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Tape Cartridges
Use the Ultrium data and cleaning tape cartridges designed for your LTO tape drive.
Table 6: LTO-6 Tape Drive
Cartridge Type
LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25TB* Data Cartridge
LTO-6 Ultrium 6.25TB* WORM Data
Cartridge
Ultrium Universal Cleaning Cartridge
Table 7: LTO-7 Tape Drive
Cartridge Type
LTO-7 Ultrium 15TB* Data Cartridge
LTO-7 Ultrium 15TB* WORM Data Cartridge
Ultrium Universal Cleaning Cartridge
Table 8: LTO-8 Tape Drive
Cartridge Type
LTO-8 Ultrium 30TB* Data Cartridge
LTO-8 Ultrium 30TB* WORM Data Cartridge
Ultrium Universal Cleaning Cartridge
* - with 2.51 Compression factor
CAUTION
Do not degauss LTO data cartridges! These data cartridges are pre-
recorded with a magnetic servo signal. This signal is required to use the
cartridge with the LTO tape drive. Keep magnetically charged objects
away from the cartridge.
To ensure the longest possible life for your data cartridges, follow these guidelines:
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Use only the data cartridges designated for your device.
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Clean the tape drive when the Clean drive LED is illuminated.
CAUTION
Use only Ultrium Universal cleaning cartridges. All cleaning tapes must
have a label with the prefix “CLN”
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Do not drop a cartridge. Excessive shock can damage the internal contents of the cartridge or the
cartridge case itself, making the cartridge unusable.
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Do not expose data cartridges to direct sunlight or sources of heat, including portable heaters and
heating ducts.
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The operating temperature range for data cartridges is 10 to 35º C. The storage temperature range is
