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Avoid dropping the cartridge as this could cause it to be damaged.
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Do not exceed the normal cartridge life.
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Do not leave cartridges loaded in the drive, particularly if the drive is to be moved.
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Do not leave cartridges in direct sunlight or in places where magnetic fields are present (for
example, under telephones, next to monitors or near transformers).
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Apply labels in the label area only.
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Do not bulk erase (or degauss) Ultrium format cartridges because this will render them
unusable.
Operating and storage environment
To prevent condensation and for long life, the cartridge should only be operated or stored as
follows:
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Operation: 10° C to 40° C (50° F to 104° F)
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Day-to-day storage (in plastic container): 16° C to 32° C (60° F to 90° F)
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Noncondensing relative humidity: 20% to 80% (operating), 20% to 80% (nonoperating)
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Wet bulb temperature should not exceed 26° C (79° F)
Tapes intended for long-term storage should be stored in the plastic containers, at temperatures
between 5° C and 23° C (41° F and 73° F) and 20% to 50% relative humidity.
Operating and storage environment
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