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Overview
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September 2007
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Overview
This chapter includes information on processing media and is
organized as follows:
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Tape Cartridge Maintenance
below
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Inserting Tape Cartridges
on page 5-6
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Ejecting Tape Cartridges
on page 5-11
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Understanding Barcodes
on page 5-12
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Cleaning Drives
on page 5-16
Tape Cartridge Maintenance
The library uses magnetic tape cartridge technology to collect,
backup, and archive data. Magnetic tape is made of flexible
plastic that is coated with ferromagnetic material on one side.
Simple care and handling will protect your cartridges.
Tape cartridges can survive years of use in a library
environment, but cartridges wear out over time. Worn media
can also cause damage to drives and potentially lead to a loss
of data. Refer to the media manufacturer's specifications for
tape cartridge life.
To reduce the chance of problems with your tape cartridges or
damage to your tape drive, follow these guidelines:
•
Inspecting Tape Cartridges
below
•
Handling Tape Cartridges
on page 5-4
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Storing Tape Cartridges
on page 5-4
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Acclimating Tape Cartridges
on page 5-5
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Transporting Tape Cartridges
on page 5-5
Inspecting Tape Cartridges
Before inserting new cartridges into the library, inspect them
for damage caused by shipping or mishandling. For specific
instructions about data recovery when media has been
damaged, refer to the drive or tape cartridge manufacturer’s
specifications.
Summary of Contents for Scalar 10K
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Page 51: ...Connectivity 2 17 September 2007 Figure 2 8 Indirect Fibre Channel Attachment...
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