Technical data

DAT 72 (DDS Gen5) 36/72 GBYTE
Notes on working with magnetic tape cartridges
Although magnetic tape cartridges do not require any special maintenance, some basic rules should
be followed:
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General
• The cartridges must be kept out of direct sunlight.
• The cartridges are not to be placed near magnetic fields.
• Avoid heavy mechanical loading.
• Do not insert damaged magnetic tape cartridges in the drive.
Failure to observe this warning may lead to the warranty for the drive being voided.
• Avoid major, short-term temperature fluctuations. Condensation must be avoided!
When operating
• The cartridges are not to be operated in high-humidity and in dusty environments.
• Do not remove the magnetic tape cartridge from the drive while it is being read or
written.
• Do not switch off the system while a magnetic tape cartridge is being read or written.
• Always leave the protective cover over the opening for the write/read head. Never
touch the magnetic tape.
● New magnetic tape cartridges should be acclimatized to the ambient temperature up
to four hours prior to use.
Storage
• Always observe the conditions for storing archiving cartridges (see the chapter
"Technical data").
• The cartridges are not to be stored in high-humidity and in dusty environments.
• Always keep the magnetic tape cartridges in the protective covers provided.
• The cartridges must never be stored in high temperatures.
• Do not store magnetic tape cartridges in stacks of more than six high.
● Condensation must be avoided!
The maximum capacity of 36/72 Gbyte is reached, for example, when a magnetic tape cartridge of
the type "DAT 72" is used.
How to order magnetic tape cartridges and cleaning cartridges
i
Magnetic tape cartridges and cleaning cartridges (for dry cleaning) can be ordered with
the Fujitsu Siemens Computers price list (SysARC, PC-ARC).
The offered types of magnetic tapes complies with the requirements of the drive.
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