Media; Environmental And Shipping Specifications For Tape Cartridges - IBM System Storage TS3310 Setup And Operator Manual

Figure 1-8. Power supply location coordinates
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Media

Environmental and Shipping Specifications for Tape
Cartridges
0, 1 (PS1 primary power
1
supply in a control
module)
The library uses Ultrium Tape Cartridges that provide up to 400 GB native
capacity (up to 800 GB with 2:1 hardware data compression).
Note:
This library reads bar code labels to identify the specific cartridges in each slot.
Ensure that all cartridges placed in the library have appropriate bar code labels.
Supported cartridges include:
v IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 400 GB Data Cartridge (Ultrium 3)
v IBM TotalStorage Write-Once-Read-Many Data Cartridge (WORM; Ultrium 3
only)
v IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium 200 GB Data Cartridge (Ultrium 2)
v IBM LTO Ultrium 100 GB Data Cartridge (Ultrium 1; read only)
v IBM TotalStorage LTO Ultrium Cleaning Cartridge
For additional information, see Chapter 9, "Using Ultrium Media," on page 9-1.
Before using a tape cartridge, acclimate it to the operating environment for 24
hours or the time necessary to prevent condensation in the drive (the time will
vary, depending on the environmental extremes to which the media was exposed).
The best storage container for the cartridges (until opened) is the original shipping
container. The plastic wrapping prevents dirt from accumulating on the cartridges
and partially protects them from humidity changes.
When shipping a cartridge, place it in a jewel case or in a sealed, moisture-proof
bag to protect it from moisture, contaminants, and physical damage. Ship the
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1
2
0, 2 (PS2 redundant power supply in a
control module)
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