HP SureStore AutoBackup Administrator's Guide - Not Orderable

Do not leave cartridges in direct sunlight or in places where magnetic fields
are present (for example, under telephones, next to monitors or near
transformers).
Do not drop cartridges or handle them roughly.
Do not stick more than one label onto cartridges; extra labels can cause the
cartridges to jam in the tape drive.
Do not use cartridges beyond their useful life.
Avoiding Condensation
Condensation can be a problem for tape drives and cartridges, where a thin tape is
passing across a rapidly spinning drum. To minimize the chance of condensation,
stay within the specifications for using and storing cartridges above and observe the
following guidelines:
Position the drive where the temperature is relatively stable -- away from open
windows, heat sources and doors.
1.
Avoid leaving cartridges in severe temperature conditions, for example, in a
car standing in bright sunlight.
2.
Avoid transferring data (reading from and writing to cartridges) when the
temperature is changing by more than 10°C (18°F) per hour.
3.
If you bring a cold tape drive or tape cartridge into a warm room, allow time
for it to warm to room temperature before using it. For example, if you have
moved the drive from a cold car to a warm room, allow time for the drive to
reach room temperature (up to 24 hours if the temperature change is extreme).
4.
Cartridges
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