Ordering Tape Cartridges - IBM 20/40GB 4MM Installation And Using Manual

Figure 3. Setting the Write-Protect Switch

Ordering Tape Cartridges

All tape cartridges are not alike. The tape composition and length, and the construction
of the cartridge itself can all affect the quality and capacity of the recording and the
performance of your tape drive. A poor quality tape cartridge may appear to work
adequately in your system, yet it can leave contamination in the tape path or impede
the speed of the recording.
The length and composition of the tape, and the size, shape, and construction of the
cartridge shell must all be considered when selecting the tape cartridge to be used with
your system. Data grade tape media is the only type of tape media that should be used
for backup and data processing. Saving money by using generic media for data
purposes will do little to save your business if your data is destroyed and your backup
tapes fail because of inferior media.
Table 5 lists quality tape cartridges that you can order for the 20/40GB 4MM Internal
Tape Drive. To order cartridges contact your local provider of storage products. The
following table provides you with two part numbers of quality tape cartridges that can be
purchased from your local provider.
Table 5. Tape Cartridges for the 20/40GB 4MM Internal Tape Drive
Part Number
59H4458
21F8763
Type of Cartridge
4mm Data Cartridge
4mm Cleaning Cartridge
Length
150 m (492 ft)
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Chapter 5. Media