HP VS80 - StorageWorks DLT VS 80 Tape Drive User Manual page 24

frequently asked questions
data protection
index of topics
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home page
before you start
operation
cartridge care
cleaning
specifications
media compatibility
diagnostics
troubleshooting
FAQs
SCSI configuration
UNIX configuration
ordering supplies
installing drivers
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frequently asked questions
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How often should I
clean the tape drive
heads?
What should I avoid
when positioning the
tape drive?
How many times can I
use a DLTtape IV
cartridge?
What types of tape
cartridges can I use
with my drive?
How do I update the
firmware?
For how long can I
archive tapes?
Clean when advised by the tape drive when the
"clean/media" LED is illuminated.
To pre-emp the "clean/media LED being illuminated,
HP recommends that the drive is cleaned once every
two weeks to ensure optimum performance.
Use only DLT VS or DLT1 cleaning cartridges to
clean the heads. Refer to
For internal drives, the server must provide forced
cooling and be capable of drawing 2 cfm of air
through the tape drive. Avoid blocking air vents.
Ensure that empty bays have the appropriate
blanking plates installed so that airflow is maintained.
For external drives, do not place the drive in a dirty
environment, for example, on the floor, near a busy
walkway, or near a door. Avoid locations subject to
sudden temperature changes, such as near an
outside door or window.
For specific environmental limits, refer to the
specifications for your tape drive model.
The recommended maximum number of passes over
any single part of the tape is 1,000,000. In practical
terms, this is equivalent to about 2,000 backup
operations.
Only rely on the best media to protect your valuable
data. Thanks to HP's rigorous testing programs, HP
DLTtape IV data and DLT VS cleaning cartridges are
the safest investment you can make.
Order online at: www.hp.com/go/storagemedia.
Important: You must use DLT VS cleaning cartridges
with HP Surestore DLT VS80 tape drives.
Periodically, there may be an updated release of
drive firmware.
You can update the firmware in HP Surestore DLT
VS80 tape drives either by downloading over the
SCSI bus or by loading a firmware update tape. See
Firmware Updates.
DLTtape IV cartridges will preserve the integrity of
stored data for at least 30 years if proper storage
conditions are observed. See
hp learning products
Cleaning for details.
Storing Cartridges.
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