5. DO NOT expose media to prolonged sunlight or other sources of ultraviolet
light.
6. DO NOT write or mark in the data area of the media.
7. DO NOT clean by wiping in a circular direction going around the disc.
Environmental Considerations
Removable media drives are designed to operate in a clean environment. Problem
factors are dirt, dust, fibers and airborne particles. Airborne particles are the most
difficult to address. When media is installed in the drive, the clearance between the
heads and the media is measured in microns. Particles can damage the media or
the head if they come in contact with either. Customers are responsible to provide
a clean operating environment for the drive and system.
Tape Drive Cleaning
No matter how clean the environment, debris may build up on the heads of any
tape drive. Over time, this builds up and causes errors in reading and writing.
Customers are responsible to clean the drive in accordance with the cleaning
information provided with the drive.
Cleaning cartridges can be used a limited number of times. After a cleaning
cartridge has been used to its maximum number of times, the cartridge is
considered expired. When cartridges expire, they must be replaced. Never reuse an
expired cleaning cartridge. Doing so allows previously removed dirt to be
reintroduced to the tape drive. Place a mark on the cleaning cartridge after each
use, to best determine when your cleaning cartridge has expired.
IBM only supports the use of IBM cleaning cartridges for IBM tape drives.
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