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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.
Ensure Proper Packaging
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When you ship a cartridge, ship it in its original or better packaging.
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Always ship or store a cartridge in a jewel case.
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Use only a recommended shipping container that securely holds the cartridge in
its jewel case during transportation. Ultrium Turtlecases (by Perm-A-Store) have
been tested and found to be satisfactory (see Figure 10). They are available at
http://www.turtlecase.com
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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 (see Figure 11 on
page 32).
Figure 10. Tape cartridges in a Turtlecase
Chapter 4. Using Ultrium Media
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