Cleaning the Tape Mechanism
2Observe that both the Status and Activity LEDs are on steady during the cleaning process.
Note: If the
3After the cleaning process completes, depending on the drive configuration, either:
a The drive automatically ejects the LTO cleaning cartridge, or
b You must press the tape load/unload button to eject the LTO cleaning cartridge.
4Write the date on the cartridge label for future reference.
Each time you use the LTO cleaning cartridge, the cleaning media advances to a new, unused section. After approximately 50 cleanings, all of the media will be used up and the
•Turns on the green Activity LED
•Fast flashes the amber Status LED
•Ejects the LTO cleaning cartridge
Always discard
Note: If the amber Status LED comes on continuously within 24 hours after a cleaning cycle, perform the cleaning procedure again. If, after three cleaning cycles in a
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