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  • Page 1 ™ ™ Dell PowerVault LTO Tape User's Guide User's Guide...
  • Page 2 Note! Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information under Notices in the Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide. NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your system.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Before You Call . . 7-3 Operating the Drive . . 3-1 Loading, Unloading, and Write-Protecting Chapter 8. Contacting Dell ..8-1 Cartridges . 3-2 Caring for Tape Cartridges . . 3-5 Appendix. Regulatory Information . . A-1 Cleaning the Tape Mechanism .
  • Page 4 Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide...

  • Page 5: Figures

    Figures 1-1. PowerVault Internal Model . . 1-1 2-6. Connecting the SAS cable . . 2-6 1-2. PowerVault External Model . . 1-2 2-7. Connecting two SAS Hosts to one Tape 1-3. PowerVault Rack Mount Model . . 1-2 Drive. .
  • Page 6 Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide...

  • Page 7: Tables

    Tables 1-1. LTO Generation Specifications . . 1-3 5-3. Methods of Receiving Errors and Messages 5-10 1-2. SCD, Ready/Activity LED, and Fault LED 5-4. Descriptions and Corrective Actions 5-10 Descriptions . . 1-5 5-5. TapeAlert Flags and Descriptions 5-17 3-1. Supported Functions of Compatible Media 6-1.
  • Page 8 Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Open Systems environment. The drive can be integrated into a system (internal model) or can be provided as a separately packaged desktop unit (external model). There are six generations of the Dell PowerVault tape drives in the LTO series of products.

  • Page 10: Powervault External Model

    SAS drives can be hot-plugged. Encryption The Tape Drive has Application Managed Encryption (AME) functionality. You must have an application that supports encryption to use the drive's encryption capability. For more details, consult your application support documentation. Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide...

  • Page 11: Encryption

    Specifications and Features Specifications Table 1-1. LTO Generation Specifications PowerVault Generation Specification LTO6 LTO5-140 LTO4-120 LTO3-80 Native Capacity 2500 GB 1500 GB 800 GB 400 GB 2.5:1 6250 GB Compressed Capacity 2:1 Compressed 5000 GB 3000 GB 1600 GB 800 GB Capacity Maximum 160 MB/s...

  • Page 12: Tape Backup Software

    The LED can be solid on or flashing when lit. See Table 1-2 on page 1-5 for more descriptions. 3. Fault LED. The front panel of your Dell PowerVault LTO tape drive has an amber fault LED indicating the drive has encountered an error, is not in a normal operational status, or needs cleaning.

  • Page 13: Scd, Ready/Activity Led, And Fault Led

    4. Single-character display (SCD). This LED presents a single-character code for diagnostic/maintenance functions, error conditions, and informational messages. 5. Single dot. This single-character display is blank during normal operation. When a single dot illuminates and flashes on the display, the drive has created a dump of vital technical data to drive memory.

  • Page 14: Rear Panel

    LED controls for library drive sled transferring firmware and dumps only Figure 1-6. Rear Panel of External SAS Tape Drive Power connector SAS connectors Fan enclosure Ethernet - not iSCSI - for transferring firmware and dumps only Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide...

  • Page 15: Rear Panel Of The Rack Mount Tape Drive

    Figure 1-7. Rear Panel of the Rack Mount Tape Drive Power connector SAS connectors Fan enclosure Ethernet - not iSCSI - for transferring firmware and dumps only Chapter 1. Introduction...
  • Page 16 Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2. Setting Up The Tape Drive

    Installing the Drive — Prerequisites The Dell PowerVault tape drive is a 6 Gb SAS device with a burst transfer rate of 600 MB per second. It is recommended that you use a dedicated SAS host bus adapter for this tape drive.

  • Page 18: Air Intake Area

    4 hours. Figure 2-1. Air Intake Area Air Intake Area 2. Removing Power from the System a. Power-off the system. b. Disconnect the power cord from both the electrical outlet and the system. Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide...

  • Page 19: Install The Drive

    3. Preparing the Mounting Bay in Your System CAUTION: To avoid personal injury or damage to the system or tape drive, ensure that the system power cord is disconnected before you install the drive. Refer to your system's documentation for instructions on how to prepare the mounting bay to receive the tape drive.

