Exabyte EXB-8500c 8mm manual Caring for Data Cartridges

3.Insert the cleaning cartridge in the tape drive and close the door.

4.The cleaning cycle is performed automatically by the tape drive and takes approximately 38 seconds. When the cleaning cycle is complete, the cleaning cartridge is automatically unloaded and ejected from the tape drive.

Important

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

Note: To confirm that a cleaning was done, issue a REQUEST SENSE (03h) command and check the setting of the CLND bit. If set to 1, this bit indicates that the cleaning was successful. A setting of 0 indicates that the cleaning was not done.

5.If the cleaning cycle was successful, record the date the cleaning was performed on the cleaning cartridge label. Store the cleaning cartridge for future use if it still has cycles remaining. Or, discard it if no more cleaning cycles remain.

Caring for Data Cartridges

To maximize the shelf life of your tapes and assure data integrity, follow these guidelines when storing data cartridges:

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Place a label or other reference information on the cartridge adjacent to the write-protect switch.

Store cartridges in a cool, non-magnetic environment. Follow the cartridge manufacturer’s specifications for storage temperature and other environmental requirements. Do not allow the temperature and humidity in the storage environment to fluctuate.

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