Fujitsu Siemens Computers SKP 3970-2 Series Manual page 30

Operating the streamer drive (optional)
How to handle magnetic tape cartridges
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Inserting a magnetic tape cartridge
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Ê Push the magnetic tape cartridge slowly into the drive until it is drawn in by the loading
mechanism.
The "Ready" indicator on the streamer lights up.
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Although magnetic tape cartridges require no special maintenance, you should
nevertheless observe a few basic rules:
Never subject the cartridges to excessive temperature levels and do not leave them
in a position where they are exposed to direct sunlight.
Avoid using or storing cartridges under excessively humid conditions or in a dusty
environment.
Avoid the proximity of strong magnetic fields.
Do not remove a cartridge from the drive and do not power the 3970-2x SKP down
while a cartridge is being read or written to.
Always leave the touch guard in place over the opening for the read/write head.
Never touch the magnetic tape.
The conditions for the storage of cartridges should be similar to the conditions appli-
cable to operation.
Store cartridges on edge wherever possible.
Take care when inserting the magnetic tape cartridge to ensure that the cartridge
label is facing upwards. The side where the magnetic tape is visible must be on the
right when the cartridge is inserted into the drive.
Operating the drives
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