  • Page 20: Mounting Holes On Tape Drive

    2-5. There are several ways to secure the drive. If the drive is on rails or in a sled, then push it in place. Some systems require the drive to be inserted into a media bay and attached directly to the system with screws. Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide...

  • Page 21: Installing External And Rack Mount Drives

    Figure 2-5. Secure the Drive 8. Connecting Host System Power and Testing Power to the Tape Drive Connect the power cord to the system and to the electrical outlet. To ensure that the drive is receiving power, watch for the following indicators while turning on the power to the system: a.

  • Page 22: Connecting The Sas Cable

    2. Connecting Power An external Dell PowerVault Tape Drive will operate using any voltage in the range 100–240 volts (50–60 Hz). No adjustment is needed. To connect your drive to the power supply, proceed as follows: a.

  • Page 23: Verifying Drive Operation

    See the documentation for the respective application prior to loading these drivers. The latest drivers are available at http://support.dell.com. Chapter 2. Setting Up the Tape Drive...

  • Page 24: Ethernet Service Port Procedures

    This is acceptable operation and at times a multi-drive LAN may see different drives with accessible default address. 1. Obtain the latest drive firmware from the web. Go to http://support.dell.com. 2. Connect an ethernet patch cable to the drive’s ethernet interface and to a computer.
  • Page 25 it to the computer. Type y to transfer the existing dump or n to skip this dump file. Then the drive will ask if you want a forced dump. Type y to force a dump and to transfer the forced dump to the computer, or type n to skip forcing a dump.
  • Page 26 2-10 Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide...

  • Page 27: Chapter 3. Using The Tape Drive

    Chapter 3. Using the Tape Drive v “Operating the Drive” v “Loading, Unloading, and Write-Protecting Cartridges” on page 3-2 v “Caring for Tape Cartridges” on page 3-5 v “Cleaning the Tape Mechanism” on page 3-7 Operating the Drive Turn on the external drive by pushing the power on/off button on the front panel (Figure 3-1).

  • Page 28: Loading, Unloading, And Write-Protecting Cartridges

    Do not use nonstandard labels, and do not stick anything to the cartridge other than in the label area. The Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive is compatible (see Supported Functions of Compatible Media Types) with the cartridges of its predecessors. Below is a...

  • Page 29: Lto Ultrium Data Cartridge

    1 GB = 1 000 000 000 bytes. Compression Ratio v 2.5:1 = LTO6 v 2:1 = LTO5, LTO4, and LTO3 RO = Read Only Figure 3-4 shows the LTO Ultrium Data Cartridge and its components. Figure 3-4. LTO Ultrium Data Cartridge LTO cartridge memory Insertion guide Label area...
  • Page 30 If the switch is set to locked (locked padlock), data cannot be written to the tape. v If the switch is set to unlocked (unlocked padlock or black void), data can be written to the tape. Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide...

  • Page 31: Caring For Tape Cartridges

    Figure 3-6. Setting the Write-Protect Switch Write-Protect Switch To set the switch, slide it left or right to the desired position. Notice: Always set the write protection tab prior to loading the cartridge into the drive. Sliding the tab after loading will cause unpredictable results and could result in drive errors or backup failure.

  • Page 32: Environmental Specifications

    If you suspect that the cartridge has been mishandled but it appears useable, copy any data onto a good cartridge immediately for possible data recovery. Discard the mishandled cartridge. v Review handling and shipping procedures. Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide...

  • Page 33: Cleaning The Tape Mechanism

    Do not degauss a cartridge that you intend to reuse. Degaussing makes the tape unusable. Cleaning the Tape Mechanism Dell PowerVault drives have been developed to have a minimal cleaning requirement. The tape drive will display a on the single-character display and the fault LED will flash amber when the drive needs cleaning.
  • Page 34 Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide...

  • Page 35: Chapter 4. Using The Tape Backup Software

    See the User's Operating Guide supplied with your Tape Backup application for more information about using the Tape Backup software. For the latest supported software versions, go to the Dell support website at http://support.dell.com or visit the support site of your backup software vendor.
  • Page 36 Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide...

