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Reboot Library | Reboots the library. |
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Flash Drive From Tape | Downloads firmware from a selected |
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| tape to a selected drive. |
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| NOTE: The firmware update (FUP) |
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| tape must be in the mail slot before |
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| beginning this operation. |
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Eject Tape From Drive | Terminates any |
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| the selected drive, and attempts to eject |
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| the cartridge. |
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| NOTE: This function should be used |
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| as a last resort to retrieve a cartridge |
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| from a drive. |
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Maintaining Tape Cartridges
NOTE: In addition to the information provided in this section, refer to the documentation provided with your media for more information.
Make it a practice to visually inspect your tape cartridges when loading or removing them from your library. Taking a few minutes to check the condition of your cartridges will lower the risk of operation and drive failures and help ensure uninterrupted backup.
Repeated drive failures may indicate defective tapes. Tapes need to be inspected and replaced if they have been dropped, damaged, or used with a failed drive. To determine if the tapes have been damaged:
•Gently shake the tape cartridge to verify that no internal parts are rattling, indicating that they may be loose.
•Look at the tape cartridge to check for any obvious cracks or other physical damage. Look for broken or missing parts.
CAUTION: Always discard damaged tape cartridges. If a defective tape cartridge is loaded into a tape drive, it may in turn damage the drive potentially requiring drive replacement.
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