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Ultrium Cleaning Issues

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Ultrium Cleaning Issues Table 5 on page 159 describes potential issues with cleaning cartridges and how to resolve them. Table 5 Ultrium Cleaning Issues Problem Solution A brand new data cartridge is used and the library's operator panel indicates to clean the drive. I Clean the outside of the data cartridge using a damp, clean, lint-free cloth. I Clean the drive using the drive cleaning procedure on page 112. I If the library's operator panel indicates to clean the drive again within a short amount of time, replace the data cartridge. Cannot load the cleaning cartridge. I Ensure that you are using an approved Ultrium cleaning cartridge. Cleaning cartridges are unique for each drive technology. Recurring cleaning message. I If the message reappears after cleaning the drive, the library will indicate the need to replace the cleaning cartridge. I Replace the existing cleaning cartridge with a new one. I If the message reappears when a particular data cartridge is used, verify that the data cartridge is readable by: - Clearing the error message. - Reading the tape again. I If the data cartridge can be read, backup data from the damaged cartridge to another cartridge, and discard the damaged one. Appendix A Appendix A HP Ultrium Drives and Tape Cartridges 159

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Appendix A
HP Ultrium Drives and Tape Cartridges
159
Appendix A
Ultrium Cleaning Issues
Table 5
on page 159 describes potential issues with cleaning cartridges
and how to resolve them.
Table 5
Ultrium Cleaning Issues
Ultrium Cleaning Issues
Ultrium Cleaning Issues
Ultrium Cleaning Issues
Problem
Problem
Problem
Problem
Solution
Solution
Solution
Solution
A brand new data cartridge is used and
the library’s operator panel indicates to
clean the drive.
Clean the outside of the data cartridge using a damp,
clean, lint-free cloth.
Clean the drive using the drive cleaning procedure on
page 112
.
If the library’s operator panel indicates to clean the
drive again within a short amount of time, replace the
data cartridge.
Cannot load the cleaning cartridge.
Ensure that you are using an approved Ultrium cleaning
cartridge. Cleaning cartridges are unique for each drive
technology.
Recurring cleaning message.
If the message reappears after cleaning the drive, the
library will indicate the need to replace the cleaning
cartridge.
Replace the existing cleaning cartridge with a new one.
If the message reappears when a particular data
cartridge is used, verify that the data cartridge is
readable by:
Clearing the error message.
Reading the tape again.
If the data cartridge can be read, backup data from the
damaged cartridge to another cartridge, and discard
the damaged one.