StorageWorks DLT 10/20 GB Cartridge Tape Drive
4–12
Order Number: EK–SM1TB–UG. E01
Figure 4–4 Unloading Cartridge From Tape Drive
4.6.6 Using the Tape Cleaning Cartridge
Table 4–8 explains when you should use the cleaning cartridge.
4.6.7 Preserving Cartridges
CAUTION
Remove a cartridge from the tape drive before turning off or
powering down the host system. Failure to remove a cartridge can
result in damage to the cartridge and/or to the tape drive.
To prolong the life of a cartridge, return the cartridge to its plastic
case and secure the case cover when you remove the cartridge
from the tape drive.
To maximize the life of recorded or unrecorded cartridges, store cartridges in a clean envi-
ronment with the following conditions:
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Do not drop or bang the cartridge. Doing so can displace the tape leader, making the car-
tridge unusable and possibly damaging the drive.
•
Keep tape cartridges out of direct sunlight and away from heaters and other heat sources.
