Chapter 3: Maintaining Your Server

Cleaning the tape drive

If you use a tape drive to back up your files, regular maintenance will lengthen the life of the drive. To maintain the drive’s reliability:

■Clean the drive monthly with the cleaning cartridge included with the drive.

■Remove the tape from the drive whenever the drive is not in use.

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Gateway 980 manual Cleaning the tape drive