Chapter 3 Operation
Cleaning the Tape Drive
LTO-4 Half-Height Tape Drive User’s Guide
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cleaning media instead of recording media. Always keep the LTO
cleaning cartridge in its protective case when not in use.
Procedure
To clean the LTO-4 Half-Height Tape Drive:
1
Load an LTO cleaning cartridge into the tape drive.
2
Observe that the seven-segment LED displays the letter “C” and both
the LED dot and the green status LED are flashing during the
cleaning process.
3
After the cleaning process completes, depending on the drive
configuration, either:
a
The drive automatically ejects the LTO cleaning cartridge, or
b
You must press the Eject button to eject the LTO cleaning
cartridge.
4
Write the date on the cartridge label for future reference.
Each time you use the LTO cleaning cartridge, the cleaning media
advances to a new, unused section. After approximately 50 cleanings, all
of the media will be used up and the LTO-4 Half-Height Tape Drive:
• Displays the number “7” on the seven-segment LED
• Turns off the LED dot
• Flashes the amber status LED
• Ejects the LTO cleaning cartridge
Always discard used-up LTO cleaning cartridges.
Note:
If the LTO-4 Half-Height Tape Drive does not recognize
the cartridge as an LTO cleaning cartridge, the drive stops
the cleaning process and ejects the cartridge.
Note:
If the letter “C” and flashing amber status LED reappears
continuously within 24 hours after a cleaning cycle, perform
the cleaning procedure again. If, after three cleaning cycles in a
72-hour period, the condition persists, contact your Technical
Support organization.
