Tandberg Data SDLT 600 - Manual (Page 94)

Data Cartridge Handling Guidelines SDLT 600 Product Manual
A-2 March 2004 81-81184-02 REV A01
The SDLT 600 tape drive is backward read compatible with Super DLTtape I data cartridges formatted
in the SDLT 220 or SDLT 320 tape drive.
Figure A-1 shows outside characteristic differences of the
Super DLTtape I and Super DLTtape II data cartridges.
Figure A-1. Super DLTtape Data Cartridges Read by SDLT 600 Tape Drive
N OTE : The Super DLTtape I and Super DLTtape II data cartridges have a keying
feature to ensure you cannot load them into a previous generation DLT
tape drives.
A.2 Data Cartridge Handling Guidelines
By following general handling procedures, conducting careful visual inspections of data cartridges on
a regular, ongoing basis, and being certain to store data cartridges within their environmental limits,
you will greatly reduce any chance that you will experience problems with your data cartridges or
cause damage to your Super DLTtape system. Respect your media as much as you do your data.
Ensure that your data cartridge backup solution performs reliably by following these general handling
guidelines:
• Always keep each data cartridge in its protective plastic case when it is not in the tape drive.
• When carrying data cartridges in their cases, always orient the cases so that the grooves in the
cases interlock. This prevents the cases from slipping apart and falling.
• Never stack the data cartridges in a stack of more than five.
Super DLTtape II Super DLTtape I
Read AND Write Read ONLY
with SDLT 600
with SDLT 600