Operation and Maintenance
Performing
Autoloader and Tape Drive
AUTOLOADER LTO3 – User Reference Manual Rev. 1.01
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8.7.2 Bulk Exchange
The menu item Bulk Exchange was designed to make the autoloader more user friendly. This item
enables a user to import or export a specific amount of cartridges e.g. this item makes sense if a user
wants to exchange a complete set of cartridges. Bulk Exchange operation starts with slot #1. If a
cartridge is available this cartridge will be export ed. It’s up to the user to import a new cartridge or to
move to the next slot #2. The same procedure then takes place for slot #2 to slot #8.
8.7.3 Load and unload a Cartridge
The load cartridge command under the 'Commands' menu allows you to load the cartridge in the
specified slot into the tape drive. When you issue a 'Load cartridge' command, the cartridge carousel
moves the specified cartridge slot into position in front of the tape drive. The cartridge loader then
extracts the cartridge from the cartridge slot and inserts it into the tape drive.
The 'Unload cartridge' command causes the tape drive to unload the tape from the tape path and eject
the cartridge. After the cartridge is ejected, the cartridge carousel moves the slot from which the
cartridge originated into position in front of the tape drive. The cartridge loader then extracts the
cartridge from the tape drive and returns it to the cartridge slot.
8.7.4 Write Protected Media
If the drive detects a write protected media, an internal bit is set and the autoloader posts the “WP”
string on the display indicating a write protected media is loaded in the drive.
The display shows the following status:
Drive loaded
12345-78 WP
As soon as the write protected media is ejected, the drive resets the internal bit and the “WP” string on
the display is cancelled.
8.7.5 Cleaning the Tape Drive
The tape drive contains an automatic cleaning mechanism that allows it to clean itself as necessary. In
addition, the tape drive requires regular cleaning with a LTO tape cleaning cartridge to maintain
optimal performance.
To clean the tape drive, use LTO tape cleaning cartridges only.
CAUTION
Wrong cleaning cartridge!
Damages of the tape drive and loosing warranty.
Use only LTO tape cleaning cartridges. Using other types of cleaning
cartridges will void your warranty.
Carefully follow all instructions and recommendations provided with the
cleaning cartridge.
