8 use the correct media, Data cartridges, Compatibility – HP StoreEver DAT Tape Drives User Manual
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8 Use the correct media
For best performance we recommend HP branded media. Order online at:
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
HP StorageWorks DAT 160 tape drives and HP DAT 160 cartridges
HP DAT 160 cartridges (C8011A) can only be used with HP StorageWorks DAT 160 tape drives; they
are wider than earlier formats and will not fit into earlier tape drive models. DAT 160 cartridges provide
optimum performance and maximum capacity for HP StorageWorks DAT 160 tape drives. DAT 160 tape
drives are also backwards compatible with some earlier formats, see
Compatibility
For optimum performance and storage capacity, use tape cartridges that match your drive’s format, and
normally use only one cartridge per day. Ideally, use:
•
HP’s DAT 160 cartridges with DAT 160 tape drives
•
HP’s DAT 72 cartridges with DAT 72 tape drives
•
HP’s DDS-4 cartridges with DAT 40 tape drives
Although HP StorageWorks DAT tape drives are fully backward compatible, old tape formats are more
abrasive than later generations and using older tape formats can reduce the life expectancy of the tape
drive. The compatibility between drive models and cartridges is summarized in
Table 5
on page 47.
Shaded boxes show the recommended media for each tape drive. Capacities assume a compression
ration of 2:1.
Table 5 Data cartridge compatibility
DDS-2
120 meter
DDS-3
125 meter
DDS-4
150 meter
DAT 72
170 meter
DAT 160
170 meter
HP StorageWorks DAT 160
not
supported
not
supported
read/write
read/write
160 GB*
C8011A
HP StorageWorks DAT 72
not
supported
read/write
read/write
72 GB*
C8010A
not
supported
HP StorageWorks DAT 40
read/write
read/write
40 GB*
C5718A
not
supported
not
supported
* Capacity assumes 2:1 compression.
NOTE:
DDS-1 cartridges are not supported on any HP StorageWorks DAT drive.
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