Exabyte AME media with SmartClean provides one of the highest levels of data integrity and data availability in the industry. Formulated and certified specifically for use with Exabyte M2 tape drives and libraries, Exabyte's AME media with SmartClean technology optimizes drive performance and eliminates the inconvenience of manual tape path cleaning. Exabyte's AME media with SmartClean technology includes a two-meter section of cleaning tape at the beginning of each data cartridge. This cleaning tape is specifically designed to remove chemical films caused by binders and lubricants that can build up on heads. The M2 drive keeps statistics on its own operation and activates the SmartClean technology only when the drive needs cleaning. With normal use, extra cleaning cartridges are not needed, saving time and money.