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Tape Drive Operation
Installation and Operation
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Cleaning the tape drives
You should clean a tape drive whenever the library displays
“Drive needs cleaning” on the Main Screen of the LCD or
whenever your application software notifies you. (Not all
software applications display cleaning requirements.) Regular
cleaning helps ensure that the tape drives function reliably.
Note: Some applications monitor the tape drives’ cleaning needs
and automatically insert the cleaning cartridge in the drive
whenever it needs cleaning. If this is the case, you can skip
the cleaning instructions in this section.
Selecting cleaning cartridges
If you are using Exabyte Mammoth tape drives, use an Exabyte
Mammoth Cleaning Cartridge or a cleaning cartridge approved
by Exabyte for use with Mammoth.
If you are using Eliant 820 tape drives, use an Exabyte Premium
8mm Cleaning Cartridge, or a cleaning cartridge approved by
Exabyte for use with the Eliant 820 tape drive.
To order cleaning cartridges, contact Exabyte (see page 10).
CAUTION
Use only cleaning cartridges approved by
Exabyte for your tape drive. Using cloth swabs,
cotton swabs, cleaning agents, or cleaning
cartridges not approved by Exabyte may void
the tape drive warranty.