Tape Cartridge Packaging; Tape Cartridges In A Turtlecase - IBM L5X Installation And User Manual

v Do not handle tape that is outside the cartridge. Handling the tape can damage
v Do not stack more than six cartridges.
v Do not degauss a cartridge that you intend to reuse. Degaussing makes the tape

Tape cartridge packaging

v When shipping a cartridge, use the original or better packaging.
v Always ship or store a cartridge in a jewel case.
v Use only a recommended shipping container that holds the cartridge securely in
Figure 11. Tape cartridges in a Turtlecase
v Never ship a cartridge in a commercial shipping envelope. Always place it in a
v If you ship the cartridge in a cardboard box or a box of a sturdy material, make
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spring clips (seeFigure 15 on page 66). If the leader pin has become dislodged,
seeAppendix D, "Repairing a cartridge," on page 65.
the tape surface or edges, which might interfere with read or write reliability.
Pulling on tape that is outside the cartridge can damage the tape and the brake
mechanism in the cartridge.
unusable.
its jewel case during transportation. Ultrium Turtlecases (by Perm-A-Store) have
been tested and found to be satisfactory. They are available at
http://www.turtlecase.com.
box or package.
sure that the following conditions are met:
– Place the cartridge in polyethylene plastic wrap or bags to protect it from
dust, moisture, and other contaminants.
– Pack the cartridge tightly; do not allow it to move around.
– Double-box the cartridge (place it inside a box, then place that box inside the
shipping box) and add padding between the two boxes.