Handle the 3592 tape cartridge carefully
Handle 3592 tape cartridges carefully to ensure they do not get damaged.
v Do not drop the 3592 tape cartridge. If the cartridge drops, slide the cartridge
door back and ensure that the leader pin is properly positioned.
v Avoid mechanical loads that would distort the cartridge's shape.
v Do not handle tape that is outside the cartridge. Handling the tape can damage
the tape's surface or edges, which may interfere with read or write reliability.
Pulling on tape that is outside the cartridge can damage the tape and the brake
mechanism in the cartridge.
v Do not stack more than six cartridges.
v Do not degauss a cartridge that you intend to reuse. Degaussing the tape erases
the servo tracks and makes the tape unusable. An attached host can be used to
run a Data Security Erase if the data on the tape needs to be physically erased.
This physically overwrites the data on the tape without damaging the servo
tracks.
Repositioning a leader pin in a 3592 cartridge
Move a leader pin into its proper position in a 3592 tape cartridge in the event that
the pin is improperly positioned.
Before you begin
If you see this
symbol: Take this action:
Attention: Use a repaired tape cartridge only to recover data and move
it to another cartridge. Continued use of a repaired cartridge might void
the warranties of the drive and the cartridge.
If the leader pin in your 3592 tape cartridge becomes dislodged from its
pin-retaining spring clips, you must use the IBM Leader Pin Reattachment Kit
(part number 18P8887) to reposition it.
A leader pin that is improperly seated inside a cartridge can interfere with the
operation of the drive. Figure 50 on page 151 shows a leader pin in the incorrect
▌1▐ and correct ▌2▐ positions.
To place the leader pin in its proper position, you will need the following tools:
v Plastic or blunt-end tweezers
v Cartridge manual rewind tool (from the Leader Pin Reattachment Kit, part
number 18P8887)
150 IBM TS4500: Introduction and Planning Guide
To Next Page
Loading...
Need help?
General