This topic provides information about configuring cleaning slots for the library's AutoClean feature.
Cleaning slots are used exclusively to store cleaning cartridges. Configuring one or more cleaning slots enables the library's AutoClean feature for all partitions in the library. 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.
You can configure cleaning slots during the initial library configuration or at any time in the future as long as there are licensed slots available in the library. For instructions on how to configure cleaning slots, see Configuring Cleaning Slots.
A maximum of four cleaning slots can be configured. Zero cleaning slots are configured by default.
If no licensed slots are available, you must purchase additional slots or modify or delete a partition to free existing slots. For information on how to modify partitions, see Modifying Partitions. For information on how to delete partitions, see Deleting Partitions. Cleaning slots are not assigned to specific partitions. They are shared by all partitions within a library.
Cleaning slots do not need to be configured if you clean tape drives manually. For more information about manual tape drive cleaning, see About Manually Cleaning Tape Drives. In addition, you do not need to configure cleaning slots if you use host-based cleaning. Cleaning slots are not visible to the host application. To use host-based cleaning, configure zero cleaning slots in the library and set up your host application to manage the cleaning process. See your host application documentation for more information.
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NOTE: If the library contains zero import/export (I/E) station slots, you will not be able to import or export cleaning cartridges. See About I/E Station Slots for more information. |
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