HP STORAGEWORKS SSL1016 - Manual (Page 67)

Tape Cartridge Usage
67 SSL1016 Tape Autoloader Reference Guide
Protecting Tape Cartridges
To extend the life of your tape cartridges:
■ Remove dust on the outside of tape cartridges with a damp cloth.
■ Do not use adhesive labels or POST-IT notes on the top, side, or bottom of
your tape cartridge. Use only the label provided with each cartridge and slide
it in the label slot on the cartridge.
■ Do not use graphite pencils, water-soluble felt pens, or other debris-producing
writing instruments on labels.
■ Replace — never erase — a label.
■ Put unused cartridge labels in a separate location. A static electricity charge
on a cartridge may cause a label to cling to the cartridge. If you accidentally
insert a label into the drive along with a cartridge, the label may cause
problems with or damage to the tape drive.
■ Do not touch or allow direct contact with tape or tape leader. Dust or natural
skin oils may contaminate the tape and impact tape performance.
■ Do not expose the tape cartridge to moisture or direct sunlight.
■ Do not expose cartridges to extreme temperatures or humidity. Refer to the
documentation that comes with your tape media for appropriate operating and
storage temperatures.
■ Do not expose tape cartridges to magnetic fields.
■ Avoid unnecessary opening of the cartridge door; this can expose the tape to
contamination or physical damage.
■ Do not drop the tape cartridges or subject the cartridges to physical shock.
■ Do not insert any cartridge that has been dropped into a tape drive without
carefully inspecting for damage. A dropped cartridge can have dislodged,
loosened, or damaged internal components which can also damage the tape
drive.
■ Do not take tape cartridges apart.
■ Do not leave cartridges in the tape drive when the autoloader power is off.