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Handling the Cartridges
Incorrect handling or an incorrect environment can damage the magnetic tape or the cartridges. To avoid damage to your tape cartridge and
to ensure the continued high reliability of your LTO standalone, pay attention to the following guidelines.
Before using a cartridge, let it acclimate to the normal operating environment for at least 24 hours.
Ensure that all surfaces of a cartridge are dry before inserting it into drive.
Do not insert a damaged cartridge into the drive. A damaged cartridge can interfere with the reliability of the drive. Before
inserting a cartridge, inspect the cartridge case, cartridge door, and write-protect switch for cracks and breaks. If you need to
recover data from a damaged cartridge, call your service representative.
Do not open the cartridge case at any time. The upper and lower parts of the case are welded; separating them destroys the
usefulness of the cartridge.
Do not handle tape that is outside the cartridge. Handling the tape can damage the tape surface or edges, which may interfere with
read or write reliability. Pulling on tape that is outside the cartridge case can damage the tape and the brake mechanism in the
cartridge.
Do not stack more than six cartridges. Although cartridges are shipped and should be stored with the reel in the vertical position,
you can temporarily lay the cartridges flat when moving them. The bottom of each cartridge has four raised areas that fit into the
indented areas on the top of another cartridge. This construction helps prevent the cartridges from sliding while you move them.
Do not expose the cartridge to moisture or direct sunlight.
Do not expose recorded or blank tape cartridges to stray magnetic fields greater than 100 oersteds (such as those existing near
high-current cables or power supplies). Such exposure can cause loss of recorded data or make the blank cartridge unusable.
Other Requirements
SCSI Host Adapter
Your LTO standalone must be connected to either an integrated SCSI host or a separate SCSI interface (host adapter) card installed in the
computer–either directly to the I/O connector on the card or as part of an existing SCSI bus. The host adapter you choose must support the
same SCSI interface as your LTO standalone (LVD/SE or HVD). The need for additional host adapter features will depend on your host
system requirements. If you are not sure about your host adapter requirements, please call the ADIC Technical Assistance Center (ATAC)
and ask for assistance.
Application Software
A variety of backup and data storage software is available for use with your LTO standalone. The software you use will depend upon your
storage needs and the system you are using. Please check with ADIC Sales or Customer Assistance if you have a question concerning the
compatibility of a particular software package.
Now you are ready to connect the LTO standalone to your host computer. Follow the instructions provided in the next chapter.
SE and LVD/SE SCSI devices are not compatible with HVD SCSI devices.
Equipment damage may occur if you connect your ADIC LTO standalone to an
incompatible SCSI bus.
In the United States and Canada, call ATAC at (800) 827-3822. In
Europe, call ATAC at +800.9999.3822.
Caution
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