Exabyte MAGNUM 1X7 LTO - Manual (Page 86)

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P RODUCT M ANUAL 1012581
C
HAPTER
5—A
UTOLOADER
O
PERATION
Note: Normally, the empty cell closest to the tape drive is the same cell in
which the cartridge was originally stored. If desired, you can unload a
cartridge to different empty cell, if one is available.
6. 6. 6. 6. Press to start the unload operation (or to cancel the operation).
When the tape drive ejects the cartridge, the autoloader places the cartridge
in the specified cell. A series of status messages appears during the
operation, followed by the Command menu when the operation is
complete.
7. 7. 7. 7. Press (as needed) to return to the Home screen.
C
LEANING THE
T
APE
D
RIVE
Under normal operating conditions, the LTO Ultrium tape drive in the
autoloader does not require regular cleaning. The tape drive contains an
automatic cleaning mechanism that allows it to clean itself as necessary.
Occasionally, the tape drive may require cleaning with a cleaning cartridge.
The tape drive monitors its cleaning needs internally and notifies the
autoloader when it requires cleaning. When cleaning is required, the
autoloader displays a cleaning message on the Status screen.
Caution
Do not use any cleaning method other than the LTO Cleaning Cartridge (or a
cleaning cartridge approved by Exabyte for use with LTO drives). Using other
cleaning methods will void your warranty.
Carefully follow all instructions and recommendations provided with the cleaning
cartridge. Do not rewind and reuse the material in a cleaning cartridge. Reusing
the material may redistribute contaminants previously removed from the tape
path. If all of the cleaning material has been used, discard the cartridge and use a
new cleaning cartridge.