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. All rights reserved. Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, PowerEdge, and PowerVault are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Post-it is a registered trademark of 3M. Windows is a registered - Dell PowerVault 130T DLT | Dell DLT VS and SDLT Media Handbook - Page 2
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IV Media Formatted by DLT7000 or DLT8000 in VS80/DLT1 Drives 9 DLT1 and VS80 Drives ...9 VS160 Drives...9 SDLT320 and SDLT220 Drives...9 4 Cleaning Considerations 11 Exhausted Cleaning Media ...12 Storage Conditions ...22 Media Do's and Do Not's...23 Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 3 - Dell PowerVault 130T DLT | Dell DLT VS and SDLT Media Handbook - Page 4
List of Tables Table 1 DLT Drive Types and Basic Characteristics 8 Table 2 Primary Media Type per Drive...8 Table 3 Type IV, VS1, and SDLT1 Media Read/Write Compatibility 10 Table 4 Cleaning Media Compatibility ...11 Table 5 Symptoms of Using Expired Cleaning Media 12 Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media - Dell PowerVault 130T DLT | Dell DLT VS and SDLT Media Handbook - Page 5
Figures Figure 1 DLT1 ...8 Figure 2 VS80 ...8 Figure 3 VS160 ...8 Figure 4 SDLT220 ...8 Figure 5 SDLT320 ...8 Figure 6 Type IV Media ...8 Figure 7 VS1 Media...8 Figure 8 SDLT Media...8 Figure 9 Cleaning Tape III...11 Figure 10 DLT/VS Cleaning Tape...11 Figure 11 VS160 Cleaning Tape ...11 Figure 12 - Dell PowerVault 130T DLT | Dell DLT VS and SDLT Media Handbook - Page 6
2.2 09/22/2005 Dell 2.3 10/10/2005 Dell Major Changes Original version Formatted Figures and added SDLT Media handling section. Changed DLTIV Damaged section pictures, added new text to DLTIV Drives and Media section Created new Media Labeling section. Updated part numbers. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT - Dell PowerVault 130T DLT | Dell DLT VS and SDLT Media Handbook - Page 7
the media compatibility, handling and usage for the Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT, SDLT 320/220, DLT1/VS80 and VS160. Table 1 shows the basic characteristics of the drives. This document does not cover DAT72, DDS4, LTO, LTO2, and LTO3 Tape technologies. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 7 - Dell PowerVault 130T DLT | Dell DLT VS and SDLT Media Handbook - Page 8
Primary Read only1 Read only Read only P5639 NO NO NO NO NO Primary NO NO Table 2 Primary Media Type per Drive 1 Can only read media if it was formatted with a VS80 or DLT1 drive. Figure 8 SDLT Media 9W085 NO NO NO NO NO NO Primary Primary Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 8 - Dell PowerVault 130T DLT | Dell DLT VS and SDLT Media Handbook - Page 9
, DLT1 and VS80) drives • SDLT320 can read media created with the SDLT220; the 220 media light will come on • SDLT220 cannot read media created by SDLT320; drive gives no warning but backup software indicates bad media. • Always label media with original use and formatting information Dell DLT - Dell PowerVault 130T DLT | Dell DLT VS and SDLT Media Handbook - Page 10
reasons, an SDLT320 Density Select Utility is available on Quantum's website in the SDLT320 download area. This software utility allows an SDLT320 drive to write in an SDLT220 format. The utility is available for both Windows® and Linux platforms. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 10 - Dell PowerVault 130T DLT | Dell DLT VS and SDLT Media Handbook - Page 11
/8000/DLT1 and VS80 drives use the same Type IV data media, they DO NOT all use the same cleaning tape. • 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 trouble-shooting - Dell PowerVault 130T DLT | Dell DLT VS and SDLT Media Handbook - Page 12
is inserted then there may be a hardware fault in the drive. Table 5 Symptoms of Using Expired Cleaning Media X - With DLT1/VS80 and VS160 there is no method to determine that the cleaning tape is expired except to manually note usage on the check box label. It is the customer's responsibility to - Dell PowerVault 130T DLT | Dell DLT VS and SDLT Media Handbook - Page 13
). Reel Locks - Prevent the media reel in the cartridge from spinning when the cartridge is not loaded in a drive and ensures proper tension of media is maintained. Cartridge Hub - Mechanical interconnect between the cartridge and the drive reel motor. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 13 - Dell PowerVault 130T DLT | Dell DLT VS and SDLT Media Handbook - Page 14
is visible), data cannot be written to, appended to, or overwritten on the media. Figure 14 Write Protect Tab Figure 15 VS1 Write Protect Tab Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 14 - Dell PowerVault 130T DLT | Dell DLT VS and SDLT Media Handbook - Page 15
accidently covering the hub Never touch the tape or tape leader. Dust and oils from your skin contaminate the tape and affect performance. If you drop a cartridge, perform a visual media inspection before inserting it into the drive. Figure 16 Media Care Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page - Dell PowerVault 130T DLT | Dell DLT VS and SDLT Media Handbook - Page 16
. Store extra labels away from the cartridge. Labels clinging to the cartridge because of static or humidity can be introduced into the tape drive and block the cartridge drive gear. Figure 17 Proper Label Placement Figure 18 Proper Barcode Placement Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 16 - Dell PowerVault 130T DLT | Dell DLT VS and SDLT Media Handbook - Page 17
time a tape is loaded or changed When a tape cartridge is dropped or subjected to a hard physical shock 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 ! If a drive 1 Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 17 - Dell PowerVault 130T DLT | Dell DLT VS and SDLT Media Handbook - Page 18
Figure 20 Media Inspection 2 Figure 21 Media Inspection 3 Figure 22 Media Inspection 4 Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 18 - Dell PowerVault 130T DLT | Dell DLT VS and SDLT Media Handbook - Page 19
Figure 23 SDLT Leader Latch Figure 24 DLT Type IV Leader Loop Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 19 - Dell PowerVault 130T DLT | Dell DLT VS and SDLT Media Handbook - Page 20
DLTIV Cartridge Damage Examples Do not use any cartridge exhibiting the types of problems shown in these examples. Figure 25 Missing Cartridge Leader Figure 26 Broken Leader Loop Figure 27 Loosely Packed Media Figure 28 Creased Leader Loop Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 20 - Dell PowerVault 130T DLT | Dell DLT VS and SDLT Media Handbook - Page 21
excessive stress to the spring-loaded cartridge hub. This stress can pull the tape media further into the media cartridge and bend the leader buckles. Refer to can cause the tape drive to drop the leader when trying to load the media into the take-up reel. Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page - Dell PowerVault 130T DLT | Dell DLT VS and SDLT Media Handbook - Page 22
bulb temperature 78º F (26º C) Data archival storage (for one or more years) Between 64º F and 79º F (18º C and 26º C) Between 40% and 60% relative humidity Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 22 - Dell PowerVault 130T DLT | Dell DLT VS and SDLT Media Handbook - Page 23
Drop cartridge Stack cartridges horizontally Disassemble cartridges Use adhesive labels Ship cartridges in drive Store near magnetic fields (e.g., speakers, monitors, electric motors, power supplies) Use a cartridge that fell from 3 ft. or higher Dell DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook Page 23
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Dell
TM
DLT, VS and SDLT Media Handbook
Version 2.3
Last Modified 10/10/05
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2005 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
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