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DLT1 compatibility matrix
Action
Drive
DLT1 DLT4000 DLT7000 DLT8000
Read DLT 4000 tape
Yes
Yes Yes Yes
Write DLT 4000 tape
No
Yes Yes Yes
Read DLT 8000 tape
No
No No Yes
Write DLT 8000 tape
No
No No Yes
Read DLT1
Yes
No* No* No*
Write DLT1
Yes
No No No
DLT1 cleaning tape
Yes
No# No# No#
DLT cleaning tape
No**
Yes Yes Yes
DLTtape IV media
Yes
Yes Yes Yes
* = Cartridge will not be overwritten
** = Cartridge will be ejected
# = Cartridge will not physically fit
● HP Surestore DLT1 drive will write to:
❍ a new blank DLTtape IV cartridge.
❍ a DLTtape IV cartridge previously written in a DLT1 drive.
❍ a DLTtape IV that has been bulk erased or degaussed.
● HP Surestore DLT1 will read a cartridge written in the DLT4000 format.
© 2000, Hewlett-Packard Company
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