Environmental And Shipping Specifications For Tape Cartridges; Disposing Of Tape Cartridges - IBM System Storage TS3310 Setup And Operator Manual

Environmental and Shipping Specifications for Tape Cartridges

Before you use a tape cartridge, acclimate it to the operating environment for a
minimum of24 hours or the time necessary to prevent condensation in the drive
(the time will vary, depending on the environmental extremes to which the
cartridge was exposed).
The best storage container for the cartridges (until they are opened) is the original
shipping container. The plastic wrapping prevents dirt from accumulating on the
cartridges and partially protects them from humidity changes.
When you ship a cartridge, place it in its jewel case or in a sealed, moisture-proof
bag to protect it from moisture, contaminants, and physical damage. Ship the
cartridge in a shipping container that has enough packing material to cushion the
cartridge and prevent it from moving within the container.
Table 9-4 gives the environment for operating, storing, and shipping LTO Ultrium
Tape Cartridges.
Table 9-4. Environment for operating, storing, and shipping the LTO Ultrium Tape Cartridge
Environmental Factor
Temperature
Relative humidity
(non-condensing)
Maximum wet bulb
temperature
Note:
1. Operational storage equals less than one year.
2. Archival storage equals one to ten years.

Disposing of Tape Cartridges

Under the current rules of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),
regulation 40CFR261, the LTO Ultrium Tape Cartridge is classified as
non-hazardous waste. As such, it may be disposed of in the same way as normal
office trash. These regulations are amended from time to time, and you should
review them at the time of disposal.
If your local, state, country (non-U.S.A.), or regional regulations are more
restrictive than EPA 40CFR261, you must review them before you dispose of a
cartridge. Contact your account representative for information about the materials
that are in the cartridge.
If a tape cartridge must be disposed of in a secure manner, you can erase the data
on the cartridge by using a high-energy ac degausser (use a minimum of 1200
oersted peak field over the entire space that the cartridge occupies). Degaussing
makes the cartridge unusable.
If you burn the cartridge and tape, ensure that the incineration complies with all
applicable regulations.
Operating Operational Storage
10 to 45°C(50 to
16 to 32°C(61 to 90°F) 16 to 25°C(61 to 77°F)
113°F)
10 to 80%
26°C(79°F)
Environmental Specifications
1
Archival Storage
20 to 80% 20 to 50%
26°C(79°F) 26°C(79°F)
2
Shipping
-23 to 49°C(-9 to
120°F)
5 to 80%
26°C(79°F)
Chapter 9. Using Ultrium Media
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