User's Guide

Chapter 8 Extended Data Lifecycle Management
Cleaning for EDLM Drives
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Cleaning for EDLM Drives
Cleaning for EDLM drives must be done through the library's manual
cleaning feature or automatic cleaning feature. Simply inserting a
cleaning tape into an EDLM drive will not initiate cleaning because
EDLM drives are configured for a partial load, and the drive won't load
the tape to clean the drive.
Incomplete EDLM Scans
In rare cases, various operational issues could prevent an EDLM scan
from properly initiating. These instances will be indicated in individual
EDLM scan result details as “I/O Blade Component Failure.” This
message does not necessarily mean there are hardware issues with the
I/O blade or tape drive, but may indicate logical errors within
operational software for these components.
If these indications are observed within individual EDLM scan result
details, Quantum recommends power cycling I/O blades being utilized
for EDLM scans using the remote user interface's Setup > FC I/O Blade >
FC I/O Blade Control screen.
Please refer to the online help located on the Setup > FC I/O Blade > FC
I/O Blade Control screen for further details on power cycling FC I/O
blades.
Configuring EDLM 8
Configuring EDLM consists of the following steps:
• Step 1: Preparing the Library
on page 208
• S
tep 2: Installing the EDLM Plug-in for SNAPI on page 208
Caution: If data drives are connected, make sure to stop any
running backups before power cycling blades.