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Chapter 7 Maintenance
7.1 Cleaning
Cleaning should be performed about once a month.
However, for Autoloaders that are used frequently, cleaning should be performed about once
every 100 hours of backup time.
7.1.1 Auto cleaning
Caution:
Before using the auto cleaning function, make sure that the backup software
supports auto cleaning.
If the backup software does not support the function, turn OFF the auto cleaning
function.
The auto cleaning function enables the Autoloader to automatically clean drives that require
cleaning.
Be sure to insert the cleaning cartridge into an unused slot.
When the auto cleaning function is on and the drive requests cleaning, the Accessor removes
the cleaning cartridge from the unused slot and loads it into the drive. When cleaning is
finished, it returns the cartridge to the same unused slot.
7.1.2 Use of operation panel to set cleaning
Before using the operation panel to set cleaning, make sure that the backup software will not
be executing any jobs during the cleaning process. (If necessary, take measures such as
turning off the backup software service.)
Caution:
•
Use a special cleaning cartridge with a bar code label that supports the drive to
be cleaned.
•
Each cleaning cartridge can be used up to 50 times.
Record the number of use, and when 50 times is reached, replace the cleaning
cartridge.
The drive will not be cleaned even if the cleaning cartridge being used has
exceeded its service life.
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Manual cleaning should be performed only when there are no backup software
jobs being executed.
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Before cleaning, make sure there is no cartridge in the drive.
1) Make sure that the cleaning cartridge is the right kind for the drive to be cleaned, and
check the number of times it has been used.
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