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Dell™ PowerVault™ DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 www.dell.com | support.dell.com - Dell PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 | 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 SDLT 320 | Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook - Page 3
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 - Dell PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 | Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook - Page 4
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, 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 Figure 1-1. DLT1 Capacity (native/compressed) 40 - Dell PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 | Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook - Page 6
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Table 1-1. DLT Drive Types and Basic Characteristics Figure 1-5. SDLT320 Capacity (native/compressed) 160 GB/320 GB Native Speed 57 GB/hr Primary Media SDLT tape I Table 1-2. Primary Media Type Per Drive Part No DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000 DLT1 VS80 VS160 Figure - Dell PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 | Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook - Page 7
in the SDLT320 drive, the media light will come on. SDLT220 cannot read media created by SDLT320. No warning is given from the drive, but backup software will indicate bad media. NOTE: Always label where media was originally used and formatted. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook - Dell PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 | 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 SDLT 320 | 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 SDLT 320 | Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook - Page 10
support.dell.com Table 1-4. Cleaning Media Types Cleaning Media Figure 1-12. SDLT Cleaning Tape Physical Description Characteristics Part No Light gray in color Specifically designed for 340-3349 and designated as SDLT220 and SDLT320 "SDLT Cleaning drives. Tape." If expired cleaning media - Dell PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 | Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook - Page 11
drive, the tape is ejected and the cleaning light stays 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 method to determine that the cleaning tape is expired except to manually - Dell PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 | 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 SDLT 320 | 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 SDLT 320 | Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook - Page 14
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Cartridge Inspection • Case: approximately 3/16 inch or 4 mm. Ensure that the door operates. DLT tape leader loop should be visible and undamaged. • Super DLTtape Cartridges: Check that Leader Loop 12 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 - Dell PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 | Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook - Page 15
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 SDLT 320 | Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook - Page 16
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 Media Handbook Version 2.0 - Dell PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 | Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook - Page 17
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 SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 15 - Dell PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 | Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook - Page 18
dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 1-27. SDLT Cartridge - Bent media buckle SDLT Media When inspecting an SDLT media cartridge, refer to the following diagrams to check the leader buckles on the media the tape media further into the media Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 - Dell PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 | Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook - Page 19
tape drive to drop the leader when the drive tries to load the media into the take-up reel. Cartridge Storage When storing cartridge, avoid moisture and direct sunlight. Exposure to moisture or sunlight can deform or ruin media and 60% Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 17 - Dell PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 | 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 2.0
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