
3–2
StorageWorks SDLT Tape Drive by Compaq Reference Guide
Operating the SDLT Drive
Table 3–2 lists media kit part numbers:
Operating the SDLT Drive
Loading a Cartridge
Push the cartridge completely into the drive, as shown in Figure 3-1.
Figure 3–1: Loading a cartridge
After a cartridge is inserted, the cartridge initialization process begins and the green
indicator flashes. When the cartridge is at the beginning of tape (BOT) marker, the
green indicator is illuminated. The cartridge is now ready for use.
CAUTION:
If reusing a prerecorded cartridge and writing from BOT, all prerecorded
data is lost.
Table 3–2: Media Kit Part Numbers
Media Kit
Part Number
SDLT 20-Pack
188527-B26
SDLT 10-Pack
188527-B22
SDLT 5-Pack
188527-B21