IBM System Storage TS3310, Maintenance Information

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Never ship a cartridge in a commercial shipping envelope. Always place it in a
box or package.
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If you ship the cartridge in a cardboard box or a box of a sturdy material, ensure
the following:
– Place the cartridge in polyethylene plastic wrap or bags to protect it from
dust, moisture, and other contaminants.
– Pack the cartridge snugly; do not allow it to move around.
– Double-box the cartridge (place it inside a box, then place that box inside the
shipping box) and add padding between the two boxes.
Environmental and Shipping Specifications for Tape Cartridges
Before you use a tape cartridge, acclimate it to the operating environment to
prevent condensation in the drive (the time will vary, depending on the
environmental extremes to which the cartridge was exposed).
Figure D-7. Tape cartridges in a Turtlecase
Figure D-8. Double-boxing tape cartridges for shipping
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TS3310 Tape Library Maintenance Information