Using the
DLTtape System
QUANTUM DLTtape HANDBOOK
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The DLTtape family of systems offers the highest reliability, capaci-
ty, and performance in the mid-range market today. For example,
the DLT 8000 drive is rated at an MTBF (Mean Time Between
Failures) of 250,000 hours – that’s over 28 years. DLT 8000 drive
heads are self-cleaning and rated to last approximately 5.7 years at
100 percent duty-cycle. Our tapes are good for one million passes.
Of course, like any high performance computer peripheral,
DLTtape drives require proper care and use to achieve optimal per-
formance and reliability.
Read The Directions
The number one rule to follow in order to use your DLTtape sys-
tem properly is to read the directions. All DLTtape systems ship
with detailed installation and usage information.
Another excellent source of operational information, including the
latest application notes for system integrators, can be found on
Quantum’s World Wide Web site; www.quantum.com or at
www.DLTtape.com. Along with application notes, you’ll find user
success stories, white papers, technical specifications, software and
hardware compatibility charts, and announcements of new prod-
ucts and options for your DLTtape system or DLTtape library.
Below are some helpful tips to guide you in using and troubleshoot-
