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Tape Cartridge Usage

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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.

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