CLI Guide

Contents
Revisions .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
2 Drives and Media ............................................................................................................................................................................ 5
2.1 PowerVault LTO-1 Tape Drives ........................................................................................................................................ 5
2.2 PowerVault LTO-2 Tape Drives ....................................................................................................................................... 6
2.3 PowerVault LTO-3 Tape Drives ........................................................................................................................................ 7
2.4 PowerVault LTO-4 Tape Drives........................................................................................................................................ 7
2.5 PowerVault LTO-5, LTO-6 and LTO-7 Tape Drives ................................................................................................... 8
2.6 Media Types for PowerVault LTO Tape Drives ............................................................................................................ 8
3 Media Color Schemes ................................................................................................................................................................. 11
4 Invalid Media Symptoms ............................................................................................................................................................. 12
5 Cartridge Memory ........................................................................................................................................................................ 13
6 Migrating LTO Media ...................................................................................................................................................................14
7 WORM Media ................................................................................................................................................................................ 15
8 Cleaning Media .............................................................................................................................................................................16
8.1 Label Designations on LTO Cleaning Media ...............................................................................................................16
8.2 Cleaning Media Usage and Drive Cleaning Lights .....................................................................................................16
8.3 Characteristics of Expired LTO Cleaning Tape .......................................................................................................... 18
9 Stuck Tapes .................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
10 Erasing a Pre-Written LTO Tape .............................................................................................................................................. 23
11 Media Handling ............................................................................................................................................................................ 24
11.1 Media Description ............................................................................................................................................................ 24
11.2 Perform a Thorough Inspection.................................................................................................................................... 24
11.3 Handle the Cartridge Carefully ...................................................................................................................................... 25
11.3.1 Ensure Proper Packaging While Shipping Tapes ....................................................................................................... 26
11.3.2 Cartridge Storage Conditions ........................................................................................................................................ 27
11.4 Cartridge Life ..................................................................................................................................................................... 27
12 Media Do’s and Don’ts ............................................................................................................................................................... 28
12.1 Do’s ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
12.2 Don’ts .................................................................................................................................................................................. 28
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