Note | You can also use DLT Type IIIXT media, though it has a |
| significantly reduced capacity and performance compared to |
| DLT Type IV media. |
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Using DLT Tape Cartridges
In addition to the information provided in this manual, refer to the documentation provided with your DLT media for more information.
Caution DLT tape drives require special cleaning cartridges and data cartridges formatted specifically for DLT. To avoid damage to your tape drive, it is critical to use appropriate DLT cleaning cartridges and properly formatted DLT data cartridges.
Inspecting DLT Cartridges
Note | Make it a practice to visually inspect your tape cartridges when |
| loading or removing them from your tape library. Taking a few |
| minutes to check the condition of your cartridges will lower the |
| risk of repeated failures and help ensure uninterrupted backup. |
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Repeated drive failures may indicate defective tapes. Tapes need to be inspected and replaced if they have been dropped, damaged, or used with a failed drive. To determine if the tapes have been damaged:
■Gently shake the tape cartridge to verify that no internal parts are rattling.
■Visually inspect the tape for a broken, unseated, or misaligned tape leader (item A in Figure 46 on page 165).
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