Protecting Tape Cartridges - HP STORAGEWORKS SSL1016 Reference Manual

Protecting Tape Cartridges

To extend the life of your tape cartridges:
SSL1016 Tape Autoloader Reference Guide
Remove dust on the outside of tape cartridges with a damp cloth.
Do not use adhesive labels or POST-IT notes on the top, side, or bottom of
your tape cartridge. Use only the label provided with each cartridge and slide
it in the label slot on the cartridge.
Do not use graphite pencils, water-soluble felt pens, or other debris-producing
writing instruments on labels.
Replace — never erase — a label.
Put unused cartridge labels in a separate location. A static electricity charge
on a cartridge may cause a label to cling to the cartridge. If you accidentally
insert a label into the drive along with a cartridge, the label may cause
problems with or damage to the tape drive.
Do not touch or allow direct contact with tape or tape leader. Dust or natural
skin oils may contaminate the tape and impact tape performance.
Do not expose the tape cartridge to moisture or direct sunlight.
Do not expose cartridges to extreme temperatures or humidity. Refer to the
documentation that comes with your tape media for appropriate operating and
storage temperatures.
Do not expose tape cartridges to magnetic fields.
Avoid unnecessary opening of the cartridge door; this can expose the tape to
contamination or physical damage.
Do not drop the tape cartridges or subject the cartridges to physical shock.
Do not insert any cartridge that has been dropped into a tape drive without
carefully inspecting for damage. A dropped cartridge can have dislodged,
loosened, or damaged internal components which can also damage the tape
drive.
Do not take tape cartridges apart.
Do not leave cartridges in the tape drive when the autoloader power is off.
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