Release Note для Spectra Logic spectra t120

Cleaning a Tape Drive

December 2008

Spectra T950 Library

Under normal operating conditions, the tape drives in the library do not 
require regular cleaning. The tape drives contain an automatic cleaning 
mechanism that allows them to clean themselves as necessary. However, a 
tape drive may occasionally require additional cleaning with a cleaning 
cartridge. 

If you are experiencing read/write errors with one of the tape drives in the 
library and you suspect that it may require cleaning, check the Cleaning 
Status on the Drive Details screen (see 

). Your 

backup software may also notify you that cleaning is required.

Clean the library’s tape drives when any of the following occurs:
ƒ The drive indicates that it needs cleaning by sending a message to the 

backup software.

ƒ The Cleaning Status on the Drive Details screen indicates that the drive 

Note:

In order for the library to monitor drive status, the drive must be 
configured in a partition.

ƒ You change the air filter.

If you do not have Automatic Drive Cleaning enabled, Spectra Logic 
recommends using your backup software to perform all drive cleaning 
operations. Refer to your backup software user manual or vendor for 
instructions on how to set up scheduled automatic cleanings. 

If your software package does not have features that allow for scheduled 
drive cleanings, clean the drive manually as described 

.

Figure 103 The Drive Details screen, cleaning 
required.