Travan tape drive advice!

The product weights about 1.5 lbs and uses Hi-Speed USB and with Data Transfer Rate of 3.6 GBph (native) / 7.2 GBph (compressed). The system works with one of the following computers, Apple MacOS X, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows 98/ME/2000/XP.

When using the Travan tape drive it is important to keep in mind that in order to make sure the backup is indeed reliable you need to handle it with care. The most important precautions to keep in mind include the fact that data cartridges have to be kept away from contamination and not be exposed to dirt, dust or moisture. It is strongly advisable not operate on the tape by yourself or even to open the access door. If this advice is followed carefully, than you can expect your Travan tape to function extensive period of time, up to 2 years.

In order to increase the life and protection of the cartridge remember to always remove it from the drive when not in use and to store it in the protective plastic case at all times. Never remove the tape if the LED light ON is still blinking, which in fact indicates that the process has not been quite completed yet.

As it is more sensitive that you might actually realize, please make sure to store your tape away from extreme temperatures and, please allow some time for the tape to accommodate with the temperature of the surrounding environment and also try to keep it away from any sort of direct sunlight or heat sources, such as heaters or radiators, for example.

It is important to make sure to do a cleaning routine for your tape drive to function in good conditions. In order to make sure you are following the right procedures you need to consult with the manufacturer or to read the instruction manual carefully. As a general rule, if the tape is used for more than 3 hours daily, than it should be clean no later than every week. However, in case you don’t use it that much, than you can afford to clean it only once a month.

The above information might be useful to achieve reliable, safe and prolonged use from travan's tape drives.