Tape Handling And Storage - Compaq AIT 35 LVD Reference Manual

5-6 Compaq AIT 35 LVD Tape Drive Reference Guide

Tape Handling and Storage

For longer life of recorded or unrecorded tapes, store tapes in a clean environment
with these conditions:
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Keep the tape out of direct sunlight and away from heaters and other heat
sources.
I Use the tape in temperatures between 15 ° C and 35 ° C (59 ° F to 95 ° F).
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If the tape has been exposed to extreme heat or cold, stabilize it at room
temperature for the same amount of time it was exposed – up to 24 hours.
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Do not place the tape near electromagnetic interference sources, such as
video monitors, motors, and video or X-ray equipment. Data on the tape can
be altered.
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Store the tape in a dust-free environment where the relative humidity is
between 20% and 80%. For longer cartridge life, store the tape at 20% to
40% relative humidity.