5190/5194 Modular Tape Subsystem Manual

Operating the Cartridge Tape Drive and ACL
5190/5194 Modular Tape Subsystem Manual—426878-002
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Handling and Transporting Cartridge Tapes
of the READY and NOT READY states, see Understanding Operator Messages on
page 4-28.
Handling and Transporting Cartridge Tapes
Handling a cartridge improperly or exposing the tape can result in a loss of data.
Observe the following practices when handling cartridge tapes (refer to Figure 1-2 on
page 1-4):
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Protect cartridge tapes from shock or vibration.
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See Table 4-2 for environmental requirements when operating, storing, and
transporting cartridge tapes. Do not expose cartridge tapes to high temperatures
by leaving them in a car or in direct sunlight.
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When you receive a cartridge that has been transported, allow the cartridge to
adjust to the operating environment for at least 24 hours before you use it.
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Do not remove the leader block, pull out the tape, or press the reel lock. If the
leader block becomes detached from the tape, contact a tape supplier for a leader
block repair kit.
Table 4-1. Common 5190 and 5194 Tape Drive Operations
To do this... Press... Notes
Make the drive READY START Cartridge must be inserted and drive must be
in the NOT READY state.
Rewind a tape START Cartridge must be inserted and drive must be
in the NOT READY state.
Unload and eject a tape UNLOAD Drive must be in the NOT READY or ERROR
state.
Make the drive NOT READY RESET
(once)
Pressing RESET once makes the drive NOT
READY.
Clear an error message or
check code
RESET
(twice)
Pressing RESET a second time clears the error
messages.
Table 4-2. Environmental Requirements for Cartridge Tapes
Factor Operation Storage and Transportation
Temperature 16 to 32 °C
(60 to 90 °F)
5 to 32 °C
(41 to 90 °F)
Humidity
(noncondensing)
20 to 80% 5 to 80%
Maximum wet bulb
temperature
25 °C (78 °F) 26 °C (80 °F)