5.1 Types of Tape Cartridges
The 7208 Tape Drive Model 341 is shipped with an 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.
To avoid problems with loading and unloading a tape, use only one label on the tape cartridge. Place the label in location 1 or 2 as
shown in Figure 12.
Figure 12. Placement of Label on an 8mm Data Cartridge
Test Cartridge
Reserve the specially labeled test tape 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 7208 Tape Drive tape drive (see "Cleaning the Tape Drive" in topic 3.5).
To order additional cartridges, refer to "Ordering Tape Cartridges" in topic 5.5.
7208 Model 341 Setup and Operator Guide
Types of Tape Cartridges
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