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Figure 7-3 The Super DLTtape Positive Leader Link
both DLTtape IV and Super DLTtape I cartridges.
On Super DLTtape I cartridges, a unique new buckling system
increases cartridge life and supports heavy-duty-cycle environments.
(See Figure 7-3.) A solid metal pin attached to the drive leader links
with molded clips that are permanently attached to the tape leader
inside the cartridge. The Positive Leader Link design makes the buck-
ling of Super DLTtape I media a highly reliable mechanical process. In
addition to supporting Super DLTtape I cartridges, the buckling
mechanism supports existing DLTtape IV data cartridges to ensure
complete backward-read compatibility.
This whole process by which the DLTtape system cartridge interacts
with the DLTtape drive is essential to the very high reliability and long
life of both the drive and the media. The combination of DLTtape car-
tridge and DLTtape drive results in a very stable, low-tension tape han-
dling that results in longer life for both media and read-write heads.
Understanding The Differences
There are differences between DLTtape media, both minor and major.
For example, one of the subtle differences between DLTtape media is a
7.4 DLTtape MEDIA
Super DLTtape I
Tape Cartridge
Leader
Super DLTtape
Drive Leader
DLTtape IV
Tape Cartridge
Leader
supports linking of