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Group 3: Inspecting the Leader: Super DLTtape Cartridges

Visual Inspection

Excessive Debris

Stuck to tape.

Visual 
Inspection:
Spotting 
Damaged

Super DLT

tape

Media

4.3

SDLT

Normal

Normal SDLT tape leader.

Toed-In Buckle

Buckle ends clearly extend 

past edge of reel.

Buckle Missing

No buckle present. 

Buckle Bent

One buckle end is bent and 

buckle is not symmetrical.

Gap from Tape Leader Slack

Tape Leader is clearly visible.

Buckle Separated from

Tape Leader

Buckle has broken through tape 

leader on one side.

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DLTtape Media Care Guide

Visual Inspection | 

Super DLTtape | Super DLTtape Media

4.3

Summary of Contents for DLT 8000

Page 1: ...1 2 3 4 5 6 How to care for handle inspect and ship your cartridges DLTtape Media Care Guide www quantum com...

Page 2: ...data relies on proper care and handling Cartridge features Write protect switch Protecting your cartridge Labeling your cartridge If you drop your cartridge Proper storage conditions When do I perfor...

Page 3: ...dge is not loaded in a drive This ensures that proper media tension is maintained Cartridge Hub Mechanical interconnect between the cartridge and the drive reel motor Serial Number Needed for identifi...

Page 4: ...s 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 magnet...

Page 5: ...1 2 and 3 see below If issues are found in Group 1 only and no issues found in Groups 2 or 3 then use cartridge with caution Monitor software log for media degradation Consider copying the data onto a...

Page 6: ...switch It should be able to snap into write protected mode and write enabled mode Reel Locks Check that both reel locks are visible Verify operation using a small flat blade screwdriver The reel lock...

Page 7: ...pe leader and to tape Media Wrapped too Loosely Excessive slack apparant Note OK to use cartridge if small amount of slack at the tape leader is present but inspect cartridge again after use Broken Ta...

Page 8: ...Toed In Buckle Buckle ends clearly extend past edge of reel Buckle Missing No buckle present Buckle Bent One buckle end is bent and buckle is not symmetrical Gap from Tape Leader Slack Tape Leader is...

Page 9: ...operly 2 x 2 sheets of bubble wrap 1 thick Use the Correct Shipping Box Small box 10 x 6 x 6 Holds one cartridge ONLY Large box 14 x 10 x 6 Multiple Cartridge Box with bubble wrap Packing Single or Mu...

Page 10: ...n Don t use adhesive labels Don t disassemble cartridges Usage Don t drop cartridge or use a dropped cartridge For more information www quantum com DLTtape Media Care Guide visit quantum com United St...

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