Certified International DAStape - Manual (Page 27)

Chapter 5. DAStape 200 Tape Drives and Media
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Caring for HP Ultrium Media
Choosing Media
Use only LTO Ultrium cartridges. Compatible media is recognizable by the Ultrium
logo, which is the same as the logo on the front of the drive.
Caring for HP Ultrium Media
In optimal environments, LTO cartridges are should last for 1,000,000 passes over any
part of the tape (this equals approximately 2,000 complete backup and restore
operations). These numbers should, however, be limited in harsher environments.
Caution: If you are using bar code labels, make sure that only one label is
attached to the label area.
Never use non-standard labels, and never attach anything to the
cartridge other than in the label area.
Using HP Ultrium Media
Only use LTO Ultrium media within its operating range requirements (see Appendix A.
Specifications). If you expose the media to conditions that exceed these limits, stabilize
the media before use. To do this, keep the media out of use in the operating
environment for at least 24 hours.
Storing HP Ultrium Media
Only store LTO Ultrium media within its operating range requirements (see Appendix
A. Specifications). Make sure that the environment is clean, and always store cartridges
in their plastic cases.