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Dell EMC Tape Systems | Document ID | version (optional)
Table of contents
Revisions............................................................................................................................................................................. 2
1
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................... 4
2
Drives ........................................................................................................................................................................... 5
3
Media ............................................................................................................................................................................ 6
4
Media colors and markings .......................................................................................................................................... 7
5
Media Compatibility ...................................................................................................................................................... 9
6
Cleaning cartridges .................................................................................................................................................... 10
6.1
Usage ............................................................................................................................................................... 10
7
WORM cartridges ....................................................................................................................................................... 12
8
Write Protection .......................................................................................................................................................... 13
9
Cartridge Memory ....................................................................................................................................................... 14
10
Barcodes .................................................................................................................................................................... 15
11
Media Handling........................................................................................................................................................... 16
11.1
Media Description ............................................................................................................................................. 16
11.2
Inspection ......................................................................................................................................................... 16
11.3
Handle the Cartridge Carefully ......................................................................................................................... 17
11.4
Ensure Proper Packaging While Shipping ....................................................................................................... 19
11.5
Cartridge Storage Conditions ........................................................................................................................... 19
11.6
Cartridge Life .................................................................................................................................................... 20
12
LTO7 Type M media ................................................................................................................................................... 21
12.1
Using LTO7 Type M media in Dell EMC tape libraries ..................................................................................... 21
12.2
Using LTO7 Type M media in Dell EMC tape drives ........................................................................................ 21
12.3
Formatting an LTO7 Type M tape in a Dell EMC library .................................................................................. 21
13
Troubleshooting & Best Practices .............................................................................................................................. 22
13.1
Stuck tape ......................................................................................................................................................... 22
13.1.1
Drive reset .................................................................................................................................................... 22
13.2
Media Do’s and Don’ts ..................................................................................................................................... 22
13.2.1
Do’s .............................................................................................................................................................. 22
13.2.2
Don’ts ........................................................................................................................................................... 22
