Specifications

Dell DDS/DAT Media Handbook Page 19
o A single media under optimum conditions can run around 250 backup, restore or verify
operations.
• Media Coating - Patented Ceramic Coated Metal Particle
• Archival life – 30 years.
7.6 Media Do’s and Don’ts
DO DON’T
Store cartridges in their protective cases Touch media with bare fingers
Store Cartridges vertically Stack cartridges horizontally
Inspect Cartridge for damage before each use Use pens or pencils during cartridge inspection
Unload cartridge prior to powering down the drive. Drop cartridge
Allow 24-hour conditioning period before using media
when moving between environment change i.e.
temperature and humidity changes
Disassemble cartridge
Ship cartridges loaded into a tape drive.
Store near magnetic devices i.e. speakers, monitors,
electrical motors, power supplies.
Table 7 - Media Do's and Don't