Exabyte EXB-8205 manual Exatape 160m XL 8mm Data Cartridges

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EXATAPE 160m XL 8mm Data Cartridges

The EXATAPE 160m XL 8mm Data Cartridge is intended for use in the EXB-8502XL and EXB-8505XL only. The 160m XL tape is equipped with a Recognition System stripe, located on the tape leader, that enables the XL tape drive to recognize the tape as data-quality metal-particle media. To prevent the use of inappropriate media, the EXB-8205XL and EXB-8505XL do not accept 160m tapes without the Recognition System stripe. If you attempt to load a 160m tape without this stripe, the XL tape drive automatically ejects it.

The EXB-8205 and EXB-8505 do not support the 160m XL tape. If you attempt to load any 160m data cartridge into an EXB-8205 or EXB-8505, the tape drive automatically ejects the cartridge.

CAUTION

Do not attempt to use the 160m XL Data Cartridge in the following Exabyte tape drives: EXB-8200, EXB-8200SX, EXB-8500, or EXB-8500c. Although these drives will accept the 160m XL cartridge, these cartridges are not supported by these drives and should not be used.

Compatibility of EXATAPE 8mm Data Cartridges

Table 3 summarizes the compatibility of EXATAPE 8mm Data Cartridges with Exabyte 8mm tape drives.

Table 3 Compatibility of EXATAPE 8mm Data Cartridges and

 

 

EXATAPE 8mm Data Cartridge

 

15m

54m

112m

160m XL

EXB-8205

 

 

 

Not supported

and

 

 

 

(automatically

EXB-8505

 

 

 

ejected)

EXB-8205XL and

 

 

 

 

EXB-8505XL

 

 

 

 

EXB-8200 and

 

 

 

Not supported

EXB-8200SX

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXB-8500 and

 

 

 

Not supported

EXB-8500c

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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EXB-8205 and EXB-8505 (Standard and XL)

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Contents Qvwdoodwlrqdqg 2SHUDWLRQ 302967-001302967 May Contents Welcome Conventions Used in This Guide For More InformationInstalling the tape drive Tools and equipment for installing the tape driveUnpacking and Handling the tape drive Setting the Scsi ID Setting the Scsi ID with JumpersSetting the Scsi ID with a Remote Switch Jumper settings for the tape drive’s Scsi IDPreparing the Tape Drive for the Scsi Bus Termination for a Single-Ended tape driveTermination for a Differential tape drive Replacing the R-PacksInstalling the Tape Drive in a Computer Connecting the Scsi CablePreparing the Computer System Installation Procedure Attaching slide rails to the tape drive 302967 Connecting the power cable to the tape drive Performing the Initial Power On Tape Drive Stored for Less Than Six MonthsTape Drive Stored for Six Months or More Operating the tape drive Reading the LEDs Tape drive states indicated by the LEDs Tape Drive State LEDsSelecting Data Cartridges Choosing High-Quality Data CartridgesExatape 160m XL 8mm Data Cartridges Compatibility of Exatape 8mm Data CartridgesCompatibility of Exatape 8mm Data Cartridges Setting the Write-Protect Switch on a Data Cartridge Write-protect switch on an Exatape 8mm data cartridgeLoading a Data Cartridge in the tape drive Unload Procedure Error During Unload ProcedureUnloading a Data Cartridge Preventive Maintenance Determining When to Clean the Tape DriveUsing the 8mm Cleaning Cartridge Caring for Data Cartridges Maintain the storage environment at a constantReplacing Data Cartridges Do not store a data cartridge on its sideDimensions and weights of tape drive shipping cartons Shipping the Tape DrivePacking the Tape Drive Single-pack carton and packing materials Environmental specifications for shipping the tape drive Environmental Requirements for ShipmentScsi Cable General RequirementsScsi Connector Cable Length Requirements for Differential ConfigurationsCable Length Requirements for Single-Ended Configurations Power Supply Power ConnectorPower specifications for the tape drive Attaching the tape drive to a Frame Mounting holes on the sides of the tape drive Chassis Grounding Optional Appendix B Unload Button Options Summary of unload button optionsMay Appendix C Tape Drive Specifications Index Unload button