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Chapter 5: Media
Data Cartridge
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Data Cartridge
The different generations of Quantum Ultrium data cartridges can be
identified by color:
All generations contain 1/2-inch, dual-coat, magnetic tape.
You can order tape cartridges with the bar code labels included, or you
can order custom labels.
When processing tape in the cartridges, Ultrium Tape Drives use a linear,
serpentine recording format. The native data capacity and recording
format of Ultrium data cartridges is as follows:
Type
Color
Ultrium 8
Burgundy
Ultrium 8 WORM
Burgundy and Silvery gray
Ultrium 7 M8 Format
Purple
Ultrium 7
Purple
Ultrium 7 WORM
Purple and Silvery gray
Ultrium 6
Black
Ultrium 6 WORM
Black and Silvery gray
Ultrium 5
Burgundy
Ultrium 5 WORM
Burgundy and Silvery gray
Ultrium 4
Green
Ultrium 4 WORM
Green and Silvery gray
Ultrium 3
Slate Blue
Ultrium 3 WORM
Slate Blue and Silvery gray
Ultrium 2
Purple
Ultrium 1
Black
Summary of Contents for LTO-8 HH SAS
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Page 30: ...Chapter 2 Introduction Specifications 22 QuantumLTO 8 HH SAS User s Guide...
Page 40: ...Chapter 3 Installation Updating firmware 32 QuantumLTO 8 HH SAS User s Guide...
Page 74: ...Chapter 4 Operations Diagnostic and Maintenance Functions 66 QuantumLTO 8 HH SAS User s Guide...
Page 92: ...Chapter 5 Media Disposing of Tape Cartridges 84 QuantumLTO 8 HH SAS User s Guide...
Page 108: ...Appendix A Error Codes and Messages 100 QuantumLTO 7 HH SAS User s Guide...
Page 110: ...Appendix B Tape Alert Flags 102 QuantumLTO 7 HH SAS User s Guide...
Page 126: ...Glossary 118 Quantum LTO 7 HH SAS User s Guide...