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Tape Cartridge
Description
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Beeper
A beeper sound indicates you can operate the cartridge insert/release handle.
When the drive "beeps", the Operate Handle LED should be on. To prevent
damage to the drive, wait for the sound of the beep before opening the door.
Label area
Write-protect switch
Figure 3-2
DLT Tape Cartridge
The DLT4000 tape drive uses type III, IIIxt, and IV DLT tape cartridges. These
tape cartridges contain 1/2 inch magnetic metal particle tape.
The color of the tape cartridge is used to distinguish its type:
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Type III tape cartridges are gray/brown.
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Type IIIxt tape cartridges are white.
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Type IV tape cartridges are black.
20-40 Gbyte SPARCstorage DLT4000 Tape Drive Manual—February 1997
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