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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...This document will not cover DAT72, DDS4, LTO, and LTO2 tape technologies. Introduction This document describes the media compatibility, handling, and usage for the Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT, SDLT 320/220, DLT1/VS80, and VS160. VS80 40 GB/80 GB 10.8 GB/hr DLT Type...DLT (Digital Linear Tape) Type IV Figure 1-2. 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 DLT Drive Types and Basic Characteristics Figure 1-1. Drives and Media Table 1-1. VS160 80 GB/160...
...This document will not cover DAT72, DDS4, LTO, and LTO2 tape technologies. Introduction This document describes the media compatibility, handling, and usage for the Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT, SDLT 320/220, DLT1/VS80, and VS160. VS80 40 GB/80 GB 10.8 GB/hr DLT Type...DLT (Digital Linear Tape) Type IV Figure 1-2. 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 DLT Drive Types and Basic Characteristics Figure 1-1. Drives and Media Table 1-1. VS160 80 GB/160...
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VS1 Media 341- Primary Media Type Per Drive Part No DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 VS80 VS160 Figure 1-6. Type IV Media 3400444 Primary Primary Primary Primary Primary Read only* SDLT220 SDLT320 Read only Read only Figure 1-7. DLT Drive Types and Basic Characteristics Figure 1-5. No No No No No Primary No ... 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 SDLT320 Capacity (native/compressed) 160 GB/320 GB Native Speed 57 GB/hr Primary Media SDLT...
VS1 Media 341- Primary Media Type Per Drive Part No DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 VS80 VS160 Figure 1-6. Type IV Media 3400444 Primary Primary Primary Primary Primary Read only* SDLT220 SDLT320 Read only Read only Figure 1-7. DLT Drive Types and Basic Characteristics Figure 1-5. No No No No No Primary No ... 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 SDLT320 Capacity (native/compressed) 160 GB/320 GB Native Speed 57 GB/hr Primary Media SDLT...
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... bad media. They cannot read and write. SDLT320 and SDLT220 Drives SDLT320 and SDLT220 drives use SDLT1 type media to read the media formatted by SDLT320. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 5 DLT1 and VS80 drives can read Type IV media only if the media was originally ... set to read and write. When media created with the SDLT220. No warning is inserted in the VS160 drive, the media light will flash and media will come on • Tape ejects Reusing Type IV Media Formatted by DLT4000. NOTE: Always label where media was formatted by DLT4000 ...
... bad media. They cannot read and write. SDLT320 and SDLT220 Drives SDLT320 and SDLT220 drives use SDLT1 type media to read the media formatted by SDLT320. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 5 DLT1 and VS80 drives can read Type IV media only if the media was originally ... set to read and write. When media created with the SDLT220. No warning is inserted in the VS160 drive, the media light will flash and media will come on • Tape ejects Reusing Type IV Media Formatted by DLT4000. NOTE: Always label where media was formatted by DLT4000 ...
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... DLT7000 No* Type IV written by 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 No No No No Read... type formatted in an SDLT220 format. This will allow an SDLT320 drive to formatting the tape media with a DLT7000 or DLT8000 drive. However, for backward compatibility reasons, an SDLT320 Density Select Utility is available for both Microsoft® Windows® and Linux platforms. 6 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 www...
... DLT7000 No* Type IV written by 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 No No No No Read... type formatted in an SDLT220 format. This will allow an SDLT320 drive to formatting the tape media with a DLT7000 or DLT8000 drive. However, for backward compatibility reasons, an SDLT320 Density Select Utility is available for both Microsoft® Windows® and Linux platforms. 6 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 www...
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... . Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 7 Table 1-4. May be in color and may be used . DLT/VS Cleaning Tape Light brown Cleaning material is seen on the drive, or when troubleshooting. User needs to look like standard black labeled "DLT media tape. User needs to and labeled clean VS160 drives. Figure 1-10. Tape or "VS80." VS160...
... . Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 7 Table 1-4. May be in color and may be used . DLT/VS Cleaning Tape Light brown Cleaning material is seen on the drive, or when troubleshooting. User needs to look like standard black labeled "DLT media tape. User needs to and labeled clean VS160 drives. Figure 1-10. Tape or "VS80." VS160...
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... VS80 No Yes No No VS160 SDLT220 No No YES (not No recommended) Yes No No Yes SDLT320 No No No Yes Exhausted Cleaning Media If a cleaning tape is being used. 8 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 If so, try another cleaning tape. Table 1-5. Tape." Depending on the drive model, if the light does...
... VS80 No Yes No No VS160 SDLT220 No No YES (not No recommended) Yes No No Yes SDLT320 No No No Yes Exhausted Cleaning Media If a cleaning tape is being used. 8 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 If so, try another cleaning tape. Table 1-5. Tape." Depending on the drive model, if the light does...
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Prevent media reel in the cartridge from cartridge. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 9 Cartridge Tape reel lock serial number leader door lock cartridge hub reel lock Cartridge Leader - The cartridge will have little or no method to manually ...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. When an expired cleaning tape is used in a drive (ensures that the cleaning tape is expired except to determine that proper tension of the cleaning...
