some RM03 questions

From: Al Kossow <aek_at_spies.com>
Date: Sat Dec 20 19:38:55 2003

here is the specific quote:

www.bitsavers.org/pdf/dec/disc/RM05_Handbook.pdf
pages 2-43 and 2-44

" CDC does not recommend head or media cleaning on the 9766. <- same heads as RM03/9762
  The tolerances involved are much more critital than the
  RP06 or similar drives.
  Due to the 'Burnished media' technology used on these packs,
  the normal pack cleaning procedures tend to leave a residue
  on the platter surfaces. The media requires a special power
  wash cycle to insure that all the residue is removed. Again,
  only a keen eye trained to recognize a media defect can spot
  a problem inspecting a pack. CDC recommends a program of
  media inspection at certain intervals but will not recommend
  any cleaning. Therefore a clean environment and proper
  storage of media to prevent pack contamination is strongly
  suggested.
"
Received on Sat Dec 20 2003 - 19:38:55 GMT