HP Q1581A HP StorageWorks DAT USB Tape Drives User Guide (DW049-90902, Novembe - Page 51

bulk eraser when in use. All data will be lost on cartridges that are bulk erased.

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• Do not overuse your tape drive-it is designed for approximately three hours of tape pulling per day, not constant usage-and clean the drive regularly. See "Cleaning cartridges" on page 49. • If you want to bulk erase cartridges, this should be done in a controlled environment. You need to make sure there are no other cartridges with sensitive information on them anywhere near the bulk eraser when in use. All data will be lost on cartridges that are bulk erased. DAT USB Tape Drives 51

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Do not overuse your tape drive—it is designed for approximately three hours of tape pulling per
day, not constant usage—and clean the drive regularly. See “
Cleaning cartridges
” on page 49.
If you want to bulk erase cartridges, this should be done in a controlled environment. You need
to make sure there are no other cartridges with sensitive information on them anywhere near the
bulk eraser when in use. All data will be lost on cartridges that are bulk erased.
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