Hewlett-Packard SureStore 125ex Optical Jukebox User's Guide - C1118-90000

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USING OPTICAL DISKS

2Using O ptical Disks

OVERVIEW OF THIS CHAPTER

USING OPTICAL DISKS

The optical disks that you use with your jukebox are an integral part of the storage process. This chapter provides infor-

mation on the following topics:

• choosing an optical disk type

• labeling optical disks

• write-protecting optical disks

• caring for optical disks

NOTE:

The optical cartridges used in this jukebox are a critical part of reliable data storage.

Optical cartridges consist of an opto-magnetic medium and mechanical components. Consistent quality of opto-magnetic

media ensures correct “writes” and “reads.” The quality and fit of the mechanical components of the cartridge affect

accurate, smooth handling of the cartridge by jukebox robotics. A failure of the mechanical components of a cartridge

could damage the mechanism of an optical drive.

Caution:

Use only HP-qualified magneto-optical media cartridges in this jukebox. Use of non-HP-qualified media could damage an optical

drive. If a drive failure or damage is attributed to the use of non-HP-qualified media, HP will charge its standard time and

materials charges to service the drive for the particular failure or damage.

NOTE: A list of Hewlett-Packard optical media is in Appendix A, Table A-1.

To see a list of HP-qualified media manufacturers, go to the “Product Information” section at www.hp.com/go/optical. HP

reserves the right to change this list at any time. These suppliers offer optical media products that have been qualified for

use on Hewlett-Packard systems. However, Hewlett-Packard warrants only HP-labeled media.