Ensuring Proper Packaging; Tape Cartridges In A Turtlecase - IBM TS4300 User Manual

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• Ensure that anyone who handles tape is properly trained in handling and shipping procedures. This
training includes operators, users, programmers, archival services, and shipping personnel.
• Ensure that any service or contract personnel who complete archiving procedures are properly trained
in media-handling procedures.
• Include media-handling procedures as part of any services contract.
• Define and make personnel aware of data recovery procedures.

Ensuring proper packaging

When you ship or store data cartridges, ensure that they are packed securely.
About this task
• When a cartridge is shipped, use the original or better packaging.
• Always ship or store a cartridge in a jewel case.
• Use only a recommended shipping container that securely holds the cartridge in its jewel case during
transportation. Ultrium Turtlecases (by Perm-A-Store) are tested and found to be satisfactory (see
Figure 99 on page 209). They are available at http://www.turtlecase.com.
Figure 99. Tape cartridges in a Turtlecase
• Never ship a cartridge in a commercial shipping envelope. Always place it in a box or package.
• If you ship the cartridge in a cardboard box or a box of a sturdy material, ensure that you
– Place the cartridge in polyethylene plastic wrap or bags to protect it from dust, moisture, and other
contaminants.
– Pack the cartridge snugly; 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 (see Figure 100 on page 210).
Appendix F. LTO media 209