User manual QUANTUM CAREHANDLING

[. . . ] The door should be closed. 1 3 Write Protect Tab 4 Prevents overwrite or erasure of data. You can change the position of the write protect switch at any time. 3 4 Serial Number May be needed for identification purposes if you call for service. 5 Slide indicator right to close lock. 1. 2 Get to Know Your Cartridge Media Care Guide Travan Cartridge Features 1 Dual Reel Tape 2 www. quantum. com 1. 3 Get To Know Your Cartridge Media goes back and forth between supply and take-up hubs within cartridge. 2 Cartridge Door 4 3 Provides access to the tape leader. 3 Drive Roller Used by the drive to control media position and tension. 1 4 End Sense Sensor 6 Used by the drive to determine the beginning and end of the tape. 5 Write Protect Switch 5 5 Prevents overwrite or erasure of data. You can change the position of the write protect switch at any time. 6 Serial Number (printed on bottom) May be needed for identification purposes if you call for service. Slide indicator right to close lock. 1. 3 Get to Know Your Cartridge Media Care Guide Protecting Your Cartridge If You Drop Your Cartridge www. quantum. com Media Usage/Durability 2 Media Care Overview · Protect cartridges from shock, vibration, moisture and magnetic fields. [. . . ] The actual amount can vary depending on drive wear, environmental factors and media handling. Proper Storage Conditions Media Type DLTtape Super DLTtape Ultrium LTO Travan Media Type Full Tape Uses Specification Up to 200 Up to 260 Up to 260 Up to 100 Up to 75 Media Use Non-archival Storage Archive Storage (for one or more years) Proper Conditions · Between 60°F and 90°F (16°C and 32°C) · Between 20% and 80% relative humidity · Between 73°F±9°F (23°C±5°C) · Between 40% and 60% relative humidity · Between 41°F and 90°F (5°C and 32°C) · Between 20% and 60% relative humidity · Between 73°F±9°F (23°C±5°C) · Between 40% and 60% relative humidity DLT, DLT VS, DLT-V Super DLT, DLT-S LTO Ultrium DAT/DDS Travan DAT/DDS Non-archival Storage Archive Storage (for one or more years) 2 Media Care Overview Media Care Guide www. quantum. com 2. 1 Media Care Overview Labeling Your Cartridge Proper Labeling Media Type Label Location · Use the Quantum provided labels with your cartridge. Never use non-standard adhesive labels or Post-it® type notes. · Use barcode labels designed specifically for your cartridge. · To avoid drive/cartridge damage, make sure only one label is stuck to the designated label area of the cartridge. · Do not write directly on the cartridge. Never use a grease pencil to write on the label or write directly on cartridge. DLTtape & Super DLTtape Slide label ONLY into molded track on the back of the cartridge Ultrium LTO Stick one label ONLY in the indented area on the back of the cartridge DAT/DDS Stick one label in the indented area on the back and/or top of the cartridge Travan Stick one label in the indented area on the back and/or top of the cartridge 2. 1 Media Care Overview Media Care Guide www. quantum. com 3 Visual Inspection When To Perform a Visual Inspection · Best practices: Each time a tape is loaded or changed. · When a tape cartridge is dropped or subjected to a hard physical shock. · When a shipment of tapes show any signs of shipping damage. · If the drive becomes inoperable after loading a tape. · If a drive error occurs, inspect the current and previous cartridge used in that drive. How To Perform a Visual Inspection · Go through all inspection steps in Group 1, 2 and 3 (see following pages). · If issues are found in Group 1 only and no issues found in Groups 2 or 3 then use cartridge with caution. · Monitor software log for media degradation. · Consider copying the data onto a new cartridge and retiring the old cartridge. · If any issues are found in Group 2 or 3, then retire the media and use a different cartridge. Protective Case Inspection (All Media Types) Case Inspect the protective case for cracks, chips, distortion, or other signs of damage. 3 Visual Inspection Media Care Guide www. quantum. com 3. 1 Visual Inspection Visual Inspection DLTtape and Super DLTtape External Cartridge Inspection Cartridge Inspect the exterior of the cartridge for chips, cracks, dents or missing screws. Gently shake the cartridge, listening for rattles or loose pieces. Cartridge Hub Confirm that the spring-loaded hub on the bottom of the cartridge is centered. It should spring back if operating properly. Operation of the reel locks may release the hub and re-center. Write Protection Switch Move the switch. It should be able to snap into write-protected mode and write-enabled mode. Reel Locks Check that both reel locks are visible. Verify operation using a small flat blade screwdriver. The reel locks should spring back when released. Cartridge Door Ensure the door is movable and that the spring is present. 3. 1 Visual Inspection Media Care Guide www. quantum. com 3. 2 Visual Inspection Visual Inspection Ultrium LTO External Cartridge Inspection Cartridge Inspect the exterior of the cartridge for chips, cracks, dents or missing screws. Gently shake the cartridge, listening for rattles or loose pieces. Cartridge Hub/Reel Locks Confirm that the springloaded hub on the bottom of the cartridge is centered. It should spring back if operating properly. [. . . ] · Store media vertically. Media Care Don'ts Storage and Shipping · Don't store near magnetic fields. · Don't ship cartridges in drive. · Don't stack cartridges horizontally. Handling · Handle cartridges with great care. · Use the right label for your cartridge. Handling · Don't touch the media or leader with bare fingers. [. . . ]