HP C7401A - SureStore Ultrium 230 Tape Drive User Manual page 23

frequently asked questions
data protection
index of topics
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operation
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one-button disaster
recovery
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diagnostics
troubleshooting
FAQs
SCSI configuration
UNIX configuration
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issued october 2000 :
frequently asked questions
For further troubleshooting information, refer also to our Customer Support web
site: http://www.hp.com/support/ultrium
How often should I
clean the tape drive
heads?
What should I avoid
when positioning the
tape drive?
How many times can I
use an LTO cartridge?
What types of tape
cartridges can I use
with my drive?
How do I upgrade the
firmware?
For how long can I
archive tapes?
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The drive has been developed to have a minimal
cleaning requirement and will warn you when it
needs cleaning. You should only clean the heads if
the Use cleaning cartridge
only HP Ultrium cleaning cartridges to clean the
heads. Refer to Cleaning
For internal drives, the server must provide forced
cooling and be capable of drawing 6 cfm (0.17 cubic
meters per minute or 10.08 cubic meters per hour) of
air through the tape drive. Avoid blocking air vents.
Ensure that empty bays have the appropriate
blanking plates installed so that airflow is maintained.
For external drives, do not place the drive in a dirty
environment, for example, on the floor, near a busy
walkway, or near a door. Avoid locations subject to
sudden temperature changes, such as near an
outside door or window.
For specific environmental limits, refer to the
specifications for your tape drive model.
The recommended maximum number of passes over
any single part of the tape is 1,000,000. In practical
terms, this is equivalent to about 2,000 backup
operations.
Only rely on the best media to protect your valuable
data. Thanks to HP's rigorous testing programs, HP
Surestore Ultrium data and cleaning cartridges are
the safest investment you can make.
Order online at: www.hp.com/go/storagemedia.
Important: You must use HP Surestore Ultrium
cleaning cartridges with HP Surestore Ultrium tape
drives, as cleaning cartridges from other media
manufacturers will not be accepted by the drive.
You can update the firmware in HP Surestore Ultrium
tape drives either by downloading over the SCSI bus
or by loading a firmware update tape. See
Upgrades.
LTO cartridges will preserve the integrity of stored
data for at least 30 years if proper storage conditions
are observed. See Storing Cartridges.
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