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Chapter 5. Using the Media
The 20/40GB 4MM Internal Tape Drive uses 4mm data cartridges for saving and
restoring system data. It is designed to use only DDS (Digital Data Storage) data
cartridges. The cartridges are identified by one of the following DDS symbols:
The 20/40GB 4MM Internal Tape Drive only reads and writes data to tape cartridges
that are DDS-2, 3, or 4 format.
Note: The 20/40GB 4MM Internal Tape Drive only supports DDS-2, 3, and 4 tape
The 20/40GB 4MM Internal Tape Drive has been designed to operate with DDS media
that meet the following standards of the European Computer Manufacturers Association
(ECMA):
v ECMA-198 DDS-2 format
v ECMA-236 DDS-3 format
v ECMA-288 DDS-4 format
Note: Your system supplier may only support the media they sell. If the
Types of Tape Cartridges
The 20/40GB 4MM Internal Tape Drive is shipped with the following media cartridges.
Data Cartridge
Test Cartridge
Cleaning Cartridge
To order additional cartridges, refer to "Ordering Tape Cartridges" on page 23.
cartridges. If any other cartridge is inserted in the drive, it will be ejected.
representative's analysis indicates that your problem is caused by inferior media
usage, it is your (the customer's) responsibility to replace the inferior media.
Use the 4mm data cartridge to save or restore programs or data.
Use the specially labeled 4mm test cartridge to run the AIX system
diagnostics (for information about running diagnostics, refer to your
AIX manuals). The test cartridge should not be used to save or
restore customer programs or data.
Use the specially labeled cleaning cartridge (part number 21F8763) to
clean the 20/40GB 4MM Internal Tape Drive. For instructions about
how to clean the 20/40GB 4MM Internal Tape Drive, see "Cleaning
the Tape Drive" on page 17).
Attention:
Use of other than a quality 4mm cleaning cartridge can
damage your 20/40GB 4MM Internal Tape Drive and may void your
warranty.
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