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site: http://www.hp.com/support/dlt1
How often should I
clean the tape drive
heads?
HP recommends that the drive is cleaned once every
two weeks to ensure optimum performance.
Use only DLT1 cleaning cartridges to clean the
heads. Refer to Cleaning for details.
What should I avoid
when positioning the
tape drive?
For internal drives, the server must provide forced
cooling and be capable of drawing 2 cfm 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.
How many times can I
use a DLTtape IV
cartridge?
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.
What types of tape
cartridges can I use
with my drive?
Only rely on the best media to protect your valuable
data. Thanks to HP's rigorous testing programs, HP
DLTtape IV data and DLT1 cleaning cartridges are
the safest investment you can make.
Order online at: www.hp.com/go/storagemedia.
Important: You must use DLT1 cleaning cartridges
with HP Surestore DLT1 tape drives.
How do I update the
firmware?
You can update the firmware in HP Surestore DLT1
tape drives either by downloading over the SCSI bus
or by loading a firmware update tape. See Firmware
Updates.
For how long can I
archive tapes?
DLTtape IV 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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