HP Surestore 6.140 Tape Library - Manual (Page 203)

Drives and Media
Drive Technologies and Compatibility
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Drive Technologies and Compatibility
Format Compatibility
Table D-1 shows read and write compatibility between Quantum DLT
and LTO, Linear Tape-Open, Ultrium formats.
Media Compatibililty
CAUTION It is critical to ensure that the media you use matches the format of your
tape drive. Cleaning cartridges and formatted data cartridges are unique
for each drive technology. Damage may occur if inappropriate media is
used in the tape drives.
Table D-2 shows drive technologies and compatible unformatted data
cartridges.
Table D-1 Drive Format Compatibility
Drive Type Read-Compatible Write-Compatible
DLT 8000 DLT 4000
DLT 7000
DLT 8000
DLT 4000
DLT 7000
DLT 8000
LTO Ultrium LTO Ultrium LTO Ultrium
Table D-2 Data Cartridge Compatibility (Unformatted)
Drive Type Data Cartridge Type
Quantum DLT DLT Type IIIXT
DLT Type IV
HP Ultrium HP Ultrium 200 GB