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Introduction, Drives and media – Dell PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 (Autoloader) User Manual

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Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0

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Introduction

This document describes the media compatibility, handling, and usage for the Dell

™ PowerVault™ 110T DLT,

SDLT 320/220, DLT1/VS80, and VS160. Table 1-1 shows the basic characteristics of the drives.

NOTE:

This document will not cover DAT72, DDS4, LTO, and LTO2 tape technologies.

Drives and Media

Table 1-1.

DLT Drive Types and Basic Characteristics

Capacity
(native/compressed)

Native Speed

Primary Media

Figure 1-1.

DLT1

40 GB/80 GB

10.8 GB/hr

DLT (Digital Linear
Tape) Type IV

Figure 1-2.

VS80

40 GB/80 GB

10.8 GB/hr

DLT Type IV

Figure 1-3.

VS160

80 GB/160 GB

28.8 GB/hr

VS1 (Value Smart)
Tape

Figure 1-4.

SDLT220

110 GB/220 GB

39 GB/hr

SDLT (Super Digital
Linear Tape) tape I