Quantum DLT-S4 Betriebsanweisung

Chapter 2  Before You Begin

Tape Drive Handling and Storage Guidelines

DLT-S4 Product Manual

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• The DLT-S4 tape drive uses a Class I laser product. This laser product 

complies with 29 CFR 1200 and 29 CFR 1910 as applicable on the date 

of manufacture.  

Tape Drive Handling and Storage Guidelines

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Damage to the DLT-S4 tape drive system can occur as the result of 

careless handling, vibration, shock, or electrostatic discharge (ESD). For 

more details on ESD, see 

 on page 16. 

Follow these guidelines to avoid damage to the tape drive:

• Always handle the tape drive carefully and gently— a drop of ¼ inch 

onto a bench or desktop can damage a tape drive.

• Hold the internal tape drive only by its sides. 
• Never hold or carry the tape drive by inserting your fingers into the 

receiver area on the front of the tape drive. You could damage the 

receiver area if you lift or carry it in this manner.

• Do not bump, jar, or drop the tape drive. Use care when transporting 

the tape drive.

• Do not place the tape drive so that it rests on its front bezel. 
• Always gently place the tape drive flat and horizontal on an 

appropriate ESD-protected work surface to keep the tape drive from 

accidentally being knocked over.

• Do not stack objects on the tape drive.

If you open the tape drive chassis, you may become 

exposed to invisible laser emission which could be 

harmful if you are directly exposed to the beam.

Never power off the tape drive or the host while the tape 

drive contains a cartridge. Failure to remove a cartridge 

may result in cartridge or tape drive damage.