Appendix A Specifications
A-Series SDLT 600A Tape Drive
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A-Series SDLT 600A Tape Drive
Drive Specifications
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Media Capacity
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Media Specifications
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Description
Quantum SDLT 600A
Read/write transfer rate: maximum sustained
(SDLT II media)
Noncompressed mode: 129.6 GB/hr
Compressed (2:1 typical):
259.2 GB/hr
Burst transfer rate
160 MB/s
Average access time
79 seconds (from BOT)
Loading time to BOT (for previously written
tape)
40 seconds (maximum)
Unloading time from BOT
20 seconds (maximum)
Interface type
Gigabit Ethernet (GigE)
Media Type
Capacity
SDLT II storage capacity
4.7 TB (noncompressed) with 16 cartridges
9.4 TB (2:1 typical compression) with 16 cartridges
Characteristic
SDLT II
SDLT II formatted capacity
300 GB (noncompressed)
600 GB (2:1 typical compression)
Basic description
Advanced metal particle