Qualstar RLS-8350 Installation And Operation Manual

Also see for RLS-8350: Technical & service manual Product specification

Contents

Qualstar RLS-8350 Installation And Operation Manual Manual pdf 70 page image

• Do not carry cartridges loosely in a container. Allowing them to bang togethercreates undesirable physical shock.• Do not touch or allow direct contact with the tape or tape leader. Dust or naturalskin oils can contaminate the tape and impact performance.• Do not expose the tape cartridge to moisture or direct sunlight.• If a cartridge has been dropped, do not load it into a tape drive as the drive could bedamaged.5.7 Installing Media5.7.1 Static PrecautionsBefore handling tape cartridges, it is a good idea to eliminate any static charge thatmay exist. To protect the data stored on the tape cartridges, just follow this simpleprocedure before loading, moving, or removing any tape cartridges: touch the rack theRLS is mounted in, or if it’s not rack mounted, touch one of the bright screws on thecabinet sides just prior to handling the media.5.7.2 Media SelectionThe choice of media for use in the RLS is important. Only media approved by the tapedrive manufacturer and Qualstar should be used in the RLS. Non-approved media cancause numerous hidden problems that aren’t readily apparent. Media sold byQualstar is certainly approved for use in the RLS. Please refer to Product InformationNote #038 for the current list of approved media sources.5.7.3 Write Enable TabsAll of the tape formats supported by the RLS utilize Write Enable Tabs thatdetermine if the tape can be written upon. When disabled or protected, tapes can onlybe read – not written or appended.The following figure depicts the Write Enable Tabs for LTO media. Brand new mediamust be write enabled for obvious reasons.511000 Rev. F Installation 5-35