Dell PowerVault Tape Compatibility Matrix Owner's Manual
Summary
This compatibility matrix provides a comprehensive reference for Dell PowerVault tape drive and library compatibility, listing supported tape formats, backup software, host bus adapters, and operating system versions. It details which tape drives and autoloaders are compatible with specific PowerVault models, firmware requirements, and connectivity options for storage administrators planning or maintaining Dell PowerVault tape backup solutions.
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Compatibility Matrix
Dell Power Vault Tape Compatibility Matrix April 2022
Rev. A54
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Compatibility Matrix Dell Power Vault Tape Compatibility Matrix April 2022 Rev. A54
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Revisions Revisions Date Description April 2022 Rev. A54 Acknowledgments Author: Dell Tape Development Engineering The information in this publication is provided “as is.” Dell Inc. makes no represent...
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Contents 1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................................................... 4 2 Dell Pow...
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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 HBA330 HBA350i HBA355i ...
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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 HBA355e USB 2.0/3.0 Firmware SAS HBA SAS HBA LTO3-060...
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Dell Power Vault Tape Compatibility 2.3 Dell 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 HBA 3...
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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 15G Model T320 T420 T620 T430 T430 T630 T340 T440 T640 T550 Adapter ITA H330 HBA330 HBA355i M...
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Dell Power Vault Tape Compatibility Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters Generation 13G, 14G, and 15G Model R9x0 R8x0 R7x0 R7x0XD R6x0 R5x0 R4x0 R3x0 R2x0 T6x0 T5x0 T4x0 T3x0 QLE256x X X X X X X X X X X X ...
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Operating System Compatibility 3 Operating System Compatibility Dell Power Vault tape products are tested with various operating systems (OS). Compatibility of test tools and general operability has b...
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Backup Software Compatibility 4 Backup Software Compatibility Dell Power Vault tape products are tested using various Independent Software Vendor (ISV) applications. Dell tape products are compatible ...
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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 Power Vault tape libraries support both Application-Managed Encryption and Library-Managed Encryption. Application-Managed Encryption – No additional libra...
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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 provides a tool to assist customers in understanding power and cooling requirements for Power Vault tape product...
Manual Details
| Brand | Dell |
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| Pages | 21 |
| File Size | 684.25 KB |
| Published | July 01, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the LTO7 Type M media format?
It is a 9TB format requiring an M8 barcode. It must be new, non-formatted, and initialized with a 'Write from BOT' process to be formatted.
Can I use LTO7 Type M media in a standalone drive?
No, standalone drives cannot format uninitialized media. You must use a Dell tape library to format LTO7 Type M tapes.
How can I determine power and cooling needs?
Use the Enterprise Infrastructure Planning Tool available at the provided link.