HP Surestore 80ex - Optical Jukebox, User Manual

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2-2 Chapter 2
Using Optical Disks
Overview of This Chapter
Overview of This Chapter
Using Optical Disks
The optical disks that you use with your jukebox are an integral part of the storage
process. This chapter provides information on the following topics:
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choosing an optical disk type
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labeling optical disks
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write-protecting optical disks
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caring for optical disks
NOTE The optical cartridges used in this jukebox are a critical part of reliable data storage.
Optical cartridges consist of an opto-magnetic medium and mechanical components.
Consistent quality of opto-magnetic media ensures correct “writes” and “reads.”
The quality and fit of the mechanical components of the cartridge affect accurate,
smooth handling of the cartridge by jukebox robotics. A failure of the mechanical
components of a cartridge could damage the mechanism of an optical drive.
CAUTION
Use only HP-qualified media cartridges in this jukebox. Use of non-HP-qualified
optical cartridges could damage an optical drive and void the warranty of that drive.
NOTE A list of Hewlett-Packard optical media cartridges is in Table A-1 of Appendix A.
If you are not using HP media, please refer to the list of HP-qualified manufacturers
on the website:
www.hp.com/isgsupport/optical/index.html