Dell PowerVault 110T SDLT220 Media Handbook - Page 13
If you drop a cartridge, perform a visual media inspection before inserting it into the drive.
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• Use the slide-in labels provided. Do not use adhesive labels or Post-it notes, and do not write on the cartridge. Figure 1-16. Use Slide-in Label • Write in pen not pencil. Using a pencil can introduce contaminants to the tape path. • Use caution so loose labels in storage container don't stick to bottom of cartridge, covering the hub. • Never touch the tape or tape leader. Dust and oils from your skin contaminate the tape and affect performance. Store media vertically in protective plastic cases. Figure 1-17. Store Media Vertically in Protective Plastic Cases • If you drop a cartridge, perform a visual media inspection before inserting it into the drive. NOTE: The safety of your data relies on proper care and handling of media cartridges. Visual Media Inspection A visual media inspection is to be performed: • Each time a tape is loaded or changed. • When a tape cartridge is dropped or subject to a hard physical shock. • When a shipment of tapes shows any sign of shipping damage. • If the DLT, DLT VS or SDLT drive becomes inoperable after loading a tape. NOTE: If a drive error occurs, inspect the current and previous cartridge used in that drive. Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0 11