IBM TS3100 Service Manual

The write-protect switch (▌4▐ in Figure 143 on page 163) prevents data from being written to the tape
cartridge. For more information, see “Write-Protect switch” on page 170.
The label area (▌5▐ in Figure 143 on page 163) provides a location to place a label. For more information,
see “Bar code label” on page 168.
The insertion guide (▌6▐ in Figure 143 on page 163) is a large, notched area that prevents the cartridge
from being inserted incorrectly.
Table 41. Nominal cartridge life: Load/unload cycles
Type Load/Unload Cycles
LTO8 20,000 (20k)
LTO M8 20,000 (20k)
LTO7 20,000 (20k)
LTO6 20,000 (20k)
LTO5 20,000 (20k)
LTO4 20,000 (20k)
LTO3 20,000 (20k)
LTO2 10,000 (10k)
LTO1 5000 (5k)
Cartridge compatibility
Table 42. Ultrium data cartridge compatibility with Ultrium tape drive
IBM
Ultrium
Tape
Drive
IBM LTO Ultrium Data Cartridges
12 TB
Ultrium 8
9 TB LTO
M8
1
6 TB
Ultrium 7
2.5 TB
Ultrium 6
1.5 TB
Ultrium 5
800 GB
Ultrium 4
400 GB
Ultrium 3
200 GB
Ultrium 2
100 GB
Ultrium 1
LTO8 Read/
Write
Read/
Write
Read/
Write
LTO7 Read/
Write
Read/
Write
Read only
LTO6 Read/
Write
Read/
Write
Read only
LTO5 Read/
Write
Read/
Write
Read only
LTO4 Read/
Write
Read/
Write
Read only
LTO3 Read/
Write
Read/
Write
Read only
LTO2 Read/
Write
Read/
Write
LTO1 Read/
Write
1
See “Minimum firmware levels for common library features” on page v for minimum firmware levels for LTO M8
media.
Ultrium media 165
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IBM TS3100 Specifications

General

Brand	IBM
Model	TS3100
Category	Network Hardware
Language	English