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Tape Cartridges (Media)
Tape cartridges store data. Each tape cartridge must be compatible with at least one
tape drive in the library.
Note:
LTO-5, 6, and 7 drives can read two generations back and write one
generation back. LTO-8 drives can read and write one generation back.
For best capacity and performance, always use cartridges of the same
generation as your drives.
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Support for Non-Standard Label Formats
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Prepare Diagnostic, Cleaning, and Data Tape Cartridges
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Apply a Label to a Tape Cartridge
View, Import, Export, and Move Cartridges
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View a List of Tape Cartridges
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View Tape Cartridge Health (Media Health)
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Guidelines for Handling Tape Cartridges
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Import or Export Cartridges Using the Mailslot
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Load the Magazines (Bulk Loading)
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Move Tape Cartridges with the Remote Interface
Cleaning Cartridges and Reserved Slots
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Determine the Required Number of Reserved System Slots
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Determine the Number of Cleaning Cartridges
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Manage Expired Cleaning Cartridges
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Monitor Cleaning Cartridges Using the Remote Interface
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Replace Expired Cleaning Tapes Using the Remote Interface
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Replace Expired Cleaning Tape Using the Host Application
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