Media
“Data cartridges” on page 108
“Write once, read many (WORM) cartridges” on page 110
“Cleaning cartridge” on page 111
“Cartridge memory chip (LTO-CM)” on page 111
“Bar code labels” on page 111
“Write-Protect switch” on page 114
“Cartridge care and handling” on page 114
“Repositioning or reattaching a leader pin” on page 118
“Environmental and shipping specifications for tape cartridges” on page 123
“Disposing of tape cartridges” on page 124
“Ordering media supplies” on page 125
To ensure that your IBM Ultrium Tape Drive conforms to IBM's specifications for reliability, use only IBM
LTO Ultrium tape cartridges. You might use other LTO-certified data cartridges, but they might not meet
the standards of reliability that are established by IBM. The IBM LTO Ultrium Data Cartridge cannot be
interchanged with the media used in other IBM non-LTO Ultrium tape products.
Figure 113 shows the IBM LTO Ultrium Data Cartridge and its components.
▌1▐ LTO cartridge memory ▌4▐ Write-protect Switch
▌2▐ Cartridge door ▌5▐ Label area
▌3▐ Leader Pin ▌6▐ Insertion guide
Note: The same components are on all the IBM LTO Ultrium Data Cartridges.
Figure 113. The IBM LTO Ultrium Data Cartridge
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