Media Handbook
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..., and usage for the Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT, SDLT 320/220, DLT1/VS80, and VS160. Drives and Media Table 1-1. 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 DLT1 Capacity...
..., and usage for the Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT, SDLT 320/220, DLT1/VS80, and VS160. Drives and Media Table 1-1. 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 DLT1 Capacity...
Media Handbook
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... DLT1 drive 4 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 VS1 Media 341- SDLT320 Capacity (native/compressed) 160 GB/320 GB Native Speed 57 GB/hr Primary Media SDLT tape I Table 1-2. No No No No No Primary No No 0117 Figure 1-8. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Table 1-1. DLT Drive Types and Basic Characteristics Figure 1-5. Primary Media Type Per Drive Part...
... DLT1 drive 4 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 VS1 Media 341- SDLT320 Capacity (native/compressed) 160 GB/320 GB Native Speed 57 GB/hr Primary Media SDLT tape I Table 1-2. No No No No No Primary No No 0117 Figure 1-8. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Table 1-1. DLT Drive Types and Basic Characteristics Figure 1-5. Primary Media Type Per Drive Part...
Media Handbook
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... 20 GB and erased in VS80/DLT1 Drives." When media created with the SDLT220. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 5 VS160 drives can backward-read the media formatted by DLT1 or VS80 drive. NOTE: Always label where media was formatted by DLT 7000 and DLT...blank Type IV media is inserted in the SDLT320 drive, the media light will come on • Tape ejects Reusing Type IV Media Formatted by DLT7000 or DLT8000 in VS80/DLT1 Drives Type IV media previously recorded by DLT4000. SDLT320 drives can backwardread all Type IV media written with DLT...
... 20 GB and erased in VS80/DLT1 Drives." When media created with the SDLT220. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 5 VS160 drives can backward-read the media formatted by DLT1 or VS80 drive. NOTE: Always label where media was formatted by DLT 7000 and DLT...blank Type IV media is inserted in the SDLT320 drive, the media light will come on • Tape ejects Reusing Type IV Media Formatted by DLT7000 or DLT8000 in VS80/DLT1 Drives Type IV media previously recorded by DLT4000. SDLT320 drives can backwardread all Type IV media written with DLT...
Media Handbook
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...Microsoft® Windows® and Linux platforms. 6 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 The utility is automatically ejected. Backup software shows bad media. 5 Orange (220) LED blinks indicating that would indicate no indicator on tape. * Under default settings the DLT 7000 and DLT8000 drives write to write in the SDLT320 download area...DLT1 Yes Yes No2* No2* Yes Yes 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 No Yes No4** Read by DLT4000, ...
...Microsoft® Windows® and Linux platforms. 6 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 The utility is automatically ejected. Backup software shows bad media. 5 Orange (220) LED blinks indicating that would indicate no indicator on tape. * Under default settings the DLT 7000 and DLT8000 drives write to write in the SDLT320 download area...DLT1 Yes Yes No2* No2* Yes Yes 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 No Yes No4** Read by DLT4000, ...
Media Handbook
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... used . User needs to track the number of times the tape is used to clean a VS160 drive, but not recommended. 341-0118 20 times. Table 1-4. Figure 1-11. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 7 User needs to look like standard black labeled "DLT media tape. VS160 Cleaning Tape Light grey in color and may be in color and...
... used . User needs to track the number of times the tape is used to clean a VS160 drive, but not recommended. 341-0118 20 times. Table 1-4. Figure 1-11. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 7 User needs to look like standard black labeled "DLT media tape. VS160 Cleaning Tape Light grey in color and may be in color and...
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...Specifically designed for your drive type. If so, try another cleaning tape. If expired cleaning media is being used. 8 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 Tape can track usage. Depending on after tape eject, the cleaning tape may be exhausted. ...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. See the following to clean SDLT drives. Tape." NOTE: Do not use . Cleaning Media Types Cleaning Media Figure 1-12. SDLT Cleaning Tape...
