IBM T400F manual Provide Training, Ensure Proper Packaging

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 you ship a cartridge, ship it in its 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. Ultrium Turtlecases (by Perm-A-Store) have been tested and found to be satisfactory (see Figure 13). They are available at www.turtlecase.com.

Figure 13. Tape cartridges in a Turtlecase

vNever ship a cartridge in a commercial shipping envelope. Always place it in a box or package.

vIf you ship the cartridge in a cardboard box or a box of a sturdy material, ensure the following:

–Place the cartridge in polyethylene plastic wrap or bags to protect it from dust, moisture, and other contaminants.

–Pack the cartridge snugly; do not allow it to move around.

–Double-box the cartridge (place it inside a box, then place that box inside the shipping box) and add padding between the two boxes (see Figure 14 on page 52).

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