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- Dell PowerVault 122T DLT VS80 | Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook - Page 1
Dell™ PowerVault™ DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 www.dell.com | support.dell.com - Dell PowerVault 122T DLT VS80 | Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook - Page 2
damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and PowerVault are trademarks of Dell Inc.; - Dell PowerVault 122T DLT VS80 | Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook - Page 3
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 - Dell PowerVault 122T DLT VS80 | Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook - Page 4
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, and usage for the Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT, SDLT 320/220, DLT1/VS80, and VS160. Table 1-1 shows the basic characteristics of the drives. NOTE: This document will not cover DAT72, DDS4, LTO, and LTO2 tape technologies. Drives and Media Table 1-1. DLT Drive Types and Basic Characteristics - Dell PowerVault 122T DLT VS80 | Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook - Page 6
Read only Read only Figure 1-7. VS1 Media 341- No No No No No Primary No No 0117 Figure 1-8. SDLT Media 340- 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 - Dell PowerVault 122T DLT VS80 | Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook - Page 7
drive: • Cleaning light comes on • Media light may flash or stay on • Tape ejects 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 compatible with DLT 4000, DLT1, or VS80 drives. Type IV media originally - Dell PowerVault 122T DLT VS80 | Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook - Page 8
Select Utility is available on Quantum's website in the SDLT320 download area. This software utility will allow an SDLT320 drive to write in an SDLT220 format. The utility is available for both Microsoft® Windows® and Linux platforms. 6 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 - Dell PowerVault 122T DLT VS80 | Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook - Page 9
to and labeled clean VS160 drives. "VS160 Cleaning Cartridge." NOTE: VS80/DLT1 cleaning tape may be used to clean a VS160 drive, but not recommended. 341-0118 20 times. User needs to track the number of times the tape is used. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version - Dell PowerVault 122T DLT VS80 | Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook - Page 10
that you are using the proper cleaning tape for your drive type. 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 the drive or expired media is being used. 8 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 - Dell PowerVault 122T DLT VS80 | Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook - Page 11
- Prevent media reel in the cartridge from spinning when the cartridge is not loaded in a drive (ensures that proper tension of media is maintained.) Cartridge Hub - Mechanical interconnect between the cartridge and the drive reel motor. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version - Dell PowerVault 122T DLT VS80 | Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook - Page 12
have a shelf life of 30 years. For 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 - Dell PowerVault 122T DLT VS80 | Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook - Page 13
. • When a shipment of tapes shows any sign of shipping damage. • If the DLT, DLT VS or SDLT drive becomes inoperable after loading a tape. NOTE: If a drive error occurs, inspect the current and previous cartridge used in that drive. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 11 - Dell PowerVault 122T DLT VS80 | Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook - Page 14
Super DLTtape leader buckle aligns with cartridge edge and metal pin is not bent. NOTE: When inspecting the cartridge leader do not use anything that could leave contamination, such as a pen or pencil. Figure 1-18. DLTtape Leader Loop 12 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 - Dell PowerVault 122T DLT VS80 | Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook - Page 15
operation using a small flat-blade screwdriver. The reel locks should spring back when released. If the reel locks are not visible, do not use the cartridge. Figure 1-20. Reel Locks Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 13 - Dell PowerVault 122T DLT VS80 | Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook - Page 16
. Figure 1-21. Cartridge Hub The following graphic shows how the SDLT tape latches with the cartridge leader. Figure 1-22. SDLT Tape Latch The following graphic shows how the loop on the Type IV media is engaged by the cartridge leader on the DLT/VS80 drives. 14 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT - Dell PowerVault 122T DLT VS80 | Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook - Page 17
IV Media Engagement Cartridge Damage Examples Figure 1-24. DLT Cartridge - Leader missing (swallowed cartridge leader or broken tape) Figure 1-25. DLT Cartridge - Broken leader loop (not always this obvious) Figure 1-26. Media wrapped too loosely (improper tension) Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and - Dell PowerVault 122T DLT VS80 | Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook - Page 18
to identify bent-in leader buckles. Note that the plastic hooks are bent inward and not resting on the cartridge wall. Also the bar is not parallel to the cartridge. It is usually the HUB side of the cartridge that gets more pulled. 16 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 - Dell PowerVault 122T DLT VS80 | Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook - Page 19
32ºC) • Wet bulb temperature 78ºF (26ºC) Relative Humidity Between 20% and 80% Table 1-7. Archival 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 - Dell PowerVault 122T DLT VS80 | Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook - Page 20
. • Disassemble cartridges. • 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
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