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5157/5157 ACL S-Series DLT Subsystems Installation Users Guide
Operating the 5157 ACL Tape Drive 6-29
6.20 Cartridge Handling and Storage
A DLTtape cartridge should be stored vertically until it is
selected for use. Do not expose a cartridge to moisture or direct
sunlight. Maintain a clean, dust-free working and storage
environment.
If a DLTtape cartridge is dropped:
• Inspect the cartridge carefully before inserting it into a
magazine or any drive.
• Shake the cartridge while listening for the sound of a broken
part. Any rattling sound makes a cartridge unfit for use.
• Inspect the case for distortion or cracks.
• Inspect the leader by opening the cartridge door as shown in
Figure 6-23. The leader should be positioned as shown in view
(1), and should protrude at about a five-degree angle from the
case. If the leader is out of position, do not use it; damage to
the drive could result.