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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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... looks like cloth than tape. Cleaning Tape III." NOTE: Dell does not sell this media. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 7 N/A 20 times. User needs to look like electromagnetic tape. 20 times. "VS160 Cleaning Cartridge." Tape or "VS80." Figure 1-11. May be used . leader is light 340-2372 colored. Only clean DLT tape drives when a request is made...
... looks like cloth than tape. Cleaning Tape III." NOTE: Dell does not sell this media. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 7 N/A 20 times. User needs to look like electromagnetic tape. 20 times. "VS160 Cleaning Cartridge." Tape or "VS80." Figure 1-11. May be used . leader is light 340-2372 colored. Only clean DLT tape drives when a request is made...
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...Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 If expired cleaning media is inserted into a DLT/SDLT drive and the light remains on . Cleaning Media Compatibility Cleaning Tape DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 Cleaning Tape III Yes Yes Yes No DLT1/VS Cleaning No No No Yes Tape VS160 Cleaning Tape...Exhausted Cleaning Media If a cleaning tape is reused, the cartridge will get ejected and cleaning light will not eject cartridge. See the following to clean SDLT drives. Tape can track usage. If so, try another cleaning tape. Life Span Tracking 20 times. ...
...Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 If expired cleaning media is inserted into a DLT/SDLT drive and the light remains on . Cleaning Media Compatibility Cleaning Tape DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 Cleaning Tape III Yes Yes Yes No DLT1/VS Cleaning No No No Yes Tape VS160 Cleaning Tape...Exhausted Cleaning Media If a cleaning tape is reused, the cartridge will get ejected and cleaning light will not eject cartridge. See the following to clean SDLT drives. Tape can track usage. If so, try another cleaning tape. Life Span Tracking 20 times. ...
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... uses. Two types, DLTtape cartridges (mylar loop) and Super DLTtape cartridges (plastic buckle with drive leader to record usage of media is maintained.) Cartridge Hub - Buckles with metal pin.) Reel Locks - Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 9 When an expired cleaning tape is used in a: • DLT4000/DLT7000 drive, the tape is ejected and the cleaning...
... uses. Two types, DLTtape cartridges (mylar loop) and Super DLTtape cartridges (plastic buckle with drive leader to record usage of media is maintained.) Cartridge Hub - Buckles with metal pin.) Reel Locks - Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 9 When an expired cleaning tape is used in a: • DLT4000/DLT7000 drive, the tape is ejected and the cleaning...
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...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, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 You can change ...the position of data. They are engineered to closed lock. Orange indicator displayed. Figure 1-14. Figure 1-15. Prevents overwrite or erasure of the write protect switch at any time. DLT Tape VS1 and DLT VS160...
...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, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 You can change ...the position of data. They are engineered to closed lock. Orange indicator displayed. Figure 1-14. Figure 1-15. Prevents overwrite or erasure of the write protect switch at any time. DLT Tape VS1 and DLT VS160...
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... vertically in pen not pencil. Store Media Vertically in labels provided. NOTE: If a drive error occurs, inspect the current and previous cartridge used in storage container don't stick to bottom of cartridge, covering the hub. • Never touch the tape or tape leader. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 11 Figure 1-16. Dust and...
... vertically in pen not pencil. Store Media Vertically in labels provided. NOTE: If a drive error occurs, inspect the current and previous cartridge used in storage container don't stick to bottom of cartridge, covering the hub. • Never touch the tape or tape leader. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 11 Figure 1-16. Dust and...
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... be visible and undamaged. • Super DLTtape Cartridges: Check that the spring is present. • Write Protect Switch: Move the switch. 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 cartridge leader to verify that it has not ...
... be visible and undamaged. • Super DLTtape Cartridges: Check that the spring is present. • Write Protect Switch: Move the switch. 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 cartridge leader to verify that it has not ...
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If the reel locks are visible. 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. Figure 1-19. Figure 1-20.
If the reel locks are visible. 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. Figure 1-19. Figure 1-20.
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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. Press the hub; Figure 1-22. 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. 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
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. Press the hub; Figure 1-22. 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. 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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DLT Cartridge - Media wrapped too loosely (improper tension) Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 15 Figure 1-23. Leader missing (swallowed cartridge leader or broken tape) Figure 1-25. Type IV Media Engagement Cartridge Damage Examples Figure 1-24. DLT Cartridge - Broken leader loop (not always this obvious) Figure 1-26.
DLT Cartridge - Media wrapped too loosely (improper tension) Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 15 Figure 1-23. Leader missing (swallowed cartridge leader or broken tape) Figure 1-25. Type IV Media Engagement Cartridge Damage Examples Figure 1-24. DLT Cartridge - Broken leader loop (not always this obvious) Figure 1-26.
