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Chapter 4
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Exabyte 440 and Exabyte 480
Storing data cartridges
To maximize the shelf life of your data cartridges and ensure data
integrity, follow the guidelines below when storing cartridges.
Store cartridges in a suitable environment. Follow the
specifications for storage temperature and other
environmental requirements, as described on the cartridge
packaging. Do not allow the temperature and humidity in the
storage environment to fluctuate.
Keep the storage area as free of airborne particulates as
possible. To eliminate obvious sources of particulates, do not
permit anyone to smoke, eat, or drink near the storage area,
and do not store cartridges near a copier or printer that may
emit toner and paper dust.
Store cartridges as soon as possible after you remove them
from the library. Immediate storage helps avoid many of the
conditions that can damage tapes, such as temperature and
humidity fluctuation, particulate contamination, and
excessive handling.
Store cartridges with the write-protect switch in the
protected position (the red switch is fully visible).
If possible, store data cartridges in a cartridge magazine. In
the cartridge magazine, cartridges are protected from airborne
contaminants by a clear plastic cover. With the cover in place,
the magazines can be stacked on top of each other to make the
most efficient use of storage space.