FUJITSU M5000 - Manual (Page 63)

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C H A P T E R
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Periodic Maintenance
This chapter describes the periodic maintenance required to keep the server running
regardless of whether a problem has occurred. The information is organized into the
following topic:
■ Section 3.1, “Tape Drive Unit” on page 3-1
3.1 Tape Drive Unit
It might be necessary to use a cleaning tape when carrying out the cleaning
procedure.
Note – Contact your sales representative for tape drive unit options on M4000 and
M5000 servers.
3.1.1 Cleaning the Tape Drive Unit
To avoid the "Clean Lamp" from prematurely illuminating, the following
maintenance rules should be followed:
■ Clean your tape drive unit once every 5 to 24 hours of continuous use, or once a
week.
■ Clean your tape drive unit once a month, even if it is not in use.
■ Clean your tape drive unit whenever the "Clean Lamp" indicator is lit or blinking.
■ Clean your tape drive unit before inserting a new data cassette.