HP StoreEver LTO Ultrium Tape Blades - Manual (Page 52)

1. Write-protect tab
Figure 23 Write protecting a cartridge
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Handling cartridges
• Do not touch the tape media.
• Do not attempt to clean the tape path or tape guides inside the cartridge.
• Do not leave cartridges in the drive. The tape loses tension in the power-off state, which can lead
to problems, particularly if the drive has been moved.
• Store cartridges in a vertical orientation.
• Do not leave cartridges in excessively dry or humid conditions.
• Do not leave cartridges in direct sunlight or in places where magnetic fields are present (for ex-
ample, under telephones, next to monitors or near transformers).
• Do not drop cartridges or handle them roughly.
• Attach labels to the label area only.
• Do not bulk erase (or degauss) Ultrium format cartridges because this will render them unusable.
Operating and storage environment
To prevent condensation and for long life, the cartridge should only be operated or stored as follows:
• Operation: 10° C to 45° C (50° F to 113° F)
• Day-to-day storage (in plastic container): 16° C to 32º C (60° F to 90° F)
• Non-condensing relative humidity: 10% to 80% (operating), 20% to 60% (non-operating)
• Wet bulb temperature should not exceed 26° C (79° F)
• Store cartridges in a vertical orientation
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