IBM Enterprise Server S80, User Manual

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After the 4-mm cleaning cartridge has been fully inserted into the 4-mm tape drive, the
following cleaning operations are performed automatically:
1. The cleaning tape is loaded into the tape path.
2. The drive is cleaned by moving the cleaning tape forward for approximately 30
seconds.
3. The tape is unloaded and the cleaning cartridge is ejected from the tape drive when
the cleaning operation is complete.
4. A successful cleaning operation is indicated when the disturbance status light
(amber) goes off (if it was activated before the cleaning operation).
If the cleaning cartridge has been used more than 50 times, the disturbance status light
(Amber) flashes.
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