Exabyte 1X7 LTO manual Storing Cartridges

CHAPTER 5—AUTOLOADER OPERATION

STORING CARTRIDGES

Whenever you remove cartridges from your autoloader, be sure to store them properly to maximize archival life and ensure data integrity. Follow these guidelines for proper cartridge storage:

Store cartridges in a suitable environment. Follow the specifications for storage temperature and other environmental requirements, as described on the cartridge packaging. Do not allow the temperature and humidity in the storage environment to fluctuate.

Store cartridges with the write-protect switch in the protected position. (See page 63.)

Keep the storage location as free of airborne particulates as possible. To eliminate obvious sources of particulates, do not permit anyone to smoke, eat, or drink near the storage area, and do not store cartridges near a copier or printer that may emit toner and paper dust.

Store cartridges as soon as possible after you remove them from the autoloader. Immediate storage helps avoid many of the conditions that can damage tapes, such as temperature and humidity fluctuations, particulate contamination, and excessive handling.

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