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Cleaning the Tape Mechanism

Cleaning the Tape Mechanism

Cleaning the Tape Mechanism

This section discusses the tape drive cleaning tape, maintenance considerations, and important compatibility issues.

Note: When the Cleaning Required LED is lit (see Front Panel LEDs and Tape Eject), use the appropriate cleaning tape (SDLT or LTO) to clean the unit. Do not clean the tape drive unless the tape drive specifically indicates cleaning is necessary.

Occasional Cleaning of Tape Head

SDLT 600A

Life Expectancy of the Cleaning Tape

A-Series Tape Drives occasionally require preventive cleaning. The amount of ambient pollution and particulates in the environment, to a large degree, dictates the cleaning frequency.

Clean your tape drive only when cleaning is necessary. The alert LED located on the front bezel of the tape drive will notify you when to clean the tape drive. The location of this LED (and other front bezel LEDs) is shown in Front Panel LEDs and Tape Eject.

Clean the SDLT 600A tape drive with the SDLT cleaning tape and the LTO-3A tape drive with the LTO cleaning tape.

Caution: Use only the SDLT or LTO Cleaning Tape. Other cleaning tapes are incompatible with the A-Series tape drive heads.

The SDLT 600A tape drive uses a built-in tape cleaning algorithm in conjunction with a cleaning tape. The SDLT CleaningTape is packaged in a plastic case, and is light gray in color.

A yellow LED located on the front bezel of the SDLT 600A tape drive indicates when cleaning is needed; Front Panel LEDs and Tape Eject shows the location of this LED (and other front bezel LEDs).

Each SDLT Cleaning Tape is good for 20 uses. Use one of the labels that is supplied with the tape to track the number of uses. If the cleaning LED stays lit after you clean the drive, the tape life has expired. Acquire a new cleaning tape and repeat the cleaning process.

