A: Cartridge Tape Information; 3480 And Helical Scan Cartridge Specifications - StorageTek 4410 Hardware Operator's Manual

Cartridge Tape Information
This appendix lists basic requirements for cartridges, and describes how to prepare and
maintain cartridges.

3480 and Helical Scan Cartridge Specifications

The LSM uses cartridges that meet the specifications defined in the ANSI publication,
American National Standard Magnetic Tape and Cartridge for Information Interchange, ACS X3B5.
3480 and helical scan cartridges must meet these requirements:
• Cartridges
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• Media
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• Volume serial number (VOLSER) label
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Colored cartridges are approved only if the measured reflection density is greater than
1.20, as obtained with an X-Rite 404G color reflection densitometer. For more
information about colored cartridges, contact your StorageTek Marketing representative.
Measurements are:
Bandwidth:
Measuring range:
Accuracy:
Repeatability:
Aperture diameter: 3.4 mm
9206
10.16 x 12.7 x 2.54 cm (4 x 5 x 1 in.)
Integrated thumb wheel for 3480; slide switch for helical scan
Chromium dioxide for 3480; ferromagnetic for helical scan
1.27 cm (0.5 in.) wide
165 m (541 ft) long minimum for 3480; 91 m (299 ft) for helical scan
No beginning of tape/end of tape reflective markers
Valid characters are A-Z, 0-9, # (crosshatch), or trailing blanks
Leading blanks not allowed
ANSI Status T Wideband (380 to 780 nanometers)
Density (0.00-2.50) D
± 0.02 D
± 0.01 D
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