Two types of tape cartridges are supported by this tape drive:
The V and X cartridges have similar shells and come in a variety of tape lengths. Both cartridges utilize AME media and offer the similar read/write speeds and capacities.
| Part Number | Description | Type | Other information |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24R2137 | 230m 80/160GB | X23 Data Cartridge | Teal Accent |
| 24R2136 | 124m 40/80GB | X10 Data Cartridge | Teal Accent |
| 24R2134 | 20/40GB | X6 Data Cartridge | Teal Accent |
| 24R2135 | 62m 20/40GB | X6 Test Cartridge | Teal Accent |
| 24R2138 | X Cleaning Cartridge | VXA 20 usage | Teal Accent |
| Part Number | Description | Type | Other information |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19P4876 | 230m 80/160GB | V23 Data Cartridge | Purple accent |
Most bulk eraser devices do not have the capability to erase the data cartridge. To properly erase a VXA data cartridge with a bulk eraser device, the erasure field strength must be a minimum of 4000 Gauss.