Dell PowerVault 122T DLT VS80 (Autoloader) - Manual (Page 5)

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