MSL5000 and 6000 Series Tape Libraries User Guide

Introduction
23HP StorageWorks MSL5000 and MSL6000 Series Tape Libraries User Guide
Approved media will have the Ultrium format trademark which indicates that the
media has passed Ultrium format compliance testing (see Figure 2).
Figure 2: HP Ultrium 460 format trademark
For best results, always use HP branded media. The following tape cartridges are
approved for the library’s Ultrium tape drives:
■ HP Ultrium Data Cartridge
— C7972A (400 GB)
— C7971A (200 GB)
■ HP Ultrium Universal Cleaning Cartridge
— C7978A
Note: Ultrium generation 2 cartridges (C7972A) can read and write to Ultrium
generation 1 cartridges (C7971A). However, Ultrium generation 1 cartridges can only
read and write to other Ultrium generation 1 cartridges.
Caution: Do not bulk erase Ultrium formatted cartridges. This will destroy
pre-recorded servo information and make the cartridge unusable.
Make it a practice to visually inspect your tape cartridges when loading or
removing them from your tape library. Taking a few minutes to check the
condition of your cartridges will lower the risk of repeated failures and help
ensure uninterrupted backup.
Caution: Always discard damaged tape cartridges. If a defective tape
cartridge is loaded into a tape drive, it may in turn damage the drive,
potentially requiring drive replacement.