Storing Cartridges - Tandberg Data Magnum 224 Product Manual

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Whenever you remove cartridges from your library, be sure to store them
properly to maximize archival life and ensure data integrity. Follow these
guidelines for proper cartridge storage:




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Press Select.
Pending Action:
System Reset
Continue?
Press OK to reset the library, or Back to cancel the action.
The time it takes the library to reset is based on the number of cartridges in
the library and the number of cartridges without bar code labels. The library
takes considerably longer to perform an inventory on cartridges without
bar code labels.
Press Back (as needed) to return to the Home screen.
Store cartridges in a suitable environment. Follow the specifications for
storage temperature and other environmental requirements, as described
on the cartridge packaging. Do not allow the temperature and humidity in
the storage environment to fluctuate.
Store cartridges with the write-protect switch in the protected position.
If the switch...
does not cover the opening
covers the opening
Keep the storage location as free of airborne particulates as possible. To
eliminate obvious sources of particulates, do not permit anyone to smoke,
eat, or drink near the storage area, and do not store cartridges near a copier
or printer that may emit toner and paper dust.
Store cartridges as soon as possible after you remove them from the library.
Immediate storage helps avoid many of the conditions that can damage
tapes, such as temperature and humidity fluctuations, particulate
contamination, and excessive handling.
OK Back
the tape is...
write-enabled
write-protected
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