User's Guide
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If you have been successfully operating the application software and
library in the past, but are now experiencing problems reading and
writing data, check the following:
Write-protect switch
. If you are writing data, make sure the
cartridge is write enabled (move the write-protect switch toward the
edge of the cartridge).
Cartridge brand
. Only use Sony SDX1-25C or SDX1-35C AIT
data cartridges in AIT-1 drives, and SDX2-36C or SDX2-50C AIT
data cartridges in AIT-2 drives. These data cartridges support the
Advanced Intelligent Tape format. The cartridges use a new
recording format, Adaptive Lossless Data Compression (ALDC),
Memory In Cassette (MIC
) technology capabilities and use
Sony’s AME media, which incorporates dual cobalt magnetic
layers, the absence of binder material to prevent tape head
contamination and a super-durable “diamond-like carbon”
protective coating for extreme durability. See page 49 for more
information.
Cartridge age
. If the cartridge has been in use for a long time or if
it has been used frequently, try using a new cartridge.
Cleaning
. Clean the tape drive as described on page 59. Make sure
you are using the recommended cleaning cartridge for your tape
drive.