
Tape Cartridge Compatibility
The 8mm Tape Drive is compatible with existing 8 mm tape subsystems that comply to the American National Standard (ANSI)
Format Modes (C=compression mode)
8mm Tape | 2.3GB | 2.3 GB (C) | 5.0 GB | 5.0 GB (C) | 7.0 GB | 7.0 GB (C) | 20.0 GB | 20.0 GB |
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2.3 GB | Read / | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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5.0 GB | Read / | Read / | Read / | Read / | - | - | - | - |
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7.0 GB | Read / | Read / | Read / | Read / | Read / | Read / | - | - |
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20.0 GB | Read Only | - | Read Only | Read Only | Read Only | Read Only | Read / | Read / |
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Setting the Write-Protect Tab on 8 mm Tape Cartridges
Set the
1Window open:
2Window closed:
Chapter 2. Using the 44P Series Model 170 21