Dell PowerVault 132T LTO Handbook page 20

Media Do's and Do Not's
The following should be done when handling media.
• Store cartridges in their protective cases.
• Handle cartridges with great care.
• Store cartridges vertically.
• Align cartridges so the grooves interlock.
• Inspect cartridges prior to each use.
• Unload cartridges prior to powering down the drive.
• Allow a 24-hour conditioning period to the operating temperature and humidity before using
new or stored cartridges.
The following should not be done when handling media.
• Touch the media or leader with bare fingers.
• Use pens or pencils during cartridge inspection.
• Drop cartridge.
• Stack cartridges horizontally.
• Disassemble cartridges.
• Use adhesive labels.
• Ship cartridges in drive.
• Store near magnetic fields (for example, speakers, monitors, electric motors, power supplies,
and so forth).
• Use a cartridge that fell from 3 ft or higher.
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Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0