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Compatibility MatrixDell EMC Tape Compatibility MatrixJune 2021Rev. A51
RevisionsRevisionsDateDescriptionJune 2021Rev. A51AcknowledgmentsAuthor: Dell Tape Development EngineeringThe information in this publication is provided “as is.” Dell Inc. makes no representations or warranties of any kind with respect to the information in thispublication, and specifically disclaims implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.Use, copying, and distribution of any software described in this publication requires an applicable software license.This document may contain certain words that are not consistent with Dell's current language guidelines. Dell plans to update the document oversubsequent future releases to revise these words accordingly.This document may contain language from third party content that is not under Dell's control and is not consistent with Dell's current guidelines for Dell'sown content. When such third-party content is updated by the relevant third parties, this document will be revised accordingly.Copyright 2019-2021 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All Rights Reserved. Dell Technologies, Dell, EMC, Dell EMC, and other trademarks are trademarksof Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be trademarks of their respective owners. [6/3/2021] [Compatibility Matrix] [Rev. A51]2Dell EMC Tape Compatibility Matrix Rev. A51
Table of contentsTable of contentsRevisions . 2Acknowledgments . 2Table of contents . 31Overview . 42Dell PowerVault Tape Compatibility . 52.1PowerVault Drives Internal to Servers . 52.2PowerVault 114X and Desktop Models . 62.3Dell EMC ML3/ML3E . 72.4PowerVault TL1000 . 82.5PowerVault TL2000/4000 . 92.5ML6000 . 102.6Dell PowerEdge Server to HBA Compatibility. 113Operating System Compatibility . 134Backup Software Compatibility. 145Linear Tape File System Single Drive Edition (LTFS-SDE) Compatibility . 156Linear Tape File System Library Edition (LTFS LE) Compatibility. 167Library Encryption . 178Dell Encryption Key Manager 3.0 Support . 189Media Compatibility . 1910 LTO7 Type M media . 2010.1 Using LTO7 Type M media in Dell EMC tape libraries . 2010.2 Using LTO7 Type M media in Dell EMC tape drives . 2010.3 Formatting an LTO7 Type M tape in a Dell EMC library . 2011 Enterprise Infrastructure Planning Tool . 213Dell EMC Tape Compatibility Matrix Rev. A51
Overview1OverviewDell tape solutions are tested with a wide range of platforms, backup software, and media to help ensuretrouble-free, reliable performance. This matrix can help you determine if your tape backup components arecompatible. See the Dell Support website at www.dell.com/support for service and warranty-related items.Some products that are listed may no longer be offered for sale; check with your Sales Representative forcurrent portfolio offerings.Dell has not tested or validated tape drives or tape libraries that are connected to Virtual Machines.Note: Dell is providing the information in this matrix as a convenience to its customers. THE INFORMATIONIS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OFANY KIND. The limited warranties for Dell products are set forth exclusively in the documentationaccompanying such products. Nothing herein should be construed as modifying those limited warranties inany way.4Dell EMC Tape Compatibility Matrix Rev. A51
Dell PowerVault Tape Compatibility2Dell PowerVault Tape Compatibility2.1PowerVault Drives Internal to ServersTape DriveDrive ModelSupported HBAsCurrentFirmwareDell ITADell H330HBA330LTO3-080 IBM SAS V2F991XLTO4-120 HH IBMC7QJXLTO4-120 IBM SASC7QHXLTO4-120 HH IBM V2G9N1XXLTO5-140 IBM SASH971XXXLTO6 HH IBM SASKAJ9XXXLTO7 HH IBM SASN4Q1XXXLTO8 HH IBM SASN4Q1XXRD1000 SATA20056Onboard SATAXX SupportedDell recommends using the driver that is supplied with the operating system (INBOX) for proper operationwhen the backup software does not provide a driver. Always consult the backup software documentation fordrive requirements.Note: LTO8 requires a HOTFIX for INBOX device driver recognition with Windows Server 2012 R2 andWindows Server 2016. Go to the LTO8 product page on https://www.dell.com/support for additionalinformation.5Dell EMC Tape Compatibility Matrix Rev. A51
