Removing A Cartridge From The Cartridge Access Port (Cap); Cleaning Tape Drives - Dell PowerVault 130T User Manual

Inserting a Cartridge through the Cartridge Access Port
Item Part Description
Number
1 Volser Label
2 Cartridge Access Port (CAP)
The procedure for inserting cartridges through the Cartridge Access Port (CAP), shown in
Figure 3-6. This procedure is the same for data, diagnostic, and cleaning cartridges.
Depending on the operation, the library unlocks the Cartridge Access Port (CAP) door
automatically, or at the operator's command. When the Cartridge Access Port (CAP) is
unlocked, lift the door to insert the required cartridge.
Insert the cartridge right side up (writing on top) with the VOLSER label to the right. Insert
the cartridge all the way into the slot and then close the Cartridge Access Port (CAP) door
by lowering it until it locks.
Removing a Cartridge from the Cartridge Access Port
To remove a cartridge form the Cartridge Access Port do the following steps:
1.
After the robot has placed a cartridge in the Cartridge Access Port (CAP), press
ENTER to unlock the Cartridge Access Port (CAP) door.
2. Open the door and remove the cartridge.
3.
Close the door.
NOTE: A small lip in the Cartridge Access Port (CAP) slot prevents cartridges from slipping
out of place. When removing a cartridge, lift it slightly to clear the lip.

Cleaning Tape Drives

If your host (controlling) software supports the Auto Clean option, you may choose to
enable it and keep a cleaning cartridge in column 0, cell 7 of the library (see figure 3-10 for
location of column 0, cell 7).
With Auto Clean enabled, when a drive needs cleaning it notifies the library. The robot
automatically retrieves and mounts the cleaning cartridge for that operation.
If your software does not support Auto Clean, or you choose not to enable it, a drive that
needs cleaning sends a " Clean Me " message to the operator panel.
When you need to clean a drive do the following:
1.
Select " Clean a Drive " from the Drive Utilities menu, shown below.
Operating the PowerVault 130T 3-15