Quantum Quantum ValueLoader, User Manual

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Chapter 2 Operating the ValueLoader
Using Cartridges
26 ValueLoader LTO-1/LTO-2 Tape Autoloader User Manual
Using Cartridges
2
Before you use the ValueLoader LTO-1 or ValueLoader LTO-2, make sure
you observe these general rules:
• For ValueLoader LTO-1 units, use only LTO Ultrium cartridges. The
tape drive rejects all other types of cartridges. LTO Ultrium formatted
cartridges contain embedded servo code, written on the media
during the cartridge manufacturing process.
LTO Ultrium cartridges
cannot be bulk erased or degaussed.
You can order tape cartridges at
www.Quantum.com
.
For ValueLoader LTO-2 units, use only LTO-2 Ultrium cartridges.
The tape drive rejects all other types of cartridges. LTO-2 Ultrium
formatted cartridges contain embedded servo code, written on the
media during the cartridge manufacturing process.
LTO-2 Ultrium
cartridges cannot be bulk erased or degaussed.
You can order tape
cartridges at
www.Quantum.com
.
•
Clean the tape drive when the Clean Drive LED is illuminated
, or if there
is any other indication that the drive is having trouble reading or
writing, such as if the Media Attention LED is illuminated, or there is
an exclamation point (!) in the inventory display. Be sure to use only
LTO Ultrium universal cleaning cartridges.
Importing
Cartridges
2
The option forces the ValueLoader to import a cartridge into a specific
empty slot in the carousel. To import tapes into the ValueLoader:
1
Make sure the write-protect switch is set as desired for each data
cartridge (see Write-Protecting Cartridges on page 30). If applicable,
apply a bar code label to the recessed area on the front of each
cartridge (see Bar Code Reader on page 3).
Note: Do not degauss LTO-1 Ultrium or LTO-2 Ultrium cartridges!
LTO-1 Ultrium and LTO-2 Ultrium cartridges are prerecorded
with a magnetic servo signal at the factory. This signal is
required in order to use the cartridge with the LTO-1 or LTO-2
drive. Keep magnetically charged objects, such as audio
speakers, computer monitors, etc., out of close range.