Dell PowerVault Tape Compatibility2.2PowerVault 114X and Desktop ModelsTape DriveDrive ModelSupported HBAsCurrentFirmwareDell 6 GbpsSAS HBADell 12 Gbps SASHBAHBA355eLTO3-060 IBM SAS93GQXLTO3-080 IBM SAS V2F991XLTO4-120 HH IBMC7QHXLTO4-120 HH IBM V2G9N1XXLTO5-140 IBM SASH971XXLTO6 HH IBM SASKAJ9XXXLTO7 HH IBM SASN4Q1XXLTO8 HH IBM SASN4Q1XXRD1000 USB 3.04121USB 2.0/3.0XX SupportedDell recommends using the driver that is supplied with the operating system (INBOX) for proper operationwhen the backup software does not provide a driver. Always consult the backup software documentation fordrive requirements.Note: LTO8 requires a HOTFIX for INBOX device driver recognition with Windows Server 2012 R2 andWindows Server 2016. Go to the LTO8 product page on https://www.dell.com/support for additionalinformation.6Dell EMC Tape Compatibility Matrix Rev. A51
Dell PowerVault Tape Compatibility2.3Dell EMC ML3/ML3ETape DriveSupported HBAsDrive ModelDell HBA Dell 12 Gbps355eSAS HBALPe1600xFC HBALPe1200xFC HBALPe31xxx/35xxxQLE246xFC HBAQLE256xFC HBAQLE26xxFC HBABR8x5FC HBALTO6 FH and HH IBMXXXXXXXXXLTO7 FH and HH IBMXXXXXXXXXLTO8 FH and HH IBMXXXXXXX SupportedNote: Model BR815 and BR825 do not support direct attach to tape drive. LPe31002/35002 and the ML3Drive/Set to Fabric passed testing direct connect.Drive FirmwareLTO6 FH and HH IBMKAJ8/KAJ9LTO7 FH and HH IBMM570/M571LTO8 FH and HH IBMM570/M571Library FirmwareML3/ML3e1.4.1.0-A00Dell recommends using the driver that is supplied with the operating system (INBOX) for proper operationwhen the backup software does not provide a driver. Always consult the backup software documentation fordrive requirements. The IBM device drive is provided for failover purposes and backup applications that donot permit INBOX drive usage.7Dell EMC Tape Compatibility Matrix Rev. A51
Dell PowerVault Tape Compatibility2.4PowerVault TL1000Tape DriveDrive ModelSupported HBAsDell 6 Gbps SAS HBADell 12 Gbps SAS HBAPowerVault LTO4-120 HH IBM V2XXPowerVault LTO5-140 IBMXXPowerVault LTO6 HH IBMXXXPowerVault LTO7 HH IBMXXXXXPowerVault LTO8 HH IBMHBA355eX SupportedDrive FirmwareLibrary FirmwarePowerVault LTO4-120 HH IBM V2G9N1PowerVault LTO5-140 IBMH971PowerVault LTO6 HH IBMKAJ9PowerVault LTO7 HH IBMM571PowerVault LTO8 HH IBMM571TL10000109-3000Dell recommends using the driver that is supplied with the operating system (INBOX) for proper operationwhen the backup software does not provide a driver. Always consult the backup software documentation fordrive requirements. The IBM device drive is provided for failover purposes and backup applications that donot permit INBOX drive usage.8Dell EMC Tape Compatibility Matrix Rev. A51
Dell PowerVault Tape Compatibility2.5 PowerVault TL2000/4000Tape DriveDrive ModelSupported HBAsiSCSIBridgeDell 6 GbpsSAS HBAPowerVault LTO3-060 IBMXXPowerVault LTO3-060 IBM V2XXPowerVault LTO4-120 IBMXXXXPowerVault LTO4-120 HH IBMXXXPowerVault LTO4-120 HH IBM V2XXPowerVault LTO5-140 IBMXPowerVault LTO6 HH IBMXPowerVault LTO7 HH IBMDell 12 GbpsSAS HBALPe31xxxQLE246xFC HBAQLE256xFC XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXPowerVault LTO8 HH IBMLPe1200xFC HBALPe1600xFC HBAXQLE26xxFC HBABR8x5FC HBAX SupportedNote: Model BR815, BR825, and LPe31xxx do not support direct attach to tape drive.Drive FirmwareLibrary FirmwarePowerVault LTO3-060 IBM93GQPowerVault LTO3-060 IBM V2F991PowerVault LTO4-120 IBMC7QHPowerVault LTO4-120 HH IBMC7QJPowerVault LTO4-120 HH IBM V2G9N1PowerVault LTO5-140 IBMH971PowerVault LTO6 HH IBMJAX1PowerVault LTO7 HH IBMJAYDPowerVault LTO8 HH IBMJAYDTL2000/TL4000F.11/3.20eDell recommends using the driver that is supplied with the operating system (INBOX) for proper operationwhen the backup software does not provide a driver. Always consult the backup software documentation fordrive requirements. The IBM device drive is provided for failover purposes and backup applications that donot permit INBOX drive usage.9Dell EMC Tape Compatibility Matrix Rev. A51
