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Selecting Data Cartridges
By selecting high-quality data cartridges and storing
them properly, you can expect a long shelf-life and
optimal data integrity from them. High quality tapes also
help maintain tape drive reliability by minimizing wear
on the recording heads.
Choosing High-Quality Data Cartridges
Available from Exabyte, EXATAPE™ 8mm Data
Cartridges are formulated specifically for use in Exabyte
products. EXATAPE data cartridges reduce head and
tape path wear and have a shelf life exceeding 30 years
when used according to recommendations. Available in
three sizes (112m, 54m, and 15m), EXATAPE data
cartridges are the only data cartridges recommended for
use with all Exabyte products.
CAUTION
Exabyte strongly recommends that you use
EXATAPE data-grade metal-particle media in the
tape drive.
Never use video-grade tape for data storage.
Video-grade tape can be less accurate than
data-grade tape when recording high-density data
andmoreabrasivetotapedriverecordingheads.In
particular, Exabyte strongly discourages use of the
following types of video-grade tapes:
✗ “Extended length” (such as 135-, 140-, and
150-minute tapes)
✗ Hi-8 metal particle (MP), metal evaporative
(ME), or barium ferrite (BaFe) tapes. These tapes
will be ejected automatically by the tape drive.
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