Tape Cartridge Maintenance
6-5
22 June 2004
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Never stack cartridges in a stack of more than five.
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Do not place cartridges on or near devices that may
produce magnetic fields such computer monitors or
motors. Such exposure can alter or erase data on the
cartridge.
Acclimating Tape Cartridges
When media is introduced to a new environment, the media
must acclimate to the new environment prior to being used.
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Unpack media if in shipping containers and allow media
to acclimate to new environment for 24 hours in
protective cases.
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Make sure that there is not any condensation in or on the
tape cartridge.
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Make sure that the environmental temperature and
humidity is within levels specified per the tape drive
specifications.
Transporting Tape Cartridges
The following tips will help you move your tapes from one
location to another:
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If you are shipping tape cartridges, ship them in a jewel
case or equivalent.
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Place cartridges in plastic wrap to protect them from
moisture, dust, and other contaminants.
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When carrying cartridges or shipping them, always orient
the cases so that the reel axis is horizontal within the case
and shipping box.
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Pack cartridges snugly so that the cartridges do not rattle
around.
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Use a rigid box surrounded by adequate shock-absorbent
material.
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Clearly mark the box with the proper orientation.
Summary of Contents for Scalar 1000
Page 1: ...Scalar 1000 Library Operator Guide...
Page 10: ...x Contents 6 00054 02 Rev A...
Page 20: ...xx Tables 6 00054 02 Rev A...
Page 22: ...1 2 About this Guide 6 00054 02 Rev A...
Page 32: ...2 2 System Description 6 00054 02 Rev A...
Page 45: ...Connectivity 2 15 22 June 2004 Figure 2 4 Indirect Fibre Channel Attachment...
Page 50: ...3 2 Safety 6 00054 02 Rev A...
Page 56: ...4 2 Operation 6 00054 02 Rev A...
Page 58: ...4 4 Operation 6 00054 02 Rev A Figure 4 1 Operator Panel 4X20 LCD Panel Speaker Vent...
Page 80: ...5 4 Menus and Commands 6 00054 02 Rev A...
Page 83: ...Using the Operator Panel Menu 5 7 22 June 2004 Figure 5 1 Operator Panel Directory Structure...
Page 226: ...6 2 Processing Media 6 00054 02 Rev A...