Chapter 3: Preventive Maintenance

Using the Cleaning Cartridge

To use the cleaning cartridge, follow these steps:

1.Make sure that the tape drive is on and has run the power-on self-test in Table 2-1 in Chapter 2.

2.Remove any data cartridge from the tape drive.

3.Check the cleaning cartridge to see if there is sufficient cleaning material remaining on the supply reel. If there is no cleaning material remaining, discard the cleaning cartridge and use a new one.

The 8505XL ships with a cleaning cartridge that can be used for up to nine cleanings.

Caution: Do not rewind and reuse the cleaning cartridge. Reusing a cleaning cartridge redistributes contaminants previously removed from the tape path.

4.Insert the cleaning cartridge into the tape drive. The cleaning cycle is performed automatically by the tape drive and takes from 2 to 3 minutes. When the cleaning cycle is complete, the cleaning cartridge is automatically unloaded and ejected from the tape drive.

Note: If there are no more cleaning cycles remaining for the cleaning cartridge, the tape drive ejects it without completing the cleaning cycle.

5.Confirm that a cleaning was done. Look at the LEDs on the front of the tape drive. If the cleaning cycle was successful, the top and bottom LEDs will be off. If the cleaning cycle was not performed, the LEDs will continue to flash.

6.Store the cleaning cartridge for future use if it still has cycles remaining. Or, discard it if no more cleaning cycles remain. You may want to maintain a record of how many times the cleaning cartridge has been used.

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8505XL, 007-3086-001 specifications

The Exabyte 007-3086-001,8505XL is a highly specialized data storage solution that has carved a niche for itself in the world of data management and archiving. Designed primarily for use in high-capacity tape systems, this device combines advanced technology with robust performance characteristics, making it ideal for large-scale data centers and enterprises with significant storage demands.

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