Compatibility Matrix Dell EMC Tape Compatibility Matrix June 2021 Rev.
Revisions Revisions Date Description June 2021 Rev. A51 Acknowledgments Author: Dell Tape Development Engineering The information in this publication is provided “as is.” Dell Inc. makes no representations or warranties of any kind with respect to the information in this publication, and specifically disclaims implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Use, copying, and distribution of any software described in this publication requires an applicable software license.
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Overview 1 Overview Dell tape solutions are tested with a wide range of platforms, backup software, and media to help ensure trouble-free, reliable performance. This matrix can help you determine if your tape backup components are compatible. See the Dell Support website at www.dell.com/support for service and warranty-related items. Some products that are listed may no longer be offered for sale; check with your Sales Representative for current portfolio offerings.
Dell PowerVault Tape Compatibility 2 Dell PowerVault Tape Compatibility 2.
Dell PowerVault Tape Compatibility 2.2 PowerVault 114X and Desktop Models Tape Drive Drive Model Supported HBAs Current Firmware Dell 6 Gbps SAS HBA Dell 12 Gbps SAS HBA HBA355e LTO3-060 IBM SAS 93GQ X LTO3-080 IBM SAS V2 F991 X LTO4-120 HH IBM C7QH X LTO4-120 HH IBM V2 G9N1 X X LTO5-140 IBM SAS H971 X X LTO6 HH IBM SAS KAJ9 X X X LTO7 HH IBM SAS N4Q1 X X LTO8 HH IBM SAS N4Q1 X X RD1000 USB 3.0 4121 USB 2.0/3.
Dell PowerVault Tape Compatibility 2.3 Dell EMC ML3/ML3E Tape Drive Supported HBAs Drive Model Dell HBA Dell 12 Gbps 355e SAS HBA LPe1600x FC HBA LPe1200x FC HBA LPe31xxx/ 35xxx QLE246x FC HBA QLE256x FC HBA QLE26xx FC HBA BR8x5 FC HBA LTO6 FH and HH IBM X X X X X X X X X LTO7 FH and HH IBM X X X X X X X X X LTO8 FH and HH IBM X X X X X X X = Supported Note: Model BR815 and BR825 do not support direct attach to tape drive.
Dell PowerVault Tape Compatibility 2.
Dell PowerVault Tape Compatibility 2.
Dell PowerVault Tape Compatibility 2.
Dell PowerVault Tape Compatibility 2.
Dell PowerVault Tape Compatibility Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters Generation Model 13G and 14G R9x0 R8x0 R7x0 R7x0XD R6x0 R5x0 R4x0 R3x0 QLE256x X X X X QLE266x X X X QLE269x X X QLE274x X LPE1200x X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X LPE31002 X X X X X X X X R2x0 T6x0 T4x0 T3x0 X X X X X X X X = Supported Note: Model BR815 and BR825 do not support direct attach to tape drive.
Operating System Compatibility 3 Operating System Compatibility Dell EMC tape products are tested with various operating systems (OS). Compatibility of test tools and general operability has been validated in the following operating systems: • • • • • Windows Server 2012R2 Windows Server 2016 Windows Server 2019 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.x/7.x/8.x SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12.x/15.x Always consult with your ISV application for specific operating system version compatibility.
Backup Software Compatibility 4 Backup Software Compatibility Dell EMC tape products are tested using various Independent Software Vendor (ISV) applications. Dell tape products are compatible if they are listed in the hardware compatibility list and the ISV is running on a supported operating system that is called out in the Software Compatibility list. For other solutions not listed, contact the ISV for compatibility.
Linear Tape File System Single Drive Edition (LTFS-SDE) Compatibility 5 Linear Tape File System Single Drive Edition (LTFS-SDE) Compatibility The LTFS SDE software allows the media in the tape drive to be presented to the file system as a disk with a drive letter. Users can easily drag and drop data onto the tape media without the need for additional tape backup software. LTO3 and LTO4 PowerVault SDE PowerVault 114X SDE • Free Software Download: https://www.ibm.
Linear Tape File System Library Edition (LTFS LE) Compatibility 6 Linear Tape File System Library Edition (LTFS LE) Compatibility The IBM® LTFS LE software creates a drive letter in the file system once LTFS is mounted. Each tape cartridge in the logical library is assigned to a drive letter or mount point and shows up as a directory under the drive letter or mount point. You can drag and drop data to the directories and create directories as needed for your specific needs.
Library Encryption 7 Library Encryption Dell EMC tape libraries support both Application-Managed Encryption and Library-Managed Encryption. Application-Managed Encryption – No additional library activation license is needed. AME licensing is handled by. Consult with your ISV User Guide for licensing information and requirements. Library-Managed Encryption – Library encryption activation license is required for the PowerVault TL2000, TL4000 and ML60x0 libraries, contact Dell EMC sales.
Dell Encryption Key Manager 3.0 Support 8 Dell Encryption Key Manager 3.0 Support The sales life of the Dell Encryption Key Manager 3.0 software has ended. Customers purchasing librarymanaged encryption licenses for their PowerVault tape libraries must purchase the IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager software from IBM, Dell EMC CloudLink, or Thales KeySecure. Dell customers using Dell Encryption Key Manager 3.0 (EKM 3.
Media Compatibility 9 Media Compatibility LTO media compatibility can be found in the LTO Media Handbook that is in the Manuals and Documents section at the following link: https://www.dell.
LTO7 Type M media 10 LTO7 Type M media The LTO consortium approved a new media format to be used with LTO8 tape drive technologies. The new LTO7 Type M media format allows an LTO8 drive within a supported Dell EMC library to format a new, unused, LTO7 tape cartridge for 9 TB of native data capacity. The media designator for the LTO7 Type M format is M8. 10.
Enterprise Infrastructure Planning Tool 11 Enterprise Infrastructure Planning Tool Dell EMC provides a tool to assist customers in understanding power and cooling requirements for PowerVault tape products. The tool can be accessed at the following link: http://dell-ui-eipt.azurewebsites.net/#/ Follow the diagram below to access the tape section: 21 Dell EMC Tape Compatibility Matrix | Rev.
