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Table Of Contents
Dell PowerVault Tape Systems
LTO Media Handbook
Contents
Drives and Media
PowerVault LTO-1 Tape Drives
PowerVault LTO-2 Tape Drives
PowerVault LTO-3 Tape Drives
PowerVault LTO-4 Tape Drives
PowerVault LTO-5 and LTO-6 Tape Drives
Media Types for PowerVault LTO Tape Drives
Media Color Schemes
Invalid Media Symptoms
Cartridge Memory
Migrating LTO Media
WORM Media
Cleaning Media
Label Designations on LTO Cleaning Media
Cleaning Media Usage and Drive Cleaning Lights
Legend
Characteristics of Expired LTO Cleaning Tape
Stuck Tapes
Erasing a Pre-Written LTO Tape
Media Handling
Media Description
Perform a Thorough Inspection
Handle the Cartridge Carefully
Ensure Proper Packaging While Shipping Tapes
Cartridge Storage Conditions
Cartridge Life
Media Do’s and Don’ts
Do’s:
Don’ts:
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TO Media Handbook
Media Handling
Media Description
Figure 1-2.
L
TO Ultrium
Data Cartridge
Figure 1-3.
Correct Leader Pin Location
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L
TO CM
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write-protect switch
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cartridge door
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label area
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insertion guide
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leader pin
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