Quantum DLTtape DLT 7000, Product Manual

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Quantum DLT 7000 Tape Drive D-1
Appendix D
THE TAPE CARTRIDGE
This appendix covers:
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Tape Cartridge Handling Guidelines (subsection D.1)
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Tape Cartridge Inspection Procedure (subsection D.2)
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Tape Cartridge Write-Protect Switch (subsection D.3)
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Loading a Tape Cartridge (subsection D.4)
• Unloading a Tape Cartridge (subsection D.5)
• Using a Cleaning Tape Cartridge (subsection D.6)
D.1 TAPE CARTRIDGE HANDLING GUIDELINES
The tape drive can use one of the following types of DLTtape cartridge:
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DLTtape III, 1200 feet/cartridge (medium dark gray plastic)
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DLTtape IIIxt, 1800 feet/cartridge (white plastic)
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DLTtape IV, 1800 feet/cartridge (charcoal plastic)
Ensure that your tape backup solution performs reliably by following the general
handling guidelines described in this subsection.
HANDLING GUIDELINES
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Always keep each tape cartridge in its protective plastic case when
it is not in the tape drive.
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When carrying tape cartridges in their cases, always orient the cases
so that the grooves in the cases interlock. This prevents the cases
from slipping apart and falling.
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Never stack the tape cartridges in a stack of more than five.