Dell PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook - Page 9

Cleaning Considerations DLT tape drives do not need periodic cleaning. Only clean DLT tape drives when a request is made by backup software, when a cleaning indicator is seen on the drive, or when troubleshooting. Although DLT 4000/7000/8000/DLT1 and VS80 drives use the same Type IV data media, they do not use the same cleaning tape. Table 1-4. Cleaning Media Types Cleaning Media Figure 1-9. Cleaning Tape III Physical Description Characteristics Part No Life Span Tracking Typically cream Cleaning material inside colored and looks like standard black labeled "DLT media tape. Cleaning Tape III." N/A 20 times. NOTE: Dell does not sell this media. User needs to track the number of times the tape is used. Figure 1-10. DLT/VS Cleaning Tape Light brown Cleaning material is light 340-2372 colored. May be in color and looks more designated "DLT1" like cloth than tape. Tape or "VS80." leader is black in color and may appear to look like electromagnetic tape. 20 times. User needs to track the number of times the tape is used. Figure 1-11. VS160 Cleaning Tape Light grey in color Specifically designed 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 2.0 7