Proper Storage Conditions
Normal Storage
(Non Archival)
• Between 61° F and 90° F (16° C and 32° C)
• Between 20% and 80% relative humidity
• Maximum wet bulb temperature 78° F (26° C)
• Between 64° F and 79° F (18° C and 26° C)
• Between 40% and 60% relative humidity
Data Archival
Storage (for one
or more years)
Media Use
Proper Conditions
Protecting Your Cartridge
Labeling Your Cartridge
Media Care
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• Use the sliding labels provided.
Do not use adhesive labels or Post-it
®
notes.
• Do not write directly on the cartridge.
• Write in pen, not pencil. Using a pencil can
introduce contaminants to the tape path.
• Protect cartridges from shock, vibration,
moisture and magnetic fields.
• Keep media in protective cases and store
vertically when not in use
• Make sure that no loose labels in the storage
container stick to the bottom of the cartridge
when inserting into tape drive.
• Never touch the tape or tape leader.
Dust and oils from your skin can contaminate
the tape and affect performance.
• Avoid direct sunlight–can deform
cartridge and /or ruin media.
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