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Introduction
SLR100SLR 50/100 GBYTE is a drive for magnetic tape cartridges with a storage capacity of
50 Gbyte (without compression) or 100 Gbyte (with 2:1 compression).
The drive is an inexpensive mass storage which is especially suited for the following applications:
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Backup of hard disk drives
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Data archiving
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Data exchange
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Software distribution
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Emergency recovery
The drive has an SCSI interface of the type Ultra Wide LVD/SE (Low Voltage Differential or Single-
Ended). Therefore, in order to operate the drive the computer must have a SCSI host adapter and
the appropriate SCSI drivers must be installed.
This manual contains all the information you require to install and operate the drive.
Target group
To install the drive, you need some knowledge of hardware. Make sure you observe the instructions
in the "Important notes" chapter of your system unit's Operating Manual.
In the event of any problems occurring, please contact your sales outlet or our customer service
center.
Further information
For details of the drive mounting procedure refer to the Operating Manual or Technical Manual of
your system unit.
Information on the SCSI host adapter is contained in the Technical Manual of the SCSI host adapter
or in the Operating Manual or Technical Manual of your system unit.
For information on the required SCSI drivers and the backup software, refer to the software
documentation.
Notational conventions
The meanings of the symbols and fonts used in this manual are as follows:
!
Pay particular attention to texts marked with this symbol. Failure to observe this warning
endangers your life, destroys the system, or may lead to loss of data.
i
Supplementary information, remarks and tips follow this symbol.
Ê
Texts which follow this symbol describe activities that must be performed in the order shown.
"Quotation marks" indicate names of chapters, disks and terms that are being emphasized.
