Dell PowerVault 100T (IDE Tape Drive)- User Manual

8 LTO Media Handbook 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  /Compressed) 400 GB/800 GB 400 GB/800 GB 400 GB/800 GB Native Speed 80 MB/s 60 MB/s 80 MB/s Primary Media Ultrium-...

LTO Media Handbook 9 PowerVault LTO-4 Tape Drives Table 4. PowerVault LTO-4 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics PowerVault LTO-4-120 (IBM) PowerVault LTO-4-120 HH (IBM) Capacity (Native/  Compressed) 800 GB/1600 GB 800 GB/1600 GB Native Speed 120 MB/s 120 MB/s Primary Media Ultrium-4 Ultrium-4 Ph...

10 LTO Media Handbook PowerVault LTO-5 and LTO-6 Tape Drives Table 5. PowerVault LTO-5 and LTO-6 Drive Types and Basic Characteristics PowerVault LTO-5-140 (IBM) PowerVault LTO-6 Capacity (Native/  Compressed) 1500 GB/3000 GB 2500GB/6250 GB Native Speed 140 MB/s 160 MB/s Primary Media Ultrium-5 Ult...

LTO Media Handbook 11 Media Types for PowerVault LTO Tape Drives Table 6. Supported Ultrium Media Types Per PowerVault 110 LTO Tape Drive Ultrium-1 Media Ultrium-2 Media Ultrium-3 Media Ultrium-4 Media Ultrium-5 Media Ultrium-6 Media Part No. 340-7240 340-8701 341-2645 341-4640 342-1103 342-5450 Pow...

LTO Media Handbook 13 Media Color Schemes Table 8 describes the media color schemes and labels for PowerVault LTO tapes. NOTE: All Dell LTO cleaning media are black in color. Depending on the vintage of the cartridge, it may be marked Ultrium 1, 2, 3, or a combination of 1, 2, and 3 and so on. For m...

14 LTO Media Handbook 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 disp...

LTO Media Handbook 15 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 fo...

16 LTO Media Handbook Cleaning Media Usage and Drive Cleaning Lights NOTE: New Dell UCC tapes are labeled—For Use With All Ultrium 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 Drives. Table 10. Characteristics For Cleaning Drives Physical Description Black tape labeled For Use With All Ultrium X drives , Ultrium 2, 3, 4, 5...

18 LTO Media Handbook The cleaning light on an LTO drive turns on for the following reasons: • A periodic maintenance threshold has exceeded. – If the tape drive has processed the number of equivalent FFP, including read and writes for the generation of the drive (this can be converted to TB) before...

LTO Media Handbook 19 Dell PowerVault 110T LTO-2 No seven segment display indicator. • Activity light blinks green.• Ejects tape shorty after. • Pre firmware 53Y3: No seven segment display indicator. Activity light blinks green but ejects tape shortly after inserting. • Firmware 53Y3 and newer: – Se...

LTO Media Handbook 21 NOTE: Dell Online PowerEdge Diagnostics does not support PowerVault 110T LTO tape drives. For more information, see Table 1. Stuck Tapes A stuck tape can result from a dropped or damaged media. Different drives react differently when damaged media is inserted. Some may eject th...

LTO Media Handbook 23 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 t...

24 LTO Media Handbook Media Handling Media Description Figure 1-2. LTO Ultrium Data Cartridge Figure 1-3. Correct Leader Pin Location 1 LTO CM 3 write-protect switch 5 cartridge door 2 label area 4 insertion guide 6 leader pin

LTO Media Handbook 25 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; s...

26 LTO Media Handbook 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 ...

LTO Media Handbook 27 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...

28 LTO Media Handbook 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 c...

LTO Media Handbook 29 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.• ...