Sun Microsystems Fire 880, Owner'S Manual

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Chapter 9 Using Removable Media Storage Devices 181
About Tape Drives and Tape Cartridges
There are a number of different tape drives offered by Sun Microsystems for your
system. Each tape drive is shipped with a specification sheet that contains the
following information:
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Type of cartridges that can be used with the drive
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Cartridge storage capacity
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Handling and storage information
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Physical characteristics
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Power requirements
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Cleaning instructions
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Description of controls, indicators, and jumper settings
Handling and Storing Tape Cartridges
The following general handling and storage information applies to cartridges
for any of the tape drives offered for your system:
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Keep cartridges away from anything magnetic.
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Store cartridges in a dust-free environment.
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Keep cartridges away from direct sunlight and sources of heat, cold, or humidity.
Constant room temperature and 50 percent humidity is recommended.
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Do not touch the surface of the tape.
Thermal Conditioning
To ensure proper thermal conditioning, keep the tape cartridge at the same
temperature as the drive for 24 hours. This applies to cartridges for any of the tape
drives offered for your system.