StorageTek 9714, Hardware Operator'S Manual

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Maintaining Cartridges
A-6 Eighth Edition 95698
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Maintaining Cartridges
The following pages describe how to store and clean cartridges, use cleaning
cartridges, and repair a detached leader block.
Storing the Cartridges
When you store a cartridge:
• Do not take a cartridge out of its protective wrapping until you are ready to
use it. Use the tear string, not a sharp instrument, to remove the wrapping.
• Store cartridges in a clean environment that duplicates the conditions of the
room in which they are used.
• Before using a cartridge, make sure that it has been in its operating
environment for at least 24 hours.
Cleaning Cartridge Exterior
CAUTION:
Do not use certain solvents to remove labels or to clean cartridges
because they can damage the cartridges. Do not use acetone,
trichloroethane, toluene, xylene, benzene, ketone, methylethyl ketone,
methylene chloride, ethyldichloride, esters, ethyl acetate, or similar
chemicals.
Wipe all dust, dirt, and moisture from the cartridge with a lint-free cloth.
Use StorageTek Tape Cleaner Wipes, part 4046289-01 to clean the cartridges.
These wipes are saturated with isopropyl alcohol. Do not let any solution touch
the tape or get inside the cartridge.
Repairing the Detached Leader Block
When a tape is damaged, use a backup tape. If a leader block is detached, the
cartridge or tape has no obvious damage, and you have no backup tape, you
may repair the leader block using a repair kit provided by your supplier. You
can use the tape one time to copy the data to another tape.