HP STORAGEWORKS SSL1016 - Manual (Page 122)

Tape Drive Cleaning
122 SSL1016 Tape Autoloader Reference Guide
7. Press Enter to unload the cleaning tape from the drive.
The autoloader moves the tape to its new location.
Ejecting the Cleaning Tape
You need to eject the cleaning tape from the autoloader under the following
conditions:
■ If you do not want to store the cleaning tape in a magazine slot after manually
cleaning the tape drive.
■ If the cleaning tape has expired.
A cleaning tape cartridge can be used for 20 cleanings.
To eject a cleaning tape:
1. On the main menu, scroll to Command.
2. Press Enter.
3. On the Command submenu, scroll to Cleaning Tape.
4. Press Enter.
5. Log in as Operator.
6. On the Cleaning Tape submenu, scroll to Eject Cleaning Tape.
7. Press Enter.
The autoloader ejects the cleaning tape from the mailslot.
Tape Drive Cleaning Methods
You can clean your tape drive in three ways:
■ Manual Cleaning
■ Auto Clean
■ Software
Manual Cleaning
If neither Auto Clean nor the backup software’s cleaning option are enabled and
the drive requires cleaning, the autoloader displays a cleaning message on the
LCD.