HP SureStore 7215w, SureStore 4215w manual Maintaining Tape Cartridges, Tape Cartridge Maintenance

Using Tape Cartridges

Maintaining Tape Cartridges

Maintaining Tape Cartridges

Table 2-3	Tape Cartridge Maintenance
	DO NOT:		DO:
	• Expose cartridges to magnetic fields.	• Store cartridges in a clean, safe
	• Leave cartridges in the tape drive		place in their protective plastic
			containers when not in use.
	when library power is off.
	• Expose cartridges to extreme	•	Remove dust on the outside of
			cartridges using a damp cloth.
	temperatures or extreme humidity.
			(Older, frequently used tapes
	Acceptable operating temperatures
			may build up dust.)
	range from 10-40° C (50-104° F).
	Acceptable storage temperatures	•	Store cartridges vertically, not
	range from 16-32° C (60-90° F).		flat.
	Acceptable operating humidity	• Store cartridges intended for
	ranges from 20-80%; acceptable
			archiving data in their plastic
	storage humidity ranges from
			containers and in environmental
	10-95%.
			conditions of 18-28° C (64-82°
	• Expose cartridges to moisture or		F) and 40-60% relative
	direct sunlight.		humidity.
	• Drop the cartridges or carry them in a	• Use labels like those included in
	loose container that could submit the		the accessories kit or that meet
	cartridges to any unnecessary		the specifications listed in Table
	physical shock.		A-1 on page A-3.
	• Open cartridges lid, exposing the
	tape to possible contamination or
	physical damage.
	• Touch the tape surface.
	• Take cartridges apart.
	• Use graphite pencils, water soluble
	felt pens, or other debris-producing
	writing instruments to label
	cartridges.
	• Erase a label; replace it instead.

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