  • Page 37: Chapter 5. Troubleshooting

    Notice: When updating firmware, do not power off the tape drive until the update is complete, or the firmware may be lost. For information on the latest versions of firmware, see the Dell support website at http://support.dell.com. Selecting a Diagnostic or Maintenance Function The tape drive can run diagnostics, test write and read functions, test a suspect tape cartridge, and perform other diagnostic and maintenance functions.

  • Page 38: Diagnostic And Maintenance Function Codes

    The tape drive rewinds and unloads the cartridge and then exits maintenance mode. Function Code 2 — RESERVED (Service Function) Function Code 3 — RESERVED (Service Function) Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide...
  • Page 39 Table 5-1. Diagnostic and Maintenance Function Codes and Descriptions (continued) Function Code 4 — Force a Dump of Vital Data to Tape Drive Memory Causes the tape drive to perform a collection (or dump) of vital technical data and save it to drive memory. (A drive dump is also known as a save of the firmware trace.) Notice: When an error code is displayed in maintenance mode, the tape drive also displays a dot to remind you that a dump already exists.
  • Page 40 , and exits maintenance mode. v If an error is detected, the tape drive displays . Once the cartridge is manually ejected and removed, the tape drive exits maintenance mode. Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide...
  • Page 41 Table 5-1. Diagnostic and Maintenance Function Codes and Descriptions (continued) Function Code F - Write Performance Test Causes the tape drive to perform tests to ensure that the drive can read from and write to tape. This diagnostic performs fewer tests than the Run Tape Drive Diagnostics test (Function Code 1). The tape drive takes approximately 3 minutes to run the test.
  • Page 42 The tape drive then rewinds, unloads the cartridge, and exits maintenance mode. v To halt the diagnostic immediately and terminate the test that is running, press the eject button twice. The tape drive then rewinds, unloads the cartridge, and exits maintenance mode. Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide...
  • Page 43 Table 5-1. Diagnostic and Maintenance Function Codes and Descriptions (continued) Function Code J - Fast Read/Write Test Approximate Run Time = 5 minutes Total Number of Loops = 10 Function Code performs tests to ensure that the drive can read from and write to tape. The diagnostic loops ten times.

  • Page 44: General Guidelines

    Function Code P or U - RESERVED (Service Function) General Guidelines If you encounter problems when running the Dell PowerVault Tape Drive, refer to Table 5-2 for common problems. If the problem is not identified, refer to “Methods of Receiving Errors and Messages” on page 5-9. The color and condition of the LEDs may also indicate a problem.

  • Page 45: Methods Of Receiving Errors And Messages

    3-2. v The tape cartridge may be defective. Load another tape cartridge. If the problem exists for multiple cartridges, the tape drive is defective. Contact Dell technical support. v The tape drive has no power. Connect power to the tape drive.

  • Page 46: Descriptions And Corrective Actions

    3. Ensure that the operating temperature and airflow is within the specified range (see Chapter 6, “Specifications,” on page 6-1). 4. If the proper voltages are being applied but the problem persists, contact Dell technical support. The error code clears when you power-off the tape drive or place it in maintenance mode.
  • Page 47 2. Ensure that the proper DC voltages are being applied within the tolerances allowed (see Chapter 6, “Specifications,” on page 6-1). 3. If the proper voltages are being applied but the problem persists, contact Dell technical support. The error code clears when you power-off the tape drive or place it in maintenance mode.
  • Page 48 If the diagnostics succeed, run the Test Head diagnostic (see Function Code H in “Selecting a Diagnostic or Maintenance Function” on page 5-1). – If the Test Head diagnostic fails, contact Dell technical support. – If the Test Head diagnostic succeeds, replace the cartridges that caused the problem.

  • Page 49: Drive Status

    If the problem persists, contact Dell technical support. The drive is usable, though the single-character display continues to indicate an error and the fault LED flashes amber.

  • Page 50: Drive Maintenance

    4. Use the web browser refresh button to update the page with the current drive status. Drive Maintenance 1. Connect an ethernet cable to the LTO6 drive or bridgebox. 5-14 Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide...

