Dell PowerVault 122T LTO2 Dell PowerVault Tape Systems LTO Media Handbook - Page 24

Media Inspection - Bad Tape, Split Seam on LTO Tape

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Figure 1-4. Media Inspection - Bad Tape Figure 1-5 displays a tape that has been dropped and the cartridge seam has split. NOTE: Newer versions of LTO tapes have plastic-welded seams to prevent splitting; however, the tapes must be checked for leader pins that may have dropped inside the cassette housing. Figure 1-5. Split Seam on LTO Tape 24 LTO Media Handbook

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Figure 1-4.
Media Inspection - Bad Tape
Figure 1-5 displays a tape that has been dropped and the cartridge seam
has
split.
NOTE:
Newer versions of LTO tapes have plastic-welded seams to prevent
splitting; however, the tapes must be checked for leader pins that may have
dropped inside the cassette housing.
Figure 1-5.
Split Seam on LTO Tape