Chapter 3 Tape Cartridge Use
Tape Cartridges Defined
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Tape Cartridges Defined 3
Magnetic tape comes in many sizes and shapes. Your SuperLoader uses
DLTtapeâ„¢ IV, Super DLTtape I (SDLT I), Super DLTtape II, or Ultriumâ„¢
format tape (LTO). The type of drive installed in your SuperLoader
determines which tape you use.
For the DLT1 tape drive, only use DLTtape IV cartridges. DLTtape IV
cartridges contain DLTtape, which provides a storage capacity of up to
40 GB (native) per cartridge. The tape cartridge shell is charcoal and has
no pattern (see figure 47
).
For the SDLT 220 or SDLT 320 tape drives, use Super DLTtape I
cartridges. Super DLTtape I cartridges contain Super DLTtape, which
provides a storage capacity of up to 110 GB (native) per cartridge in the
SDLT 220, and 160 GB (native) per cartridge in the SDLT 320. The tape
cartridge shell is green in color and has a distinctive pattern (see
figure 47
).
Caution: Do not load Super DLTtape II cartridges into a SDLT 220
or SDLT 320 drive. The Super DLTtape II may become
lodged in the drive. The DCA must be removed from the
SuperLoader and the tape cartridge extracted manually
from the drive.
Note: The DLT1 tape drive automatically detects any other
cartridge types and any cartridges that have an
unrecognized format. Do not use DLTtape III, IIIxt, or
Cleaning Tape III cartridges.
Note: The SDLT 600 drive automatically detects any other
cartridge types and any cartridges that have an
unrecognized format. Do not use DLTtape III, IIIxt, or
Cleaning Tape III cartridges.
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