HP ProLiant DL140, User Manual

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50 HP ProLiant 100 Series Server User Guide
NOTE: New DAT tapes may contain debris that will contaminate the
DAT drive read/write head. If using new tapes for backup, clean the
DAT drive frequently.
DAT drive is providing poor performance
Action : Be sure the drive is not being used to backup more data than is
recommended for the drive. DAT drives are designed with optimum and
maximum data backup sizes. Refer to the drive documentation to determine the
appropriate data backup size for the drive.
Latest firmware indicates a defective tape, or head clogs occur regularly
Action : Replace the tape.
Other errors are occurring
Action : Replace the drive.
DLTdrive problems
Server cannot write to tape
Action :
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If the drive cleaning light is on, clean the drive.
NOTE: DLT cleaning cartridges are good for only 20 uses. If the
cleaning cartridge is near that limit and the drive cleaning light is still on
after running the cleaning cartridge, use a new cleaning tape to clean
the drive.
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If the tape is write protected, remove the write protection. If the tape still
does not work, insert another tape into the drive to see if the original tape is
faulty.
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Refer to the tape drive documentation to be sure the type of tape being used
is supported by the drive.