Maxell Super DLTtape Data Cartridge user manual

Super DLTtapeTM Data Cartridge

Instruction manual

CARTRIDGE OPERATION AND STORAGE

To prevent condensation and for long life, the cartridge should only be operated or stored in the following conditions.

OPERATION

OPERATION

STORAGE

AND STORAGE

40˚C

10˚C 50˚F

104˚F

32˚C

16˚C

90˚F

60˚F

20% to 80%

CARTRIDGE HANDLING

Handle the cartridge carefully. The cartridge may be damaged if it is dropped. Labels should go only in the Front Slide Slot as
shown in the diagram. Do not put any labels on the top, bottom, sides, or rear of the cartridge.

• When not in use, the cartridge should be stored in the protective plastic case.

• When carrying tape cartridges in their cases, always orient the cases so that the grooves in the case interlock. This prevents the
cases from slipping apart and dropping.

• Always observe the proper environmental conditions.

• Do not place tape cartridge near any sources of high intensity magnetic fields, such as a PC monitor, electric motors, or stereo
speakers.

• Do not touch or allow direct contact with tape. Dust or natural skin oils can contaminate the tape and impact tape performance.

WRITE PROTECTING CARTRIDGES

The write protect switch protects recorded data.

Orange Indicator

Front
Slide Slot

Push the switch to the left to prevent any data recording on the cartridge. Orange indicator cannot be seen.

Push the switch to the right to allow data recording on the cartridge. Orange indicator cannot be seen.
In either position of the write protect switch, the data can be read from the cartridge.

TAPE DURABILITY

Super DLTtapeTM, 1/2” cartridge Tapes, on average, are expected to exceed 1,000,000 head passes when operated in a
Super DLTtape drive in an office or computer room environment within the ranges specified above.

CAUTION

This cartridge is designed for use with Super DLTtape drives only.

ARCHIVE STORAGE

A cartridge intended for archiving data should be stored in the plastic case and in room environment conditions of 73˚F w9˚F
(23˚C w5˚C), 50% w10% Relative Humidity.

• Store tape cartridge in a vertical position. Do not expose the tape cartridge to moisture or store in direct sunlight.

Hitachi Maxell, Ltd.
2-18-2, Iidabashi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8521, Japan
http://www.maxell.com

•Super DLTtape, DLTtape and the DLTtape logo are trademarks or registered
 trademarks of Quantum Corporation in the USA and other countries.

•Contents of this website are subject to change without notice.

Date of issue: Jan 2005