Determine Whether Cleaning Is Required - Spectra Logic T-Series Spectra T200 User Manual

Determine Whether Cleaning is Required

Clean the library's tape drives when any of the following occurs:
1. Select Configuration > Drives. The Drives screen displays
2. Select Detail next to the drive you want to check. The Drive Details
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The drive indicates that it needs cleaning (see
Troubleshooting) by sending a message to the backup software.
The Cleaning Status on the Drive Details screen indicates that the drive
requires cleaning (see
Note:
In order for the library to monitor drive status, the drive must be
configured in a partition.
You change the air filter (see
Figure 202 The Drives screen.
screen displays (Figure
If the Cleaning Status displays Drive Cleaning Required, clean the tape
drive as described in
Figure 203 The Drive Details screen, cleaning
required.
Figure 203 on page 307).
Replacing the Air Filter on page
203).
Manually Cleaning a Tape Drive on page
T200, T380, and T680 Libraries
Cleaning a Tape Drive
Chapter 12 – Drive
295).
(Figure 202).
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