HP StoreEver ESL G3 Tape Libraries - Manual (Page 189)

6 Working with Cartridges and Barcodes
The Library Management Console (LMC) simplifies cartridge loading and unloading, importing and
exporting, and moving and inventory operations. The maximum library configuration can accommodate
from 102 to 5316 LTO cartridges for the following drive types:
• FC LTO-4
• FC LTO-5
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 in 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 to 35ºC. The storage temperature range
is 16º to 32ºC in a dust-free environment with a relative humidity range between 20% and 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 temper-
atures or for 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 drives.
• Do not touch the tape or tape leader.
• Do not degauss cartridges that you intend to reuse.
Removing Lodged Cartridges
It is very unlikely that a cartridge will become lodged in the robot. If this happens, contact technical
support. It also is very unlikely that a cartridge will become lodged in a drive. If this happens, remove
it.
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