Dell PowerVault 124T - Manual (Page 11)

LTO Media Handbook 11
Media Color Schemes
Table 6 describes the media color schemes and labels for PowerVault LTO
tapes.
NOTE: All Dell LTO cleaning media are black in color. Depending on the vintage of
the cartridge it may be marked Ultrium 1, 2, 3, or a combination of 1, 2, and 3. For
more details on cleaning media, see "Cleaning Media" on page 13.
NOTE: All Ultrium-x tapes may not be of the same color. To determine the correct
media for your tape drive, see the Ultrium label on the tape.
NOTE: PowerVault LTO tape drives support media from all certified media vendors.
However, it is recommended that you use Dell branded media in all PowerVault LTO
drives.
NOTE: WORM media that is not labeled "Dell" is always two toned with gray on the
bottom and uses the respective color chosen by the tape vendor on the top.
NOTE: The WORM label is present on the media regardless of media vendor.
Table 6. Media Color Schemes for PowerVault LTO Tapes
Media
Type Ultrium-1
Media Ultrium-2
Media Ultrium-3
Media Ultrium-4
Media Ultrium-5
Media LTO-3 WORM
Media LTO-4 WORM
Media LTO-5 WORM
Media
Color
Scheme Black Purple Blue-
Gray Green Red Blue-Gray
on top and
gray below.
Green on
top and
gray below. Red on top
and gray
below
Label Ultrium
-1 Ultrium
-2 Ultrium
-3 Ultrium
-4 Ultrium
-5