HP Surestore 6.140 Tape Library User Manual
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Drives and Media
HP Ultrium Drives & Media
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Using HP Ultrium Cartridges
CAUTION
HP Ultrium tape drives require special cleaning cartridges and data
cartridges formatted specifically for HP Ultrium. To avoid damage to your
tape drive, it is critical to use appropriate cleaning cartridges and
properly formatted data cartridges.
A unique feature of Ultrium tape cartridges is LTO-Cartridge Memory
(LTO-CM). LTO-CM is an intelligent memory chip embedded into the
cartridge. It uses a radio frequency interface that eliminates the need for
a physical power or signal connection between the cartridge and drive.
Information normally stored in the header at the beginning of the tape is
contained in the LTO-CM, including identification and usage information
such as the number of times the cartridge has been loaded, when it was
last cleaned, and error logs.
See the following sections for information on:
• Write-Protecting DLT Cartridges
• Using DLT Cartridge Bar Code Labels
• Loading DLT Cartridges into a Magazine
• Using DLT Cleaning Cartridges
In addition to the information provided in this manual, you may also
want to refer to the documentation provided with your Ultrium media.
Maintaining Ultrium Cartridges
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.
Do not apply more than one label onto Ultrium cartridges, as extra labels
can cause the cartridges to jam in the tape drive.
CAUTION
Do not bulk erase Ultrium formatted cartridges. This will destroy pre-
recorded servo information and make the cartridges unusable.