Write Protect Switch
DLTtape and Super DLTtape Cartridge Features
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Your Cartridge
Tape Leader Buckle
Buckles with drive leader to pull
media from cartridge.
DLTtape cartridges
(Mylar loop)
Super DLTtape cartridges
(plastic buckle with metal pin)
Prevents overwrite or erasure of data.
You can change the position of the write
protect switch at any time.
Reel Lock
Prevents media reel in the cartridge
from spinning when the cartridge is
not loaded in a drive. This ensures
that proper media tension
is maintained.
Cartridge Hub
Mechanical interconnect between
the cartridge and the drive reel motor.
Serial Number
May be needed for identification
purposes if you call for service.
1
DLTtape and
Super DLTtape
Write protected – slide
switch down toward label
area. Orange indicator
should be displayed.
DLTtape VS1 and
DLT VS160/V4
Cleaning Cartridge
Write protected -
indicator on top
points to closed lock
2
3
Cartridge Door
Provides access to the tape leader.
4
5
1
4
1
3
5
2
Super DLTtape
DLTtape
2
2
1
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1
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