Handle The Cartridge Carefully; Environmental And Shipping Specifications For Tape Cartridges; Checking For Gaps In The Seams Of A Cartridge - Dell PowerVault TL2000 User Manual

Figure 6-6. Checking for gaps in the seams of a cartridge
v Check that the leader pin is properly seated.
v If you suspect that the cartridge has been mishandled but it appears usable,
v Review handling and shipping procedures.

Handle the Cartridge Carefully

v Do not drop the cartridge. If the cartridge drops, slide the cartridge door back
v Do not handle tape that is outside the cartridge. Handling the tape can damage
v Do not stack more than six cartridges.
v Do not degauss a cartridge that you intend to reuse. Degaussing makes the tape

Environmental and Shipping Specifications for Tape Cartridges

Before you use a tape cartridge, acclimate it to the operating environment for 24
hours or the time necessary 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
copy any data onto a good cartridge immediately for possible data recovery.
Discard the mishandled cartridge.
and ensure that the leader pin is properly seated in the pin-retaining spring
clips.
the tape's surface or edges, which may interfere with read or write reliability.
Pulling on tape that is outside the cartridge can damage the tape and the brake
mechanism in the cartridge.
unusable.
Chapter 6. Using Ultrium Media
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