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...pull the tape media further into the media cartridge and bend the leader buckles. It is not parallel to identify bent-in leader buckles. See Figure 1-29 to the cartridge. Good SDLT Leader Buckles bar hooks Tests have shown that gets more pulled. 16 Dell PowerVault DLT, ...VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 1-27. SDLT Cartridge - Figure 1-28 shows a good...
...pull the tape media further into the media cartridge and bend the leader buckles. It is not parallel to identify bent-in leader buckles. See Figure 1-29 to the cartridge. Good SDLT Leader Buckles bar hooks Tests have shown that gets more pulled. 16 Dell PowerVault DLT, ...VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 1-27. SDLT Cartridge - Figure 1-28 shows a good...
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... and 80% Table 1-7. Table 1-6. 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. Archival Storage Conditions (for one or more years) Temperature Between 64ºF and 79ºF (18ºC and 26ºC) Relative Humidity Between 40% and 60% Dell PowerVault...
... and 80% Table 1-7. Table 1-6. 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. Archival Storage Conditions (for one or more years) Temperature Between 64ºF and 79ºF (18ºC and 26ºC) Relative Humidity Between 40% and 60% Dell PowerVault...
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... be done when handling media. • 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 Not's The...
... be done when handling media. • 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 Not's The...
Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - User's Guide
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...: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 cartridge tape drive designed for use on the...
...: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 cartridge tape drive designed for use on the...
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.... Indicator Activity During Normal Operation - Ready LED activity and drive status Ready LED Activity Drive Status Off No power to see the progress and results of the indicated operating conditions simultaneously. Table 2. 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...
.... Indicator Activity During Normal Operation - Ready LED activity and drive status Ready LED Activity Drive Status Off No power to see the progress and results of the indicated operating conditions simultaneously. Table 2. 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...
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... 11:46:11 AM] 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 type inserted into drive DLT1 format DLTtape™ IV cartridge loaded See Troubleshooting the Drive in Troubleshooting for the amount of ...in Table 3 overwrite all data on the cartridge loaded in the drive. Write/Read Diagnostic Mode NOTICE: This mode overwrites all data on the cartridge in the drive. If the diagnostic test detects no errors, the drive returns to normal operating mode. When the diagnostic...
... 11:46:11 AM] 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 type inserted into drive DLT1 format DLTtape™ IV cartridge loaded See Troubleshooting the Drive in Troubleshooting for the amount of ...in Table 3 overwrite all data on the cartridge loaded in the drive. Write/Read Diagnostic Mode NOTICE: This mode overwrites all data on the cartridge in the drive. If the diagnostic test detects no errors, the drive returns to normal operating mode. When the diagnostic...
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... of the Controls and Indicators Figure 1. 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 seconds. The...
... of the Controls and Indicators Figure 1. 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 seconds. The...
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... LED sequence is displayed. Fault/Clean/Media LEDs The Fault, Clean, and Media LEDs indicate the status of the other cartridge activity Indicator Activity During Normal Operation - NOTICE: The Unload/Eject button features indicated by an asterisk (*) in Table 3 ... the indicated operating conditions simultaneously. Table 2. The Ready LED operates independently of the drive. 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 the...
... LED sequence is displayed. Fault/Clean/Media LEDs The Fault, Clean, and Media LEDs indicate the status of the other cartridge activity Indicator Activity During Normal Operation - NOTICE: The Unload/Eject button features indicated by an asterisk (*) in Table 3 ... the indicated operating conditions simultaneously. Table 2. The Ready LED operates independently of the drive. 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 the...
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... turned off and then on the cartridge in the drive. If the diagnostic test detects no errors, the drive returns to normal operation. 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] Using the Tape Drive: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide data. Unload/Eject button...
... turned off and then on the cartridge in the drive. If the diagnostic test detects no errors, the drive returns to normal operation. 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] Using the Tape Drive: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide data. Unload/Eject button...
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... desired. Loading a tape cartridge The Ready LED blinks while the drive loads the cartridge. The Ready LED blinks while the drive rewinds the tape. 2. Using the Tape Drive: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide DLTtape VS1 cartridge into the cartridge slot, oriented as shown in Figure 2, and push the cartridge gently into the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive, make sure the write-protect switch on Tape Cartridges All Tape cartridges have a write...
... desired. Loading a tape cartridge The Ready LED blinks while the drive loads the cartridge. The Ready LED blinks while the drive rewinds the tape. 2. Using the Tape Drive: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide DLTtape VS1 cartridge into the cartridge slot, oriented as shown in Figure 2, and push the cartridge gently into the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive, make sure the write-protect switch on Tape Cartridges All Tape cartridges have a write...