Quantum Audio A-Series manual Cleaning the Tape Mechanism, Occasional Cleaning of Tape Head

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Cleaning the Tape Mechanism

Cleaning the Tape Mechanism

This section discusses the tape drive cleaning tape, maintenance considerations, and important compatibility issues.

Note: When the Cleaning Required LED is lit (see Front Panel LEDs and Tape Eject), use the appropriate cleaning tape (SDLT or LTO) to clean the unit. Do not clean the tape drive unless the tape drive specifically indicates cleaning is necessary.

Occasional Cleaning of Tape Head

SDLT 600A

Life Expectancy of the Cleaning Tape

A-Series Tape Drives occasionally require preventive cleaning. The amount of ambient pollution and particulates in the environment, to a large degree, dictates the cleaning frequency.

Clean your tape drive only when cleaning is necessary. The alert LED located on the front bezel of the tape drive will notify you when to clean the tape drive. The location of this LED (and other front bezel LEDs) is shown in Front Panel LEDs and Tape Eject.

Clean the SDLT 600A tape drive with the SDLT cleaning tape and the LTO-3A tape drive with the LTO cleaning tape.

Caution: Use only the SDLT or LTO Cleaning Tape. Other cleaning tapes are incompatible with the A-Series tape drive heads.

The SDLT 600A tape drive uses a built-in tape cleaning algorithm in conjunction with a cleaning tape. The SDLT CleaningTape is packaged in a plastic case, and is light gray in color.

A yellow LED located on the front bezel of the SDLT 600A tape drive indicates when cleaning is needed; Front Panel LEDs and Tape Eject shows the location of this LED (and other front bezel LEDs).

Each SDLT Cleaning Tape is good for 20 uses. Use one of the labels that is supplied with the tape to track the number of uses. If the cleaning LED stays lit after you clean the drive, the tape life has expired. Acquire a new cleaning tape and repeat the cleaning process.

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Contents Series Tape Drives Copyright Statement Contents Using Your Tape Drive Appendix B Data Cartridges Appendix C Regulatory Compliance Figures Quantum A-Series Tape Drives User’s Guide Viii Tables Quantum A-Series Tape Drives User’s Guide Preface Document Organization Notational Conventions Technical Publications Quantum Corporate HeadquartersQuantum Home Overview.html Quantum A-Series Tape Drives User’s Guide Xvi Overview IntroductionIntroduction Overview Product Features Series Maximum Storage Maximum NativeCapacity Introduction Product Features Getting Started Java Plug-in Certificate of Security Java Plug-inName Password/Setting Resetting System DefaultsSdlt 600A Drive Reset LTO-3A Drive Reset Warranty Note Safety, Handling, and ESD ProtectionSafety Precautions ESD, see Electrostatic Discharge Protection HandlingElectrostatic Discharge Protection Using Your Tape Drive Sdlt 600A Front Panel LEDs and Tape EjectLED LED/Button Color Port Title Symbol Action ExplanationSee the applicable data cartridge appendix for detailed This indication Signifies that the LED is LTO-3AEOT Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Series Data CartridgesWrite-protect Switch on Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Sliding the write-protect Switch toward Enables data to be Write Protecting an Ultrium Data CartridgeLoading a Data Cartridge Loading a Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Unloading a Data CartridgeData Cartridge Care and Maintenance AlwaysDo not Power On Self-Test Post Troubleshooting Post OperationStage What You Observe Post If… Then… You should… Post Troubleshooting TipsOver Temperature Condition Frequently Asked Questions Series Sdlt 600A Tape Drive SeriesLTO-3A Tape Drive SpecificationsLaser Guided Magnetic Recording Series Sdlt 600A Tape DrivePivoting Optical Servo Magneto Resistive Cluster HeadsModular Design Sdlt 600A Tape Drive Modular Design TCM Pcba Data Control Module Tape Control ModuleData Cartridge Receiver Base PlatePositive Engagement Tape Leader Buckling Mechanism Front Panel ModuleElectronic Interface Module Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Functional Specifications Product SpecificationsSpecification Performance DataShock Unpackaged Pulse Shape Square wave ½ sine pulse Shock and Vibration SpecificationsShock Unpackaged Shock Packaged Height Number Drop Drops Package WeightVibration Unpackaged Type Sine Sweep Type RandomType Sine, Sweep, and Dwell Vibration Packaged Type RandomShock Pulse Shape ½ sine pulse Vibration Type Sine SweepShock Current and Power RequirementsMax for Sdlt 600A tape Drive Modes9 DC Power AC Power W MaxPk1 Max3 Mode Typ2 Typ4 Temperature Environmental SpecificationsSdlt 600A Tape Drive Recording Method Air Flow RequirementsSpecification Operating Limits No Tape Loaded Limits Power OnStorage Unpacked or Specification Packed Shipping Storage and ShipmentCharacteristic Specification Recording Media SpecificationsAltitude Media StructureMedia Physical Data CartridgeShipping Conditions Media Shipping Operating, and Storage SpecificationsOperating Conditions Storage Conditions Archival Non ArchivalPower Specifications Dimension ValueSeries LTO-3A Tape Drive Specification Value Drive Performance SpecificationsDrive Performance Specifications Environmental Requirements Specification Operational Non-operationalReliability Specifications Specification DescriptionMean Time Between Failures LTO Cartridge Specifications Mean Time to ReplaceEnvironmental Considerations Cartridge Memory Cartridge Reliability Data Cartridges Using Data Cartridges for the Sdlt 600ASuper DLTtape Data Cartridge Data Cartridge Handling GuidelinesData Cartridge Handling Guidelines Data Cartridge Inspection Procedure Bottom View Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Super DLTtape Data Cartridge Reel Locks Problems to Look for Inside the Data Cartridge Door Data Cartridge Write-Protect Switch After Loading the Data Cartridge and During Operation Using Data Cartridges for the LTO-3A Orange Write-protect Switch Position Indicator ResultLoading a Tape Cartridge Unloading a Tape Cartridge Write Protecting a Tape Cartridge Ultrium Tape Cartridge Write-Protect SwitchTape Cartridge Care and Maintenance Cleaning the Tape Mechanism Occasional Cleaning of Tape HeadLife Expectancy of the Cleaning Tape LTO-3A Cleaning the Tape Mechanism If there is Then the tape drive firmware Performing an Emergency Reset and Cartridge EjectLoading a Data Cartridge Unloading a Data Cartridge Regulatory Compliance Sdlt 600A Type Regulation/Certification Electromagnetic Interference SusceptibilityImmunity and ESD Limits Current Harmonics and Flicker Emissions TestsAcoustic Noise Emissions Test Required Test Name Specification PerformanceCountry Regulatory Organization Compliant to LTO-3AVcci 2006-04 Class B Perchlorate Material Environmental ComplianceDisposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment Glossary Java applets are small Java programs that get downloaded to Degree Celsius C is a unit of temperature European Economic Community EOD Gigabyte Glossary Glossary Prml PWA QEZ Universal Serial Bus is a serial bus standard for connecting Mandates that producers of electronic goods assume

A-Series specifications

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