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Chapter 4. Using Ultrium Media
To ensure that your IBM Ultrium Tape Drive conforms to IBM's specifications for
reliability, use only IBM LTO Ultrium tape cartridges. You may use other
LTO-certified data cartridges, but they may not meet the standards of reliability that
are established by IBM. The IBM LTO Ultrium Data Cartridge can not be used in
other IBM non-LTO Ultrium tape products.
Figure 4-1. The IBM LTO Ultrium Data Cartridge
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LTO cartridge memory
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Cartridge door
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Leader Pin
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Write-protect Switch
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Label area
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Insertion guide
Types of Cartridges
IBM Ultrium media is available in the following types:
v "Data Cartridge" on page 4-2
v "WORM (Write Once, Read Many) Cartridge" on page 4-3
v "Cleaning Cartridge" on page 4-4
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a chip that contains information about the cartridge and the tape, as well
as statistical information about the cartridge's use (For more information,
see "Cartridge Memory Chip (LTO-CM)" on page 4-2.)
protects the tape from contamination when the cartridge is out of the drive
The tape is attached to a leader pin, behind the cartridge door. When the
cartridge is inserted into the drive, a threading mechanism pulls the pin
(and tape) out of the cartridge, across the drive head, and onto a
non-removable take-up reel. The head can then read or write data from or
to the tape.
prevents data from being written to the tape cartridge (For more
information, see "Write-Protect Switch" on page 4-2.)
provides a location to place a label (To obtain tape cartridges and bar code
labels, see "Media Supplies" on page C-5.)
a large, notched area that prevents the cartridge from being inserted
incorrectly
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