Tape Drive Stored for Six Months or More
If the tape drive has been stored for six months or more, perform the following steps using your backup software to ensure that the tape drive’s internal lubrication is properly distributed:
1.Apply power to the tape drive. The tape drive performs its POST as described on page 18.
2.Locate a test tape and ensure that the
3.Insert the data cartridge into the tape drive with the label side up and the
4.Wait while the tape drive loads the tape and positions it to the logical beginning of tape (LBOT). This takes about 40 seconds. When the bottom LED is on solid, the tape drive is ready.
5.Perform a backup operation to write approximately 500 MB of data to the tape.
6.Rewind the tape and read the data written in step 5.
7.Repeat steps 5 and 6 at least two times or for two hours (whichever is greater).
Note: If errors occur, reset the tape drive and repeat steps 5 though 7 as appropriate.
When you have completed step 7, the tape drive is ready for normal operation.
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