Handling The Cartridge Carefully; Examples Of Cartridge Problems - IBM TS4300 User Manual

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Figure 101. Checking for gaps in the seams of a cartridge
• Check that the leader pin is properly seated (see
• If you suspect that the cartridge was mishandled but it appears usable, copy any data onto a good
cartridge immediately for possible data recovery. Discard the mishandled cartridge.
• Review handling and shipping procedures.

Handling the cartridge carefully

Handle tape cartridges carefully.
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• Do not drop the cartridge. If the cartridge drops, slide the cartridge door back and ensure that the
leader pin is properly seated in the pin-retaining spring clips. See
leader pin becomes dislodged, go to "Repositioning or reattaching a leader pin" on page 212.
• Do not handle tape that is outside the cartridge. Handling the tape can damage the tape 's 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.
• Do not stack more than six cartridges.
• Do not degauss a cartridge that you intend to reuse. Degaussing makes the tape unusable.

Examples of cartridge problems

Several examples of cartridge problems.
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Split cartridge case. See Figure 101 on page 211.
The cartridge's case is damaged. There is a high possibility of media damage and potential loss.
Procedure
1. Look for cartridge mishandling.
2 in Figure 102 on page 213).
2 in Figure 102 on page 213. If the
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