SCSI and I/O 8-81
Preventative Maintenance
Tape Drive Cleaning
Figure 8-45. 8 mm Cleaning Cartridge
The cleaning cartridge part number is 9164-0392. Clean the tape drive heads at the following times:
• After every 30 hours of tape drive use.
• When the top and bottom LEDs flash rapidly.
The tape drive keeps track of tape motion and indicates cleaning is needed via the LEDs. Request Sense
information may be logged (No Check Condition is generated).
Firmware Updating
Firmware Code Load Tape Procedure:
• Shut down the operating system.
CAUTION
Only use Exabyte or Exabyte certified cleaning cartridge to clean the tape heads. Do not use swabs
or other means of cleaning the tape heads.
NOTE
There can be no activity on the SCSI bus and no interruption of power during this procedure. Either
event can cause the device to become unusable (DEAD DRIVE) and will require the device to be
replaced.
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