IBM SDLT Cleaning Tape Looking for a fast and easy way to deep clean your DLT260, DLT600, DLT2000, DLT2000XT, DLT4000, DLT7000, and DTL8000 tape drives? The IBM SDLT will remove dust buildup that is often the cause of read/write errors associated with SDLT and DLT tape cartridge use. Rather than the error being a result of a faulty tape cartridge, errors are often due to materials that build up within DLT tape drives.