Inspecting a cartridge – Sun Microsystems TIMBERWOLF 9740 User Manual

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Inspecting a Cartridge

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Inspecting a Cartridge

A defective or dirty cartridge can damage a drive. Always inspect a cartridge
before inserting it into a drive or a library.

Look for:

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Cracked or broken cartridge

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Broken leader block

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Broken leader block latch

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Damaged write-protect selector or write-protect switch

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Liquid in the cartridge

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Labels not firmly attached or extending over the cartridge edge

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Any other obvious damage

Figure A-1. Inspecting a 9490 (3480-style) Cartridge (C62454)

LABEL
LOCATIONS
(TYPICAL)

C62454

STANDARD

TAPE

E-CART

E-TAPE

EETape

FILE
PROTECT
SELECTOR

LEADER
BLOCK
(TYPICAL)