Quantum LTO-2 manual Cartridge Care, Maintenance

Chapter 3 Operation

Using LTO Cartridges

•If you slide the switch all the way toward the corner (see figure 9), data can be read from and written to the cartridge.

Note: LTO cartridges have prewritten servo patterns and should not be bulk erased.

Figure 9 Ultrium

Cartridge Showing

Write-Protect Switch

Write- protect switch (unlocked)

Locked

Unlocked

Cartridge Care and	To protect the data on your Ultrium data cartridges, observe the
Maintenance	following precautions:
	• Always remove the cartridge from the drive when not in use and
	store it in its protective case.
	• Do not expose cartridges to dirt, dust or moisture.
	• Do not touch the tape media within a cartridge.
	• Do not use data cartridges outside the specified operating conditions:
	10o C to 40o C, 10% to 80% relative humidity.
	If a data cartridge has been exposed to temperature or humidity changes
	within the limits listed above, allow the tape cartridge to acclimate to its
	surroundings for at least one hour before use. Then retension the tape to
	allow the tape pack to become stable for better performance.

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