Gateway 820 LTO User Manual

Page of 72
38
Chapter 4: Operating the Autoloader
www.gateway.com
Maintenance  
The autoloader requires no routine maintenance except for cleaning.
Cleaning the tape drive  
The tape drive requires regular cleaning with an LTO tape cleaning cartridge 
to maintain optimal performance. Following a regular cleaning schedule for 
your tape drive maximizes the reliability of your drive and the life of your LTO 
tape data cartridges.
To clean the tape drive, make sure that there is an empty slot available to hold 
the cleaning cartridge. Select 
Clean drive
 from the 
Commands
 menu on the 
Operator’s Panel. When you use this option, the autoloader imports a cleaning 
cartridge through the cartridge access port and inserts it into the tape drive. 
When the cleaning is complete, the tape drive ejects the cleaning cartridge and 
the autoloader returns it to the cartridge access port for removal.
Warning
Do not clean or lubricate any of the autoloader’s 
mechanical assemblies. Lubricating may adversely affect 
the function of those parts.
Important
The autoloader warranty does not apply to failures of the 
autoloader when it is repaired by untrained or unauthorized 
service personnel.
Warning
Do not use cleaning cartridges other than a 
Gateway-approved LTO cleaning cartridge. Using other 
types of cleaning cartridges will void your warranty. 
Carefully follow all instructions and recommendations 
provided with the cleaning cartridge.
Important
The tape drive can also report its cleaning requirements 
to the program. Your program may notify you when the 
tape drive needs cleaning. See your program 
documentation for more information.