Handling the cartridges, Provide training, Ensure proper packaging – Dell TL2000 User Manual
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to
become
a
scratch
(blank)
data
cartridge.
Do
not
write-protect
scratch
(blank)
cartridges;
the
tape
drive
will
not
be
able
to
write
new
data
to
them.
If
you
must
manually
set
the
write-protect
switch,
slide
it
left
or
right
to
the
desired
position.
Handling
the
Cartridges
Attention:
Do
not
insert
a
damaged
tape
cartridge
into
the
drive.
A
damaged
cartridge
can
interfere
with
the
reliability
of
a
drive
and
may
void
the
warranties
of
the
drive
and
the
cartridge.
Before
inserting
a
tape
cartridge,
inspect
the
cartridge
case,
cartridge
door,
and
write-protect
switch
for
breaks.
Incorrect
handling
or
an
incorrect
environment
can
damage
cartridges
or
their
magnetic
tape.
To
avoid
damage
to
your
tape
cartridges
and
to
ensure
the
continued
high
reliability
of
your
LTO
Ultrium
Tape
Drives,
use
the
following
guidelines:
Provide
Training
v
Post
procedures
that
describe
proper
media
handling
in
places
where
people
gather.
v
Ensure
that
anyone
who
handles
tape
has
been
properly
trained
in
handling
and
shipping
procedures.
This
includes
operators,
users,
programmers,
archival
services,
and
shipping
personnel.
v
Ensure
that
any
service
or
contract
personnel
who
perform
archiving
are
properly
trained
in
media-handling
procedures.
v
Include
media-handling
procedures
as
part
of
any
services
contract.
v
Define
and
make
personnel
aware
of
data
recovery
procedures.
Ensure
Proper
Packaging
v
When
shipping
a
cartridge,
use
the
original
or
better
packaging.
v
Always
ship
or
store
a
cartridge
in
a
jewel
case.
v
Use
only
a
recommended
shipping
container
that
securely
holds
the
cartridge
in
its
jewel
case
during
transportation.
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Figure
6-4.
Setting
the
write-protect
switch
6-6
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