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Protecting Your Cartridge

If You Drop Your Cartridge  

Media Care

Overview

• Protect cartridges from shock, vibration, moisture 
and magnetic fields.

• Keep cartridges in protective cases and store 
vertically when not in use.

• Ensure that no loose labels in the storage 
container stick to the bottom of the cartridge, 
covering the hub.

• Never touch the tape or tape leader. Dust and 
oils from skin can contaminate the tape and affect 
performance.

• Avoid direct sunlight – it can deform cartridge 
and/or ruin media.

• Allow cartridge 24 hours to adjust to the present 
operating temperature and humidity before use.

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Media Care Overview

• Inspect case for any signs of cracks 
or protruding material.

• Open cartridge door to check for damage. 
See Section 4 – Visual Inspection.

• If damage is present
Do not insert cartridge in tape drive.
Discard and/or contact the manufacturer.

• If cartridge appears usable
Transfer data to a new cartridge 
and discard the old one.

• Between 60°F and 90°F (16°C and 32°C)
• Between 20% and 80% relative humidity

• Between 41°F and 90°F (5°C and 32°C)
• Between 20% and 60% relative humidity

(for one or more years)  

• Between 73°F±9°F (23°C±5°C)
• Between 40% and 60% relative humidity

(for one or more years)  

• Between 73°F±9°F (23°C±5°C)
• Between 40% and 60% relative humidity

Media Care Guide

Media Usage/Durability

•The usage or durability of your media is 
influenced by its care and handling as 
described in this document.

•Many of the newer drives monitor the 
usage of the media and will alert you as to 
when to replace a cartridge. Refer to your 
drive documentation for available alerts or 
software utilities.

•The table below shows the usage 
specification for each media type. The 
actual amount can vary depending on 
drive wear, environmental factors and 
media handling.

DLT, DLT VS,  

Up to 200

DLT-V 
Super DLT, DLT-S 

Up to 260

LTO Ultrium 

Up to 260

DAT/DDS 

Up to 100

Travan 

Up to 75