Cleaning the Tape Mechanism | Quantum A-Series specs

Cleaning the Tape Mechanism

2Observe that both the Status and Activity LEDs are on steady during the cleaning process.

Note: If the A-Series LTO-3A tape drive does not recognize the cartridge as an LTO cleaning cartridge, the drive stops the cleaning process and ejects the cartridge.

3After the cleaning process completes, depending on the drive configuration, either:

a The drive automatically ejects the LTO cleaning cartridge, or

b You must press the tape load/unload button to eject the LTO cleaning cartridge.

4Write the date on the cartridge label for future reference.

Each time you use the LTO cleaning cartridge, the cleaning media advances to a new, unused section. After approximately 50 cleanings, all of the media will be used up and the A-Series LTO-3 tape drive:

•Turns on the green Activity LED

•Fast flashes the amber Status LED

•Ejects the LTO cleaning cartridge

Always discard used-up LTO cleaning cartridges.

Note: If the amber Status LED comes on continuously within 24 hours after a cleaning cycle, perform the cleaning procedure again. If, after three cleaning cycles in a 72-hour period, the amber Status LED comes on again, contact Quantum Technical Support.

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Action Explanation See the applicable data cartridge appendix for detailed This indication Signifies that the LED is LTO-3A EOT Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Series Data Cartridges Write-protect Switch on Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Loading a Data Cartridge Sliding the write-protect Switch toward Enables data to beWrite Protecting an Ultrium Data Cartridge Loading a Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Unloading a Data Cartridge Do not Data Cartridge Care and MaintenanceAlways Stage What You Observe Power On Self-Test Post TroubleshootingPost Operation Tips Post Troubleshooting If… Then… You should… Over Temperature Condition Frequently Asked Questions Series Sdlt 600A Tape Drive SeriesLTO-3A Tape Drive Specifications Magneto Resistive Cluster Heads Series Sdlt 600A Tape DriveLaser Guided Magnetic Recording Pivoting Optical Servo Modular Design Sdlt 600A Tape Drive Modular Design TCM Pcba Data Control Module Tape Control Module Front Panel Module Base PlateData Cartridge Receiver Positive Engagement Tape Leader Buckling Mechanism Electronic Interface Module Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Performance Data Product SpecificationsFunctional Specifications Specification Shock Unpackaged Pulse Shape Square wave ½ sine pulse Shock and Vibration Specifications Type Random Shock Packaged Height Number Drop Drops Package WeightShock Unpackaged Vibration Unpackaged Type Sine Sweep Vibration Type Sine Sweep Vibration Packaged Type RandomType Sine, Sweep, and Dwell Shock Pulse Shape ½ sine pulse Shock Current and Power Requirements Max for Sdlt 600A tape Drive Modes9 DC Power AC Power W MaxPk1 Max3 Mode Typ2 Typ4 Air Flow Requirements Environmental SpecificationsTemperature Sdlt 600A Tape Drive Recording Method Storage and Shipment Limits Power OnSpecification Operating Limits No Tape Loaded Storage Unpacked or Specification Packed Shipping Media Structure Recording Media SpecificationsCharacteristic Specification Altitude Media Physical Data Cartridge Storage Conditions 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Using Data Cartridges for the LTO-3AOrange Write-protect Switch Position Indicator Result Write Protecting a Tape Cartridge Ultrium Tape Cartridge Write-Protect Switch Tape Cartridge Care and Maintenance Life Expectancy of the Cleaning Tape Cleaning the Tape MechanismOccasional Cleaning of Tape Head LTO-3A Cleaning the Tape Mechanism If there is Then the tape drive firmware Performing an Emergency Reset and Cartridge Eject Loading a Data Cartridge Unloading a Data Cartridge Regulatory Compliance Sdlt 600A Current Harmonics and Flicker Emissions Tests Electromagnetic Interference SusceptibilityType Regulation/Certification Immunity and ESD Limits Acoustic Noise Emissions Test Required Test Name Specification Performance Country Regulatory Organization Compliant to LTO-3A Vcci 2006-04 Class B Perchlorate Material Environmental Compliance Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment Glossary Java applets are small Java programs that get downloaded to Degree Celsius C is a unit of 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