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$6HULHV7DSHULYHV $6HULHV7DSHULYHV$ TRADEMARK STATEMENT COPYRIGHT STATEMENTPreface ContentsIntroduction Getting StartedSpecifications Using Your Tape DriveAppendix A ChapterData Cartridges Appendix BAppendix C Regulatory ComplianceGlossary Figures Write-Protect Switch on Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Problems to Look for Inside the Data Cartridge DoorUltrium Tape Cartridge Write-Protect Switch Loading a Super DLTtape II Data CartridgeTables Super DLTtape II Media Operating Limits Preface This document is organized as follows Quantum Corporate Headquarters Quantum Home Page Technical Publicationslgpl.html overview.htmlGNU Lesser General Public License LGPL and hence can be freely used in commercial or non-commercial productsQuantum A-Series Tape Drives User’s Guide Introduction OverviewChapter Chapter 1 Introduction Overview Figure 1 SDLT 600A Tabletop DriveQuantum A-Series Tape Drives User’s Guide A-Series Product FeaturesMaximum Storage Maximum NativeQuantum A-Series Tape Drives User’s Guide Chapter 1 Introduction Product FeaturesChapter Getting StartedThe Java Plug-in Certificate of Security Java Plug-inResetting System Defaults Name Password/SettingWarranty Note Safety, Handling, and ESD ProtectionSafety Precautions Handling ESD, see Electrostatic Discharge ProtectionElectrostatic Discharge Protection Chapter Using Your Tape DriveFront Panel LEDs and Tape Eject SDLT 600A LTO-3ASDLT 600A LED/Button SymbolColor Port TitleLED/Button SymbolColor Port TitleLTO-3A In tableThis indication Signifies that the LED isActivity LED Error LEDStatus LED Drive ConditionWrite-Protect Switch Write Protecting a SDLT 600A Data Cartridge A-Series Data CartridgesOrange Indicator Rectangle Write-protect Switch Slide LEFT to Enable Slide RIGHT to Disable Write-protectionWrite-protection Enables data to be switch toward theWrite Protecting an Ultrium Data Cartridge Sliding the write-protectUnloading a Data Cartridge Data Cartridge Care and Maintenance AlwaysDo not POST Operation Power On Self-Test POST TroubleshootingStage What You Observeevent that your tape drive fails its POST Then… You should…Over Temperature Condition Chapter 3 Using Your Tape Drive Frequently Asked QuestionsPower On Self-Test POST Troubleshooting Quantum A-Series Tape Drives User’s GuideSpecifications Appendix AA-Series SDLT 600A Tape Drive A-Series LTO-3A Tape Drive Laser Guided Magnetic Recording A-Series SDLT 600A Tape DrivePivoting Optical Servo Magneto Resistive Cluster HeadsAdvanced Partial Response Maximum Likelihood Modular DesignAdvanced Metal Powder Media Positive EngagementData Control Module DCM Tape Control Module TCM TCM PCBA Data Control Module Tape Control ModuleBase Plate Positive Engagement Tape Leader Buckling Mechanism on page 29 forData Cartridge Receiver Positive Engagement Tape Leader Buckling MechanismElectronic Interface Module Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Functional Specifications Product SpecificationsSpecification Shock and Vibration SpecificationsFunctional Specifications Shock UnpackagedShock Unpackaged Vibration Packaged Shock SDLT 600A tape Max fordrive Modes9 Common NotesAC Power W DC PowerMaxPk1 Max3SDLT 600A Tape Drive Recording Method Environmental SpecificationsAir Flow Requirements Temperature andStorage and Shipment Recording Media Specifications Figure 11 Multiple Layers Recording Media SpecificationsComprise Super DLTtape MediaShipping Conditions Media Shipping Operating, and Storage SpecificationsOperating Conditions Storage ConditionsA-Series LTO-3A Tape Drive Power SpecificationsDimension ValueDrive Performance Specifications SpecificationValue Specification Drive Performance SpecificationsValue Table 22 Environmental Environmental RequirementsReliability Specifications Table 24 Environmental LTO Cartridge SpecificationsCartridge Memory Cartridge Reliability Using Data Cartridges for the SDLT 600A Using Data Cartridges for the SDLT 600AUsing Data Cartridges for the LTO-3A Data CartridgesData Cartridge Handling Guidelines Temperature Data Cartridge Inspection Procedure Spring-loaded Hub Reel Lock Data Cartridge Reel Locks Data Cartridge Inspection Procedure Figure 16 Super DLTtapeFigure 17 Opening the Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Door Quantum A-Series Tape Drives User’s GuideBent or towed-in appearance on one or both clips Data Cartridge Write-Protect Switch Data Cartridge Write-Protect SwitchFigure 19 Write-Protect Switch on Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Quantum A-Series Tape Drives User’s GuideIndicator Switch PositionOrange Write-protectPlease refer to Loading a Data Cartridge Using Data Cartridges for the LTO-3AEnables data to be switch toward theWrite Protecting a Tape Cartridge Sliding the write-protectTape Cartridge Care and Maintenance AlwaysDo not Cleaning the Tape Mechanism Occasional Cleaning of Tape Head SDLT 600ALife Expectancy of the Cleaning Tape Tape Into a Tabletop Tape Drive LTO-3A Compatibility of the Cleaning Tape Loading the Cleaninga The drive automatically ejects the LTO cleaning cartridge, or Performing an Emergency Reset and Cartridge Eject IF there isThen the tape drive firmware Loading a Data Cartridge Tape DriveData Cartridge Eject Button Drive Status LED Unloading a Data Cartridge Appendix C Regulatory ComplianceSDLT 600A LTO-3A Quantum A-Series Tape Drives User’s GuideSDLT 600A Safety Certifications Electromagnetic Field SpecificationsElectromagnetic Emissions Electromagnetic Interference Susceptibility Acoustic Noise Emissions Country LTO-3ARegulatory Organization Compliant to22, Class B VCCI 2006-04 Class BCountry Regulatory OrganizationPerchlorate Material Environmental ComplianceDisposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment Glossary Applet BIOSASIC ASTMThe degree Celsius C is a unit of temperature DLT Digital Linear Tape FUP Firmware Update Gigabyte ISV Independent Software Vendor first to describe the structure of the file and its play out structural metadata but also to let the user specify its own metadata annotating the content of the file descriptive metadata SI The International System of Units VCCI Storing a file means creating a copy of a file from your local disk