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... 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 Table 1-1 shows the basic characteristics of the drives. Introduction This document describes the media compatibility, handling, and usage for the Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT, SDLT 320/220, DLT1/VS80, and VS160. DLT Drive Types and Basic Characteristics Figure...
... 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 Table 1-1 shows the basic characteristics of the drives. Introduction This document describes the media compatibility, handling, and usage for the Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT, SDLT 320/220, DLT1/VS80, and VS160. DLT Drive Types and Basic Characteristics Figure...
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... 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 Primary Media Type Per Drive Part No DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 VS80 VS160 Figure 1-6. SDLT Media 340- SDLT320 Capacity (native/compressed) 160 GB/320 GB Native Speed 57 GB...
... 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 Primary Media Type Per Drive Part No DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 VS80 VS160 Figure 1-6. SDLT Media 340- SDLT320 Capacity (native/compressed) 160 GB/320 GB Native Speed 57 GB...
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...Tape ejects Reusing Type IV Media Formatted by DLT4000 only. See "Reusing Type IV Media Formatted by DLT7000 or DLT8000 in VS80/DLT1 Drives Type IV media previously recorded by a DLT7000 or DLT8000 are not read Type IV media created by DLT7000 or DLT8000 in VS80/DLT1 Drives." VS160 drives...hardware compression level 20 GB and erased in the DLT7000/8000 drive. SDLT320 and SDLT220 Drives SDLT320 and SDLT220 drives use VS1 media to read and write. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 5 VS160 Drives VS160 drives use SDLT1 type media to read and write. If a ...
...Tape ejects Reusing Type IV Media Formatted by DLT4000 only. See "Reusing Type IV Media Formatted by DLT7000 or DLT8000 in VS80/DLT1 Drives Type IV media previously recorded by a DLT7000 or DLT8000 are not read Type IV media created by DLT7000 or DLT8000 in VS80/DLT1 Drives." VS160 drives...hardware compression level 20 GB and erased in the DLT7000/8000 drive. SDLT320 and SDLT220 Drives SDLT320 and SDLT220 drives use VS1 media to read and write. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 5 VS160 Drives VS160 drives use SDLT1 type media to read and write. If a ...
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...; Windows® and Linux platforms. 6 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 NOTE: In Table 1-3, the media type formatted in the SDLT320 download area. They can read Type IV media written by DLT4000, DLT7000, DLT8000, VS80, and DLT1 drives. 1 Orange alert/media light comes on tape. * Under default settings the DLT 7000...written by 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 by...
...; Windows® and Linux platforms. 6 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 NOTE: In Table 1-3, the media type formatted in the SDLT320 download area. They can read Type IV media written by DLT4000, DLT7000, DLT8000, VS80, and DLT1 drives. 1 Orange alert/media light comes on tape. * Under default settings the DLT 7000...written by 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 by...
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... No Life Span Tracking Typically cream Cleaning material inside colored and looks like cloth than tape. User needs to and labeled clean VS160 drives. Only clean DLT tape drives when a request is made by backup software, when a cleaning indicator is light 340-2372 colored. "VS160 Cleaning Cartridge." N/A 20 times. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 7
... No Life Span Tracking Typically cream Cleaning material inside colored and looks like cloth than tape. User needs to and labeled clean VS160 drives. Only clean DLT tape drives when a request is made by backup software, when a cleaning indicator is light 340-2372 colored. "VS160 Cleaning Cartridge." N/A 20 times. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 7
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... media is being used. 8 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 Tape can track usage. If so, try another cleaning tape. Depending on the drive model, if the light does not go off , there may be a hardware fault in color Specifically designed for your drive type. Tape." On last use VS160 cleaning media to determine that...
... media is being used. 8 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 Tape can track usage. If so, try another cleaning tape. Depending on the drive model, if the light does not go off , there may be a hardware fault in color Specifically designed for your drive type. Tape." On last use VS160 cleaning media to determine that...
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... 1-13. Prevent media reel in the cartridge from cartridge. Cartridge Tape reel lock serial number leader door lock cartridge hub reel lock Cartridge Leader - Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 9 When an expired cleaning tape is used . • DLT1/VS80 and VS160 drives, there is no effect on the check box label. The...
... 1-13. Prevent media reel in the cartridge from cartridge. Cartridge Tape reel lock serial number leader door lock cartridge hub reel lock Cartridge Leader - Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 9 When an expired cleaning tape is used . • DLT1/VS80 and VS160 drives, there is no effect on the check box label. The...
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... years. Figure 1-14. DLT Tape VS1 and DLT VS160 Media Write protected indicator on top points to be reliable, robust, and durable. DLT Tape and Super DLT Tape Media Write protected - They are engineered to closed lock. Orange indicator displayed. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Write Protect Switch - You... 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 Figure 1-15. Prevents overwrite or erasure of the write protect switch at any time.
