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- Page 1 Dell PowerVault Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Drives and Media ..... PowerVault LTO-1 Tape Drives ... . PowerVault LTO-2 Tape Drives . - Page 4 Perform a Thorough Inspection ..Handle the Cartridge Carefully ... Ensure Proper Packaging While Shipping Tapes ......Cartridge Storage Conditions .
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Page 5: Drives And Media
This document describes media compatibility, handling, and usage for all Dell PowerVault Linear Tape Open (LTO) drives. Drives and Media Table 1 through Table 4 list the basic characteristics of Dell PowerVault LTO tape drives. PowerVault LTO-1 Tape Drives Table 1. LTO-1 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics PowerVault 110T LTO PowerVault 110T LTO-1 PowerVault 110T LTO-1 Capacity Native... - Page 6 Table 1. LTO-1 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics PowerVault 110T LTO PowerVault 110T LTO-1 PowerVault 110T LTO-1 Physical • Single air intake • Ultrium-1 label on Seven segment display Device at the bottom of drive bezel NOTE: PowerVault Description the drive 110T LTO-1 is only sold •...
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Page 7: Powervault Lto-2 Tape Drives
PowerVault LTO-2 Tape Drives Table 2. LTO-2 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics PowerVault 110T LTO2 PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L PowerVault 110T (Certance) LTO-2-L (Tandberg) Capacity (Native/ 200 GB/400 GB 200 GB/400 GB 200 GB/400 GB Compressed) Native Speed 35 MB/s 24 MB/s... -
Page 8: Powervault Lto-3 Tape Drives
PowerVault LTO-3 Tape Drives Table 3. LTO-3 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics PowerVault 110T LTO 3 PowerVault LTO-3-060 PowerVault LTO-3-080 Capacity (Native 400 GB/800 GB 400 GB/800 GB 400 GB/800 GB /Compressed) Native Speed 80 MB/s 60 MB/s 80 MB/s... -
Page 9: Powervault Lto-4 And Lto-5 Tape Drives
• Full height • Half height • Half height • Internal/External • Internal/External • Internal/External drive drive drive Supported For a list of supported tape devices, firmware, and driver versions, see Systems the Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix at dell.com/pvmatrix. LTO Media Handbook... -
Page 10: Media Types For Powervault Lto Tape Drives
Media Types for PowerVault LTO Tape Drives Table 5. Supported Media Types Per PowerVault 110 LTO Tape Drive Ultrium-1 Ultrium-2 Ultrium-3 Ultrium-4 Ultrium-5 LTO-3 LTO-4 LTO-5 Media Media Media Media Media WORM WORM WORM Media Media Media Part No. 340-7240 340-8701 341-2645 341-4640 342-1103 341-2655 341-4647 342-1105 PowerVault ✕... -
Page 11: Media Color Schemes
However, it is recommended that you use Dell branded media in all PowerVault LTO drives. NOTE: WORM media that is not labeled "Dell" is always two toned with gray on the bottom and uses the respective color chosen by the tape vendor on the top. NOTE: The WORM label is present on the media regardless of media vendor. -
Page 12: Invalid Media Symptoms
Invalid Media Symptoms PowerVault LTO tape drive with invalid media displays the following symptoms: • Cleaning light turns on. • Media light flashes or stays on. • Tape ejects. • Backup software reports invalid media. • Error code 7 is displayed on drives with a seven segment display. Cartridge Memory Tape drives require information about the tape cartridge being used. -
Page 13: Migrating Lto Media
Migrating LTO Media Known issues for media migration from one manufacturer to another are fixed through the drive firmware. Use the latest available firmware for the drive, regardless of which vendor/OEM product is being used to create media. This ensures optimal performance for migrating tape between different drive vendors. -
Page 14: Cleaning Media Usage And Drive Cleaning Lights
Cleaning Media Usage and Drive Cleaning Lights NOTE: New Dell UCC tapes are labeled—For Use With All Ultrium 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 Drives. Table 7. Characteristics For Cleaning Drives Physical Black tape labeled For Use With All Ultrium X drives, Ultrium 2, Description 3, 4, and 5, may or may not be written on the tape. - Page 15 No. of uses How the cleaning hours before cleaning before cleaning requirement is light illuminates tape expires displayed Dell PowerVault See Table 8 C on seven segment 110T LTO-4-120HH display (IBM) Dell PowerVault See Table 8 C on seven segment...
