HP NonStop G-Series - Manual (Page 72)

5157/5157 ACL S-Series Subsystems Installation/ Users Guide
Configuring and Operating the 5157 Tape Drive
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Figure 4-8 How to unload a cartridge from the drive.
4.9 Preserving Cartridges
For longer life of recorded or unrecorded cartridges, store
cartridges in a clean environment with these conditions:
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Do not drop or bang the cartridge. This can displace the tape
leader, making the cartridge unusable and possibly damaging
the drive.