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Handling Ultrium tape cartridges
This section introduces ways to handle Ultrium tape cartridges to avoid damage to
the cartridge case and the tape.
Attention: Do not insert a damaged tape cartridge into your TS3500
Tape Library. A damaged cartridge can interfere with the reliability of a
drive and may void the warranties of the drive and the cartridge. Before
inserting a tape cartridge, inspect the cartridge case, cartridge door, and
write-protect switch for breaks. If you need to recover data from a
damaged cartridge, contact your IBM Service Representative.
Incorrect handling or an incorrect environment can damage the IBM LTO Ultrium
tape cartridges or their magnetic tape. To avoid damage to your tape cartridges
and to ensure the continued high reliability of your IBM LTO Ultrium tape srives,
use the following guidelines:
Provide training for using Ultrium tape cartridges
This topic presents the following guidelines for providing training for people using
Ultrium tape cartridges.
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Post procedures that describe proper media handling in places where people
gather.
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Ensure that anyone who handles tape has been properly trained in handling and
shipping procedures. This includes operators, users, programmers, archival
services, and shipping personnel.
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Ensure that any service or contract personnel who perform archiving are
properly trained in media-handling procedures.
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Include media-handling procedures as part of any services contract.
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Define and make personnel aware of data recovery procedures.
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