CLI Guide

Figure 5 Split Seam on LTO Tape
Figure 6 Media Inspection - Good Tape
11.3.1 Ensure Proper Packaging While Shipping Tapes
• When you ship a cartridge, ship it in its original or better packaging.
• Always ship or store a cartridge in the vertical orientation and inside the jewel case to prevent
damage to the tape edge.
• Use only a recommended shipping container that securely holds the cartridge in its jewel case
during transportation.
• Never ship a cartridge in a commercial shipping envelope. Always place it in a box or package.
• If 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.
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