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SDLT 220 & SDLT 320

User Reference Guide

Summary of Contents for DLTtape SDLT 220

Page 1: ...Quantum SDLT 220 SDLT 320 User Reference Guide...

Page 2: ...the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a resi dential installation Any modifications to this device unless expressly approved by the...

Page 3: ...protecting Data Cartridges B3 Media Care Guidelines B4 Inspecting Data Cartridges C SCSI Connectivity C1 SCSI Connectors C2 SCSI Controller Interfaces C3 Setting the SCSI ID C4 Connections Single Driv...

Page 4: ...Pointers for Using this Guide Pay attention to these points They are important for tape drive operation A1 Follow these cross references for information on related topics...

Page 5: ...or ventilation Handling Data Cartridges Protect cartridges from shock vibration moisture direct sunlight dust smoke and magnetic fields Use the slide in labels provided Do not use adhesive labels or P...

Page 6: ...ve has not been powered on or is not plugged into a power source Flashing The tape drive is in use This includes functions such as Loading and unloading tape Reading Writing Rewinding Calibrating Yell...

Page 7: ...he Beginning of Tape BOT marker the Drive Status and Drive Density LEDs A2 light steadily indicating that the cartridge is ready for use To Unload a Data Cartridge 1 Press the Eject button on the fron...

Page 8: ...lean the Tape Heads 1 Insert a Super DLTtape cleaning cartridge the brand name to look for is SDLTtape CleaningTape into the tape drive The green Drive Status LED flashes and the cleaning cycle begins...

Page 9: ...oaded into previous generation DLTtape drives Both the SDLT 220 and SDLT 320 tape drives feature an optional backward read compatibility BRC mode When in BRC mode the drives are capable of reading DLT...

Page 10: ...ite protect switch left so that the bright orange rectangle is visible To disable write protection Move the write protect switch right so that the orange rectangle is not visible On the SDLT 220 tape...

Page 11: ...al Use the slide in labels provided Do not use adhesive labels or Post it notes and do not write on the cartridge Do not write on the labels with debris producing writing instruments such as graphite...

Page 12: ...ose pieces 3 Check that both reel locks on the cartridge are visible One reel lock is located on the end of the cartridge that is inserted into the tape drive The other is on the bottom of the cartrid...

Page 13: ...ble Always ensure that SCSI cables are in good working order and pins are not bent or damaged When connecting or disconnecting SCSI cables always ensure that the host computer and SCSI devices are pow...

Page 14: ...VD mode runs at 40 MB second A single ended drive only works with a single ended SCSI controller card A differential drive only works with a differential SCSI controller card Single ended SCSI interfa...

Page 15: ...eset SCSI ID is 3 for the tabletop tape drive and 5 for the internal tape drive Ensure that your tape drive s SCSI ID is unique on your SCSI bus If the drive is the only SCSI device leave the SCSI ID...

Page 16: ...ect a terminator to the upper SCSI connector on the back of the tape drive You must terminate the SCSI bus The SCSI controller terminates one end while a terminator on the tape drive terminates the ot...

Page 17: ...nnect the SCSI cable from the host computer to the lower SCSI connector on the back of the tape drive 4 Continue the SCSI chain using the upper SCSI connector 5 If the SDLT Super DLTtape drive is the...

Page 18: ...ng POST each LED lights in sequence When POST is complete the green Drive Status LED lights steadily If the tape drive fails POST check for the following possible problems There is no cartridge in the...

Page 19: ...m power off the tape drive and power it on again to perform a POST D1 5 Remove all devices from the SCSI bus Connect the tape drive directly to the host computer and terminate it C4 Confirm that the t...

Page 20: ...3 The parameters for your SCSI adapter are incorrect Check your SCSI adapter card Ensure that the SCSI interface single ended or differential matches that of your drive The SCSI signal cable is loose...

Page 21: ...sfer and errors You can use iTalk to access this information through the tape drive s infrared port located on the front of the tape drive You can find iTalk on the CD ROM that accompanies the tape dr...

Page 22: ...not interact well with the tape drive 2 Make sure your controller card and the SCSI bus are operating in the same mode preferably LVD If the controller card or the SCSI bus are operating in SE the ta...

Page 23: ...48 in Width 146 05 mm 5 75 in behind front bezel 148 59 mm 5 85 in with front bezel 174 75 mm 6 88 in Depth 203 20 mm 8 00 in measured from back of front bezel 212 73 mm 8 38 in including front bezel...

Page 24: ...er 106 bytes written Temperature Operating 10 C to 40 C 50 F to 104 F Storage 40 C to 66 C 40 F to 150 F Humidity Operating 20 to 80 non condensing Storage 10 to 95 non condensing Safety Certification...

Page 25: ...wind time 69 s Same Max rewind time 140 s Same Read Write tape speed 116 ips 122 ips Rewind tape speed 160 ips Same Linear search tape speed 160 ips Same Linear density 133 Kbpi 193 Kbpi Media Life Ex...

Page 26: ...missions Limits for Class B equipment are in the frequency range from 0 15 to 30 MHz Type Regulation Certification EEC Directive 89 336 CE BS6527 UK EN55022 EU EN55024 EU CFR 47 1995 FCC Rules Part 15...

Page 27: ...e emissions both as noise power and sound pressure Frequency Range Quasi peak limits dB V m Class A Class B 30 to 230 MHz 40 30 230 to 1000 MHz 46 37 Above 1000 MHz 54 Not applicable Acoustics Prelimi...

Page 28: ...e works The possessor agrees to safeguard this information and to maintain it in confidence and not re publish it in whole or in part without Quantum s prior written consent Quantum reserves the right...

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