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Caring for Tape Cartridges, Provide Training, Ensure Proper Packaging

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Figure 3-6. Setting the Write-Protect Switch 1 Write-Protect Switch To set the switch, slide it left or right to the desired position. Notice: Always set the write protection tab prior to loading the cartridge into the drive. Sliding the tab after loading will cause unpredictable results and could result in drive errors or backup failure. Caring for Tape Cartridges Notice: Do not insert a damaged tape cartridge into your tape drive. A damaged cartridge can interfere with the reliability of the drive and may void the warranties of the drive and the cartridge. Before inserting a tape cartridge, inspect the cartridge case, cartridge door, and write-protect switch for breaks. Incorrect handling or an incorrect environment can damage the LTO Ultrium Tape Cartridge or its magnetic tape. To avoid damage to your tape cartridges and to ensure the continued high reliability of your tape drive, use the following guidelines. Provide Training v Post procedures that describe proper media handling in places where people gather. v Ensure that anyone who handles tape has been properly trained in handling and shipping procedures. This includes operators, users, programmers, archival services, and shipping personnel. v Ensure that any service or contract personnel who perform archiving are properly trained in media-handling procedures. v Include media-handling procedures as part of any services contract. v Define and make personnel aware of data recovery procedures. Ensure Proper Packaging v When you ship a cartridge, ship it in its original or similar packaging. v Always ship or store a cartridge in a jewel case. v Use only a recommended shipping container that securely holds the cartridge in its jewel case during transportation. Chapter 3. Using the Tape Drive 3-5

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Write-Protect Switch
To set the switch, slide it left or right to the desired position.
Notice:
Always set the write protection tab prior to loading the cartridge into the
drive. Sliding the tab after loading will cause unpredictable results and
could result in drive errors or backup failure.
Caring for Tape Cartridges
Notice:
Do not insert a damaged tape cartridge into your tape drive. A damaged
cartridge can interfere with the reliability of the drive and may void the
warranties of the drive and the cartridge. Before inserting a tape cartridge,
inspect the cartridge case, cartridge door, and write-protect switch for
breaks.
Incorrect handling or an incorrect environment can damage the LTO Ultrium Tape
Cartridge or its magnetic tape. To avoid damage to your tape cartridges and to
ensure the continued high reliability of your tape drive, use the following
guidelines.
Provide Training
v
Post procedures that describe proper media handling in places where people
gather.
v
Ensure that anyone who handles tape has been properly trained in handling and
shipping procedures. This includes operators, users, programmers, archival
services, and shipping personnel.
v
Ensure that any service or contract personnel who perform archiving are
properly trained in media-handling procedures.
v
Include media-handling procedures as part of any services contract.
v
Define and make personnel aware of data recovery procedures.
Ensure Proper Packaging
v
When you ship a cartridge, ship it in its original or similar packaging.
v
Always ship or store a cartridge in a jewel case.
v
Use only a recommended shipping container that securely holds the cartridge in
its jewel case during transportation.
Figure 3-6. Setting the Write-Protect Switch
Chapter 3. Using the Tape Drive
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