Dell TL2000 manual Handling the Cartridges, Provide Training, Ensure Proper Packaging

to become a scratch (blank) data cartridge. Do not write-protect scratch (blank) cartridges; the tape drive will not be able to write new data to them.

If you must manually set the write-protect switch, slide it left or right to the desired position.

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Figure 6-4. Setting the write-protect switch

Handling the Cartridges

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Attention: Do not insert a damaged tape cartridge into the drive. A damaged cartridge can interfere with the reliability of a drive and may void the warranties of the drive and the cartridge. Before inserting a tape cartridge, inspect the cartridge case, cartridge door, and write-protect switch for breaks.

Incorrect handling or an incorrect environment can damage cartridges or their magnetic tape. To avoid damage to your tape cartridges and to ensure the continued high reliability of your LTO Ultrium Tape Drives, use the following guidelines:

Provide Training

vPost procedures that describe proper media handling in places where people gather.

vEnsure that anyone who handles tape has been properly trained in handling and shipping procedures. This includes operators, users, programmers, archival services, and shipping personnel.

vEnsure that any service or contract personnel who perform archiving are properly trained in media-handling procedures.

vInclude media-handling procedures as part of any services contract.

vDefine and make personnel aware of data recovery procedures.

Ensure Proper Packaging

vWhen shipping a cartridge, use the original or better packaging.

vAlways ship or store a cartridge in a jewel case.

vUse only a recommended shipping container that securely holds the cartridge in its jewel case during transportation.

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