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Section 1: General Information
4.1
Preventive Maintenance
To maintain optimum performance and to prevent READ/WRITE errors, the tape heads of the 5242 and
5242-ACL tape drive must be cleaned on a regular basis. Use the recommended cleaning schedule per
cartridge type as specified in Table 10. Cleaning procedures for each tape drive model follow.
Warning
4.2
5242 Tape Path Cleaning
The Clean/Attention LED is located on the front panel of the tape drive. When it flashes amber, the tape
heads are dirty.
Tape
Clean/
Attn.
1
2
Detail
A
Figure 20
Warning
125m DDS-3 and DAT72 Tape Cartridges
Number of
DDS cartridges
used each day
Recommended
Cleaning
Frequency
Table 10
4.2.1
Using the Cleaning Cartridge
Note:
4.2.1.1 Insert the cleaning cartridge into the drive. The tape drive loads the cleaning cartridge and
HP StorageWorks DAT 72 (Models 5242 and 5242-ACL) User's Guide
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Use only reliable HP approved cleaning cartridges.
1
2
5242 clean/attention LEDs
The tape heads must be cleaned regularly. Follow the recommended cleaning schedule.
Recommended Cleaning Schedules for
1
2
8 weeks
4 weeks
5242 cleaning schedule using DDS-3 or DAT72 cartridges
To prevent contamination of the tape drive and damage to the heads do not use the
cleaning cartridge for more than the manufacturer's specified number of cleaning cycles.
Do not attempt to rewind the material in the cleaning cartridge and reuse it.
cleans the heads. After about 30 seconds, the tape drive ejects the cleaning cartridge.
Write
E
F
COMPRESS
2.3:1
Eject
Mode
Button
Switch
3
4 or more
3 weeks
weekly
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