Quantum Superloader 3 User Manual

Chapter 3 Tape Cartridge Use
Tape Cartridges Defined
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For the SDLT 600 tape drive, use Super DLTtape II cartridges. Super
DLTtape II provides a storage capacity of up to 300 GB (native) per
cartridge in the SDLT 600. The tape shell is blue in color and has a
distinctive look (see figure 48
).
Figure 47 DLTtape IV
and Super DLTtape I
Cartridges
Note: The Super DLTtape cartridge has a keying feature to
ensure it cannot be loaded into previous generation DLT
drives. However, data backed up on a DLTtape IV
cartridge can be retrieved by a Super DLTtape-based drive
containing the backward-read compatible features.
Note: The Super DLTtape II cartridge has a keying feature to
ensure it cannot be loaded into previous generation DLT
drives. However, data backed up on a DLTtape IV
cartridge can be retrieved by a Super DLTtape-based drive
containing the backward-read compatible features.
DLTtape IV
Super DLTtape I

Quantum Superloader 3 Specifications

General

Product Type	Tape Autoloader
Number of Tape Drives Installed	1
Number of Cartridge Slots	8
Tape Technology	LTO Ultrium
Data Compression Ratio	2:1
Native Capacity	12 TB
Compressed Capacity	24 TB
Interfaces	SAS
Humidity	20% to 80% non-condensing
Operating Temperature	10°C to 35°C
Supported Media	LTO-5, LTO-4