Compatibility Matrix
Table Of Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Dell PowerVault Tape Compatibility
- 3 Operating System Compatibility
- 4 Backup Software Compatibility
- 5 Linear Tape File System Single Drive Edition (LTFS-SDE) Compatibility
- 6 Linear Tape File System Library Edition (LTFS LE) Compatibility
- 7 Library Encryption
- 8 Dell Encryption Key Manager 3.0 Support
- 9 Media Compatibility
- 10 LTO7 Type M media
- 11 Enterprise Infrastructure Planning Tool
Dell PowerVault Tape Compatibility
7 Dell EMC Tape Compatibility Matrix | Rev. A51
2.3 Dell EMC ML3/ML3E
Tape Drive
Supported HBAs
Drive Model
Dell HBA
355e
Dell 12 Gbps
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. LPe31002/35002 and the ML3
Drive/Set to Fabric passed testing direct connect.
Drive Firmware
Library Firmware
LTO6 FH and HH IBM
KAJ8/KAJ9
ML3/ML3e
1.4.1.0-A00
LTO7 FH and HH IBM
M570/M571
LTO8 FH and HH IBM
M570/M571
Dell recommends using the driver that is supplied with the operating system (INBOX) for proper operation
when the backup software does not provide a driver. Always consult the backup software documentation for
drive requirements. The IBM device drive is provided for failover purposes and backup applications that do
not permit INBOX drive usage.