Use The Correct Media; Data Cartridges - HP 330834-B21 - StorageWorks Ultrium 460 Tape Library Drive Module Getting Started Manual

Use the correct media

For best performance we recommend HP branded media. Order online at:
www.hp.com/go/storagemedia/ultrium .

Data cartridges

HP StorageWorks Ultrium tape drives use Ultrium tape cartridges. These are single-reel
cartridges that match your drive's format and are optimized for high capacity, throughput and
reliability. Compatible media can be recognized by the Ultrium logo, which is the same as the
logo on the front of your drive. Do not use other format cartridges in your tape drive and do
not use Ultrium cartridges in other format tape drives.
For optimum performance always use a data cartridge that matches the specification of your
tape drive, (see Table 2). A lower specification will have a lower transfer speed and may not
support write activities; a higher specification will not support read or write. We recommend:
• Ultrium 800 GB RW* (
Ultrium 960 tape drives.
• Ultrium 400 GB* tape cartridges (
• Ultrium 200 GB* tape cartridges (
* All values assume 2:1 compression.
Type of cartridge
Ultrium 800 GB
Ultrium WORM 800 GB
Ultrium 400 GB
Ultrium 200 GB
table 2: Ultrium data cartridge and HP StorageWorks Ultrium tape drive compatibility
WORM data cartridges
The HP Ultrium StorageWorks 960 tape drive includes support for both rewriteable and
WORM data cartridges. Write-Once, Read-Many (WORM) data cartridges provide for an
enhanced level of data security against accidental or malicious alteration of data on the tape
cartridge. The WORM data cartridge can be appended to maximize the full capacity of the
tape cartridge, but the user will be unable to erase or overwrite data on the cartridge.
WORM data cartridges are clearly identified by their distinctive, two-tone cartridge color.
To check whether your backup or archive software application supports WORM cartridges,
refer to the following web site:
For information on how your HP Ultrium StorageWorks 960 tape drive and WORM cartridge
can help your business meet Information Lifecycle Management and regulatory compliance
requirements, please refer to the HP Business Support Center at: www.hp.com.
and Ultrium 800 GB* WORM
C7973A)
Ultrium 960 drives
*
Write and Read
*
Write Once, Read
*
Write and Read
*
Read only
www.hp.com/go/connect .
for use with Ultrium 460 tape drives.
C7972A)
for use with Ultrium 230 tape drives.
C7971A)
Ultrium 460 drives
Many
Write and Read
Write and Read
tape cartridges
Ultrium 230 drives
No
No
Write and Read
for use with
No
No
No
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