Dell PowerVault 136T LTO/SDLT (Tape Library) - Manual (Page 99)

Figure 1. Tape Cartridge
Write-Protect Switch
Each tape cartridge has a write-protect switch. Before loading the tape cartridge, position the write-protect switch on the front of the cartridge as
indicated.
If the switch is set to (closed), data cannot be written to the tape.
If the switch is set to (open), data can be written to the tape.
The write-protect switch is used to prevent recording over existing data. To prevent recording or deleting, set the write-protect switch to the closed
position. The drive senses the position of the switch and will not allow writing in this position.
Preserving Cartridges
Whenever possible, store the LTO Ultrium Data Cartridge in the following room-environment conditions:
l Ideal temperature 20 ºC, ±5ºC (68ºF, ±9ºF)
l Ideal humidity 50% ( ±20%)
Table 1. Environmental Specifications
Additionally:
l Do not drop or bang the cartridge. This can displace the tape leader, making the cartridge unusable and possibly damaging the drive.
l Keep tape cartridges out of direct sunlight and away from heaters and other heat sources.
l For longer cartridge life, always store the cartridge in its plastic container.
l Store tape cartridges in a dust-free environment.
l If the tape cartridge is exposed to heat or cold extremes, stabilize the cartridge at room temperature for the same amount of time it was
exposed (up to 24 hours).
l Do not place a cartridge near electromagnetic interference sources, such as terminals, motors, and video or X-ray equipment.
l
Place an identification label only in the slide-in slot on the front of the cartridge.
NOTE: Do not adhere labels to a cartridge anywhere except in the recessed area located on the face of the cartridge next to the write-
protect switch.
Processing Media
Each tape cartridge in the PowerVault 136T LTO Library must have an external label that is operator and machine readable to identify the volume
serial number. The external label may contain up to thirteen characters for the volser. A volser can be characters of uppercase A-Z and numerics 0-
9. The PowerVault 136T LTO Library currently supports Code 39 labels. If there is a tape cartridge without an external label, the Touch on Init
must be enabled. Refer to
Config Dialog .
Environmental Factor Operating Storage Shipping
Temperature
10 º C to 40º C
(50 º F to 104º F)
16 º C to 32º C
( 61 º F to 90º F)
-23 º C to 49º C
(-9 º F to 120º F)
Relative humidity
(non-condensing)
20% to 80% 20% to 80% 20% to 80%
Wet bulb temperature
26 º C
(79 º F)
26 º C
(79 º F)
26 º C
(79 º F)