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Chapter 5: Media
Environmental and Shipping Specifications for Tape Cartridges
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• Do not stack more than six cartridges.
• Do not degauss a cartridge that you intend to reuse. Degaussing
makes the tape unusable.
Ensure Proper
Packaging
• When shipping a cartridge, use the original or better packaging.
• Always ship or store a cartridge in a jewel case.
• Use only a recommended shipping container that securely holds the
cartridge in its jewel case during transportation.
• Never ship a cartridge in a commercial shipping envelope. Always
place it in a box or package.
• If you ship the cartridge in a cardboard box or a box of a sturdy
material, ensure the following:
• Place the cartridge in polyethylene plastic wrap or bags to
protect it from dust, moisture, and other contaminants.
Environmental and Shipping Specifications for Tape
Cartridges
Before you use a tape cartridge, acclimate it to the operating
environment to prevent condensation in the drive (the time will vary,
depending on the environmental extremes to which the cartridge was
exposed).
The best storage container for the cartridges (until they are opened) is
the original shipping container. The plastic wrapping prevents dirt from
accumulating on the cartridges and partially protects them from
humidity changes.
When you ship a cartridge, place it in its jewel case or in a sealed,
moisture-proof bag to protect it from moisture, contaminants, and
physical damage. Ship the cartridge in a shipping container that has
enough packing material to cushion the cartridge and prevent it from
moving within the container.
Summary of Contents for LTO-5 HH SAS C
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Page 36: ...Chapter 3 Installation Updating Firmware 30 Quantum LTO 5 HH SAS Model C User s Guide...
Page 84: ...Chapter 5 Media Disposing of Tape Cartridges 78 Quantum LTO 5 HH SAS Model C User s Guide...
Page 90: ...Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Pre Call Checklist 84 Quantum LTO 5 HH SAS Model C User s Guide...
Page 100: ...Appendix A Error Codes and Messages 94 Quantum LTO 5 HH SAS Model C User s Guide...
Page 102: ...Appendix B Tape Alert Flags 96 Quantum LTO 5 HH SAS Model C User s Guide...
Page 118: ...Glossary 112 Quantum LTO 5 HH SAS Model C User s Guide...