HP NonStop G-Series - Manual (Page 73)

5157/5157 ACL S-Series Subsystems Installation/ Users Guide
Configuring and Operating the 5157 Tape Drive
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Store the data cartridge in the plastic enclosure it was shipped in.
•
Keep tape cartridges out of direct sunlight and away from
heaters.
•
Store tape cartridge in temperatures between 10
°
C and 40
°
C
(50
°
F to 104
°
F). For longer cartridge life, always store the
cartridge in its plastic container and in room environment
conditions of 72
°
F
±
7
°
F (22
°±
4
°
C).
•
If the tape cartridge has been exposed to heat or cold extremes,
stabilize the cartridge at room temperature for the same amount
of time it was exposed (for up to 24 hours).
•
Do not place cartridges near electromagnetic interference
sources, such as terminals, motors, and video or X-ray
equipment. Data on the tape can be altered.
•
Store tape cartridges in a dust-free environment where the
relative humidity is between 20% and 80%. For longer cartridge
life, store the cartridge at 40%
±
20% relative humidity.
•
Place an identification label only in the slide-in slot on the front
of the cartridge.
•
Do not adhere labels to a cartridge anywhere except in the slide-
in slot.