Exabyte 221L, Product Manual

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After you have filled cartridges with data, you may want to store them outside
of the library to make room for additional cartridges in the library. To
maximize the shelf life of your cartridges and ensure data integrity, follow
these storage guidelines:
Store cartridges in a suitable environment . Follow the specifications for
storage temperature and other environmental requirements, as described
on the cartridge packaging. Do not allow the temperature and humidity in
the storage environment to fluctuate.
Store cartridges with the write-protect switch in the protected position. See
page 14 for information about setting the write-protect switch.
Keep the storage location as free of airborne particulates as possible . To
eliminate obvious sources of particulates, do not permit anyone to smoke,
eat, or drink near the storage area, and do not store cartridges near a copier
or printer that may emit toner and paper dust.
Store cartridges as soon as possible after you remove them from the library.
Immediate storage helps avoid many of the conditions that can damage
tapes, such as temperature and humidity fluctuation, particulate
contamination, and excessive handling.
If possible, store cartridges in a cartridge magazine . In the cartridge
magazine, cartridges are protected from airborne contaminants by a clear
plastic cover. With the cover in place, the magazines can be stacked on top
of each other to make the most efficient use of storage space.