Operation
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Using Correct Media
Using Correct Media
For best performance, use media from HP.
Data Cartridges
The tape drive is fully backward compatible, but old tape formats are more abrasive
than more recent ones. Using older tape formats can reduce the life expectancy of the
tape drive.
Table 3-2
summarizes the compatibility between tape drive models and tape
cartridges.
*Capacities assume a compression ration of 2:1.
Table 3-2. Data Cartridge Compatibility
DDS-2
120 meter
DDS-3
125 meter
DDS-4 150
meter
DAT 72
170 meter
Not
supported
Read/write
Read/write
72GB*
C8010A
Note. The tape drive does not support DDS-1 cartridges.
