Tape Leader Pin
Metal pin connects with grabber arm
to pull media from cartridge.
Reel Lock
Prevents media reel in the cartridge from spinning when the cartridge is not loaded in a drive. This ensures that proper media tension is maintained.
Cartridge Hub
Mechanical interconnect between the cartridge and the drive reel motor.
Cartridge Door
Provides access to the tape leader.
Serial Number
May be needed for identification purposes if you call for service.
Ultrium LTO Cartridge Write Protect Switch
Prevents overwrite or erasure of data. You can change the position of the write protect switch at any time.
Slide indicator right
to close lock.
DLTtape and Super DLTtape Cartridge Features
Tape Leader Buckle
Buckles with drive leader to
pull media from cartridge. DLTtape cartridges (Mylar loop)
Super DLTtape cartridges
(plastic buckle with metal pin)
Reel Lock
Prevents media reel in the cartridge from spinning when the cartridge is not loaded in a drive. This ensures that proper media tension is maintained.
Cartridge Hub
Mechanical interconnect between the cartridge and the drive reel motor.
Cartridge Door
Provides access to the tape leader.
Serial Number
May be needed for identification purposes if you call for service.
DLTtape and Super DLTtape Cartridge Write Protect Switch
Prevents overwrite or erasure of data. You can change the position of the write protect switch at any time.
DLTtape and Super DLTtape
Write protected – slide switch down toward label area. Orange indicator should be displayed.
DAT and DDS Cartridge Features
Dual Reel Tape
Media goes back and forth between supply and take-up hubs within cartridge.
Cartridge Door
Provides access to the tape leader. The door should be closed.
Write Protect Tab
Prevents overwrite or erasure of data. You can change the position of the write protect switch at any time.
Serial Number
May be needed for identification purposes if you call for service.
Tape Leader Pin
Reel Lock
Cartridge Hub
Cartridge Door
Serial Number
