Error Reporting (For Cleaning); How The Tape Drive Returns Cleaning Status - Tandberg Data SDLT220-320 INTEGRATION Manual

CHAPTER 2: General Drive Specifications

2.9.2 Error Reporting (for Cleaning)

N : Use the SDLT Cleaning Tape if cleaning is indicated
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through your backup software or when the yellow alert
light is ON. Do not clean the drive unless the drive
specifically indicates cleaning is necessary.

How the Tape Drive Returns Cleaning Status

The General Status Packet, accessible through the RS422 serial interface, contains
three unique bits that communicate cleaning information for the drive. Refer to the
Super DLTtape Interactive Library Interface Specification for details. They are:
Cleaning Requested
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When this bit is set, it tells the library to cycle a cleaning cartridge through the
tape drive at the next possible opportunity. The Cleaning Requested bit always
sets in conjunction with the Cleaning Required bit (described next).
Cleaning Required
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When this bit is set, it tells the library that it is necessary to cycle a cleaning
cartridge through the tape drive before attempting any further tape operation.
Cleaning Tape Expired
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When this bit is set, it indicates that the current cleaning tape has exceeded its
use count. This bit is valid only in the following context:
After attempting a cleaning application.
Until the next cleaning tape is inserted.
Until the power is cycled.