Appendix C DLTtape Cartridge Maintenance
Visual Inspection of DLTtape Cartridges
Sun StorEdge™ L25 Tape Library and Sun StorEdge™ L100 Tape Library User’s Guide 161
Visual Inspection
Procedure 3
To visually inspect a DLTtape cartridge:
1Check the cartridge for any obvious cracks or other physical
damage.
2Gently shake the tape cartridge. Listen for any rattling of loose
pieces inside the cartridge.
3Locate the reel lock openings (see figure 57) and verify that you
can see the reel locks.
The reel locks are small plastic tabs near the center of the reel
lock openings. They can be broken if the cartridge is dropped.
Figure 57 Location of
the Reel Locks and
the Hub
4Verify that the spring-loaded hub (see figure 57) is centered
within the circular opening in the tape cartridge.
Caution: If you hear anything loose inside the cartridge,
do not use the cartridge.
Caution: If the reel locks are not visible, do not use the
cartridge.
Reel lock
opening
Reel lock
opening
Spring-
loaded hub