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Glossary
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degauss
To make a magnetic tape nonmagnetic by means of electrical
coils carrying currents that neutralize the magnetism of the
tape.
degausser
A device that makes magnetic tape nonmagnetic.
degradation
A decrease in quality of output or throughput or an
increase in machine error rate.
degraded
Decreased in quality of output or throughput or increased
machine error rate.
deserialize
To change from serial-by-bit to parallel-by-byte.
detented
A part being held in position with a catch or lever.
device
Any hardware component or peripheral, such as a tape drive
or tape library, that can receive and send data.
device driver
A file that contains the code needed to use an attached
device.
DIAG
Diagnostic section of maintenance information manual.
differential
See High Voltage Differential (HVD).
direct access storage
A storage device in which the access time is
independent of the location of the data.
download
To transfer programs or data from a computer to a
connected device, typically a personal computer.
DRAM
Dynamic random-access memory.
drive, magnetic tape
A mechanism for moving magnetic tape and
controlling its movement.
DSE
Data security erase.
DSP
Digital signal processor.
E
EBCDIC
Extended binary-coded decimal interchange code.
EC
Edge connector. Engineering change.
ECC
Error correction code.
EEPROM
Electrically erasable programmable read-only memory.
EIA
Electronics Industries Association.
Summary of Contents for LTO-8 HH SAS
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Page 8: ...Contents viii QuantumLTO 8 HH SAS User s Guide...
Page 30: ...Chapter 2 Introduction Specifications 22 QuantumLTO 8 HH SAS User s Guide...
Page 40: ...Chapter 3 Installation Updating firmware 32 QuantumLTO 8 HH SAS User s Guide...
Page 74: ...Chapter 4 Operations Diagnostic and Maintenance Functions 66 QuantumLTO 8 HH SAS User s Guide...
Page 92: ...Chapter 5 Media Disposing of Tape Cartridges 84 QuantumLTO 8 HH SAS User s Guide...
Page 108: ...Appendix A Error Codes and Messages 100 QuantumLTO 7 HH SAS User s Guide...
Page 110: ...Appendix B Tape Alert Flags 102 QuantumLTO 7 HH SAS User s Guide...
Page 126: ...Glossary 118 Quantum LTO 7 HH SAS User s Guide...