Tandberg Data 600 manual A.2 Data Cartridge Handling Guidelines, Super DLTtape

Data Cartridge Handling Guidelines SDLT 600 Product Manual

The SDLT 600 tape drive is backward read compatible with Super DLTtape I data cartridges formatted in the SDLT 220 or SDLT 320 tape drive. Figure A-1shows outside characteristic differences of the Super DLTtape I and Super DLTtape II data cartridges.

Super DLTtape II	Super DLTtape I
Read AND Write	Read ONLY
with SDLT 600	with SDLT 600

Figure A-1.Super DLTtape Data Cartridges Read by SDLT 600 Tape Drive

NOTE: The Super DLTtape I and Super DLTtape II data cartridges have a keying feature to ensure you cannot load them into a previous generation DLT tape drives.

A.2 Data Cartridge Handling Guidelines

By following general handling procedures, conducting careful visual inspections of data cartridges on a regular, ongoing basis, and being certain to store data cartridges within their environmental limits, you will greatly reduce any chance that you will experience problems with your data cartridges or cause damage to your Super DLTtape system. Respect your media as much as you do your data.

Ensure that your data cartridge backup solution performs reliably by following these general handling guidelines:

•Always keep each data cartridge in its protective plastic case when it is not in the tape drive.

•When carrying data cartridges in their cases, always orient the cases so that the grooves in the cases interlock. This prevents the cases from slipping apart and falling.

•Never stack the data cartridges in a stack of more than five.

A-2 March 2004 81-81184-02 REV A01