SL500 (M852x) Tape Library Installation and User's Guide (G06.31+, H06.11+, J06.03+)

SL500 (M852x) Tape Library Installation and User’s Guide—541531-010
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4 Cartridge Information
This section includes:
Handle Cartridges
Improper handling of cartridges can result in loss of data or damage to a tape library
component.
To handle a cartridge correctly:
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Make sure the leader is latched every time you pick up a cartridge.
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Keep cartridges clean.
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Inspect a cartridge before each use, and never put a damaged cartridge into a tape
drive or tape library.
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Never pull tape from a cartridge.
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Never open a cartridge.
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Do not handle tape that is outside the cartridge; the tape edge might be damaged.
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Do not expose the tape or cartridge to direct sunlight or moisture.
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Do not expose a recorded cartridge to magnetic fields; this might destroy data on
the tape.
Inspect Cartridges
A defective or dirty cartridge can damage a tape drive. Always inspect a cartridge
before you insert it into a tape drive or a tape library. Look for:
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Cracked or broken cartridge
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Broken leader
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Broken leader latch
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Damaged write-protect switch
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Liquid in the cartridge
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Labels not firmly or neatly attached or extending over the cartridge edge
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Any other obvious damage
Handle Cartridges 4-1
Inspect Cartridges 4-1
Maintain Cartridges 4-2
Ultrium Cartridges 4-3