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Chapter 4: Operating the Autoloader
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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.