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Figure 12. Double-boxing tape cartridges for shipping
Environmental and shipping specifications for tape cartridges
Before you use a tape cartridge, acclimate it to the operating environment 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 10. Environment for operating, storing, and shipping LTO media
Environmental factor
Temperature
Relative humidity
(non-condensing)
Maximum wet bulb
temperature
1
The short term or operational storage environment is for storage durations of up to six months.
2
The long term or archival storage environment is for durations of six months up 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 can 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.
Operating
Operational storage
10 to 45°C (50 to
16 to 32°C (61 to
113°F)
10 to 80%
26°C (79°F)
Environmental specifications
1
Archival storage
16 to 25°C (61 to
90°F)
20 to 80%
20 to 50%
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
2
Shipping
-23 to 49°C (-9 to
77°F)
120°F)
5 to 80%
26°C (79°F)
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