IBM TS2290 Manual

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If possible, use your server's application software to write-protect your cartridges (rather than manually setting the write-protect switch). This setting allows the server'ssoftware to identify a cartridge that no longer contains current data and is eligible to become a scratch (blank) data cartridge. Do not write-protect scratch (blank)cartridges; the tape drive is not able to write new data to them.If you must manually set the write-protect switch, slide it left or right to the wanted position.Figure 1. Setting the write-protect switchTable 1. Location of the write-protect switch1 Write-protect switchHandling the cartridgesEdit onlineIncorrect handling or an incorrect environment can damage cartridges or their magnetic tape.Attention: Do not insert a damaged tape cartridge into the drive. A damaged cartridge can interfere with the reliability of a drive and might void the warranties of the driveand the cartridge. Before a tape cartridge is inserted, inspect the cartridge case, cartridge door, and write-protect switch for breaks.To avoid damage to your tape cartridges and to ensure the continued high reliability of your IBM® LTO Ultrium tape drives, use the following guidelines:Providing trainingProviding training to the users of your tape drive can prolong the life of your tape cartridges.Ensuring proper packagingWhen you ship or store data cartridges, ensure that they are packed securely.Proper acclimation and environmental conditionsAcclimate a tape cartridge to the operating environment before you use it.Completing a thorough inspectionComplete a thorough inspection of your tape cartridge before you use it.Handling the cartridge carefullyHandle tape cartridges carefully.Examples of cartridge problemsSeveral examples of cartridge problems.Providing trainingEdit onlineProviding training to the users of your tape drive can prolong the life of your tape cartridges.Post procedures that describe appropriate media handling in places where people gather.Ensure that anyone who handles tape is properly trained in handling and shipping procedures. This training includes operators, users, programmers, archivalservices, and shipping personnel.Ensure that any service or contract personnel who complete archiving procedures are properly trained in media-handling procedures.Include media-handling procedures as part of any services contract.Define and make personnel aware of data recovery procedures.Ensuring proper packagingEdit onlineWhen you ship or store data cartridges, ensure that they are packed securely.When a cartridge is shipped, use the original or better packaging.Always ship or store a cartridge in a jewel case.Use only a recommended shipping container that securely holds the cartridge in its jewel case during transportation. Ultrium Turtlecases (by Perm-A-Store) aretested and found to be satisfactory (see Figure 1). They are available at http://www.turtlecase.com.Figure 1. Tape cartridges in a TurtlecaseIBM TS22xx - TS2290, TS2280, and TS2270 117