Using Tape Cartridges; Cartridge Type - HP StorageWorks Ultrium 960 User's And Service Manual

Using tape cartridges

CAUTION: Do not degauss HP Ultrium data cartridges! Ultrium data cartridges are pre-recorded
with a magnetic servo signal. This signal is required in order to use the cartridge with the Ultrium
460, Ultrium 960 and Ultrium 448 Tape Autoloader. Keep magnetically charged objects out of
close range.
Before you use the autoloader, make sure you observe these general rules:
• Use only the data cartridges that are designated for your model of tape autoloader (see
"Cartridge type" on page
• You can order data cartridges at www.hp.com/go/storagemedia.
• Clean the tape drive when the Clean Drive LED is illuminated.
• Be sure to use only Ultrium Universal cleaning cartridges in any of the 1/8 Ultrium Tape
Autoloaders.
• Be sure to use only the DLT VS cleaning cartridge for the 1/8 DLT VS80 Tape Autoloader.
• Be sure to use only SDLT cleaning cartridges in the 1/8 SDLT 320 Tape Autoloader.
• You can order cleaning cartridges at
NOTE: If you are using the operator's panel to clean the drive, import the cleaning cartridge only
when the operator's panel requests it. You may keep a cleaning cartridge in the autoloader if the
backup software can manage the drive cleaning.

Cartridge type

Table 11 Ultrium 960 tape autoloader
Cartridge Type
HP Ultrium 800 GB data cartridge Ultrium 3,
HP Ultrium 800 GB WORM data cartridge Ultrium 3,
two-tone (yellow and white)
HP Ultrium universal cleaning cartridge, (50 cleans),
Table 12 Ultrium 448 tape autoloader
Cartridge Type
HP Ultrium 400 GB data cartridge Ultrium 2,
HP Ultrium universal cleaning cartridge, (50 cleans),
28 Operating the autoloader
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www.hp.com/go/storagemedia.
yellow
red
Part Number
C7973A
C7973W
orange C7978A
Part Number
C7972A
orange C7978A