Dell PowerVault 110T SDLT320 User Manual - Page 3

l Protect cartridges from shock, vibration and magnetic fields. l Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, heat and moisture. l Store cleaning cartridges vertically. l Never touch the tape or tape leader. Dust and oils from your skin will contaminate the tape and affect performance. l Always visually inspect a media cartridge before placing it in the drive. If damage is apparent, do not use the cartridge. Caring for Regular (Non-cleaning) Tape Cartridges CAUTION: Ensure that only one label is stuck to the label area of the cartridge. Never use nonstandard labels, and never stick anything to the cartridge other than in the label area. l Always keep each tape cartridge in its protective plastic case when it is not in the tape drive. l When carrying tape cartridges in their cases, always orient the cases so that the grooves in the cases interlock. This prevents the cases from slipping apart and falling. l Never stack the tape cartridges in a stack of more than five. l When placing tape cartridges in archival storage, stand each tape cartridge vertically. l Do not carry cartridges loosely in a box or any other container. Allowing cartridges to hit together exposes them to unnecessary physical shock. l Always observe the proper environmental conditions for the storage of tape cartridges. Refer to the cartridge reference card supplied with each cartridge. The ambient operating environment for the tape cartridge is: Temperature Relative Humidity 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F) 20% to 80% (non-condensing) l If storage or transportation of a tape cartridge have exposed it to conditions outside the ambient values above, "condition" the tape cartridge to its operating environment for a 24-hour period. l Do not place cartridges on or near devices that may produce magnetic fields such as computer monitors, motors, or video equipment. Such exposure can alter or erase data on the tape. l Never apply adhesive labels or adhesive notes on the top, side, or bottom of a tape cartridge. Only use the user slide-in type label provided with each cartridge and slide it over the label slot on the cartridge. l Do not touch or allow direct contact with tape or tape leader. Dust or natural skin oils can contaminate the tape and impact tape performance. l Do not expose the tape cartridge to moisture or direct sunlight. l Do not insert any cartridge that has been dropped into tape drive without a thorough visual inspection. A dropped cartridge may have dislodged, loosened, or damaged internal components. l Avoid unnecessary opening of the cartridge door; this may expose the tape to contamination or physical damage. l Do not use graphite pencils, water-soluble felt pens, or other debris-producing writing instruments on your labels. Never erase a label-replace it. l Make sure you place the unused cartridge labels in the protective box so that you do not inadvertently pick them up along with the cartridge during subsequent usage. (A static electricity charge on a cartridge may cause a label to cling to the cartridge.) A label that is accidentally inserted into the drive along with a cartridge can prevent the hub reel and drive gear from meshing. l Maintain clean operating, working, and storage environments. l Follow all tape cartridge handling instructions that accompany your cartridges or tape drive. Back to Contents Page