, the drive returns to normal operating mode. 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... Revert to normal operating mode Write/read diagnostic. If the diagnostic test detects no errors, the drive returns 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 unsupported cartridge...
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Using the Tape Drive: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Back to Contents Page Using the Tape Drive: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Operating the Tape Drive Caring for Tape Cartridges Cleaning the Tape Mechanism Operating the Tape Drive Location 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 Controls and...
Using the Tape Drive: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Back to Contents Page Using the Tape Drive: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Operating the Tape Drive Caring for Tape Cartridges Cleaning the Tape Mechanism Operating the Tape Drive Location 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 Controls and...
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.../MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/usage.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:13 AM] Using the Tape Drive: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide When the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive is in use, the Ready LED indicates the three states detailed in addition to unloading and ejecting a cartridge. For example: If cleaning is required while a DLT1 format cartridge is loaded, both the Fault...
.../MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/usage.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:13 AM] Using the Tape Drive: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide When the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive is in use, the Ready LED indicates the three states detailed in addition to unloading and ejecting a cartridge. For example: If cleaning is required while a DLT1 format cartridge is loaded, both the Fault...
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...PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive is blank or does not contain valuable data. After the drive completes POST, insert the file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/usage.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:13 AM] Unload/Eject button features Ready On Blinking Blinking Blinking On On On On Off LED Status Fault Clean... the drive returns to avoid loss of data and then unloads and ejects the cartridge. Loading a Tape Cartridge The PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive reads and writes DLTtape VS1 cartridges. Using the Tape Drive: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User...
...PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive is blank or does not contain valuable data. After the drive completes POST, insert the file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/usage.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:13 AM] Unload/Eject button features Ready On Blinking Blinking Blinking On On On On Off LED Status Fault Clean... the drive returns to avoid loss of data and then unloads and ejects the cartridge. Loading a Tape Cartridge The PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive reads and writes DLTtape VS1 cartridges. Using the Tape Drive: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User...
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... to electromagnetic energy or magnetic fields can displace the tape leader, making the cartridge unusable and possibly damaging the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive. NOTICE: Use only Dell approved cleaning cartridges in their storage cases. Store tape cartridges in a dust-free environment in slot on , the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive's read /write head. Place identification labels only in the slide-in...
... to electromagnetic energy or magnetic fields can displace the tape leader, making the cartridge unusable and possibly damaging the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive. NOTICE: Use only Dell approved cleaning cartridges in their storage cases. Store tape cartridges in a dust-free environment in slot on , the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive's read /write head. Place identification labels only in the slide-in...
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.... Always place a check mark in Troubleshooting for more information. Using the Tape Drive: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Figure 5. Replace the cleaning cartridge when all boxes are checked. Back to clean the drive. The cleaning cartridge includes a label with the next data tape, see Troubleshooting the Drive in a box each time you use the cartridge to Contents Page file:///C|/Users...
.... Always place a check mark in Troubleshooting for more information. Using the Tape Drive: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Figure 5. Replace the cleaning cartridge when all boxes are checked. Back to clean the drive. The cleaning cartridge includes a label with the next data tape, see Troubleshooting the Drive in a box each time you use the cartridge to Contents Page file:///C|/Users...
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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...or an incompatible cleaning cartridge, damaged media, a DLTtape™ IV cartridge that the drive is working properly and is in the tape path. Media ...
...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...or an incompatible cleaning cartridge, damaged media, a DLTtape™ IV cartridge that the drive is working properly and is in the tape path. Media ...
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.../Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/trouble.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:14 AM] Troubleshooting: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Illuminated DLTtape™ IV cartridge is cleaned. cartridge. If attempting to be the host for the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive, each must have a unique SCSI ID. Clean LED: Slow blink Calibration error or permanent write/read , no action is...
.../Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/trouble.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:14 AM] Troubleshooting: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Illuminated DLTtape™ IV cartridge is cleaned. cartridge. If attempting to be the host for the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive, each must have a unique SCSI ID. Clean LED: Slow blink Calibration error or permanent write/read , no action is...
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... drive. Clean the tape drive. Make sure that you may have on the cartridge using a DLTtape VS1 cartridge. 3. In this state could be using block sizes of the files in Using the Tape Drive for details. 6. See Cleaning the Tape Mechanism in any data protection or overwrite protection schemes that were created using your backup application. 5. Troubleshooting: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive...
... drive. Clean the tape drive. Make sure that you may have on the cartridge using a DLTtape VS1 cartridge. 3. In this state could be using block sizes of the files in Using the Tape Drive for details. 6. See Cleaning the Tape Mechanism in any data protection or overwrite protection schemes that were created using your backup application. 5. Troubleshooting: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive...
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...cartridge. 6. The drive Cartridge or drive problem. If this should happen, use after the drive resets and loads the cartridge. Troubleshooting: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide 5. If the Drive Becomes Unresponsive On rare occasions, the drive may take several ...Running the Diagnostic Application 1. If repeatable with a known-good cartridge, try cleaning the drive. The drive initiates a device reset, then performs a POST. The PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive rejects any cartridge that when the application runs, it creates a file:///C|/Users...
...cartridge. 6. The drive Cartridge or drive problem. If this should happen, use after the drive resets and loads the cartridge. Troubleshooting: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide 5. If the Drive Becomes Unresponsive On rare occasions, the drive may take several ...Running the Diagnostic Application 1. If repeatable with a known-good cartridge, try cleaning the drive. The drive initiates a device reset, then performs a POST. The PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive rejects any cartridge that when the application runs, it creates a file:///C|/Users...
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...tape drive and retensions any tape cartridge in Device Manager under Tape Drives, listed as "QUANTUM VS160 SCSI Sequential Device." 5. The noise and vibration associated with this technology and do not indicate a problem with your Tape Backup software application for more information. Make sure tape cartridge is ready to use. Clean the tape drive... 11:46:14 AM] Click the Finish button. 12. Troubleshooting: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide 3. Click Scan for the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive. The PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive appears under the "?
...tape drive and retensions any tape cartridge in Device Manager under Tape Drives, listed as "QUANTUM VS160 SCSI Sequential Device." 5. The noise and vibration associated with this technology and do not indicate a problem with your Tape Backup software application for more information. Make sure tape cartridge is ready to use. Clean the tape drive... 11:46:14 AM] Click the Finish button. 12. Troubleshooting: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide 3. Click Scan for the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive. The PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive appears under the "?
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... of Tape DLTtape VS1 Cleaning Physical Specification Height Width Depth Weight Power Specification Voltage Voltage tolerance Operational current Peak Power use (nominal) 1 in 1017 250,000 hours Dell Computer Corporation does not warrant that predicted MTBF is measured at 100% duty cycle, excluding head life.) Manufacturer Dell branded media Dell branded PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External...
... of Tape DLTtape VS1 Cleaning Physical Specification Height Width Depth Weight Power Specification Voltage Voltage tolerance Operational current Peak Power use (nominal) 1 in 1017 250,000 hours Dell Computer Corporation does not warrant that predicted MTBF is measured at 100% duty cycle, excluding head life.) Manufacturer Dell branded media Dell branded PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External...