IBM Disk drive RDX 500 GB 362550X User Manual
Product codes
362550X
Chapter
3.
Using
the
RDX
drive
This
chapter
provides
information
about
using
the
RDX
drive.
For
information
on
using
the
backup
software
and
utility
software,
see
the
software
documentation
that
comes
with
your
drive.
Ordering
additional
cartridges
To
order
additional
cartridges,
contact
your
IBM
marketing
representative
or
authorized
reseller,
go
to
or
complete
the
following
steps.
Note:
Changes
are
made
periodically
to
the
IBM
Web
site.
The
actual
procedure
might
vary
slightly
from
what
is
described
in
this
document.
1.
Go
to
2.
Under
Entry
tape
systems,
click
View
all
entry-level
tape
systems.
3.
Under
the
Web
page
title,
click
System
x.
4.
Under
the
RDX
drive,
click
Browse
and
buy.
Working
with
cartridges
This
section
provides
information
about
working
with
cartridges.
Handling
a
cartridge
Follow
these
guidelines
carefully
to
prevent
damage
to
an
RDX
cartridge:
v
Store
cartridges
in
their
protective
cases
when
you
are
not
using
them.
v
Do
not
stack
cartridges.
v
Do
not
allow
cartridges
to
get
wet.
v
Do
not
expose
cartridges
to
excessive
dust
and
airborne
particles.
v
Do
not
open
cartridges.
v
Keep
cartridges
away
from
direct
sunlight,
heat
sources,
extreme
temperatures,
and
rapid
changes
in
temperature.
v
Never
force
a
cartridge
into
a
drive.
Before
you
insert
a
cartridge,
check
the
orientation
and
make
sure
that
the
alignment
is
correct,
using
the
keyed
corner
as
a
guide.
Inserting
a
cartridge
Note:
The
data
cartridge
cannot
be
inserted
upside
down
or
backwards.
To
insert
a
cartridge
into
the
drive,
place
the
cartridge
into
the
drive
opening
through
the
protective
door
and
slowly
push
it
until
it
seats
firmly
in
the
drive.
The
cartridge
makes
a
clicking
sound
when
it
is
seated.
The
LED
on
the
drive
flashes
while
the
operating
system
accesses
the
drive.
©
Copyright
IBM
Corp.
2008
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