Table Of Contents - Dell EMC LTO8 Handbook

Table of contents

Revisions............................................................................................................................................................................. 2
1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................... 4
2 Drives ........................................................................................................................................................................... 5
3 Media ............................................................................................................................................................................ 6
4 Media colors and markings .......................................................................................................................................... 7
5 Media Compatibility ...................................................................................................................................................... 9
6 Cleaning cartridges .................................................................................................................................................... 10
6.1 Usage ............................................................................................................................................................... 10
7 WORM cartridges ....................................................................................................................................................... 12
8 Write Protection .......................................................................................................................................................... 13
9 Cartridge Memory ....................................................................................................................................................... 14
10 Barcodes .................................................................................................................................................................... 15
11 Media Handling........................................................................................................................................................... 16
11.1 Media Description ............................................................................................................................................. 16
11.2 Inspection ......................................................................................................................................................... 16
11.3 Handle the Cartridge Carefully ......................................................................................................................... 17
11.4 Ensure Proper Packaging While Shipping ....................................................................................................... 19
11.5 Cartridge Storage Conditions ........................................................................................................................... 19
11.6 Cartridge Life .................................................................................................................................................... 20
12 LTO7 Type M media ................................................................................................................................................... 21
12.1 Using LTO7 Type M media in Dell EMC tape libraries ..................................................................................... 21
12.2 Using LTO7 Type M media in Dell EMC tape drives ........................................................................................ 21
12.3 Formatting an LTO7 Type M tape in a Dell EMC library .................................................................................. 21
13 Troubleshooting & Best Practices .............................................................................................................................. 22
13.1 Stuck tape ......................................................................................................................................................... 22
13.1.1 Drive reset .................................................................................................................................................... 22
13.2 Media Do's and Don'ts ..................................................................................................................................... 22
Do's .............................................................................................................................................................. 22
13.2.1
Don'ts ........................................................................................................................................................... 22
13.2.2
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