Chapter 3 Operation
Drive Maintenance
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, 20% 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. |
| If, during storage and/or transportation, a data cartridge has been |
| exposed to conditions outside the above range, it must be conditioned |
| before use in the operating environment. The conditioning process |
| requires exposure to the operating environment for a time equal to, or |
| greater than, the time away from the operating environment, up to a |
| maximum of 24 hours. |
| • Keep the cartridge away from direct sunlight and heat sources, such |
| as radiators, heaters or warm air ducts. |
| • Keep the cartridge away from sources of electromagnetic fields, such |
| as telephones, computer monitors, dictation equipment, mechanical |
| or printing calculators, motors, magnetic tools, and bulk erasers. |
| • Avoid dropping the cartridges. This can damage components inside |
| the cartridge, possibly rendering the tape unusable. If a tape is |
| dropped it is advisable to open the cartridge door and make sure that |
| the leader pin is in the correct position. A dropped cartridge should |
| be retensioned before use. |
| • Do not bulk erase Ultrium cartridges. |
| be reformatted by the tape drive and will be rendered unusable. |
Drive Maintenance
The Ultrium drive requires little or no maintenance. However, the drive mechanism may need to be cleaned.
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