Handling Cartridge Tapes; Inspecting Cartridge Tapes; Cleaning The Cartridge Exterior - Dell PowerVault 130T User Manual

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Handling Cartridge Tapes

Generally observe the following protocols when handling cartridge tapes:
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Keep cartridges clean.
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Inspect cartridges before each use.
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Never put a damaged cartridge into a drive or storage cell.
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Do not open cartridges or release the cartridge latch and pull out tape.
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Do not handle tape that is outside the cartridge.
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Do not expose the tape or cartridge to direct sunlight or moisture.
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Do not expose a recorded cartridge to magnetic fields.

Inspecting Cartridge Tapes

A defective or dirty cartridge tape can damage a drive. If you suspect a problem with a
cartridge, inspect it for these defects:
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Cracked or broken cartridge.
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Broken cartridge latch.
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Broken cartridge leader.
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Damaged file-protect selector.
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Labels not firmly or neatly attached.

Cleaning the Cartridge Exterior

Wipe all dust, dirt, and moisture from the cartridge with a lint-free cloth.
CAUTION: To prevent tape damage, do not use acetone, trichloroethane,
toluene, xylene, benzene, ketone, methylethyl ketone, methylene chloride,
ethyldichloride, esters, ethyl acetate, or similar chemicals to clean cartridges.
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