Dell EMC Tape Compatibility Matrix User's Guide
Summary
Dell EMC Tape Compatibility Matrix (Rev. A51, June 2021) providing a reference of supported tape drive, media, and library configurations. Lists compatible drives (LTO-5 through LTO-8), media types and part numbers, and autoloaders/libraries (ML3, TL2000, TL4000, ML6). Covers firmware, OS support (Windows, Linux, VMware), and backup software compatibility. For IT admins and storage engineers planning tape-based backup with Dell EMC products.
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Compatibility Matrix
Dell EMC Tape Compatibility Matrix June 2021
Rev. A51
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Compatibility Matrix Dell EMC Tape Compatibility Matrix June 2021 Rev. A51
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Revisions Revisions Date Description June 2021 Rev. A51 Acknowledgments Author: Dell Tape Development Engineering The information in this publication is provided “as is.” Dell Inc. makes no representa...
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Table of contents Table of contents Revisions .............................................................................................................................................................
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Overview 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 y...
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Dell Power Vault Tape Compatibility 2 Dell Power Vault Tape Compatibility 2.1 Power Vault Drives Internal to Servers Tape Drive Supported HBAs Drive Model Current Dell ITA Dell H330 HBA330 Onboard SAT...
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Dell Power Vault Tape Compatibility 2.2 Power Vault 114X and Desktop Models Tape Drive Supported HBAs Drive Model Current Dell 6 Gbps Dell 12 Gbps SAS HBA355e USB 2.0/3.0 Firmware SAS HBA HBA LTO3-060...
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Dell Power Vault Tape Compatibility 2.3 Dell EMC ML3/ML3E Tape Drive Supported HBAs Drive Model Dell HBA Dell 12 Gbps LPe1600x LPe1200x LPe31xxx/ QLE246x QLE256x QLE26xx BR8x5 355e SAS HBA FC HBA FC H...
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Dell Power Vault Tape Compatibility 2.4 Power Vault TL1000 Tape Drive Supported HBAs Drive Model Dell 6 Gbps SAS HBA Dell 12 Gbps SAS HBA HBA355e Power Vault LTO4-120 HH IBM V2 X X Power Vault LTO5-14...
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Dell Power Vault Tape Compatibility 2.5 Power Vault TL2000/4000 Tape Drive Supported HBAs Drive Model i SCSI Dell 6 Gbps Dell 12 Gbps LPe1200x LPe1600x LPe31xxx QLE246x QLE256x QLE26xx BR8x5 Bridge SA...
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Dell Power Vault Tape Compatibility 2.5 ML6000 Tape Drive Supported HBAs Drive Model Dell 6 Gbps Dell 12 Gbps LPE1200x LPe1600x LPe31xxx QLE246x QLE256x QLE26xx BR8x5 SAS HBA SAS HBA FC HBA FC HBA FC ...
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Dell Power Vault Tape Compatibility 2.6 Dell Power Edge Server to HBA Compatibility Generation 12G 13G 14G Model T320 T420 T620 T430 T430 T630 T340 T440 T640 Adapter ITA H330 HBA330 External SAS Adapt...
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Dell Power Vault Tape Compatibility Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters Generation 13G and 14G Model R9x0 R8x0 R7x0 R7x0XD R6x0 R5x0 R4x0 R3x0 R2x0 T6x0 T4x0 T3x0 QLE256x X X X X X X X X X X X QLE266x X X...
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Operating System Compatibility 3 Operating System Compatibility Dell EMC tape products are tested with various operating systems (OS). Compatibility of test tools and general operability has been vali...
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Backup Software 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 ...
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Linear Tape File System Single Drive Edition (LTFS-SDE) Compatibility 5 Linear Tape File System Single Drive Edition (LTFS-SDE) Compatibility The LTFS SDE software allows the media in the tape drive t...
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Linear Tape File System Library Edition (LTFS LE) Compatibility 6 Linear Tape File System Library Edition (LTFS LE) Compatibility The IBM® LTFS LE software creates a drive letter in the file system on...
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Library Encryption 7 Library Encryption Dell EMC tape libraries support both Application-Managed Encryption and Library-Managed Encryption. Application-Managed Encryption – No additional library activ...
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Dell Encryption Key Manager 3.0 Support 8 Dell Encryption Key Manager 3.0 Support The sales life of the Dell Encryption Key Manager 3.0 software has ended. Customers purchasing library- managed encryp...
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Media Compatibility 9 Media Compatibility LTO media compatibility can be found in the LTO Media Handbook that is in the Manuals and Documents section at the following link: https://www.dell.com/suppor...
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LTO7 Type M media 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 allows an LTO8 drive within a suppo...
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Enterprise Infrastructure Planning Tool 11 Enterprise Infrastructure Planning Tool Dell EMC provides a tool to assist customers in understanding power and cooling requirements for Power Vault tape pro...
Manual Details
| Brand | Dell |
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| Pages | 21 |
| File Size | 673.33 KB |
| Published | June 25, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find power and cooling requirements for PowerVault products?
Consult the Enterprise Infrastructure Planning Tool available via the provided Dell portal.
What are the conditions for using LTO7 Type M media in a library?
Hardware must meet specs; initialization occurs when a backup job begins, followed by 'Write from BOT'.
Can standalone LTO8 drives support LTO7 Type M media?
Yes, if the firmware is HB8x or higher and the tape is already formatted to LTO7 Type M.