Do not use cartridges with:
•Tape or leaders that have been touched with bare fingers, as this may transfer oils to the tape head.
•Labels used on the top, bottom, sides, or back of the cartridge. Use the label slot or recess only.
•More than one label applied, as extra labels can cause the cartridges to jam in the tape drive.
Ultrium Cartridges
CAUTION: Do not bulk erase Ultrium formatted cartridges. This will destroy
SDLT Cartridges
In addition to the general inspection listed on page 92, you can further determine if SDLT tapes have been damaged by doing the following:
•Visually inspect the tape for a broken, unseated, or misaligned tape leader (Figure 75 on page 93).
•Check the leader position by pressing in the door lock to release the cartridge door. While pressing in the door lock, push the tab down to open the door. Be careful not to touch the tape after opening the door. Ensure that the leader is in the correct position (Figure 75 on page 93).
Good | Worn (Do Not Use) |
Figure 75 SDLT buckle leaders
Running a Cleaning Cartridge
Use the Clean Drive menu option contained in the Maintenance submenu of the Utilities area on the front panel display to clean tape drives installed in HP StorageWorks MSL Series tape library.
