Use The Correct Media - HP A7518B - StorageWorks SDLT 600 Tape Drive Getting Started Manual

Use the correct media

For best performance we recommend HP branded media. Order online at:
www.hp.com/go/storagemedia . If you do not have internet access, refer to the User's
Guide on the HP StorageWorks Tape
and cleaning cartridges.
Data cartridges
Note * All values assume 2:1 compression.
We recommend HP Super DLTtape II 600 GB* tape cartridges for use with your tape drive.
These are single-reel cartridges that match your drive's format and are optimized for high
capacity, throughput and reliability.
HP StorageWorks SDLT 600 tape drives are also backward-read compatible with some
earlier formats, as shown in the following table.
Type of cartridge
Super DLTtape II
Super DLTtape I
Super DLTtape I
DLT formats
table 2: SDLT 600 data cartridge compatibility
Note SDLT 600 tape drives will eject a data cartridge written in DLT formats.
Write-protecting cartridges
If you want to protect the data on a cartridge from being altered or overwritten, you can write-
protect the cartridge.
If you move the write-protect switch during operation, the write-protect feature does not take
effect until after the current write operation completes.
• To write-protect a cartridge, slide the switch to the left; a small orange rectangle is visible.
• To write-enable a cartridge, slide the switch to the right; the orange rectangle is no longer
visible.
Figure 11 illustrates the location of the write-protect tab.
Write-protection will not prevent a cartridge being erased by bulk-erasure or degaussing.
Cleaning cartridges
You must use the SDLT CleaningTape with HP StorageWorks SDLT 600 tape drives, as other
cleaning cartridges, such as CleaningTape III or DLT VS CleaningTape will not load and run.
Caution Do not use other format cartridges in your tape drive and do not use SDLT CleaningTape
cartridges in other format tape drives.
To clean the tape drive:
An SDLT CleaningTape cartridge should only be used when the yellow Cleaning Required
LED is constantly lit or when your backup software notifies you that the tape drive needs
for ordering information for tape cartridges
CD-ROM
Capacity
600 GB*
320 GB*
220 GB*
Various
Compatibility
Read/Write
Read Only
Read Only
None
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