Chapter 2 Basic Library Operations
Installing Tape Cartridges
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Adhesive-backed barcode labels are used on LTO tape cartridges. Refer
to
for proper label placement, write protection settings and
insertion orientation.
Figure 21 LTO Cartridges
Cleaning Cartridges
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Cleaning cartridges are used when a tape drive within the library
requires cleaning. When Autoclean is enabled (either through the OCP or
remote management screens), the library will automatically clean the
tape drive when needed. A fixed bin (see
bin locations) is generally used to store a cleaning cartridge, however, the
cartridge can be placed anywhere in the library. When the library
completes the inventory, the system stores the cleaning cartridge location
so it will be available when a tape drive requires cleaning.
Both SDLT and LTO cleaning cartridge labels begin with CLN (see
for SDLT and
for LTO).
Caution:
LTO tape drive media cannot be degaussed due to the fact
that it uses "magnetic servos." Do not attempt to degauss
LTO tape drive media. If this media is degaussed, it will
no longer work.
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