  • Page 51: Fixing Sas Connectivity Problems

    2. Using a web browser, connect to http://169.254.0.3/service.html. The drive maintenance page will be displayed. Figure 5-3. Drive Maintenance page 3. Check the appropriate radio button, then press Run to run that maintenance function. If the drive is in a library, many of the maintenance functions are disabled.

  • Page 52: Resolving Media-Related Problems

    “Cleaning the Tape Mechanism” on page 3-7 section and Function Code 1 in “Selecting a Diagnostic or Maintenance Function” on page 5-1). 3. If the tape drive diagnostics fail, contact Dell technical support. If the tape drive diagnostics run successfully, perform the operation that produced the initial media error.

  • Page 53: Tapealert

    SCSI interface. The system reads the flags from Log Sense Page 0x2E. TapeAlert Flags Table 5-5 lists the TapeAlert flags that are supported by the Dell PowerVault Tape Drive. Table 5-5. TapeAlert Flags and Descriptions...
  • Page 54 Invalid cleaning tape Set when the drive expects a Use a valid cleaning cleaning cartridge and the cartridge. loaded cartridge is not a cleaning cartridge. 5-18 Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide...
  • Page 55 Table 5-5. TapeAlert Flags and Descriptions (continued) TapeAlert Flags Supported by the Tape Drive Hardware A Set when a hardware failure If resetting the drive does not occurs that requires that you recover the error, use the reset the tape drive to error code from the recover.

  • Page 56: Recovering A Tape Cartridge

    Notice: If you are not a trained service person, do not attempt to open the drive for repairs as this will void your warranty. 5-20 Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide...

  • Page 57: Chapter 6. Specifications

    General Specifications Table 6-1. General specifications General Manufacturer Manufactured for Dell Model Number (Internal, External, RackMount Dell PowerVault Tape Drive LTO Ultrium 6-H, LTO Ultrium5-H LTO Ultrium 4-H LTO Ultrium 3-H CSEH 001, LTO4-EH1, LTO3-EH1 2U Storage Rack A Interface Type...

  • Page 58: External Drive

    Weight 4.4 kg (9.7 lb) Power Requirements AC line voltage 100 - 240 VAC Line frequency 50–60 Hz, auto-ranging Line current at 100 VAC 0.48 A Line current at 240 VAC 0.20 A Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide...

  • Page 59: Rack Mount Drive

    External Drive Specifications, continued Performance Interface 6Gb SAS Recording format LTO Ultrium Generation Media LTO Ultrium Capacity LTO6-2500 GB (Native) 6250 GB (compressed, assuming 2.5:1 compression) LTO5-1500 GB (Native) 3000 GB (compressed, assuming 2:1 compression) LTO4-800 GB (Native) 1600 GB (compressed, assuming 2:1 compression) LTO3-400 GB (Native) 800 GB (compressed, assuming 2:1 compression)
  • Page 60 20% to 80% relative humidity (non-condensing) Maximum wet bulb temperature 26°C (79°F) Non-operating Limits (Storage or Shipping) Temperature -40° to 60° (-40° to 140°F) Humidity 10% to 90% relative humidity (noncondensing) Maximum wet bulb temperature 26°C (79°F) Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide...

  • Page 61: Chapter 7. Getting Help

    For more information, see "Online Services." 5. If the preceding steps have not resolved the problem, call Dell for technical assistance. Note: Call technical support from a phone near or at the system so that technical support can assist you with any necessary procedures.
  • Page 62 Automated Order-Status Service To check on the status of any Dell products that you have ordered, you can go to support.dell.com, or you can call the automated order-status service. A recording prompts you for the information needed to locate and report on your order. See the contact information for your region.

  • Page 63: Dell Enterprise Training And Certification

    Remember to fill out the Table 7-1 on page 7-4. If possible, turn on your system before you call Dell for technical assistance and call from a telephone at or near the computer. You may be asked to type some commands at the keyboard, relay detailed information during operations, or try other troubleshooting steps possible only at the computer system itself.

