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Caring for Cartridges
Avoiding Condensation
Condensation can be a problem for tape drives and cartridges. To minimize
the chance of condensation, stay within the specifications for using and
storing cartridges above and observe the following guidelines:
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Position the drive where the temperature is relatively stable—away from
open windows, heat sources and doors.
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Avoid leaving cartridges in severe temperature conditions, for example, in
a car standing in bright sunlight.
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Avoid transferring data (reading from and writing to cartridges) when the
temperature is changing by more than 10°C (18°F) per hour.
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If you bring a cold tape drive or tape cartridge into a warm room, allow
time for it to warm to room temperature before using it. For example, if
you have moved the drive from a cold car to a warm room, allow time for
the drive to reach room temperature (up to 24 hours if the temperature
change is extreme).
Conditions in Use
Only use Ultrium cartridges in temperatures in the tape drive’s operating
range from 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F) and 20 to 80% relative humidity
(non-condensing). If you expose cartridges to temperatures outside the
operating limits, stabilize them before you use them. To do this, leave the
cartridges in the operating environment for 24 hours.
Conditions in Storage
Ultrium cartridges will preserve the integrity of stored data for at least
30 years if proper storage conditions are observed.
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Store cartridges at temperatures between 16°C and 32°C (61°F and 90°F)
with a relative humidity between 20% and 80%.
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Always keep the cartridges in a clean environment.
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Always store cartridges in their plastic cases when not in use.