Prolonging Head Life
New technology found in the tape device is read and write compatible with newer
tape cartridges. Due to media characteristics, extended use of older tape cartridges
might increase head wear on the drive. An indication of this head wear is an
increase in soft (recoverable) errors. Using newer tape cartridges may have
enhanced characteristics that can reduce drive head wear and maximize the overall
advantages of the tape device.
Storage and Shipping Environments
Before using a tape cartridge, let it acclimate to the operating environment by
placing the cartridge in the environment for as long as it has been away from the
environment or for 24 hours, whichever is less.
Retrieval of archived data should be performed on a tape unit that is clean and
fully operational. Try to make the recovery environment the same as the operating
environment. Allow tapes at least 24 hours to acclimate to environment of the tape
unit.
Acclimation is necessary for any data cartridge exposed to a different humidity
environment or to temperature changes of 11°C (20°F) or more.
The recommended environment for storage and shipment of data cartridges is
shown in Table 5.
Table 5. Recommended Environment for Data Cartridges
Environmental Factor Storage Shipping
Temperature
5 to 32°C
(41 to 90°F)
−40 to 52°C
(−40 to 125°F)
Relative Humidity
(noncondensing)
20 to 60% 5 to 80%
Maximum Wet Bulb
26°C
(79°F)
26°C
(79°F)
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