HP A3716A DDS-3 Autoloader User's Manual - 3716-96001
Care of Cartridges and Drive
Choosing Cartridges
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To identify data-grade tapes, look for the DDS logo on the cartridge shell. There
are three variants, as shown in figure 6.3.
The logo may be used by any media manufacturer whose tapes meet the DDS
specification. Hewlett-Packard recommends that you use Hewlett-Packard
DDS Media Recognition System cartridges with your DDS-format drive.
Hewlett-Packard cartridges have been designed and tested to give maximum
data reliability and mechanical durability.
Mixing Cartridges in a Magazine
For best performance and error-free operation, it is advisable to use only one
type (tape length) and brand of cartridge in a magazine. Ideally, use only HPs
DDS-3 (125m) cartridges. Do not mix DDS-3 (125m) with DDS-1 (60m or 90m)
or DDS-2 (120m) cartridges in the same magazine.
It is perfectly acceptable to include a cleaning cartridge in the magazine.
Figure 6.3 DDS logos
DDS-3 logo
DDS-2 logo
DDS-1 Media Recognition
System logo