In regard to: [Networker] Dell PV-132T - autocleaning with Networker or...:

>OK, now that I can actually use the vault, another thing came up. The
>PowerVault 132T can do its own autocleaning when the drive needs it by
>defining a cleaning slot and putting a cleaning tape in it. Well, I know
>Networker can do the same thing (although I think cleanings are based on
>time rather than however the drive senses the need). Should I let the
>vault do it, or Networker? If the latter, I assume I don't configure the
>cleaning slot in the vault, but simply tell networker which slot has the
>tape?

Search the archive for this list.  Software (NetWorker) vs. hardware
(jukebox-initiated) cleaning has been discussed at length before.  There
are good arguments for each "side" and neither method is perfect.

I personally use jukebox-initiated cleaning, not NetWorker's
software-controlled cleaning.

Tim
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