Ordering Tape Cartridges
All tape cartridges are not alike. The tape composition and length, and the
construction of the cartridge itself can all affect the quality and capacity of the
recording and the performance of your tape drive. A poor quality tape cartridge
may appear to work adequately in your system, yet it can leave contamination in
the tape path or impede the speed of the recording.
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 13 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 13. 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) 2000 ft (610 m)
46C2009 IBM LTO-5 Test Cartridge –
46X1292 IBM LTO-5 WORM Cartridge –
35L2086 IBM LTO Cleaning Cartridge –
Do not place any labels on the top of the Ultrium Cartridge.
ROLSOS900a-00
Only place labels in the designated
label area of the Ultrium Cartridge.
Figure 39. LTO Ultrium Cartridge Label Placement
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