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Cartridges
The StorageTek 9840 tape cartridge shown in the figure below has the supply and
takeup reels inside the cartridge which permits midpoint loading and fast access to
data files.
FIGURE 1-7 9840 Tape Cartridge
The 9840 data cartridge has a typical capacity of:
• 20 GB, uncompressed when written by a T9840A or T9840B drive
• 40 GB when written by a T9840C drive (PRML data format)
• 75 GB when written by a T9840D drive (PRML data format)
See
TABLE 1-2 on page 24
The 9840 cleaning cartridge is capable of 100 cleaning operations. The media
identification labels for 9840 Tape Cartridges have unique letters:
• R - 9840 standard and VolSafe data tape cartridges
• U - cleaning cartridge used with T9840A, T9840B, and T9840C drives
• Y - cleaning cartridge used with the StorageTek T9840D tape drive only
A variation of the data cartridge is available for VolSafe (append-only) use.
• The manufacturer and media identification labels are yellow (9840A/B), green
(9840C), or purple (T9840D).
• The write-protect switch is yellow (9840A/B), green (9840C), or purple (T9840D).
• A model-unique dimple pattern exists on the bottom of the cartridge case.
To place orders electronically, send an e-mail to:
tapemediaorders_ww@oracle.com
December 2012
for information regarding read and write compatibility.
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