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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 better 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. Ultrium Turtlecases (by Perm-A-Store) have been tested and found to be satisfactory (see Figure 10). They are available at http://www.turtlecase.com. Figure 10. Tape cartridges in a Turtlecase v Never ship a cartridge in a commercial shipping envelope. Always place it in a box or package. v If you ship the cartridge in a cardboard box or a box of a sturdy material, ensure the following: - Place the cartridge in polyethylene plastic wrap or bags to protect it from dust, moisture, and other contaminants. - Pack the cartridge snugly; do not allow it to move around. - Double-box the cartridge (place it inside a box, then place that box inside the shipping box) and add padding between the two boxes (see Figure 11 on page 32). Chapter 4. Using Ultrium Media 31

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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 better 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. Ultrium Turtlecases (by Perm-A-Store) have
been tested and found to be satisfactory (see Figure 10). They are available at
.
v
Never ship a cartridge in a commercial shipping envelope. Always place it in a
box or package.
v
If you ship the cartridge in a cardboard box or a box of a sturdy material, ensure
the following:
–
Place the cartridge in polyethylene plastic wrap or bags to protect it from
dust, moisture, and other contaminants.
–
Pack the cartridge snugly; do not allow it to move around.
–
Double-box the cartridge (place it inside a box, then place that box inside the
shipping box) and add padding between the two boxes (see Figure 11 on
page 32).
Figure 10. Tape cartridges in a Turtlecase
Chapter 4. Using Ultrium Media
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