Dell PowerVault 122T DLT VS80 (Autoloader) - Manual (Page 13)

Dell PowerVault DLT, VS, and SDLT Media Handbook Version 2.0
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• Use the slide-in labels provided. Do not use adhesive labels or Post-it notes, and do not write
on the cartridge.
Figure 1-16. Use Slide-in Label
• Write in pen not pencil. Using a pencil can introduce contaminants to the tape path.
• Use caution so loose labels in storage container don't stick to bottom of cartridge, covering
the hub.
• Never touch the tape or tape leader. Dust and oils from your skin contaminate the tape and
affect performance. Store media vertically in protective plastic cases.
Figure 1-17. Store Media Vertically in Protective Plastic Cases
• If you drop a cartridge, perform a visual media inspection before inserting it into the drive.
NOTE:
The safety of your data relies on proper care and handling of media cartridges.
Visual Media Inspection
A visual media inspection is to be performed:
• Each time a tape is loaded or changed.
• When a tape cartridge is dropped or subject to a hard physical shock.
• When a shipment of tapes shows any sign of shipping damage.
• If the DLT, DLT VS or SDLT drive becomes inoperable after loading a tape.
NOTE:
If a drive error occurs, inspect the current and previous cartridge used in that drive.