Tape Cartridge Maintenance; Inspecting Tape Cartridges - HP STORAGEWORKS SSL1016 Reference Manual

Tape Cartridge Maintenance

To greatly reduce the chance of problems with your tape cartridges or damage to
your tape drive, use the following guidelines.

Inspecting Tape Cartridges

Inspect your tapes to identify any potential tape cartridge problems and prevent
accidental loss of data or damage to your cartridges. Inspect your tapes:
To inspect a tape:
1. Remove the tape cartridge from its protective plastic case.
2. Check the tape cartridge for obvious cracks or other physical damage. Look
3. Gently shake the tape cartridge. Listen for any rattling or sounds of loose
SSL1016 Tape Autoloader Reference Guide
200 GB (Ultrium 1) data cartridges are blue and provide storage capacity of
up to 100 GB (native)/200 GB (compressed).
When you change or load a new tape cartridge
If a tape cartridge is dropped or subjected to physical shock
If the tape drive becomes inoperable after loading a tape cartridge
If you receive a shipment of tape cartridges that shows any sign of shipping
damage
for broken or missing parts.
pieces inside the cartridge.
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