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• Cartridge Hub: Confirm That the spring-loaded hub on the bottom of the cartridge is
properly tensioned and centered. Press the hub; it will spring back if operating properly.
Figure 1-21. Cartridge Hub
The following graphic shows how the SDLT tape latches with the cartridge leader.
Figure 1-22. SDLT Tape Latch
The following graphic shows how the loop on the Type IV media is engaged by the cartridge
leader on the DLT/VS80 drives.
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