Tandberg Data T40 - Manual (Page 73)

StorageLibrary Installation and User Guide 65
11 Working With Cartridges and Barcodes
This chapter describes how to work with cartridges and barcodes. When working with cartridges,
there are certain considerations that should be taken into account. For example, all cartridges in the
library must have a barcode label. In addition, when loading your library, you should be aware of
whether or not your cartridges are write-protected.
This section discusses these types of items in general terms. For information on what type of tape
cartridges are supported for listed tape drive types, refer to
Specifications .
Every partition in the library must contain at least one cleaning cartridge.
Handling Cartridges Properly
To ensure the longest possible life for your cartridges, follow these guidelines:
Select a visible location to post procedures that describe proper media handling.
Ensure that anyone who handles cartridges has been properly trained on all procedures.
Do not drop or strike cartridges. Excessive shock could damage the internal contents of cartridges
or the casings themselves, rendering the cartridges unusable.
Do not expose cartridges to direct sunlight or sources of heat, including portable heaters and
heating ducts.
Do not stack cartridges more than five high.
The operating temperature range for LTO cartridges is 10º 35ºC. The storage temperature range
is 16º 32ºC in a dust-free environment with a relative humidity range between 20% 80% (non-
condensing).
If cartridges have been exposed to temperatures outside the ranges specified above, stabilize the
cartridges at room temperature for the same amount of time they were exposed to extreme
temperatures or 24 hours, whichever is less.
Do not place cartridges near sources of electromagnetic energy or strong magnetic fields, such as
computer monitors, electric motors, speakers, or x-ray equipment. Exposure to electromagnetic
energy or magnetic fields can destroy data and the embedded servo code written on the media by
the cartridge manufacturer, rendering the cartridges unusable.
Place identification labels only in the designated slots on the cartridges.
If you ship cartridges, ship them in their original packaging or something stronger.
Do not insert damaged cartridges into tape drives.