Dell PowerVault TL1000 - Manual (Page 77)

Configuring the library
Configuring auto cleaning
Select Configuration > Configure Auto Cleaning to enable or disable automatic
head cleaning of the tape drive in the library.
Note: It is recommended that the Auto Clean function is enabled on the library.
With the Auto Clean function enabled, drive cleaning occurs automatically.
The only time Auto Cleaning is disabled is when your Backup Application
requires that it has control.
The drive can also be cleaned manually. For details, see “Cleaning the drive
manually” on page 4-6.
Configuring the number of active slots
Select Configuration > Configure Library > Set Active Slots Count to set the
number of active data cartridge positions within the logical library.
Configure the number of active slots with the following setting:
v Active Slots - The maximum number of active slots that can be set is dependent
upon the I/O station configuration and auto cleaning setting.
The active cartridge slots always begin with the cartridge position with the lowest
cartridge address within the logical library.
Configuration
Configure Auto Cleaning
Enable Auto Cleaning
Disable Auto Cleaning
Figure 4-17. Auto Cleaning settings
Configuration
Configure Library
Set Active Slots Count
Active Slots
Figure 4-18. Active slot count settings
Chapter 4. Operations 4-9
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