Chapter 6. using ultrium media, Data cartridges, Chapter 6. using ultrium media -1 – Dell PowerVault TL4000 User Manual

Page 167: The lto ultrium data cartridge, Cartridge types and colors

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Chapter 6. Using Ultrium Media

Figure 6-1 shows the LTO Ultrium Data Cartridge and its components.

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LTO cartridge memory

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Write-protect Switch

2

Cartridge door

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Label area

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Leader Pin

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Insertion guide

Note:

The same components are on all the LTO Ultrium Data Cartridges.

Data Cartridges

The different generations of Ultrium data cartridges can be identified by color:

Table 6-1. Cartridge Types and Colors

Type

Color

Ultrium 6

Black

Ultrium 6 WORM

Black and Silvery gray

Ultrium 5

Burgundy

Ultrium 5 WORM

Burgundy and Silvery gray

Ultrium 4

Green

Ultrium 4 WORM

Green and Silvery gray

Ultrium 3

Slate Blue

Ultrium 3 WORM

Slate Blue and Silvery gray

Ultrium 2

Purple

Ultrium 1

Black

All generations contain 1/2-inch, dual-coat, magnetic tape.

Figure 6-1. The LTO Ultrium Data Cartridge

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