HP StorageWorks ESL E-Series User Manual page 26

Library Overview
Note:
documentation provided with your media for more information.
Approved media has the Ultrium format trademark, which indicates the media has
passed Ultrium format compliance testing (see
Figure 5: HP Ultrium format trademark
For best results, always use HP branded media and bar code labels. Refer to the
HP StorageWorks Tape Libraries Media and Bar Code Labels flyer for
information on which media and bar code labels to use in your tape drives.
Always 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
lowers the risk of repeated failures and helps ensure uninterrupted backup.
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In addition to the information provided in this manual, refer to the
Caution: 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.
Caution: Do not bulk erase Ultrium formatted cartridges. This destroys
prerecorded servo information and makes the cartridge unusable.
Caution: Always discard damaged tape cartridges. If a defective tape
cartridge is loaded into a tape drive, it may damage the drive, potentially
requiring drive replacement.
Figure 5).
ESL E-Series Tape Library User's Guide