Dell EMC Tape Compatibility Matrix Dell Engineering December 2019
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Table of contents 1 Overview.......................................................................................................................................................................4 2 Dell PowerVault Tape Compatibility ............................................................................................................................. 5 2.1 PowerVault Drives Internal to Servers ........................................................................................................
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 listed may no longer be offered for sale; check with your Sales Representative for current portfolio offerings.
2 Dell PowerVault Tape Compatibility 2.1 PowerVault Drives Internal to Servers NOTE: LTO8 requires a HOTFIX for INBOX device driver recognition with Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows Server 2016. Visit www.Dell.com/support LTO8 product page for additional information.
2.2 PowerVault 114X & Desktop Models NOTE: LTO8 requires a HOTFIX for INBOX device driver recognition with Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows Server 2016. Visit www.Dell.com/support LTO8 product page for additional information.
2.3 Dell EMC ML3/ML3E X= Supported NOTE: Model BR815, BR825 do not support direct attach to tape drive. LPe31002/35002 and the ML3 Drive/Set to Fabric passed testing direct connect.
2.4 PowerVault TL1000 X = Supported NOTE: LTO8 requires a HOTFIX for INBOX device driver recognition with Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows Server 2016. Visit www.Dell.com/support LTO8 product page for additional information.
2.5 PowerVault TL2000/4000 X = Supported NOTE: Model BR815, BR825 and LPe31xxx do not support direct attach to tape drive.
2.6 ML6000 X = Supported NOTE: Model BR815, BR825 and LPe31xxx do not support direct attach to tape drive. Device Drivers Dell recommends using the driver supplied w ith the operating system (INBOX) for proper operation w hen the backup softw are does not provide a driver. Alw ays consult the backup softw are documentation for driver requirements. NOTE: LTO8 requires a HOTFIX for INBOX device driver recognition with Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows Server 2016. Visit www.Dell.
2.7 7Dell PowerEdge Server to HBA Compatibility NOTE: 6 Gbps and 12 Gbps cards are not interchangeable between the server generations. 13G & 14G servers only support 12Gbps SAS adapters.
X = Supported NOTE: Model BR815, BR825 do not support direct attach to tape drive. The LPe31002 with ML3 Drives set to Fabric have passed ISV Testing with Direct Connections. Please refer to your Server Specific Supported HBA list.
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 with Windows Server 2019, WS 2012R2, WS 2016, RHEL 6.x/7.x/8.x and SLES 12.x/15.x OS’s. Always consult with your ISV application for specific OS version 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 OS as called out in the Software compatibility list. For other solutions not listed please contact the ISV for compatibility. Vendor Application Dell EMC NetWorker Version Compatibility List All https://www.dellemc.
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 like disk with a drive letter. Users can easily drag and drop data onto the tape media without the need for additional tape backup software. Additional Information: http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/STQNYL/com.ibm.storage.hollywood.doc/ltfs_sd_ichom e.html Free Software Download:http://www.ibm.
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 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. Additional Information: http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/STZMZN/com.ibm.storage.
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 the ISV application. 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.
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 will need to purchase the IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager software from IBM, Dell EMC CloudLink or Thales KeySecure. Dell customers currently using Dell Encryption Key Manager 3.0 (EKM 3.
9 Media Compatibility LTO media compatibility can be found in the LTO Media Handbook located in the Manuals and Documents section at the following link. https://www.dell.
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 will allow an LTO8 drive within a supported Dell EMC library to format a new, unused, LTO7 tape cartridge for 9TB of native data capacity. The media designator for the LTO7 Type M format is M8. 10.
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 diagram below to access the tape section.
NOTE: Dell is providing the information in this matrix as a convenience to our customers. THE INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. The limited warranties for Dell products are set forth exclusively in the documentation accompanying such products. Nothing herein should be construed as modifying those limited warranties in any way.