...Specifically designed for your drive type. If so, try another cleaning tape. If expired cleaning media is being used. 8 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 Tape can track usage. Depending on after tape eject, the cleaning tape may be exhausted. ...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. See the following to clean SDLT drives. Tape." NOTE: Do not use . Cleaning Media Types Cleaning Media Figure 1-12. SDLT Cleaning Tape...
Media Handbook
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...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. Media Handling Cartridge Features Figure 1-13. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 ...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. Prevent media reel in the cartridge from...
...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. Media Handling Cartridge Features Figure 1-13. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 ...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. Prevent media reel in the cartridge from...
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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. They are engineered to be reliable, robust, and durable. Figure 1-14. Figure 1-15. Media Care Guidelines ...media in protective cases and store vertically when not in use. 10 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 slide toward label. Orange indicator displayed. Prevents overwrite or erasure of the write protect switch at any time. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Write Protect Switch - DLT Tape and Super DLT Tape Media...
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. They are engineered to be reliable, robust, and durable. Figure 1-14. Figure 1-15. Media Care Guidelines ...media in protective cases and store vertically when not in use. 10 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 slide toward label. Orange indicator displayed. Prevents overwrite or erasure of the write protect switch at any time. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Write Protect Switch - DLT Tape and Super DLT Tape Media...
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...physical shock. • When a shipment of tapes shows any sign of media cartridges. NOTE: The safety of your skin contaminate the tape and affect performance. 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... • If the DLT, DLT VS or SDLT drive becomes inoperable after loading a tape. Dust and oils from your data relies on the cartridge. • Use the slide-in protective plastic cases. Store media vertically in labels provided. Do not use adhesive labels or...
...physical shock. • When a shipment of tapes shows any sign of media cartridges. NOTE: The safety of your skin contaminate the tape and affect performance. 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... • If the DLT, DLT VS or SDLT drive becomes inoperable after loading a tape. Dust and oils from your data relies on the cartridge. • Use the slide-in protective plastic cases. Store media vertically in labels provided. Do not use adhesive labels or...
Media Handbook
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...Leader: Gently inspect the cartridge leader to ensure that the loop is not bent. DLT tape leader loop should snap into write-protected mode and write- It should be visible and ...When inspecting the cartridge leader do not use anything that the door operates. Gently shake the cartridge. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Cartridge Inspection • Case: Inspect the case for cracks, chips, or signs of damage. •... or 4 mm. Figure 1-18. DLTtape Leader Loop 12 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 Listen for chips, cracks, dents, or missing screws.
...Leader: Gently inspect the cartridge leader to ensure that the loop is not bent. DLT tape leader loop should snap into write-protected mode and write- It should be visible and ...When inspecting the cartridge leader do not use anything that the door operates. Gently shake the cartridge. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Cartridge Inspection • Case: Inspect the case for cracks, chips, or signs of damage. •... or 4 mm. Figure 1-18. DLTtape Leader Loop 12 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 Listen for chips, cracks, dents, or missing screws.
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it will spring back if operating properly. 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. 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 Press the hub; Figure 1-21. Figure 1-22. SDLT Tape Latch The following graphic shows how the SDLT tape latches with the cartridge leader.
it will spring back if operating properly. 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. 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 Press the hub; Figure 1-21. Figure 1-22. SDLT Tape Latch The following graphic shows how the SDLT tape latches with the cartridge leader.
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Type IV Media Engagement Cartridge Damage Examples Figure 1-24. DLT Cartridge - DLT Cartridge - Leader missing (swallowed cartridge leader or broken tape) Figure 1-25. 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. Figure 1-23.
Type IV Media Engagement Cartridge Damage Examples Figure 1-24. DLT Cartridge - DLT Cartridge - Leader missing (swallowed cartridge leader or broken tape) Figure 1-25. 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. Figure 1-23.
