Quantum ValueLoader DLT VS160, User Manual

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Operating the ValueLoader
Cleaning the Tape Drive
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• The operating temperature range for cartridges is 10° C to 40° C
(50° F to 104° F). The storage temperature range is 16° C to 32° C
(60° F to 90° F). Always store your tape cartridges in their storage
cases.
• If a cartridge has been exposed to temperatures outside the ranges
specified above, stabilize the cartridge at room temperature for the
same amount of time it was exposed to the temperatures or 24 hours,
whichever is less.
• Store your tape cartridges in a dust-free environment in which
relative humidity is always between 20% and 80% (noncondensing).
The ideal relative humidity is 40% ± 20%.
• Do not place tape cartridges near sources of electromagnetic energy
or strong magnetic fields, such as computer monitors, electric motors,
speakers, or X-ray equipment. Exposure to electromagnetic energy or
magnetic fields can destroy data on cartridges.
• Place identification labels only in the slide-in slot on the front of the
cartridge.
Cleaning the Tape Drive
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When the Clean Drive LED is on, the ValueLoader’s tape drive needs to
be cleaned. An illuminated
Media Attention
LED or an exclamation point
(
!
) in the inventory display may also indicate that the tape drive needs to
be cleaned. Cleaning typically takes several minutes, during which the
Ready
LED blinks.
Each cleaning cartridge has an approximate life of 20 cleanings. The
cleaning cartridge includes a label with 20 small boxes printed on it.
Always place a check mark in a box each time you use the cartridge to
clean the drive. Replace the cleaning cartridge when all boxes are
checked.