2.1 Types of 8mm Cartridges
The 7208 Tape Drive Model 342 is shipped with an advanced metal-evaporated (AME) data cartridge, an AME test cartridge, and a
cleaning cartridge.
Data Cartridge
Use the AME data cartridge for saving or restoring your programs or data.
Large and small labels are shipped with the data cartridge. To avoid problems with loading and unloading a tape, use only the small label
on the tape cartridge and place the label in location 1 shown in Figure 12. Place the large label on the cartridge container.
Figure 12. Placement of Label on an 8mm Data Cartridge
Test Cartridge
Use the specially labeled test cartridge to perform diagnostics on the drive. Do not use it to save or restore programs or data.
Cleaning Cartridge
Use the specially labeled cleaning cartridge to clean the tape drive (see "Cleaning the Tape Drive" in topic 1.6).
To order additional cartridges, refer to "Ordering Tape Cartridges" in topic 2.6.
7208 Tape Drive Service Guide
Types of 8mm Cartridges
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