A1 | Handling the Tape Drive and Data Cartridges
A Using the Tape Drive
A1
Handling the Tape Drive
and Data Cartridges
Handling the Tape Drive
!
Do not carry the tape drive by inserting your fingers into
the receiver area. You could damage the tape drive if you
lift or carry it in this manner.
Do not stand the tape drive on its front panel.
Always place the tape drive on a flat, stable surface.
Avoid dusty, humid, or smoke-filled areas.
Use proper Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protection.
Allow at least 6 inches of space behind the drive for
ventilation.
Handling Data Cartridges
Protect cartridges from shock, vibration, moisture, direct
sunlight, dust, smoke, and magnetic fields.
Use the slide-in labels provided. Do not use adhesive
labels or Post-it
®
notes, and do not write on the cartridge.
Never touch the tape or tape leader. Dust and oils from
your skin contaminate the tape and affect performance.
Keep cartridges in their protective cases when not in use.
Store data cartridges vertically.
!
Always visually inspect a data cartridge before placing it
in the tape drive. If it is damaged, do not use the cartridge.
B4
!
Never power off the tape drive while it contains a
cartridge.
For a more comprehensive list of data cartridge handling
guidelines,
B3
.
Receiver
Area
Protective Case