Using Cleaning Cartridges; Repairing A Detached Leader Block; Storing Of Cartridges - Sun Microsystems StorageTek StreamLine SL8500 User Manual

Maintaining Cartridges

Using Cleaning Cartridges

Cleaning cartridges have a media ID label that identifies the type of tape drive in which
it can be used (see
These cartridges can not be used as scratch cartridges or initialized by software utilities.
Caution – PROCEDURE ERROR: When you enter a cleaning cartridge, the software
considers it to be new, and sets the usage counter to zero. DO NOT RE-ENTER A
CLEANING CARTRIDGE THAT LIBRARY EJECTS THROUGH THE CAP.

Repairing a Detached Leader Block

When a T9940 or LTO Ultrium cartridge tape is damaged, use a backup tape if possible.
If a cartridge leader block is detached, there is no backup tape, and the cartridge or tape
has no obvious damage, you may repair the leader block using a repair kit provided by
the tape supplier. You can use the tape one time to copy the data onto another tape.

Storing of Cartridges

When you store a cartridge:
Do not take a cartridge out of its protective wrapping until you are ready to use it.
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Use the tear string, not a sharp instrument, to remove the wrapping.
Store cartridges in a clean environment that duplicates the conditions of the room in
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which they are used.
Before using a cartridge, make sure that it has been in its operating environment for
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at least 24 hours.
Archival storage is 1 to 10 years for 9x40 cartridge tapes and 15 to 30 years for LTO
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Ultrium cartridge tapes.
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