Handling 3592 tape cartridges
Incorrect handling or an inhospitable environment can damage IBM® 3592 tape cartridges or their magnetic tape. To avoid damage to your tape cartridges and ensure the continued high reliability of your IBM 3592 tape drives, handle them properly as described in the following topics.
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Attention: Do not insert a damaged tape cartridge into your tape drive. A damaged
cartridge can interfere with the reliability of a drive and may void the warranties of the drive and
the cartridge. Before inserting a tape cartridge, inspect the cartridge case, cartridge door, and
write-protect switch for breaks.
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