  • Page 64: Diagnostics Checklist

    Address: Phone number: Service Tag (bar code on the back of the computer): Express Service Code: Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): Operating system and version: Peripherals: Expansion cards: Are you connected to a network? Yes No...

  • Page 65: Chapter 8. Contacting Dell

    If you do not see a telephone number listed that is specific for XPS computers, you may contact Dell through the support number listed and your call will be routed appropriately. When you need to contact Dell, use the electronic addresses, telephone numbers, and codes provided in the following table.
  • Page 66 0820 240 530 14 City Code: 1 Preferred Accounts/Corporate Customer Care 0820 240 530 16 Support for XPS 0820 240 530 81 Home/Small Business Support for all other Dell 0820 240 530 17 computers Preferred Accounts/Corporate Support 0660 8779 Switchboard...
  • Page 67 Access Code Country Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and Area Codes, Local Numbers, City Code E-Mail Address and Toll-Free Numbers Online Order Status: www.dell.ca/ostatus Canada (North York, Ontario) AutoTech (automated Hardware and Warranty toll-free: 1-800-247-9362 Support) International Access Code:...
  • Page 68 General Support 0800-012-0435 Czech Republic (Prague) Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: czech_dell@dell.com International Access Code: 00 Technical Support 22537 2727 Country Code: 420 Customer Care 22537 2707 22537 2714 Technical Fax 22537 2728 Switchboard 22537 2711 Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide...
  • Page 69 Toll-Free Numbers Website: support.euro.dell.com Denmark (Copenhagen) Technical Support for XPS 7010 0074 International Access Code: 00 Technical Support for all other Dell computers 7023 0182 Country Code: 45 Customer Care (Relational) 7023 0184 Home/Small Business Customer Care 3287 5505...
  • Page 70 Germany (Langen) E-mail: tech_support_central_europe@dell.com International Access Code: 00 Technical Support for XPS 069 9792 7222 Country Code: 49 Technical Support for all other Dell computers 069 9792-7200 City Code: 6103 Home/Small Business Customer Care 0180-5-224400 Global Segment Customer Care 06103 766-9570...
  • Page 71 01 204 4014 Corporate Customer Care 1850 200 982 Technical Support Technical Support for XPS 1850 200 722 Technical Support for all other Dell computers 1850 543 543 At-Home-Service - Technical Support Queries 1850 200 889 General Fax/Sales Fax 01 204 0103...
  • Page 72 Technical Support outside of Japan (Dimension and 81-44-520-1435 City Code: 44 Inspiron) Technical Support (Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and toll-free:0120-198-433 Latitude) Technical Support outside of Japan (Dell Precision, 81-44-556-3894 OptiPlex, and Latitude) Technical Support (PDAs, projectors, printers, toll-free: 0120-981-690 routers) Technical Support outside of Japan (PDAs,...
  • Page 73 34 160 910 Country Code: 853 Transaction Sales (Xiamen, China) 29 693 115 Malaysia (Penang) Website: support.ap.dell.com Technical Support (Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and toll-free: 1 800 880 193 International Access Code: 00 Latitude) Country Code: 60 Technical Support (Dimension, Inspiron, and...
  • Page 74 Website: support.euro.dell.com Netherlands (Amsterdam) Technical Support for XPS 020 674 45 94 International Access Code: 00 Technical Support for all other Dell computers 020 674 45 00 Country Code: 31 Technical Support Fax 020 674 47 66 City Code: 20...
  • Page 75 Website: support.ap.dell.com Technical Support (Dimension, Inspiron, and toll-free: 1 800 394 7430 Country Code: 65 Electronics and Accessories) Technical Support (OptiPlex, Latitude, and Dell toll-free: 1 800 394 7488 Precision) Technical Support (PowerApp, PowerEdge, toll-free: 1 800 394 7478 PowerConnect, and PowerVault)
  • Page 76 Sweden (Upplands Vasby) Website: support.euro.dell.com Technical Support for XPS 0771 340 340 International Access Code: 00 Technical Support for all other Dell products 08 590 05 199 Country Code: 46 Relational Customer Care 08 590 05 642 City Code: 8...
  • Page 77 Transaction Sales toll-free: 00801 65 1228 Corporate Sales toll-free: 00801 651 227 Website: support.ap.dell.com Thailand Technical Support (OptiPlex, Latitude, and Dell toll-free: 1800 0060 07 International Access Code: Precision) Technical Support (PowerApp, PowerEdge, toll-free: 1800 0600 09 Country Code: 66...
  • Page 78 Technical Support (Corporate/Preferred 0870 908 0500 Accounts/PAD [1000+ employees]) General Technical Support for all other products 0870 908 0800 Home and Small Business Fax 0870 907 4006 Uruguay General Support toll-free: 000-413-598-2521 8-14 Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide...
  • Page 79 Automated Order-Status Service toll-free: 1-800-433-9014 U.S.A. (Austin, Texas) AutoTech (portable and desktop computers) toll-free: 1-800-247-9362 International Access Code: Hardware and Warranty Support (Dell TV, Printers, toll-free: 1-877-459-7298 and Projectors) for Relationship customers Country Code: 1 Americas Consumer XPS Support toll-free: 1-800-232-8544...
  • Page 80 8-16 Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide...

