Asset ID:	1-71-1014251.1
Update Date:	2011-04-27
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Solution Type  Technical Instruction Sure

Solution  1014251.1 :   L-Series Library - How Does Auto Clean Work?  


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Applies to:

Sun StorageTek L180 Tape Library
Sun StorageTek L20 Tape Library
Sun StorageTek L40 Tape Library
Sun StorageTek L700 Tape Library
Sun StorageTek L80 Tape Library
All Platforms
Checked for relevance on 27-Apr-2011.

Goal

How does Auto Clean work on L-Series libraries?

Solution

Steps to Follow
How cleaning works:
The Media type on the cartridge label is used to determine compatibility with the drive type. Refer to the "Open Systems Tape Drives Information Manual," PN MT9120 or the "L700 Install Manual," PN 95843, Chapter 6, for examples of labels used in STK Libraries. 

The tape drive sets a bit in the library/drive interface during an unload when the drive detects that a cleaning is needed. The library mounts a cleaning tape, which is compatible for that drive type, before the next mount command for that drive is executed.  The library uses the VOLID (CLNxxx) to determine a cartridge is a cleaning cartridge.



L20, L40, L80, L700, Auto Clean, L180, How does Auto Clean work on L-Series libraries, Audited
Previously Published As STKKB4559



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