How To Proceed - Spectra Logic T-Series Spectra T200 User Manual

How to Proceed

Spectra Logic recommends using your backup software to perform all drive cleaning
operations. Refer to your backup software user manual or vendor for instructions on
how to set up scheduled automatic cleanings. Refer as needed to Importing a Cleaning
Cartridge to import the cleaning cartridge into the library.
You may choose to leave the cleaning cartridge in the library, particularly if you can
configure your backup software to perform regular automated cleanings.
Caution:
Make sure that the cleaning cartridge has a bar code label. Your
software must be able to identify the cleaning cartridge and use
it only for cleaning tape drives. Any attempts to use a cleaning
cartridge for data storage causes software failures.
If your software package does not have features that allow for scheduled drive
cleanings, clean the drive manually as described in this chapter.
Required Tools and Materials
You must have a certified cleaning cartridge for the type of drive(s) to be cleaned.
Cleaning cartridges can be purchased from Spectra Logic.
If the cartridge has a bar code, be sure to note the code, including any leading zeros.
This information will help you locate the cleaning cartridge after it is loaded into the
library.
If you do not permanently store a cleaning cartridge in the storage pool for each
partition, you must import one when drive cleaning is required, as described in
Importing a Cleaning Cartridge on page 42. To import the cartridge, you need a
magazine containing a cleaning cartridge in hand and either of the following:
A TeraPack magazine with one or more empty slots stored in the partition
An empty chamber in the library
Continuing Backups
A drive is unavailable for backups while it is being cleaned. It is safe to continue
backups on the library's other drives while cleaning a drive. However, if you are
running many backups with frequent loads and unloads, Spectra Logic recommends
waiting until backups are completed before cleaning a drive to avoid delays in move
requests coming from software.
Before You Begin
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