Caring For Your Tape Cartridges; Operating Conditions; Storing Tape Cartridges - HP D6030A - NetServer - E50 Getting Started

Chapter 6

Caring for Your Tape Cartridges

Your data is valuable. Treat cartridges with respect so that they provide you with
the security you need. Follow these guidelines for handling tape cartridges:
Do not open the tape door unnecessarily. This may expose the tape to
contamination or damage.
Do not touch the tape or leader. Dust and natural skin oils can affect tape
performance.

Operating Conditions

Tape cartridges should be used in an environment within the same operational
ranges as an HP NetServer:
Temperature:
Operating
Non-operating
Humidity
Operating
Non-operating
NOTE
If a cartridge has been exposed to conditions outside its
operating range, you should acclimatize the cartridge by
leaving it in the operating environment for 8 hours before
using it.

Storing Tape Cartridges

Tape cartridges should be stored safely to ensure that they perform their desired
role: protecting your data.
Do not place tape cartridges near sources of electromagnetic interference,
such as under a telephone, or near computer monitors, motors, video, or
X-ray equipment.
Keep cartridges out of direct sunlight and away from heaters.
Caring For Your Tape Drive
5º C to 45º C
-40º C to 65º C
Relative humidity of 20% to 80% (non-condensing)
Relative humidity of 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
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