Optical disk cartridges

Objects are stored on optical media called optical disks. Each optical disk is encased in a protective housing. Together, the disk and its housing are called an optical disk cartridge. An optical disk has recording surfaces on both sides. Each side is referred to as an optical volume.

Related reading: For information concerning optical disk cartridge capacities, see Table 1, or the following documents:

3995 Introduction and Planning Guide
3995 Introduction and Planning for C-Series Models.