Exabyte EXB-8505 8mm manual Preventive Maintenance, Using Scsi Commands, Cleaning the Tape Drive

4 Requirements for Use

Using SCSI Commands

You can use SCSI commands to read, write, erase, and search for data. You can also copy microcode, inquire about tape drive status, set operating parameters, and perform diagnostic tests using SCSI commands.

For information on these commands and how to use them, see

Chapter 5.

Preventive Maintenance

Except for cleaning, the tape drive has no user serviceable adjustments or maintenance procedures. All service or repairs to the tape drive must be performed by Exabyte Corporation or authorized service personnel.

Cleaning the Tape Drive

The tape drive’s tape heads and tape path should be cleaned on a regular basis. The only cleaning material authorized for use with the tape drive is an Exabyte or Exabyte-approved 8mm cleaning cartridge.

CAUTION

To prevent contamination of the tape drive and damage to the heads, do not attempt to rewind the material in the cleaning cartridge and reuse it. Discard the cleaning cartridge after you have used it for the specified number of cleaning cycles.

Using any cleaning cartridges not approved by Exabyte will void the warranty on the tape drive.

For more information on Exabyte cleaning cartridges, see Chapter 1. For instructions for using the cleaning cartridge, refer to EXB-8205 and EXB-8505 Installation and Operation.

May 1994	EXB-8205 and EXB-8505	4-17
	(Standard and XL)