Fujitsu PRIMERGY LTO3 - Storing the Data Cartridge; Checking the Leader Pin Condition

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3.2.3 Storing the Data Cartridge
When storing the data cartridge, follow the notes below:
• Make the storage area clean, and comply with the usage rules.
• Put the data cartridge in the operation environment for more than 24 hours before using it.
• This period is required to accustom the data cartridge to the environment. When storing data in a
data cartridge for a long time, store the data cartridge in its plastic case and keep it under the fol-
lowing temperature and humidity conditions:
3.2.4 Checking the Condition of the Leader Pin on the
Data Cartridge
Do not use a data cartridge with a loose leader pin (attached to the front of the tape). If the data
cartridge is dropped or jolted the leader pin may become loose.
Temperature 16 - 32 °C
Humidity 20%RH - 80%RH (non-condensing)
Maximum wet-bulb temperature Below 26 °C
` Slide the cartridge door to check that the leader pin is attached properly.
` Do not touch the leader pin and tape. Be careful that dust does not get into the
cartridge.
Cartridge door
Leader pin is attached properly Leader pin is unfastened
Slide the cartridge door and check the leader pin.