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7. Press Enter to unload the cleaning tape from the drive.
The autoloader moves the tape to its new location.
Ejecting the Cleaning Tape
You need to eject the cleaning tape from the autoloader under the following
conditions:
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If you do not want to store the cleaning tape in a magazine slot after manually
cleaning the tape drive.
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If the cleaning tape has expired.
A cleaning tape cartridge can be used for 20 cleanings.
To eject a cleaning tape:
1. On the main menu, scroll to Command.
2. Press Enter.
3. On the Command submenu, scroll to Cleaning Tape.
4. Press Enter.
5. Log in as Operator.
6. On the Cleaning Tape submenu, scroll to Eject Cleaning Tape.
7. Press Enter.
The autoloader ejects the cleaning tape from the mailslot.
Tape Drive Cleaning Methods
You can clean your tape drive in three ways:
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Manual Cleaning
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Auto Clean
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Software
Manual Cleaning
If neither Auto Clean nor the backup software’s cleaning option are enabled and
the drive requires cleaning, the autoloader displays a cleaning message on the
LCD.
Summary of Contents for StorageWorks SSL1016
Page 8: ...Contents 8 SSL1016 Tape Autoloader Reference Guide ...
Page 14: ...About this Guide 14 SSL1016 Tape Autoloader Reference Guide ...
Page 22: ...Overview 22 SSL1016 Tape Autoloader Reference Guide ...
Page 60: ...Installation and Configuration 60 SSL1016 Tape Autoloader Reference Guide ...
Page 118: ...Autoloader Operation 118 SSL1016 Tape Autoloader Reference Guide ...
Page 126: ...Tape Drive Cleaning 126 SSL1016 Tape Autoloader Reference Guide ...
Page 143: ...Regulatory Compliance Notices 143 SSL1016 Tape Autoloader Reference Guide Japanese Notice ...
Page 144: ...Regulatory Compliance Notices 144 SSL1016 Tape Autoloader Reference Guide ...
Page 156: ...Upgrading or Replacing the DCA 156 SSL1016 Tape Autoloader Reference Guide ...
Page 160: ...Index 160 SSL1016 Tape Autoloader Reference Guide ...