1.
Write-protect switch in the unlocked position
2.
Write-protect switch in the locked position
3.
Write-protect switch
4.
Barcode label
5.
Directional arrow. Insert the cartridge into the magazine with the arrow pointing into the
storage slot.
2.
Slide the switch to the
right
to write-protect the cartridge. An indicator, such as a red mark or small
padlock, indicates that the cartridge is write-protected.
Read and write compatibility
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Ultrium data cartridges are fully supported and compatible with all Ultrium
tape products. Because Hewlett Packard Enterprise Ultrium media is Ultrium logo compliant, it can be
used with any other tape drive that bears the Ultrium logo.
LTO-6 drive
LTO-7 drive
LTO-8 drive
LTO-1 media
Incompatible
Incompatible
Incompatible
LTO-2 media
Incompatible
Incompatible
Incompatible
LTO-3 media
Incompatible
Incompatible
Incompatible
LTO-4 media — unencrypted
Read only
Incompatible
Incompatible
LTO-4 media — encrypted
Read only with
encryption key
Incompatible
Incompatible
LTO-5 media — unencrypted
Read/Write
Read only
Incompatible
LTO-5 media — encrypted
Read/Write with
encryption key
Read only with
encryption key
Incompatible
LTO-6 media — unencrypted
Read/Write
Read/Write
Incompatible
LTO-6 media — encrypted
Read/Write with
encryption key
Read/Write with
encryption key
Incompatible
LTO-7 media — unencrypted
Incompatible
Read/Write
Read/Write
LTO-7 media — encrypted
Incompatible
Read/Write with
encryption key
Read/Write with
encryption key
Table Continued
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Read and write compatibility