However it also says:
All EXATAPE 160m XL data cartridges contain a single Recognition
System stripe located on the tape leader for media identification. The
EXB-8205XL and EXB-8505XL are capable of detecting this stripe,
which they use to distinguish data-quality metal-particle media, such
as EXATAPE, from other 160m media.
To maintain data integrity, the EXB-8205XL and EXB-8505XL
automatically eject 160m data cartridges or equivalent length video
cartridges that are not equipped with the Recognition System stripe.
By rejecting potentially inferior media, the extended length tape
drives ensure greater data reliability and protect the read and write
heads from unnecessary wear.
Does this mean I can only use tapes which have the media stripe and does this apply for all tapes or just the 160m ones?
Also do standard 8mm tapes include this stripe or do I have to buy Exabyte branded media?
Any ideas anyone?