This section contains topics that provide information
about how to keep your tape resources in good condition.
Storage and handling of tape cartridges
This topic describes how to handle your tape cartridges and describes the best environment in which to store your tape cartridges.
Protect data on tape cartridges
This topic has general instructions for protecting data on a tape cartridge. For specific information, see the manual for your tape drive.
Ensure tapes are in good condition
This topic describes how to ensure that the tape cartridges are in good condition using the Work with Lifetime Statistics display.
Clean your tape drives
This topic provides information about keeping your tape drives clean.
Licensed Internal Code updates
IBM® occasionally
releases changed Licensed Internal Code for the tape drives. When a Licensed
Internal Code change is developed, IBM® makes it available to you through the
service organization or by electronic delivery.