MSL5000 and 6000 Series Tape Libraries User Guide

Introduction
26 HP StorageWorks MSL5000 and MSL6000 Series Tape Libraries User Guide
SDLT Tape Cartridges
Note: In addition to the information provided in this manual, refer to the
documentation provided with your media for more information.
The following tape cartridges are approved for the library’s SDLT tape drives:
■ HP SDLT Data Cartridge
— C7980A (220-320 GB)
■ HP SDLT Cleaning Cartridge
— C7982A
Caution: SDLT tape drives require special cleaning cartridges and data
cartridges formatted specifically for SDLT. To avoid damage to your tape drive,
it is critical to use appropriate cleaning cartridges, and properly formatted
data cartridges. Do not use DLT Tape I, DLT Tape II, DLT Tape III, or DLT Tape
IIIXT data cartridges, or DLT cleaning cartridges with SDLT tape drives.
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.
Note: For information on labeling tape cartridges, see Labeling Tape Cartridges on
page 103.