Owner's manual

vi 5242-2SE Tape Path Cleaning

The Media Caution LED is located on the front panel of the tape

drive. When it flashes amber, the tape heads are dirty and should be

cleaned.

Detail

Tape Media

Caution

Figure 1 5242-2SE Media Caution LED

Warning

The tape heads must be cleaned regularly. Use the recommended cleaning schedule

as specified per cartridge type. See Table 1.

Recommended Cleaning Schedules for

125m DDS-3 and 170m DAT72 Tape Cartridges

Number of DDS

cartridges used

each day

1 2 3 4 or more

Recommended

cleaning frequency

8 weeks 4 weeks 3 weeks weekly

Table 1 5242-2SE cleaning schedule when using DDS-3 or DAT72 tape cartridges

Using the Cleaning Cartridge

Note

: To prevent contamination of the tape drives and damage to the heads, (1) do not use the cleaning

cartridge for more than the manufacturer's specified number of cleaning cycles, and (2) do not

attempt to rewind the material in the cleaning cartridge and reuse it.

Insert the cleaning cartridge into the drive. The drive automatically takes the cartridge, loads it and cleans the

heads. After about 30 seconds, the drive ejects the cartridge.

Note

: If the cartridge ejects after only about 15 seconds, the cartridge has reached the end of its useful life,

and no cleaning has occurred. If the Cleaning Needed LED is still illuminated, discard the cartridge

and repeat the cleaning operation with a new cleaning cartridge.

Take the cartridge out of the drive. Write the date on the label of the cleaning cartridge to provide a record of

how many times it has been used. Do not use the cleaning cartridge more times than specified by the

manufacturer.

HP StorageWorks DAT 72 (Model 5242-2SE) User's Guide iv HP Part Number 528297-003 July 2005