Cleaning cartridge....................................................................................................................................205

Cartridge memory chip (LTO-CM)............................................................................................................205

Bar code label.......................................................................................................................................... 205

Guidelines for bar code labels........................................................................................................... 207

Write-Protect switch................................................................................................................................208

Handling the cartridges........................................................................................................................... 208

Providing training............................................................................................................................... 208

Ensuring proper packaging................................................................................................................ 209

Proper acclimation and environmental conditions........................................................................... 210

Completing a thorough inspection.....................................................................................................210

Handling the cartridge carefully........................................................................................................ 211

Examples of cartridge problems........................................................................................................211

Repositioning or reattaching a leader pin............................................................................................... 212

Repositioning a leader pin................................................................................................................. 212

Reattaching a leader pin.................................................................................................................... 214

Environmental and shipping specifications for tape cartridges............................................................. 217

Disposing of tape cartridges....................................................................................................................218

Appendix G. REST API for scalable tape libraries................................................219

Appendix H. Replacement parts......................................................................... 220

Appendix I. Manual cartridge removal procedure................................................223

Recommended tools................................................................................................................................223

Before you begin......................................................................................................................................223

Beginning procedure............................................................................................................................... 224

Removing the drive brick from the sled.............................................................................................224

Removing the drive cover...................................................................................................................225

Full height drive: Tape spooled off supply reel....................................................................................... 227

Half height drive: Tape spooled off supply reel.................................................................................228

Full height drive: Tape pulled from or broken near leader pin............................................................... 230

Half height drive: Tape pulled from or broken near leader pin......................................................... 232

Full height drive: Tape broken in mid-tape............................................................................................. 233

Half height drive: Tape broken in mid-tape....................................................................................... 234

Full height drive: Tape tangled along tape path......................................................................................235

Half height drive: Tape tangled along tape path............................................................................... 238

Full height drive: No apparent failure or damage to tape.......................................................................239

Half height drive: No apparent failure or damage to tape................................................................ 242

Ending procedure.....................................................................................................................................245

Appendix J. Accessibility................................................................................... 246

Notices..............................................................................................................247

Trademarks.............................................................................................................................................. 249

Terms and conditions for product documentation................................................................................. 249

Homologation statement.........................................................................................................................250

Electromagnetic compatibility notices................................................................................................... 250

Canada Notice.................................................................................................................................... 250

European Community and Morocco Notice.......................................................................................251

Germany Notice..................................................................................................................................251

Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) Notice................. 252

Japan Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Notice .................................................... 252

Korea Notice....................................................................................................................................... 252

People's Republic of China Notice..................................................................................................... 252

Russia Notice......................................................................................................................................253

Taiwan Notice..................................................................................................................................... 253

United Kingdom Notice...................................................................................................................... 253

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