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Page 16: Characteristics Of Expired Lto Cleaning Tape
Table 9. Characteristics of Expired LTO Cleaning Tape in Various Drives Drive Type Cleaning with a Good Tape Cleaning with an Expired Tape Dell PowerVault • Ready light blinks green. • Ready light blinks green. 110T LTO • Use cleaning cartridge •... - Page 17 (continued) Table 9. Characteristics of Expired LTO Cleaning Tape in Various Drives Drive Type Cleaning with a Good Tape Cleaning with an Expired Tape Dell PowerVault No seven segment display • Pre firmware 53Y3: No seven 110T LTO-2 indicator. segment display indicator. Activity light blinks green but ejects tape •...
- Page 18 NOTE: Run Dell Online PowerEdge Diagnostics to determine media or hardware related failures. NOTE: Dell Online PowerEdge Diagnostics does not support PowerVault 110T LTO tape drives. For more information, see Table 1. LTO Media Handbook...
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Page 19: Stuck Tapes
NOTE: A drive reset may or may not help remove a stuck tape. NOTE: Dell PowerEdge Diagnostics includes a Media Eject test that can be run to force eject a tape. Table 10. Resetting Your PowerVault 110T LTO Tape Drive... - Page 20 (continued) Table 10. Resetting Your PowerVault 110T LTO Tape Drive Drive Type Device Reset Procedure Dell PowerVault Press and hold the Eject button for six seconds. The drive enters 110T LTO3-060 service mode and all the LEDs flash slowly. (Tandberg) Press Eject twice.
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Page 21: Erasing A Pre-Written Lto Tape
Erasing a Pre-Written LTO Tape CAUTION: Do not bulk erase Ultrium format cartridges. This destroys pre-recorded servo information and renders the cartridge unusable. The erase feature in the backup software is the preferred method for erasing an LTO tape. To prevent erasing a tape, slide the write-protect switch to the right. -
Page 22: Media Handling
Media Handling Media Description Figure 1-2. LTO Ultrium Data Cartridge LTO CM write-protect switch cartridge door label area insertion guide leader pin Figure 1-3. Correct Leader Pin Location LTO Media Handbook... -
Page 23: Perform A Thorough Inspection
Perform a Thorough Inspection • Inspect the cartridge packaging to check for any rough handling. • When inspecting a cartridge, open only the cartridge door. Do not open any other part of the cartridge case. The upper and lower parts of the case are held together with screws;... - Page 24 Figure 1-4. Media Inspection - Bad Tape Figure 1-5 displays a tape that has been dropped and the cartridge seam has split. NOTE: Newer versions of LTO tapes have plastic-welded seams to prevent splitting; however, the tapes must be checked for leader pins that may have dropped inside the cassette housing.
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Page 25: Ensure Proper Packaging While Shipping Tapes
Figure 1-6. Media Inspection - Good Tape Ensure Proper Packaging While Shipping Tapes • When you ship a cartridge, ship it in its original or better packaging. • Always ship or store a cartridge in the vertical orientation and inside the jewel case to prevent damage to the tape edge. -
Page 26: Cartridge Storage Conditions
Cartridge Storage Conditions • Before you use a cartridge, let it acclimate to the normal operating environment for 24 hours. • Ensure that all surfaces of the cartridge are dry before use. • Do not expose the cartridge to moisture or direct sunlight. •... -
Page 27: Media Do's And Don'ts
Media Do’s and Don’ts Do’s: • Store cartridges in their protective cases. • Handle cartridges with great care. • Store the cartridge vertically. • Align cartridges so the grooves interlock. • Inspect cartridges prior to each use. • Unload cartridges prior to turning off the drive. •... - Page 28 LTO Media Handbook...