HP Surestore DLT 80 Tape Drive - Manual (Page 4)

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Contents
Installation Overview inside front cover
1 Installing Your Removable Drive in an HP SureStore H/
A Tape Array 5500
Before You Start 1-2
Check the Contents of the Box 1-2
Step 1: Attach Local Language Labels if Necessary 1-3
Step 2: Install the Tape Drive 1-3
On Completion: 1-4
Verify the Installation 1-4
Install Backup Software and Driver 1-4
Registering Your Tape Drive 1-5
Replacing the Drive 1-6
2 Operating the Drive
Front Panel 2-2
Operating the Drive 2-4
Using the Cartridge Locking Handle 2-4
The Power-On Self-Test 2-7
3 Care of the Drive and Tape Cartridges
Cleaning the Tape Heads 3-2
Types of Tape Cartridges 3-3
Write-Protecting a Cartridge 3-4
Taking Care of Data Cartridges 3-5
Inspecting Cartridges Before Loading and After Unloading 3-5
How to detect a lost leader in a tape drive: 3-6
Handling Tape Cartridges 3-7
Labeling Cartridges 3-7
Operating Conditions 3-8
Conditioning Cartridges 3-8
Storing Cartridges 3-8
Transporting Cartridges 3-8
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