Setting Write Protection On The Tape Cartridge - IBM VXA-2 - Tape Drive - VXAtape User Manual

4. Slide the cartridge into the opening on the front of the tape drive (see figure
Figure 3-2. Loading the cleaning cartridge
After the cleaning cartridge has been inserted, the remainder of the cleaning
process is automatic. The tape drive will do the following:
1. Loads the cleaning cartridge into the tape drive
2. Cleans the drive by moving the cleaning tape forward for approximately 30
3. Unloads the cleaning cartridge when the cleaning operation is complete
4. Indicates a successful cleaning operation by turning off the Cleaning LED (if

Setting write protection on the tape cartridge

Before you insert a cartridge into the tape drive, make sure the write-protect
switch on the cartridge is set correctly, as shown in Figure 3-3 on page 3-6.
Figure 3-2) until the loading mechanism pulls the cartridge into the drive and
the drive door closes.
seconds
the Cleaning LED was on prior to the cleaning process. Otherwise, the
Cleaning LED remains solid to indicate that the cleaning cartridge is no longer
usable. Obtain a new cleaning cartridge and repeat the process.)
Note: If the cleaning operation completes but the Cleaning LED remains on,
repeat the cleaning procedure with a new cleaning cartridge. If the LED
still remains on, contact your authorized service representative.
To determine how many times a cleaning cartridge may be used, check the
information printed on the cartridge. If you attempt to use a depleted cleaning
cartridge, the tape drive automatically detects the error and ejects the cartridge.
If the Cleaning LED was on prior to the cleaning process, it stays on; if the
Cleaning LED was off, the depleted cartridge causes the light to come on.
Chapter 3. Using the tape drive
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