Quantum DLTtape SDLT 220, User Manual

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SDLT 220 and SDLT 320 Product Manual CHAPTER 2: SDLT 220/320 Product Information
81-85002-01 March 2004 2-9
cartridge receiver assembly reverses the process and automatically ejects the tape a
fixed distance from the front of the drive. There is no longer a manual lock and
release handle to operate when loading and unloading the cartridge. This “soft
load” capability makes SDLT easier for customers to use in both stand-alone
applications and automated tape libraries.
Positive Engagement Tape Leader Buckling Mechanism
This design for SDLT uses a solid metal pin attached to the drive leader which
positively links with molded clips that are permanently attached to the tape leader
inside the cartridge. The buckling mechanism is responsible for engaging the tape
leaders upon cartridge load and disengaging them on cartridge unload.
The SDLT buckling mechanism has been designed to work with the new leaders of
the Super DLTtape design as well as the leaders of the previous DLTtape design,
allowing backward-read compatibility (BRC) of DLTtape IV cartridges in the
SDLT system.
2.4.3 Front Panel Module
The Front Panel Module (FPM) of the system (sometimes referred to as the bezel)
performs a number of functions. The functions of the SDLT FPM include:
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Protecting the front of the TCM from physical damage
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Channeling airflow through the system
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Aligning the cartridge when it is inserted into the system
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Providing system status and information through LEDs
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Enabling cartridge ejection
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Delivering the overall cosmetic look of the system.
The FPM is a single module with lenses for the system’s LEDs and a button to
activate the drive eject switch. Unlike previous generations of DLT, the SDLT
front panel contains no electronics.