HP Surestore 15 Slot with DLT7000 HP SureStore DLT Tape Library Models 4115w/4 - Page 53

Table 2-3 Using Tape Cartridges Maintaining Tape Cartridges Maintaining Tape Cartridges Tape Cartridge Maintenance DO NOT: DO: • Expose cartridges to magnetic fields. • Leave cartridges in the tape drive when library power is off. • Expose cartridges to extreme temperatures or extreme humidity. Acceptable operating temperatures range from 10-40° C (50-104° F). Acceptable storage temperatures range from 16-32° C (60-90° F). Acceptable operating humidity ranges from 20-80%; acceptable storage humidity ranges from 10-95%. • Expose cartridges to moisture or direct sunlight. • Drop the cartridges or carry them in a loose container that could submit the cartridges to any unnecessary physical shock. • Open cartridges lid, exposing the tape to possible contamination or physical damage. • Touch the tape surface. • Take cartridges apart. • Use graphite pencils, water soluble felt pens, or other debris-producing writing instruments to label cartridges. • Erase a label; replace it instead. • Store cartridges in a clean, safe place in their protective plastic containers when not in use. • Remove dust on the outside of cartridges using a damp cloth. (Older, frequently used tapes may build up dust.) • Store cartridges vertically, not flat. • Store cartridges intended for archiving data in their plastic containers and in environmental conditions of 18-28° C (64-82° F) and 40-60% relative humidity. • Use labels like those included in the accessories kit or that meet the specifications listed in Table A-1 on page A-3. 2-9 Using Tape Cartridges Using Tapes