Fujitsu M400R Computer Hardware User Manual


 
11.7 QIC Tape Unit
CAUTION
When using or storing the data cartridge, take the following
precautions. If these precautions are not taken, the QIC tape unit
or its data may be destroyed.
Use the data cartridge in the operating environment of the QIC
tape cartridge unit.
When storing the data cartridge for a long time, ensure the
storage area meets the following environmental conditions and
rewrite data once a year.
Temperature: 5 to 45 degrees Celsius
Humidity: 20 to 80% RH
Maximum wet bulb temperature: 29 degrees Celsius
If the ambient temperature or humidity changes rapidly, allow
the data cartridge to adjust to the new environment before
inserting it in the QIC tape cartridge unit.
Do not subject the data cartridge to strong shock. Do not open
the data cartridge.
Do not place the data cartridge near a magnet or device
generating a strong electromagnetic field.
Attach the index label to the specified location.
The data cartridge tape has a limited service life. Replace the
data cartridge after using it 250 times (reference). The tape
may wear out prematurely depending on the environment it is
used in.
Be sure to store data cartridges in their dedicated cases.
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