Dell PowerVault Tape Compatibility2.5ML6000Tape DriveDrive ModelSupported HBAsDell 6 Gbps Dell 12 GbpsSAS HBASAS HBALPE1200xFC HBALPe1600xFC HBALPe31xxxQLE246xFC HBAQLE256xFC HBAQLE26xxFC HBABR8x5FC HBAXXXXPowerVault LTO4-120 IBMXXXXPowerVault LTO5-140 IBM FHXXXXXXXXXPowerVault LTO6 IBMXXXXXXXXXPowerVault LTO7 IBM – FC OnlyXXXXXXXPowerVault LTO8 IBM – FC OnlyXXXXX SupportedNote: Model BR815, BR825, and LPe31xxx do not support direct attach to tape drive.Drive FirmwareLibrary FirmwarePowerVault LTO4-120 IBMC7QHPowerVault LTO5-140 IBM FHH970PowerVault LTO6 IBMJ450PowerVault LTO7 IBM – FC OnlyJ4D0PowerVault LTO8 IBM – FC OnlyJ4D0ML6000710G.GS007Dell recommends using the driver that is supplied with the operating system (INBOX) for proper operationwhen the backup software does not provide a driver. Always consult the backup software documentation fordrive requirements. The IBM device drive is provided for failover purposes and backup applications that donot permit INBOX drive usage.Note: LTO8 requires a HOTFIX for INBOX device driver recognition with Windows Server 2012 R2 andWindows Server 2016. Go to the LTO8 product page on https://www.dell.com/support for additionalinformation.10Dell EMC Tape Compatibility Matrix Rev. A51
Dell PowerVault Tape Compatibility2.6Dell PowerEdge Server to HBA l SAS 2 Gbps SASGenerationModelR93012 Gbps R7515R7525R750XAHBA355e SASNote: 6 Gbps and 12 Gbps cards are not interchangeable between the server generations. 13G and 14Gservers only support 12 Gbps SAS adapters.Note: IBM support for a SAS interposer/fan-out cable is mentioned in the ML3 users guide; Chapter 3 Page51. As a convenience we are including the comment from that section as well as the part numbers here.The fan out cables are sold by ATTO and are available through our S&P org.CBL-8079-EX1 (1M)AA837909CBL-8078-EX1 (3M)AA837910Excerpt from ML3 users guide: If you are using a SAS fanout / Interposer cable, the end of the cable with onlyone connector must be plugged into the HBA.11Dell EMC Tape Compatibility Matrix Rev. A51
Dell PowerVault Tape CompatibilityFibre Channel Host Bus AdaptersGenerationModel13G and 14GR9x0R8x0R7x0 R7x0XD XXXXXXXR2x0T6x0T4x0T3x0XXXXXXXX SupportedNote: Model BR815 and BR825 do not support direct attach to tape drive. The LPE31002 with ML3 Drives setto Fabric have passed ISV testing with Direct Connections. For more information, see your Server SpecificSupported HBA list.12Dell EMC Tape Compatibility Matrix Rev. A51
Operating System Compatibility3Operating System CompatibilityDell EMC tape products are tested with various operating systems (OS). Compatibility of test tools andgeneral operability has been validated in the following operating systems: Windows Server 2012R2Windows Server 2016Windows Server 2019Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.x/7.x/8.xSUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12.x/15.xAlways consult with your ISV application for specific operating system version compatibility.13Dell EMC Tape Compatibility Matrix Rev. A51
Backup Software Compatibility4Backup Software CompatibilityDell EMC tape products are tested using various Independent Software Vendor (ISV) applications. Dell tapeproducts are compatible if they are listed in the hardware compatibility list and the ISV is running on asupported operating system that is called out in the Software Compatibility list. For other solutions not listed,contact the ISV for compatibility.VendorApplicationVersionDell EMCNetWorkerAllVeritasBackup ExecAllNetBackupCommVaultSimpanaAllComputer AssociatesArcserve1.75Microsoft*Data Protection Manager2010/20072012/2016QuestNetVault8, 9, 10, and 11IBMSpectrum Protect (formerly TSM)8.1.0 and laterVeeamAvailability Suite9.x - 11.xRetrospectRetrospectAllAcronisBackup11.5, 11.7, and 12.5Dell EMCCloudLinkAll*All Dell tape drives supported in Data Protection Manager 2007 are also supported in Data ProtectionManager 2010.Click on the link below for the Dell EMC NetWorker Hardware Compatibility 4Dell EMC Tape Compatibility Matrix Rev. A51
