Chapter 1 Tape Drive Product Information
Quantum Diagnostics Tools
SDLT 600 Product Manual
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The EIM consists of two major boards: the Integrated Controller Module
(ICM), and a separate Host Interface Module (HIM). The ICM contains
the main controller and servo microprocessor, the custom-designed SDLT
ASICs, and the cache memory while the HIM implements the interface
between the host system and the tape drive. This allows easy
configuration of the tape drive to match different host interfaces by
simply substituting the appropriate HIM card.
As with the other major modules of the SDLT technology, the EIM is
manufactured and tested as a distinct module.
Super DLTtape II Data
Cartridge
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As with all tape technologies, the Super DLTtape II data cartridge is a key
part of the overall system. The main function of the data cartridge is to
provide the magnetic recording media used by the system to store
customer information. The data cartridge also provides the protective
casing that allows safe media movement and storage.
From the outside, the Super DLTtape II data cartridge looks very similar
to the Super DLTtape I and DLTtape VS1 data cartridges. The basic
geometry, write protection switch, and label space are the same. This
simplifies the integration of the SDLT 600 tape drive into existing
operating environments and into automated tape libraries. The
Super DLTtape II data cartridge is easy to recognize; it has a different
color than the Super DLTtape I and DLTtape VS1 data cartridges, and
contains a distinctive pattern molded into the shell. The DLTtape logo
and the product name are also molded into the shell, which ensure you
have a genuine Quantum Super DLTtape II data cartridge.
Quantum Diagnostics Tools
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Quantum frequently provides new and updated tools to use with its tape
drives. These tools include such items as upgrades for product software
and firmware, and diagnostic software that may be newly developed. All
these tools are available on the Quantum Web site.
Note:
These tools are only available to registered Quantum
customers.
