HP STORAGEWORKS SSL1016 - Manual (Page 119)

119 SSL1016 Tape Autoloader Reference Guide
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Tape Drive Cleaning
Your tape drive read/write head should be cleaned periodically. When cleaning is
needed, the drive automatically requests the backup software to perform a
cleaning operation. However, you can also initiate cleaning from the front panel as
needed.
Use a cleaning tape to clean your tape drive.
■ The DLT1 tape cleaning tape looks just like a DLTtape IV cartridge, except
that its shell is beige and has a stop next to the door hinge to prevent insertion
in a non-compatible drive.
■ The SDLT cleaning tape is gray.
■ The Ultrium cleaning tape is orange.
Note: See Chapter 3, “Tape Cartridge Usage,” for a list of compatible cleaning
cartridges and part numbers.
Configuring the Cleaning Tape Location
Before inserting the cleaning tape you must configure the cleaning tape location.
1. On the main menu, scroll to Configuration.
2. Press Enter.
3. Scroll to Cleaning Tape.
4. Press Enter.
5. Log in as Administrator.
6. Scroll to Cleaning Tape Location.
7. Press Enter.
8. Select an available slot (no * next to the slot number).