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Guidelines for Handling Tape Cartridges
When unwrapping the plastic from a new cartridge, use the string or pull tab. Do
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not use letter openers, knives, box cutters, scissors, or other sharp instruments.
Never open a tape cartridge housing.
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Do not handle tape that is outside the cartridge; the tape edge might be damaged.
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Do not expose the tape or cartridge to direct sunlight, moisture, excessive
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temperatures, or magnetic fields.
Transport cartridges in shock resistent cases
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Inspect a Tape Cartridge
Always inspect a tape before you insert it into a drive or a library. A defective or dirty
tape can damage a drive. Never use a damaged tape. Look for:
Dirt or debris
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Cracked or broken housing
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Damaged hub-wheel teeth
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Damaged write-protect switch (front left of cartridge, see below). The switch
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should slide easily.
Damaged leader door or pin (located on near rear of cartridge, see below). The
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door should open cleanly and snaps shut when released. The pin should be
straight.
Liquid in the tape cartridge
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Labels not firmly attached, or that extend over the tape cartridge edge
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Incorrect media type. The cartridge type must be supported by the drives in the
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library. See
identifier is supported.
6-2 StorageTek SL150 Modular Tape Library Guide
"Labeling Cartridges"
on page 6-3 to verify that the two digit media
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