Linear Tape File System Single Drive Edition (LTFS-SDE) Compatibility5Linear Tape File System Single Drive Edition (LTFS-SDE)CompatibilityThe LTFS SDE software allows the media in the tape drive to be presented to the file system as a disk with adrive letter. Users can easily drag and drop data onto the tape media without the need for additional tapebackup software.LTO3 and LTO4PowerVaultSDEPowerVault 114XSDE Free Software Download: https://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral-Use Find Product tab and enter IBM Spectrum Archive Single Drive Edition (SDE) for the ProductSelector.Note: IBM requires customer registration before download.LTO8 requires firmware version HB8x or greater.Internal LTO LTFS Requires HBA330. H330 not supported with LTFS.15LTO5, LTO6, LTO7, LTO8Dell EMC Tape Compatibility Matrix Rev. A51
Linear Tape File System Library Edition (LTFS LE) Compatibility6Linear Tape File System Library Edition (LTFS LE)CompatibilityThe IBM LTFS LE software creates a drive letter in the file system once LTFS is mounted. Each tapecartridge in the logical library is assigned to a drive letter or mount point and shows up as a directory underthe drive letter or mount point. You can drag and drop data to the directories and create directories as neededfor your specific needs.LT03LT04LT05Dell EMC ML3/ML3ELT06LT07LT08LELELEPowerVault TL1000, TL2000,TL4000N/AN/ALELELELEPowerVault ML6000N/AN/ALELELELE Additional nter/STZMZN/com.ibm.storage.hollywood.doc/ltfs le ichome.htmlOther countries and languages can be selected from www.ibm.com. Customers must search for “LTFS LE” tolocate the local link.Dell customers must purchase the IBM LTFS LE software directly from IBM. Dell customers with existing IBMsales relationships can purchase through their IBM sales representative.Note: LTO8 requires firmware version HB8x or greater.LTFS LE not supported in Linux Operating System.16Dell EMC Tape Compatibility Matrix Rev. A51
Library Encryption7Library EncryptionDell EMC tape libraries support both Application-Managed Encryption and Library-Managed Encryption.Application-Managed Encryption – No additional library activation license is needed. AME licensing ishandled by. 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. The PowerVault TL1000 is sold as encryption enabledor disabled at the time of purchase. TL1000 units cannot be changed from the original factory configuration ofencryption disabled. The Dell EMC ML3/ML3E library has an LME feature that is enabled by Default and nofurther licensing is required.Compatibility testing is ongoing to ensure that basic LME connectivity and functionality exists with commercialkey management software applications. Always consult the independent software provider for full applicationsupport.TL1000TL2000TL4000ML6000Dell EMC CloudLinkIBM SKLMXXSafeNet KeySecureX SupportedNote: LTO Tape Drives use AE256-bit encryption.17ML3Dell EMC Tape Compatibility Matrix Rev. A51XXXXX
Dell Encryption Key Manager 3.0 Support8Dell Encryption Key Manager 3.0 SupportThe sales life of the Dell Encryption Key Manager 3.0 software has ended. Customers purchasing librarymanaged encryption licenses for their PowerVault tape libraries must purchase the IBM Security KeyLifecycle Manager software from IBM, Dell EMC CloudLink, or Thales KeySecure.Dell customers using Dell Encryption Key Manager 3.0 (EKM 3.0) may use the software through the end ofsupport life of the initial support contract of the PowerVault TL2000, TL4000, and ML6000 tape libraries withwhich EKM 3.0 was purchased. However, no operating system or hardware updates or fixes are available forthe EKM 3.0 software. Customers needing updates (such as Microsoft Windows 2012 and LTO7) mustpurchase the IBM SLKM software.Dell customers must purchase the IBM SKLM software directly from IBM. US customers can purchase thesoftware at the following link. Non-US customers can access additional countries and languages on the upperright side of the page. These pages only list the purchase req
11 Dell EMC Tape Compatibility Matrix Rev. A51 2.6 Dell PowerEdge Server to HBA Compatibility . Generation 12G 13G 14G Model T320 T420 T620 T430 T430 T630 T340 T440 T640 Adapter ITA H330 HBA330 . External SAS Adapters Generation 13G Model R230 R330 R430 R530
