Dell PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook - Page 11

When an expired cleaning tape is used in a: • DLT4000/DLT7000 drive, the tape is ejected and the cleaning light stays on. • SDLT220/SDLT320 drive, the tape is not ejected and the cleaning light goes out the 20th time (last) the tape is used. • DLT1/VS80 and VS160 drives, there is no method to determine that the cleaning tape is expired except to manually note usage on the check box label. It is the customer's responsibility to record usage of the cleaning tape and discard after 20 uses. The cartridge will have little or no effect on head cleaning after the recommended 20 uses. Media Handling Cartridge Features Figure 1-13. Cartridge Tape reel lock serial number leader door lock cartridge hub reel lock Cartridge Leader - Buckles with drive leader to pull media from cartridge. Two types, DLTtape cartridges (mylar loop) and Super DLTtape cartridges (plastic buckle with metal pin.) Reel Locks - Prevent media reel in the cartridge from spinning when the cartridge is not loaded in a drive (ensures that proper tension of media is maintained.) Cartridge Hub - Mechanical interconnect between the cartridge and the drive reel motor. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 9