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Tape Cartridge Usage
44 1/16 Tape SuperLoader Reference Guide
Tape Cartridge Maintenance
To greatly reduce the chance of problems with your tape cartridges or damage to
your tape drive, use the following guidelines.
Inspecting Tape Cartridges
Inspect your tapes to identify any potential tape cartridge problems and prevent
accidental loss of data or damage to your DLTtapes. Inspect your tapes:
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Whenever you change or load a new tape cartridge
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If a tape cartridge is dropped or subjected to physical shock
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If the tape drive becomes inoperable after loading a tape cartridge
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If you receive a shipment of tape cartridges that shows any sign of shipping
damage
To inspect a tape:
1. Remove the tape cartridge from its protective plastic case.
2. Check the tape cartridge for obvious cracks or other physical damage. Look
for broken or missing parts.
3. Gently shake the tape cartridge. Listen for any rattling or sounds of loose
pieces inside the cartridge.
4. If you hear anything, do not use the cartridge.
5. Hold the tape cartridge so that the end that is inserted into the tape drive is
facing you. On the left side of the tape cartridge you should see a small plastic
tab. This is the left reel lock and can break if the cartridge is dropped. If you
cannot see the tab, do not use the cartridge.
6. Look at the bottom of the tape cartridge. The bottom reel lock is located in the
lower right corner and can break if the cartridge is dropped. If you cannot see
the tab, do not use the cartridge.
Note: On the DLTtape cartridge, the reel lock is white and easy to see.
7. Check for proper operation of the tape cartridge write-protect switch. This
sliding switch, located on the end of the tape cartridge, should snap back and
forth. If the tape cartridge is set to provide write protection, an orange
indicator is visible.