Administrator Guide

7 Dell EMC Tape Systems | Document ID | version (optional)
4 Media colors and markings
Media types are color coded to be easily identified in the data center. Color coding is not an industry standard
and varies by distributers. Standard data cartridges are a single solid color. WORM cartridges are
differentiated with a grey back cover and the generational color on the front cover. All genuine LTO media will
have the Ultrium LTO logo and generation markings on the cartridge.
Dell EMC historical and current LTO generation cartridge colors
The Ultrium LTO logo is displayed along with the generation number on both the outer cartridge carrier and
the physical media cartridge in the lower left corner. Data capacity information is also provided on Dell EMC
media.
Media markings