HP A7518B HP StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive Getting Started Guide - external mod - Page 25

Use the correct media For best performance we recommend HP branded media. Order online at: www.hp.com/go/storagemedia. If you do not have internet access, refer to the User's Guide on the HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM for ordering information for tape cartridges and cleaning cartridges. Data cartridges Note * All values assume 2:1 compression. We recommend HP Super DLTtape II 600 GB* tape cartridges for use with your tape drive. These are single-reel cartridges that match your drive's format and are optimized for high capacity, throughput and reliability. HP StorageWorks SDLT 600 tape drives are also backward-read compatible with some earlier formats, as shown in the following table. Type of cartridge Super DLTtape II Super DLTtape I Super DLTtape I DLT formats Capacity 600 GB* 320 GB* 220 GB* Various Compatibility Read/Write Read Only Read Only None table 2: SDLT 600 data cartridge compatibility Note SDLT 600 tape drives will eject a data cartridge written in DLT formats. Write-protecting cartridges If you want to protect the data on a cartridge from being altered or overwritten, you can writeprotect the cartridge. If you move the write-protect switch during operation, the write-protect feature does not take effect until after the current write operation completes. • To write-protect a cartridge, slide the switch to the left; a small orange rectangle is visible. • To write-enable a cartridge, slide the switch to the right; the orange rectangle is no longer visible. Figure 9 illustrates the location of the write-protect tab. Write-protection will not prevent a cartridge being erased by bulk-erasure or degaussing. Cleaning cartridges Caution You must use the SDLT CleaningTape with HP StorageWorks SDLT 600 tape drives, as other cleaning cartridges, such as CleaningTape III or DLT VS CleaningTape will not load and run. Do not use other format cartridges in your tape drive and do not use SDLT CleaningTape cartridges in other format tape drives. To clean the tape drive: An SDLT CleaningTape cartridge should only be used when the yellow Cleaning Required LED is constantly lit or when your backup software notifies you that the tape drive needs 23