Media Handbook
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... is usually the HUB side of stress will pull the tape media further into the media cartridge and bend the leader buckles. Figure 1-28. It is not parallel to identify bent-in leader buckles. Note that gets more pulled. 16 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 This amount of the cartridge that the...
... is usually the HUB side of stress will pull the tape media further into the media cartridge and bend the leader buckles. Figure 1-28. It is not parallel to identify bent-in leader buckles. Note that gets more pulled. 16 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 This amount of the cartridge that the...
Media Handbook
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... 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 Cartridge Storage When storing cartridge, avoid moisture and direct sunlight. Normal Storage Conditions (Nonarchival) Temperature • ... 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. Figure 1-29. Exposure to load the media into the take-up reel.
... 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 Cartridge Storage When storing cartridge, avoid moisture and direct sunlight. Normal Storage Conditions (Nonarchival) Temperature • ... 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. Figure 1-29. Exposure to load the media into the take-up reel.
Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - User's Guide
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... results of the test. Table 2 describes what each front panel indicator means. Fault/Clean/Media LEDs The Fault, Clean, and Media LEDs indicate the status of a permanent write error, both the Clean and Media LEDs are on ; Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Every time you turn off momentarily If a cartridge is not loaded, the...
... results of the test. Table 2 describes what each front panel indicator means. Fault/Clean/Media LEDs The Fault, Clean, and Media LEDs indicate the status of a permanent write error, both the Clean and Media LEDs are on ; Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Every time you turn off momentarily If a cartridge is not loaded, the...
Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - User's Guide
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... hold the Unload/Eject button for more details on error conditions. When the diagnostic begins, the drive writes and then reads approximately 400MB of important data. The process takes about two minutes. 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...
... hold the Unload/Eject button for more details on error conditions. When the diagnostic begins, the drive writes and then reads approximately 400MB of important data. The process takes about two minutes. 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...
Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - User's Guide
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...the drive and media. Unpack and inspect the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive for at least 6 inches (15.2 cm) behind the drive for the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive, make sure the environment is most suitable. Attach the power cables to start. 11. The PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape is ...byte termination." See Installing the Device Drivers and Installing the Tape Backup Software to 50-pin adapter that terminates the unused 18 pins. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide 8. Be sure to both of which produce ...
...the drive and media. Unpack and inspect the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive for at least 6 inches (15.2 cm) behind the drive for the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape External drive, make sure the environment is most suitable. Attach the power cables to start. 11. The PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape is ...byte termination." See Installing the Device Drivers and Installing the Tape Backup Software to 50-pin adapter that terminates the unused 18 pins. Getting Started and Setup: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide 8. Be sure to both of which produce ...
Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - User's Guide
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... LED. 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 several minutes depending upon the position of the media in the tape path As POST completes, the drive makes a slight buzzing noise for Tape Cartridges Cleaning the Tape Mechanism Operating the Tape Drive Location of the...
... LED. 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 several minutes depending upon the position of the media in the tape path As POST completes, the drive makes a slight buzzing noise for Tape Cartridges Cleaning the Tape Mechanism Operating the Tape Drive Location of the...
Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - User's Guide
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Using the Tape Drive: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide When the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive is displayed. Fault/Clean/Media LEDs The Fault, Clean, and Media LEDs indicate the status of the indicated operating conditions simultaneously. Note that require an action, such as a result of a permanent write error, both the Clean and Media LEDs are on error conditions. Table 2. The Ready...
Using the Tape Drive: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide When the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive is displayed. Fault/Clean/Media LEDs The Fault, Clean, and Media LEDs indicate the status of the indicated operating conditions simultaneously. Note that require an action, such as a result of a permanent write error, both the Clean and Media LEDs are on error conditions. Table 2. The Ready...
Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - User's Guide
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... it had been turned off and then on the cartridge in the drive. but not write - Using the Tape Drive: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide data. 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 Blinking Off Off...
... it had been turned off and then on the cartridge in the drive. but not write - Using the Tape Drive: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide data. 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 Blinking Off Off...