HP StorageWorks DLT80, Reference Manual

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Operating the DLT80 Tape Drive
50 DLT80 Tape Drive Reference Guide
Cartridge Handling and Storage
For longer life of recorded or unrecorded cartridges, store cartridges in a clean
environment with these conditions:
■ Use cartridge in temperatures between 10°C and 40°C (50°F to 104°F).
■
If the cartridge has been exposed to extreme heat or cold, stabilize the
cartridge at room temperature for the same amount of time it was exposed up
to 24 hours.
■ Do not place cartridges near electromagnetic interference sources, such as
terminals, motors, and video or X-ray equipment. Data on the cartridge can be
altered.
■ Store cartridge in a dust-free environment where the relative humidity is
between 20% and 80%. For longer cartridge life, store the cartridge at 20% to
40% relative humidity.
■ If the cartridge is dropped or damage is suspected, shake the cartridge:
■
If it rattles, it is damaged. Restore the data on the cartridge by another means
other than using the DLT80 tape drive, and discard the damaged cartridge.
■ If it doesn't rattle, check the tape leader
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inside the cartridge. To do this,
open the door on the rear of the cartridge by releasing the door lock
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. The
tape leader should be in the position shown in Figure 19 .
Figure 19: Checking the tape leader
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