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- Dell PowerVault 110T LTO4-120 | Dell PowerVault Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook - Page 1
Dell PowerVault Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook - Dell PowerVault 110T LTO4-120 | Dell PowerVault Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook - Page 2
A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, PowerEdge™, and PowerVault™ are trademarks of Dell Inc. - Dell PowerVault 110T LTO4-120 | Dell PowerVault Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook - Page 3
Contents Drives and Media 5 PowerVault LTO-1 Tape Drives 5 PowerVault LTO-2 Tape Drives 7 PowerVault LTO-3 Tape Drives 8 PowerVault LTO-4 and LTO-5 Tape Drives 9 Media Types for PowerVault LTO Tape Drives 10 Media Color Schemes 11 Invalid Media Symptoms 12 Cartridge Memory 12 Migrating - Dell PowerVault 110T LTO4-120 | Dell PowerVault Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook - Page 4
Perform a Thorough Inspection 23 Handle the Cartridge Carefully 23 Ensure Proper Packaging While Shipping Tapes 25 Cartridge Storage Conditions 26 Cartridge Life 26 Media Do's and Don'ts 27 4 Contents - Dell PowerVault 110T LTO4-120 | Dell PowerVault Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook - Page 5
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 100 GB/200 GB /Compressed Native - Dell PowerVault 110T LTO4-120 | Dell PowerVault Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook - Page 6
Types and Basic Characteristics Physical Device Description Supported Systems PowerVault 110T LTO PowerVault 110T LTO-1 PowerVault 110T LTO-1 • Single air intake at the bottom of the drive • Eject button at top right corner • Status lights (vertical) - Power - Activity - Error - Status • Ultrium - Dell PowerVault 110T LTO4-120 | Dell PowerVault Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook - Page 7
drive has full height expander • LEDs (Vertical) - Power - Activity - Error - Status • Half height • LEDs arranged horizontally with symbols • PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L (table top and internal standalone) • PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L internal standalone • PowerVault 114T • PowerVault 124T • Supported - Dell PowerVault 110T LTO4-120 | Dell PowerVault Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook - Page 8
Full height • Half height • LEDs (Vertical) - Power - Activity - Clean - Error • Internal/External drive • Half height Supported Systems For a list of supported tape devices, firmware, and driver versions, see the Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix at dell.com/pvmatrix. 8 LTO Media Handbook - Dell PowerVault 110T LTO4-120 | Dell PowerVault Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook - Page 9
height • Half height • Half height • Internal/External drive • Internal/External • Internal/External drive drive Supported Systems For a list of supported tape devices, firmware, and driver versions, see the Dell PowerVault Compatibility Matrix at dell.com/pvmatrix. LTO Media Handbook 9 - Dell PowerVault 110T LTO4-120 | Dell PowerVault Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook - Page 10
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 Media Media Media Media Media WORM Media LTO-4 WORM Media LTO-5 WORM Media Part No. 340-7240 340-8701 - Dell PowerVault 110T LTO4-120 | Dell PowerVault Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook - Page 11
, see the Ultrium label on the tape. NOTE: PowerVault LTO tape drives support media from all certified media vendors. 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 - Dell PowerVault 110T LTO4-120 | Dell PowerVault Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook - Page 12
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 - Dell PowerVault 110T LTO4-120 | Dell PowerVault Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook - Page 13
on an open standard. Migrating media from one drive manufacturer to another is fully supported. NOTE: For information on backward read/write compatibility on the tape. The media also stores unique identifiers which allow the drive to determine whether or not the media has been tampered with. WORM - Dell PowerVault 110T LTO4-120 | Dell PowerVault Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook - Page 14
Drive Type Dell PowerVault 110T LTO Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-1 Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L (Certance) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L (Tandberg) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2 (IBM) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-3 (IBM) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-3-060 (IBM) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-3-080 (IBM) Dell PowerVault - Dell PowerVault 110T LTO4-120 | Dell PowerVault Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook - Page 15
Drive Type No. of tape Media Motion No. of uses How the cleaning hours before cleaning before cleaning requirement is light illuminates tape expires displayed Dell PowerVault See Table 8 50 110T LTO-4-120HH (IBM) C on seven segment display Dell PowerVault See Table 8 50 110T LTO-5-140 - Dell PowerVault 110T LTO4-120 | Dell PowerVault Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook - Page 16
makes over the head. NOTE: Most backup applications support Tape Alerts. If the tape drive requests cleaning, the backup software notifies you of the LTO Cleaning Tape in Various Drives Drive Type Cleaning with a Good Tape Cleaning with an Expired Tape Dell PowerVault • Ready light blinks green. - Dell PowerVault 110T LTO4-120 | Dell PowerVault Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook - Page 17
Status light on solid amber. • Ejects tape shortly after inserting. • Ejects tape when complete. Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L (Tandberg) • Press and hold the Eject button for 6 seconds. The drive enters the service mode indicated by all LEDs flashing slowly. • Press Eject twice. The Activity LED - Dell PowerVault 110T LTO4-120 | Dell PowerVault Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook - Page 18
is completely removed, all light indicators turn off. 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. 18 LTO Media Handbook - Dell PowerVault 110T LTO4-120 | Dell PowerVault Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook - Page 19
button for more than 5 seconds. The tape 110T LTO-2-L should eject within 40 seconds. (Certance) Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2-L (Tandberg) 1 Press and hold the Eject button for 6 seconds. The drive enters Service mode and all the LEDs flash slowly. 2 Press Eject twice, the Activity LED flashes fast - Dell PowerVault 110T LTO4-120 | Dell PowerVault Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook - Page 20
-060 (Tandberg) 1 Press and hold the Eject button for six seconds. The drive enters service mode and all the LEDs flash slowly. 2 Press Eject twice. The Activity LED flashes fast. 3 Double-click the Eject button. Dell PowerVault 110T LTO3-080 (IBM) 1 Press and hold the Eject button for more than - Dell PowerVault 110T LTO4-120 | Dell PowerVault Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook - Page 21
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- - Dell PowerVault 110T LTO4-120 | Dell PowerVault Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook - Page 22
Media Handling Media Description Figure 1-2. LTO Ultrium Data Cartridge 1 LTO CM 2 label area 3 write-protect switch 4 insertion guide Figure 1-3. Correct Leader Pin Location 5 cartridge door 6 leader pin 22 LTO Media Handbook - Dell PowerVault 110T LTO4-120 | Dell PowerVault Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook - Page 23
to reuse. Degaussing renders the tape unusable. Figure 1-4 displays a dropped tape which resulted in a dislodged leader pin. This cartridge if inserted into a drive could result in a stuck tape. Other damage could result in the leader pin falling out of the cartridge or getting dropped inside the - Dell PowerVault 110T LTO4-120 | Dell PowerVault Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook - 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 - Dell PowerVault 110T LTO4-120 | Dell PowerVault Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook - Page 25
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. • Use only a - Dell PowerVault 110T LTO4-120 | Dell PowerVault Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook - Page 26
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. • Always ship or store a cartridge in the - Dell PowerVault 110T LTO4-120 | Dell PowerVault Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook - Page 27
a 24-hour conditioning period to the operating temperature and humidity before using new or stored cartridges. • Eject media before turning off the drive. Don'ts: • Touch the media or leader with bare fingers. • Use pens or pencils during cartridge inspection. • Drop cartridge. • Store the cartridge - Dell PowerVault 110T LTO4-120 | Dell PowerVault Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook - Page 28
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