HP 3000 Manuals

Performing System Operation Tasks

Keeping Records of Your Tapes 

If you are responsible for a large tape library, organization is the key
to success.  To ensure that each tape is easily identified, label it and
attach a printout of the tape's contents.

To keep a record of each tape's contents 

To keep a record of each tape's contents, at the console:

   1.  When you enter the SHOW=OFFLINE option of the STORE or RESTORE
       command, your printout will look similar to this:


            

   2.  Unload and label the tape.

   3.  Attach the printout directly to the reel tape with a piece of tape
       or keep it in a file cabinet organized by date.


            

To store reel and DDS tapes 

Environmental conditions can affect the reliability of data stored on
tapes.  Store tapes:

   *   Away from magnetic material.

   *   Away from disk drives.

   *   Away from smoking area.

   *   Away from water and moisture.

   *   Within proper temperature and humidity ranges.

To protect tapes from the environment, always store them in a controlled
environment or a fireproof safe.


            

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