Dell LTO-4-120 LTO Media Handbook - Page 11

Media Color Schemes Table 6 describes the media color schemes and labels for PowerVault LTO tapes. Table 6. Media Color Schemes for PowerVault LTO Tapes Media Ultrium-1 Ultrium-2 Ultrium-3 Ultrium-4 Ultrium-5 LTO-3 WORM LTO-4 WORM LTO-5 WORM Type Media Media Media Media Media Media Media Media Color Black Scheme Purple BlueGray Green Red Blue-Gray Green on Red on top on top and top and and gray gray below. gray below. below Label Ultrium Ultrium Ultrium Ultrium Ultrium -1 -2 -3 -4 -5 NOTE: All Dell LTO cleaning media are black in color. Depending on the vintage of the cartridge it may be marked Ultrium 1, 2, 3, or a combination of 1, 2, and 3. For more details on cleaning media, see "Cleaning Media" on page 13. NOTE: All Ultrium-x tapes may not be of the same color. To determine the correct media for your tape drive, see the Ultrium label on the tape. NOTE: PowerVault LTO tape drives support media from all certified media vendors. However, it is recommended that you use Dell branded media in all PowerVault LTO drives. NOTE: WORM media that is not labeled "Dell" is always two toned with gray on the bottom and uses the respective color chosen by the tape vendor on the top. NOTE: The WORM label is present on the media regardless of media vendor. LTO Media Handbook 11