Compatibility Matrix

Dell PowerVault Tape Compatibility
9 Dell EMC Tape Compatibility Matrix | Rev. A51
2.5 PowerVault TL2000/4000
Tape Drive
Supported HBAs
Drive Model
iSCSI
Bridge
Dell 6 Gbps
SAS HBA
Dell 12 Gbps
SAS HBA
LPe1200x
FC HBA
LPe1600x
FC HBA
LPe31xxx
QLE246x
FC HBA
QLE256x
FC HBA
QLE26xx
FC HBA
BR8x5
FC HBA
PowerVault LTO3-060 IBM
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
PowerVault LTO3-060 IBM V2
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
PowerVault LTO4-120 IBM
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
PowerVault LTO4-120 HH IBM
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
PowerVault LTO4-120 HH IBM V2
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
PowerVault LTO5-140 IBM
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
PowerVault LTO6 HH IBM
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
PowerVault LTO7 HH IBM
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
PowerVault LTO8 HH IBM
X
X
X
X
X
X = Supported
Note: Model BR815, BR825, and LPe31xxx do not support direct attach to tape drive.
Drive Firmware
Library Firmware
PowerVault LTO3-060 IBM
93GQ
TL2000/TL4000
F.11/3.20e
PowerVault LTO3-060 IBM V2
F991
PowerVault LTO4-120 IBM
C7QH
PowerVault LTO4-120 HH IBM
C7QJ
PowerVault LTO4-120 HH IBM V2
G9N1
PowerVault LTO5-140 IBM
H971
PowerVault LTO6 HH IBM
JAX1
PowerVault LTO7 HH IBM
JAYD
PowerVault LTO8 HH IBM
JAYD
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.