Prevent media reel in the cartridge from cartridge. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 9 Cartridge Tape reel lock serial number leader door lock cartridge hub reel lock Cartridge Leader - The cartridge will have little or no method to manually ...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. When an expired cleaning tape is used in a drive (ensures that the cleaning tape is expired except to determine that proper tension of the cleaning...
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...of cartridge, covering the hub. • Never touch the tape or tape leader. NOTE: If a drive error occurs, inspect the current and previous cartridge used in protective plastic cases. Store media vertically in that drive. Figure 1-17. Use Slide-in Label • Write ...drive becomes inoperable after loading a tape. • Use the slide-in pen not pencil. Do not use adhesive labels or Post-it into the drive. 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...
...of cartridge, covering the hub. • Never touch the tape or tape leader. NOTE: If a drive error occurs, inspect the current and previous cartridge used in protective plastic cases. Store media vertically in that drive. Figure 1-17. Use Slide-in Label • Write ...drive becomes inoperable after loading a tape. • Use the slide-in pen not pencil. Do not use adhesive labels or Post-it into the drive. 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...
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Press the hub; SDLT Tape Latch The following graphic shows how the SDLT tape latches with the cartridge leader. Figure 1-21. it will spring back if operating properly. Figure 1-22. 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; SDLT Tape Latch The following graphic shows how the SDLT tape latches with the cartridge leader. Figure 1-21. it will spring back if operating properly. Figure 1-22. 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.
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... Storage Conditions (for one or more years) Temperature Between 64ºF and 79ºF (18ºC and 26ºC) Relative Humidity Between 40% and 60% Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 17 SDLT Bent-In Leader Buckles bar hooks Media with bent-in leader buckles have been known to...
... Storage Conditions (for one or more years) Temperature Between 64ºF and 79ºF (18ºC and 26ºC) Relative Humidity Between 40% and 60% Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 17 SDLT Bent-In Leader Buckles bar hooks Media with bent-in leader buckles have been known to...
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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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.... 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 how to avoid the problem. Notes, Notices...
.... 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 how to avoid the problem. Notes, Notices...
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... and/or firmware upgrades, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 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...
... and/or firmware upgrades, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 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...
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... Windows NT/2000 version 9.0 or later Yosemite Tapeware® version 7.0 or later Novell® NetWare® VERITAS™ BackupExec™ for the Tape Backup Applications noted below. Introduction: 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 NT/2000 version 9.0 or later Yosemite Tapeware® version 7.0 or later Novell® NetWare® VERITAS™ BackupExec™ for the Tape Backup Applications noted below. Introduction: 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®...
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...progress On Cleaning required file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/intro.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:11 AM] 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... seconds If a cartridge is loading a cartridge or a loaded cartridge has tape motion indicating read, write, seek, rewind, calibration, or other three LEDs. Ready LED When the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive is loaded, both the Fault and Clean LEDs blink slowly. Table 2 describes...
...progress On Cleaning required file:///C|/Users/rishi_sood/Desktop/Temp/MissingDocsPosted/110t_dlt/UG/intro.htm[3/8/2013 11:46:11 AM] 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... seconds If a cartridge is loading a cartridge or a loaded cartridge has tape motion indicating read, write, seek, rewind, calibration, or other three LEDs. Ready LED When the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive is loaded, both the Fault and Clean LEDs blink slowly. Table 2 describes...
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... Unload/Eject Button Feature Description Normal Unload/Eject When you release the button, the drive initiates an internal write/read diagnostic. If you first load a cartridge that you do nothing for the amount of important data. Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Media Slow Blink (1x per second) On Unsupported format, or damaged...
... Unload/Eject Button Feature Description Normal Unload/Eject When you release the button, the drive initiates an internal write/read diagnostic. If you first load a cartridge that you do nothing for the amount of important data. Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Media Slow Blink (1x per second) On Unsupported format, or damaged...
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Back 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. Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide When you release the button, the drive returns 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.
Back 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. Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide When you release the button, the drive returns 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.
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... pins. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Back to Contents Page Getting Started and Setup: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Obtaining Drivers and Firmware Upgrades Dell-Installed Drives Installing the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal Drive Installing the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External Drive Installing the Device Drivers Installing the Tape Backup Software Installing the Dell PowerVault Tools Diagnostic Package Obtaining Drivers...
... pins. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Back to Contents Page Getting Started and Setup: Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Obtaining Drivers and Firmware Upgrades Dell-Installed Drives Installing the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal Drive Installing the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External Drive Installing the Device Drivers Installing the Tape Backup Software Installing the Dell PowerVault Tools Diagnostic Package Obtaining Drivers...
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Locate the SCSI ID jumpers on the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive, use SCSI IDs 0 through 7. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide NOTE: Save the packing materials in case you do not need to move or ship your warranty may be the host for the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive. SCSI ID jumpers on rear panel...
Locate the SCSI ID jumpers on the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive, use SCSI IDs 0 through 7. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide NOTE: Save the packing materials in case you do not need to move or ship your warranty may be the host for the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Internal drive. SCSI ID jumpers on rear panel...