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Chapter 5 M
AINTENANCE
C
LEANING THE
A
UTOLOADER
The only autoloader components that should be cleaned are the tape drive
and the operator panel. Instructions for cleaning the tape drive are provided
on page 36 . To clean the operator panel, use wipes or spray cleaners
appropriate for LCD screens or computer monitors.
U
SING
T
OUCH
-U
P
P
AINT ON THE
H
OUSING
A paint kit is available for touching up nicks and scratches on the finish. For
ordering information, contact Exabyte (see page iv ).
U
PGRADING
F
IRMWARE AND
C
REATING
D
IAGNOSTIC
L
ISTINGS
The autoloader features an internal interface that provides access to the
autoloader’s firmware. You can use this interface, called Console, to upgrade
the autoloader’s firmware, create diagnostic listings, and view the LCD
password for unlocking the operator panel menus.
To upgrade firmware and create diagnostic listings for the VXA-2 tape drive,
use VXA2Tool, a Windows
®
-based program available from the Exabyte web
site at www.exabyte.com. VXA2Tool allows you to upgrade firmware and
perform diagnostics over the SCSI bus attached to the autoloader.
This section describes how to do the following:
! Connect to the autoloader’s Console interface
! Upgrade autoloader firmware via Console
! Create a diagnostic listing via Console
! View the LCD password via Console
! Upgrade tape drive firmware and create diagnostic listings
Important
The autoloader’s internal components are lubricated at the
factory and should not be cleaned or relubricated. To protect
the internal components from dust, keep the autoloader’s
magazine in place.
Caution
To avoid scratching the operator panel, do not use abrasive cleaners, abrasive
cleaning implements, harsh chemicals, or solvents.