Dell PowerVault 160T LTO2 Dell LTO Media Handbook - Page 28

13.7 Media Do's and Do Not's Do  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.  Eject media before powering off the drive Do Not  Touch the media or leader with bare fingers  Use pens or pencils during cartridge inspection  Drop cartridge  Stack cartridges horizontally  Disassemble cartridges  Ship cartridges in drive  Store near magnetic fields (e.g. speakers, monitors, electric motors, power supplies, etc.)  Use a cartridge that fell from 3 ft or higher  Degauss LTO tapes  Ship the LTO drive with media loaded Dell LTO Media Handbook Page 28