The length and composition of the tape, and the size, shape, and construction of the cartridge shell must all be considered
when selecting the tape cartridge to be used with your system. IBM supports using only data and cleaning cartridges supplied
by IBM. Data grade tape media is the only type of tape media that should be used for backup and data processing. Saving
money by using generic media for data purposes will do little to save your business if your data is destroyed and your backup
tapes fail because of inferior media.
Table 1 lists the tape cartridges that you can order for the LTO-5 tape drive. To order cartridges in the United States and
Canada, call 1-888-IBM-MEDIA. To order cartridges in other locations, contact your local provider of IBM storage products.
Table 1. Tape Cartridges for the LTO Tape Drive
IBM Part Number Type of Cartridge Cartridge Length
46X1290 IBM LTO-5 Data Cartridge (1.5TB/3.0TB) 846 m
46C2009 IBM LTO-5 Diagnostic Test Cartridge 846 m
46X1292 IBM LTO-5 WORM Cartridge 846 m
35L2086 IBM LTO Cleaning Cartridge –
Reattaching a leader pin in an Ultrium cartridge
Complete the steps in this section in order to reattach a leader pin in an Ultrium cartridge.
To reattach a leader pin in an Ultrium cartridge, it is necessary to have a IBM Leader Pin Reattachment Kit (P/N 18P8887)
which can be ordered by calling 1-888-IBM-MEDIA. This kit contains the necessary tools to reattach the leader pin to the tape.
It includes the rewind tool, which can be used to add tension to a tape if the leader pin is displaced. It is recommended that
you retain the IBM Leader Pin Reattachment Kit to maintain your cartridges.
Before you begin
The first meter of tape in a Ultrium tape cartridge is leader tape. Once the leader tape has been removed there is a possibility
of tape breakage. After reattaching the leader pin, transfer data from the defective tape cartridge. Do not reuse the defective
tape cartridge.
The IBM Leader Pin Reattachment Kit contains three parts:
Leader pin attach tool (see 1 in Figure 1). A plastic brace that holds the cartridge door open.
Cartridge manual rewind tool (see 2 in Figure 1). A device that fits into the cartridge's hub and lets you wind the tape
into and out of the cartridge.
Pin supplies (see 3 in Figure 1). Leader pins and C-clips.
Attention:
Use only the IBM Leader Pin Reattachment Kit to reattach the leader pin to the tape. Other methods of reattaching the
pin will damage the tape, the drive, or both.
Use this procedure on your tape cartridge only when the leader pin detaches from the magnetic tape and you must copy
the cartridge's data onto another cartridge. Destroy the damaged cartridge after you copy the data. This procedure may
affect the performance of the leader pin during threading and unloading operations.
Touch only the end of the tape. Touching the tape in an area other than the end can damage the tape's surface or edges,
which may interfere with read or write reliability.
Figure 1. IBM Leader Pin Reattachment Kit
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