HP StorageWorks DLT VS 40, Справочное руководство

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Operating the DLT VS 40/80 Tape Drive
45 DLT VS 40/80 GB Tape Drive Reference Guide
Write-Protecting a Cartridge
All DLTtape IV cartridges have a write-protect switch to prevent accidental
erasure of data. Before loading the cartridge into the drive, position the
write-protect switch on the front of the cartridge. By moving the switch to the left
1 , the cartridge is write-protected. By moving the switch to the right 2 , the
cartridge is write-enabled.
Figure 15: Cartridge write-protect switch
Caring for Cartridges
To ensure longer life of recorded or unrecorded cartridges, follow these
guidelines:
■ Use cartridges in temperatures between 16ºC and 32ºC (60.8ºF to 89.6ºF).
When stored at these conditions cartridges have a life expectancy of 20 years.
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Do not expose cartridges to direct sunlight or sources of heat, including
portable heaters and heating ducts.
■ If the cartridge has been exposed to extreme heat or cold, stabilize the
cartridge at room temperature for the same amount of time it was exposed —
up to 24 hours.
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Do not place cartridges near electromagnetic interference sources, such as
terminals, motors, and video or X-ray equipment. Data on the cartridge can be
altered.
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