Cleaning The Tape Drive (Fc 5619) - IBM Bull Escala E5-700 Manual

Description The 80/160 GB DAT160 SAS Tape Drive is a 5.25-inch, half-high, SAS drive, which provides
a high capacity for save/restore and achieve functions. To see an illustration of this drive, see
Figure 7 on page 58. This tape drive uses IBM DAT160, 4 mm data cartridges and is
compression capable, providing a capacity of up to 160 GB with 2:1 compression ratio.
Characteristics:
v FRU part number: 23R9723
v Custom card identification number (CCIN): 63A0
v Media part numbers: see "Tape cartridges (FC 5619)" on page 60
v Capacity: 80 GB native mode, 160 GB (typical) compression mode
v Form factor: 5.25-inch half high
v Media: DAT160, DAT72, and DDS4 media
v Technology: helical scan, rotating head
v Operation: streaming
v Data transfer rate: 6 MBps native mode, 12 MBps (typical) compression
v Interface: integrated, internal SAS
v Compatibility: DDS4 (read/write), DAT72 (read/write), and DAT160 (read/write)
v Attributes provided: 4 mm tape capability, test cartridge, cleaning cartridge, and a data
v Attributes required: One 1.6-inch (41 mm) half-high media bay and one integrated, internal
Tools The following tools and documentation are needed to complete the installation:
v A flat-blade screwdriver (if this device is not an auto-docking feature on your system)
v Your system unit documentation, including any service documentation
v Your operating system documentation
Contact the place of purchase if an item is missing or damaged.
Note: If you are installing the auto-docking version of this device on your system, see your
system documentation for information about the auto-docking feature.
Media This tape drive uses 4 mm data cartridges for saving and restoring system data. It is
designed to use only DDS (Digital Data Storage) data cartridges. The cartridges are identified
by one of the following DDS symbols:
The tape drive reads and writes data to tape cartridges that are in the DDS4, DAT72, or
DAT160 format.
Related information Your package contains the following items:
v The tape drive
v Media kit containing:
v Specific hardware for attaching the drive to your specific system, as detailed on the parts

Cleaning the tape drive (FC 5619)

You will need to clean your tape drive. Use the procedure in this topic to perform this task.
cartridge
SAS
– One cleaning cartridge
– One test tape
listing provided with your drive.
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