  • Page 81: Appendix. Regulatory Information

    Appendix. Regulatory Information Regulatory Information for Taiwan Figure 17. Taiwan Contact Information Statement...
  • Page 82 Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide...

  • Page 83: Glossary

    Glossary This glossary defines the special terms, abbreviations, and acronyms that are used in this publication. If you do not find the term you are looking for, refer to the index or to the Dictionary of Computing, 1994. Numbers 2.5:1 compression The relationship between the quantity of data that can be stored with compression as compared to the quantity of data that can be stored without compression.
  • Page 84 The average number of bits, characters, or blocks per unit of time that pass between corresponding equipment in a data transmission system. The rate is expressed in bits, characters, or blocks per second, minute, or hour. See direct current. Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide...
  • Page 85 degauss To make a magnetic tape nonmagnetic by exposing the tape to electrical coils which carry currents that neutralize the magnetism of the tape. device. Any hardware component or peripheral, such as a tape drive or tape library, that can receive and send data. device driver.
  • Page 86 Head Resistance Measurements test. Part of the Test Head diagnostic, a procedure that determines whether the tape drive's head works correctly. The test measures the head's ability to withstand cracks and other defects. Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide...
  • Page 87 host. The controlling or highest-level system in a data communication configuration. Synonymous with server. Identifier. See inch. inch. A unit of length equal to 1/36 yard or 25.4 mm. input/output (I/O) Data that is provided to a computer or data that results from computer processing.
  • Page 88 4 pi centimeters of axial length. . Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide...
  • Page 89 offline. The operating condition that the tape drive is in when the server's applications cannot interact with it. online. The operating condition that the tape drive is in when the server's applications can interact with it. Open Systems. Computer systems whose standards are not proprietary. operating environment.
  • Page 90 (up to 160 megabytes per second). The variations include: v Fast/Wide SCSI: Uses a 16-bit bus, and supports data rates of up to 20 MBps. v SCSI-1: Uses an 8-bit bus, and supports data rates of 4 MBps. Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide...
  • Page 91 A data-storage device that controls the movement of the magnetic tape in a tape cartridge. The Dell PowerVault tape drive houses the mechanism (drive head) that reads and writes data to the tape. Its native data capacity is 1500 GB per cartridge; with 2:1 compression, its capacity is up to 3000 tape path.
  • Page 92 When you slide the switch to the unlocked padlock, data can be written to the tape. Write/Read test. Part of the Test Head diagnostic, a procedure that determines whether the tape drive can correctly read from and write to tape. B-10 Dell PowerVault LTO Tape Drive User's Guide...

  • Page 93: Index

    Index Problems, media-related 5-16 acclimation 3-5 firmware upgrade 5-1 Application Managed Encryption Function codes 5-1 (AME) 1-2 Rack Mount drive 6-3 rack mount drive, install 2-5 Rack mount drive, install 2-5 general guidelines 5-8 Remove internal SAS drive 5-16 back up software 1-4 General specifications 6-1 General troubleshooting 5-8 glossary B-1...

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