Dell PowerVault 122T SDLT 320 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook - Page 20

www.dell.com | support.dell.com Media Do's and Do Not's The following should be done when handling media. • Store cartridges in their protective cases. • Handle cartridges with great care. • Store cartridges vertically. • Align cartridges so the grooves interlock. • Inspect cartridges prior to each use. • Unload cartridges prior to powering down the drive. • Allow a 24-hour conditioning period to the operating temperature and humidity before using new or stored cartridges. The following should not be done when handling media. • Touch the media or leader with bare fingers. • Use pens or pencils during cartridge inspection. • Drop cartridge. • Stack cartridges horizontally. • Disassemble cartridges. • Use adhesive labels. • Ship cartridges in drive. • Store near magnetic fields (for example, speakers, monitors, electric motors, power supplies, and so forth). • Use a cartridge that fell from 3 ft or higher. 18 Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0