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– Pack the cartridge tightly; 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).
The best storage container for the cartridges (until they are opened) is the original
shipping container. The plastic wrapping prevents dirt from accumulating on the
cartridges and partially protects them from humidity changes.
When you ship a cartridge, place it in its jewel case or in a sealed, moisture-proof
bag to protect it from moisture, contaminants, and physical damage. Ship the
cartridge in a shipping container that has enough packing material to cushion the
cartridge and prevent it from moving within the container.
Table 10 gives the environment for operating, storing, and shipping LTO Ultrium
Tape Cartridges.
Table 10. Environment for operating, storing, and shipping LTO media
Environmental specifications
Environmental factor Operating Operational storage
1
Archival storage
2
Shipping
Figure 11. Double-boxing tape cartridges for shipping
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IBM Half High LTO Ultrium Gen 6 Internal SAS Tape Drive: Installation and User's Guide