Specifications

10 35-70GbyteSPARCstorageDLT7000 Tape DriveManual—February1997
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Beeper
There is a short beep whenever you press the Select or Unload button.
There is a long beep to indicate that the tape unload sequence is complete and
that you can operate the cartridge insert/release handle. The Operate Handle
LED should also be on. To prevent damage to the drive, wait for the long beep
before opening the door.
TapeCartridge
Figure 2-2 DLT Tape Cartridge
Description
The DLT7000 tape drive uses type III, IIIxt, and IV DLT tape cartridges. These
tape cartridges contain 1/2 inch magnetic metal particle tape.
The color of the tape cartridge is used to distinguish its type:
• Type III tape cartridges are gray/brown.
• Type IIIxt tape cartridges are white.
• Type IV tape cartridges are black.
Write-protect switch
Label area