Maintaining tape resources

This information discusses how to keep your tape resources in good condition.

Storage and handling of tape cartridges
Tape drives require specific maintenance and environmental conditions to operate well over time.
Cleaning your tape drives
Dirt can build up on the heads of any tape drive, no matter how clean the environment. Every time tape motion occurs, some of the media surface comes off on the heads. Over time, this builds up and causes errors in reading and writing. Cleaning the read/write head prevents a build up of debris that can cause unrecoverable errors when writing or reading data.
Licensed Internal Code updates
IBM® occasionally releases updated Licensed Internal Code for the tape drives. When a Licensed Internal Code update is developed, IBM makes it available to you through the service organization or by electronic delivery.
Running retention operations for tape cartridges
Learn about the importance of retention operations for tape cartridges.
Example: Managing tape resources
Learn how to manage tape resources through the example that is provided.

Parent topic: Tape