Seagate STU62001LW-S Installation Manual page 31

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Tape Retensioning
Retensioning reduces pack shift and stabilizes the tape pack.
See your backup software manual for instructions on how to
Do not touch the tape media within a cartridge.
Do not use data cartridges outside the specified
operating conditions: 10
humidity.
If a data cartridge has been exposed to temperature or
humidity changes within the limits listed above, allow the
tape cartridge to acclimate to its surroundings for at least
one hour before use. Then retension the tape (as
described below) to allow the tape pack to become
stable, for better performance.
If, during storage and/or transportation, a data cartridge
has been exposed to conditions outside the above range,
it must be conditioned before use in the operating
environment. The conditioning process requires exposure
to the operating environment for a time equal to, or
greater than, the time away from the operating
environment, up to a maximum of 24 hours. The data
cartridge should then be retensioned (as described
below).
Keep the cartridge away from direct sunlight and heat
sources, such as radiators, heaters or warm air ducts.
Keep the cartridge away from sources of electromagnetic
fields, such as telephones, computer monitors, dictation
equipment, mechanical or printing calculators, motors,
magnetic tools, and bulk erasers.
Avoid dropping the cartridges. This can damage
components inside the cartridge, possibly rendering the
tape unusable. If a tape is dropped it is advisable to open
the cartridge door and make sure that the leader pin is in
the correct position. A dropped cartridge should be re-
tensioned before use.
Do not bulk erase Ultrium cartridges. Bulk-erased
cartridges cannot be reformatted by the tape drive and
will be rendered unusable.
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