Quantum LTO-9 HH SAS User Manual

Chapter 4: Operations
Cleaning the Tape Drive
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Note: In Maintenance Mode, a flashing C with the Fault light On,
means to insert a cartridge, not clean the drive head.
To clean the head, insert the cleaning cartridge into the tape load
compartment. The drive performs the cleaning automatically in less
than two minutes then ejects the cartridge. The drive will perform a
short Load/Unload Test while ejecting the drive. Wait for the drive to
finish before removing the cartridge.
Note: The drive will automatically eject an expired cleaning cartridge.
The Quantum LTO Ultrium Cleaning Cartridge is valid for 50 uses.
Cleaning the Tape Drive
Clean the exterior surface of the tape drive with a damp towel. If a
liquid all-purpose cleaner is used, apply it to the towel. Do not spray the
tape drive.
Do not clean the interior of the tape drive; damage may result.
Diagnostic and Maintenance Functions
The drive can:
• Run diagnostics
• Test write and read functions
• Test a suspect tape cartridge
• Update firmware
• Perform other diagnostic and maintenance functions
The drive must be in maintenance mode to perform these functions.

Quantum LTO-9 HH SAS Specifications

General

Brand	Quantum
Model	LTO-9 HH SAS
Category	Storage
Language	English