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Digital Linear Tape Maintenance
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Note: Do not attempt to remove the tape from the drive while it is going
through the cleaning cycle.
DLT Tape Cartridge Care and Handling
To help your DLT cartridges last as long as possible, store them in a clean
environment. Follow these guidelines for storing and using the tapes:
• Always store a cartridge in its plastic container in a room environment
between 50-104
o
F (10-40
o
C).
• Keep the tape cartridges out of direct sunlight and away from artificial
heat sources.
• Stabilize the tape if it has been exposed to extreme heat or cold by
leaving it at operating room temperature for the same period of time
(up to 24 hours).
• Store tape cartridges in a dust-free environment with the relative
humidity between 20% and 80%.
• Place identification labels only in the slide-in slot on the front of the
tape cartridge. Do not use adhesive tapes or labels.
Please observe the following precautions when handling or storing a tape:
• Do not drop or bang the cartridge on any hard surface. You may
displace the tape leader, make the cartridge unusable, and/or cause
damage to the DLT drive.
• Never place or store cartridges near electromagnetic sources such as
terminals, electric motors, or video or X-ray equipment. Data on a tape
may be altered or corrupted if it is placed in such an environment.
• Do not leave a cartridge in a vehicle parked in the sun.