The first Setup Wizard: Cleaning screen provides information on configuring cleaning slots. Cleaning slots are used to store cleaning cartridges. Zero cleaning slots are configured by default.
Configuring one or more cleaning slots enables the library's AutoClean feature. When AutoClean is enabled, the library is notified by a tape drive when cleaning is required, and the library automatically cleans the tape drive using a cleaning cartridge loaded in a cleaning slot.
Cleaning slots are not visible to the host application. If the host application is used to clean tape drives, these cleaning slots are not used. To use host-based cleaning, configure zero cleaning slots in the library and set up your host application to manage the cleaning process.
Cleaning slots are shared by all
Note: You can clean the tape drives manually using the operator panel (Tools > Drive Mgmt). Manual cleaning does not require you to configure cleaning slots.
Do one of the following:
Note: At any time, select Cancel to exit the Setup Wizard. Select Back to return to the previous Setup Wizard screen.