12.3 Preparing Cartridges
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When carrying more than one LTO cartridge, orient the cartridges the same way
and stack them together. Their cases are designed to interlock.
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Never stack cartridges more than five high.
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Before inserting a cartridge into a tape drive, allow it to acclimate to the
operating environment for at least 24 hours. You can do this in the same room as
the XLS or within the XLS. Inserting a hot or cold cartridge into a tape drive
could damage the tape, the tape drive, or both.
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Store cartridges at temperatures between 64–79° F (18–26° C) and at a relative
humidity of 40–60%.
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Avoid placing cartridges near any source of high intensity magnetic fields, such
as monitors, electric motors, or medical-imaging equipment.
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Never apply adhesive labels to the cartridge anywhere except in the recess
provided on the front. Labels applied elsewhere could cause the cartridge to
become jammed inside a tape drive or magazine.
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Use only ink when writing on labels. The debris from lead or grease pencils can
cause data errors.
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Do not carry cartridges loose in a container. Allowing them to bang together can
damage the tape.
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Do not touch or allow direct contact with the tape or tape leader. Dust or natural
skin oils can contaminate the tape and affect performance.
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Do not expose the cartridge to moisture or direct sunlight.
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If a cartridge has been dropped, do not load it into a tape drive until it has been
inspected for damage. See Qualstar Product Information Note #041, “LTO Tape
Cartridge Inspection.”
12.3
Preparing Cartridges
Before installing the cartridges, follow these steps:
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For each logical library, ensure that you have the appropriate number of data
and cleaning cartridges readily available.
Summary of Contents for XLS-810160
Page 1: ...XLS 810160 XLS 810240 Tape Libraries Installation Manual Document No 501801 Rev 07 01 19...
Page 8: ...Table of Contents viii 501801 Rev 07 01 19...
Page 32: ...1 6 For More Information 1 24 501801 Rev 07 01 19...
Page 78: ...6 5 Installing the Rear Side Panel 6 12 501801 Rev 07 01 19 Notes...
Page 100: ...8 2 Connecting the Cables 8 8 501801 Rev 07 01 19 Notes...
Page 114: ...9 3 Logging Into X Link 9 14 501801 Rev 07 01 19 Notes...
Page 154: ...10 6 Defining Other Library Settings and Policies 10 40 501801 Rev 07 01 19 Notes...
Page 168: ...11 3 Viewing the Inventory Report 11 14 501801 Rev 07 01 19 Notes...
Page 182: ...13 3 Scanning the Inventory and Locking the Doors 13 8 501801 Rev 07 01 19 Notes...
Page 198: ...A 3 Addresses for the Media Expansion Module MEM A 8 501801 Rev 07 01 19 Notes...
Page 208: ...Index IN 6 501801 Rev 07 01 19...
