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vi 5242-2SE Tape Path Cleaning
The Media Caution LED is located on the front panel of the tape
drive. When it flashes amber, the tape heads are dirty and should be
cleaned.
Detail
A
1 2
1 2
Tape Media
Caution
Figure 1 5242-2SE Media Caution LED
Warning
The tape heads must be cleaned regularly. Use the recommended cleaning schedule
as specified per cartridge type. See Table 1.
Recommended Cleaning Schedules for
125m DDS-3 and 170m DAT72 Tape Cartridges
Number of DDS
cartridges used
each day 1 2 3 4 or more
Recommended
cleaning frequency 8 weeks 4 weeks 3 weeks weekly
Table 1
5242-2SE cleaning schedule when using DDS-3 or DAT72 tape cartridges
Using the Cleaning Cartridge
Note:
To prevent contamination of the tape drives and damage to the heads, (1) do not use the cleaning
cartridge for more than the manufacturer's specified number of cleaning cycles, and (2) do not
attempt to rewind the material in the cleaning cartridge and reuse it.
Insert the cleaning cartridge into the drive. The drive automatically takes the cartridge, loads it and cleans the
heads. After about 30 seconds, the drive ejects the cartridge.
Note: If the cartridge ejects after only about 15 seconds, the cartridge has reached the end of its useful life,
and no cleaning has occurred. If the Cleaning Needed LED is still illuminated, discard the cartridge
and repeat the cleaning operation with a new cleaning cartridge.
Take the cartridge out of the drive. Write the date on the label of the cleaning cartridge to provide a record of
how many times it has been used. Do not use the cleaning cartridge more times than specified by the
manufacturer.
HP StorageWorks DAT 72 (Model 5242-2SE) User's Guide
iv HP Part Number 528297-003 July 2005