Quantum DLT 7000 Tape Drive D-1
Appendix D
THE TAPE CARTRIDGE
This appendix covers:
• Tape Cartridge Handling Guidelines (subsection D.1)
• Tape Cartridge Inspection Procedure (subsection D.2)
• Tape Cartridge Write-Protect Switch (subsection D.3)
• Loading a Tape Cartridge (subsection D.4)
• Unloading a Tape Cartridge (subsection D.5)
• Using a Cleaning Tape Cartridge (subsection D.6)
D.1 TAPE CARTRIDGE HANDLING GUIDELINES
The tape drive can use one of the following types of DLTtape cartridge:
• DLTtape III, 1200 feet/cartridge (medium dark gray plastic)
• DLTtape IIIxt, 1800 feet/cartridge (white plastic)
• DLTtape IV, 1800 feet/cartridge (charcoal plastic)
Ensure that your tape backup solution performs reliably by following the general
handling guidelines described in this subsection.
HANDLING GUIDELINES
• Always keep each tape cartridge in its protective plastic case when
it is not in the tape drive.
• When carrying tape cartridges in their cases, always orient the cases
so that the grooves in the cases interlock. This prevents the cases
from slipping apart and falling.
• Never stack the tape cartridges in a stack of more than five.
