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Chapter 4. Using Ultrium media
To make sure that your IBM Ultrium tape drive conforms to IBM's specifications
for reliability, use only IBM LTO Ultrium tape cartridges. Other LTO-certified data
cartridges might not meet the standards of reliability that are established by IBM.
The IBM LTO Ultrium data cartridge cannot be used in other IBM non-LTO
Ultrium tape products.
LTO Cartridge Memory This is a chip that contains information about the cartridge and the tape, as well
as statistical information about the use of the cartridge. For more information, see
“Cartridge Memory chip (LTO-CM)” on page 42.
Cartridge door The cartridge door protects the tape from contamination when the cartridge is out
of the drive.
Leader pin The tape is attached to a leader pin, behind the cartridge door. When the
cartridge is inserted into the drive, a threading mechanism pulls the pin (and
tape) out of the cartridge, across the drive head, and onto a take-up reel. The
head can then read or write data from or to the tape.
Write-protect switch This switch prevents data from being written to the tape cartridge. For more
information, see “Write-protect switch” on page 42.
Label area This provides a location to place a label.
Insertion guide This is a large, notched area that prevents the cartridge from being inserted
incorrectly.
Types of cartridges
IBM Ultrium media is available in the following types:
v
“Data cartridge” on page 42
v
“WORM (Write Once, Read Many) cartridge” on page 43
v
“Cleaning cartridge” on page 44
Figure 9. The IBM LTO Ultrium data cartridge
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