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61 SSL1016 Tape Autoloader Reference Guide
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Tape Cartridge Usage
This chapter describes the magnetic tapes and how to handle them properly.
Tape Cartridges Defined
The following tables list the types of media supported in each tape autoloader.
Table 3: DLT1 Supported Media
Media
Part
Number Format
Supported
Operation
SDLT I C7980A Any Not supported
DLT IV C5141F DLT4000 Read Only*
DLT IV C5141F DLT7000 Not supported*
DLT IV C5141F DLT8000 Not supported*
DLT IV C5141F DLT1/ValueStorage format Read and Write
DLT I cleaning tape C7998A n/a Cleaning
DLT cleaning tape C5142F n/a Not supported
SDLT 1 cleaning tape C7982A n/a Not supported
*Note: DLT IV media, which has a format other than DLT 1, must be bulk erased to allow a
DLT 1 drive to perform writes to the media. Erasing the data cartridge in its original drive is
not adequate because the existing, incompatible format remains on the tape cartridge. The
degaussing equipment used to bulk erase previously formatted media must have an Oersted
rating at least equal to, and preferably two or three times greater than, the rating for the
media being erased. For example, DLT Type IV media is rated at 1850 Oersteds. Specific
procedures for degaussing your media should be included with your degaussing equipment.
CAUTION: All previously recorded data is removed if you bulk erase a tape cartridge.
Note: Ultrium cartridges are not compatible with DLT drives. Ultrium cartridges are
not compatible with the SSL1016 DLT magazines.