ADIC Scalar Series manual Normal Maintenance, Cleaning the Drive Head, DLT Cleaning Tape

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Normal Maintenance

Normal Maintenance

Cleaning the Drive Head

Cleaning Tape

The tape heads should be cleaned once a month, or when the Use Cleaning Tape LED is illuminated on the drive front panel. Use a DLT cleaning tape to clean the drive heads. A cleaning tape is shipped with your adic Scalar Library.

Figure 16:. DLT Cleaning Tape

Cleaning the head should always be performed as the first step if the Use Cleaning Tape LED is illuminated on the drive.

Note

The cleaning cartridge is exhausted after it has performed 20 cleanings. The cleaning tape includes a label with 20 small boxes printed on it. Always place a check mark in a box each time the tape performs a cleaning. Replace the cleaning cartridge when it has performed 20 cleanings (all boxes will be checked).

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Contents Scalar Series I n s t a l l a t i o n a n d O p e r a t i n g G u i d eCopyright Notice Copyright adicCopyright Notice Europe Copyright 1995 adic EuropeEMI/RFI Compliance United States - FCCCanada - Department of Communications Shielded CablesDECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to ENBlank Page Table of Contents What Happens When Door is Opened viiiSafety Warnings RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPENPrecautions The Scalar Series ChapterThis Chapter … The Scalar Features Scalar Series Models# Drives # Tape SlotsOptions DLT DrivesDifferential SCSI Maximum Capacity and Sustained Transfer RatesThe Scalar Blank Page Getting Started Requirements Checking the AccessoriesUnpacking and Inspecting Preparing the Library for Installation Prepare and Install the Data CartridgesWrite-Protect Switch Barcode LabelsInstall Data Cartridges Install Cleaning Cartridge OptionalClose and Lock the Front Door Figure 4. DLT Cartridge Write-Protect SwitchSetting the SCSI IDs Drive SCSI ID Rotary SwitchesPower Off the Computer Confirm and/or Install the SCSI Host InterfaceBackup Software Preparing the Host Computer SystemConnecting the Scalar Library steps you through the final phase of the installation processInstalling SCSI Cables, Jumpers, and Terminators Determining Your SCSI ConfigurationThe following table provides several examples of SCSI configurations Configuration LegendSCSI Configuration 1 - One SCSI Bus Connecting the ScalarSCSI Configuration 2 - Two SCSI Buses SCSI Configuration 3 - Three SCSI BusesSCSI Configuration 4 - Four SCSI Buses SCSI Configuration 5 - Five SCSI BusesPowering on the System Installing the Backup SoftwareEquipment Description Front of adic Scalar Library when equipped with Mailbox Front Panel Switches and IndicatorsEquipment Description Displays and Indicators Power LEDDisplay LOCKED LEDRear Panel Switches and Connectors Drive SCSI ID Switches Drive SCSI I/O ConnectorsAC Power ConnectorMedia Interchange Shelf Mailbox Off-Line Mode Menus Buzzer Configuration Configuration MenuMENU key Product Sign-On Set SCSI IDOff-Line Time Initialize Map Slots Initialize Scan BarcodesDiagnostics Menu Barcode ScannerWrite Flash Memory Mode Serial Dnld Flash ModeBlank Page Operation and Maintenance describes normal operation features of the Scalar Libraryprovides details on the media and drive head cleaning cartridge explains normal maintenance proceduresPower Up Checks Normal OperationsGeneral Guidelines Opening the Front DoorWhat Happens When Door is Opened Drive Power-on Self-TestResuming Operation Drive Status Indicator Displays and ActionsDrive State The Tape in Use LED turns OFF. The Operate Handle LEDUse the following table to determine each drive’s operating condition Drive Operating Conditionscontinued on next page Operation and Maintenance DLT Media DLT Data CartridgeUsing the Mailbox Scalar 458 only On-Line ModeLoading a Cartridge into Scalar 458 Library Unloading a Cartridge from Scalar 458 LibraryLoading a Cartridge into Drive Off-Line ModeDiagnostic Menu Unloading a Cartridge from Drive Moving a Cartridge to/from the Storage Shelves Normal Maintenance Cleaning the Drive HeadCleaning Tape Figure 16. DLT Cleaning TapeCleaning Tape in Mailbox Scalar 458 only or Storage Slot Head Cleaning ProcedureManually Inserting the Cleaning Tape Causes of the Use Cleaning Tape Warning Cleaning the Enclosure Operation and Maintenance Troubleshooting and Diagnostics includes information on error codes and the built-in diagnosticsInstallation Problems Library and Drive Operational ProblemsEnvironmental Considerations Library Error CodesTroubleshooting and Diagnostics When You Call adic Customer Assistance Appendix Diagnostics MenuThis Appendix … Drive Type Diagnostics MenuError Counters Event CountersOperation Log Diagnostics MenuFirmware Revision Position Picker at Slot Press ENTER to select the Servo ControllerPosition Picker at Mbox when Mailbox equipped Position Picker at DrvPick From Slot Pick From Mailbox when Mailbox equippedPick From Drive Place In Slot Place In Mailbox when Mailbox equippedPlace In Drive Calibrate X and Y Map SlotsTest Secondary Fan Open Drive Door Close Drive DoorGlossary cartridge 62GlossarySCSI bus slotterminator unload64Glossary Specifications Power Consumption DriveLibrary ReliabilityError Codes Error Code Listing Scalar Series Error CodesError Codes CodeThe jaws do not move at all Error Codes Index 72Index Index73 74Index