Dell POWER VAULT 114X LTO5 140 EMC Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook - Page 3

Table of contents Revisions...2 1 Introduction...4 2 Drives ...5 3 Media...6 4 Media colors and markings ...7 5 Media Compatibility ...9 6 Cleaning cartridges ...10 6.1 Usage ...10 7 WORM cartridges ...12 8 Write Protection ...13 9 Cartridge Memory...14 10 Barcodes ...15 11 Media Handling...16 11.1 Media Description ...16 11.2 Inspection ...16 11.3 Handle the Cartridge Carefully ...17 11.4 Ensure Proper Packaging While Shipping ...19 11.5 Cartridge Storage Conditions ...19 11.6 Cartridge Life ...20 12 LTO7 Type M media...21 12.1 Using LTO7 Type M media in Dell EMC tape libraries 21 12.2 Using LTO7 Type M media in Dell EMC tape drives 21 12.3 Formatting an LTO7 Type M tape in a Dell EMC library 21 13 Troubleshooting & Best Practices ...22 13.1 Stuck tape...22 13.1.1 Drive reset ...22 13.2 Media Do's and Don'ts ...22 13.2.1 Do's ...22 13.2.2 Don'ts ...22 3 Dell EMC Tape Systems | Document ID | version (optional)