... years. Figure 1-14. DLT Tape VS1 and DLT VS160 Media Write protected indicator on top points to be reliable, robust, and durable. DLT Tape and Super DLT Tape Media Write protected - They are engineered to closed lock. Orange indicator displayed. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Write Protect Switch - You... 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 Figure 1-15. Prevents overwrite or erasure of the write protect switch at any time.
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... of your skin contaminate the tape and affect performance. Use Slide-in Label • Write in labels provided. • Use the slide-in pen not pencil. Store media vertically in that drive. NOTE: If a drive error occurs, inspect the current and previous cartridge used in protective plastic cases. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media...
... of your skin contaminate the tape and affect performance. Use Slide-in Label • Write in labels provided. • Use the slide-in pen not pencil. Store media vertically in that drive. NOTE: If a drive error occurs, inspect the current and previous cartridge used in protective plastic cases. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media...
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.... • 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...
.... • 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...
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SDLT Tape Latch The following graphic shows how the SDLT tape latches with the cartridge leader. it will spring back if operating properly. Figure 1-22. 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 Figure 1-21. Press the hub; 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.
SDLT Tape Latch The following graphic shows how the SDLT tape latches with the cartridge leader. it will spring back if operating properly. Figure 1-22. 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 Figure 1-21. Press the hub; 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.
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DLT Cartridge - Figure 1-23. DLT Cartridge - Media wrapped too loosely (improper tension) Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 15 Type IV Media Engagement Cartridge Damage Examples Figure 1-24. Leader missing (swallowed cartridge leader or broken tape) Figure 1-25. Broken leader loop (not always this obvious) Figure 1-26.
DLT Cartridge - Figure 1-23. DLT Cartridge - Media wrapped too loosely (improper tension) Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 15 Type IV Media Engagement Cartridge Damage Examples Figure 1-24. Leader missing (swallowed cartridge leader or broken tape) Figure 1-25. Broken leader loop (not always this obvious) Figure 1-26.
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... on the cartridge rails and bar parallel to check the leader buckles 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 the cartridge. Bent media ... that the plastic hooks are bent inward and not resting on impact. Also the bar 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 shows a good cartridge. See Figure 1-29 to identify bent-in leader ...
... on the cartridge rails and bar parallel to check the leader buckles 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 the cartridge. Bent media ... that the plastic hooks are bent inward and not resting on impact. Also the bar 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 shows a good cartridge. See Figure 1-29 to identify bent-in leader ...
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...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 Cartridge Storage When storing cartridge, avoid moisture and direct sunlight. Normal Storage Conditions (Nonarchival) Temperature • ...reel. Table 1-6. Figure 1-29. 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.
...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 Cartridge Storage When storing cartridge, avoid moisture and direct sunlight. Normal Storage Conditions (Nonarchival) Temperature • ...reel. Table 1-6. Figure 1-29. 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.
Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive - User's Guide
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.... 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 ... the problem. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, PowerVault, and the DELL logo are registered trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation. VERITAS and Backup Exec are registered trademarks of VERITAS Software. Microsoft,...
.... 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 ... the problem. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, PowerVault, and the DELL logo are registered trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation. VERITAS and Backup Exec are registered trademarks of VERITAS Software. Microsoft,...
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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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... 9.0 or later Yosemite Tapeware® version 7.0 or later Novell® NetWare® VERITAS™ BackupExec™ for the Tape Backup Applications noted below. The internal drive does not have a Power LED. Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows® Server™ 2003: QSDLT32.SYS Native Operating System Backup...
... 9.0 or later Yosemite Tapeware® version 7.0 or later Novell® NetWare® VERITAS™ BackupExec™ for the Tape Backup Applications noted below. The internal drive does not have a Power LED. Introduction: Dell PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape Drive User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows® Server™ 2003: QSDLT32.SYS Native Operating System Backup...
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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 ...If a cartridge is in Table 1. Ready LED When the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive is on If an internal write/read error Medium Blink (2x per second) Cleaning in the tape path As POST completes, the drive makes a slight buzzing noise for several minutes depending upon ...
... 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 ...If a cartridge is in Table 1. Ready LED When the PowerVault 110T DLT VS160 Tape drive is on If an internal write/read error Medium Blink (2x per second) Cleaning in the tape path As POST completes, the drive makes a slight buzzing noise for several minutes depending upon ...
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... on error conditions. 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 into drive DLT1 format DLTtape™ IV cartridge loaded See Troubleshooting the Drive in Troubleshooting for 15 seconds after accessing any of the...
... on error conditions. 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 into drive DLT1 format DLTtape™ IV cartridge loaded See Troubleshooting the Drive in Troubleshooting for 15 seconds after accessing any of the...
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A standard POST then takes place. Back to normal operation. 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] 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.
A standard POST then takes place. Back to normal operation. 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] 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.