Users Guide

Table 2. Data capacity and recording format
Type Native Data Capacity Recording Format
Ultrium 8 12 TB (30 TB at 2.5:1 compression) Reads and writes data on 6656 tracks,
32 tracks at a time.
Ultrium M8 9 TB (22.5 TB at 2.5:1 compression)
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Reads and writes data on 3584 tracks,
32 tracks at a time.
Ultrium 7 6 TB (15 TB at 2.5:1 compression) Reads and writes data on 3584 tracks,
32 tracks at a time.
Ultrium 6 2.5 TB (6.25 TB at 2.5:1 compression) Reads and writes data on 2176 tracks,
16 tracks at a time.
Ultrium 5 1.5 TB (3 TB at 2:1 compression) Reads and writes data on 1280 tracks,
16 tracks at a time.
Ultrium 4 800 GB (1.6 TB at 2:1 compression) Reads and writes data on 896 tracks,
16 tracks at a time.
Ultrium 3 400 GB (800 GB at 2:1 compression) Reads and writes data on 704 tracks,
16 tracks at a time.
Ultrium 2 200 GB (400 GB at 2:1 compression) Reads and writes data on 512 tracks,
8 tracks at a time.
Ultrium 1 100 GB (200 GB at 2:1 compression) Reads and writes data on 384 tracks,
8 tracks at a time.
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Library Firmware must be at 0080 or greater to support the LTO M8 media feature. Drive firmware must be at
HB82 or greater to support the LTO M8 media feature. Ensure that any device drivers are at the minimum level that
is required to support the library.
Front panel
Table 3. Front panel component descriptions
Number Component Description
▌1▐ Operator Panel The Operator Panel features a monochrome 16-character LCD
graphic display that is on the front of the library. Library
operations and service functions are completed from this
screen.
The Web User Interface offers some of the same functionality
as the Operator Panel with a web browser for remote access to
the library. For information about the Operator Panel and the
Web User Interface, see “User interfaces” on page 13.
▌2▐ Control keys The control keys are located to the right of the Operator Panel
LCD display on the front of the library.
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Figure 2. Front panel components
2 Dell PowerVault TL1000 Tape Autoloader: User's Guide