IBM 4mm DDS-2 Tape Autoloader, Installation And User Manual

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Recommendations
Attention: Tape cartridges that do not carry the proper DDS symbol cannot be
written to, and their use will cause the 4mm DDS-2 Tape Autoloader to report an
error.
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Use only 4mm Digital Data Storage (DDS) cartridges.
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Clean the tape path by using the recommended cleaning cartridge. Follow the
instructions on the cartridge.
Attention Use of other than recommended cleaning cartridges can damage your
tape drive and will void the drive warranty.
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Back up and then discard any tape cartridge that repeatedly produces error
messages. The error information is in the system error log.
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Do not open the door on the data cartridge that covers the tape. This door
protects the magnetic tape material from dirt, dust, and damage.
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Do not operate in a dusty environment.
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Do not touch the tape material. Any substance transferred to the tape by
touching it could cause loss of data.
Types of 4mm Tape Cartridges
The 4mm DDS-2 Tape Autoloader is shipped with three 4mm cartridges to help start
your tape operations immediately.
4mm Data Cartridge Use this non-labeled cartridge for saving or
restoring your programs or data. Additional data
cartridges can be ordered through your local sales
representative.
Cleaning Cartridge Use this cartridge for cleaning the 4mm tape path.
For more information, see “Head Cleaning” on
page 6-1. Additional cleaning cartridges can be
ordered through your local sales representative.
Test Cartridge Reserve this cartridge for use by service personnel,
or when running diagnostics.
Chapter 1. Overview
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