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Page 1: ...81 81487 04 A01 A Series Tape Drives A Series Tape Drives 5SER S UIDE 5SER S UIDE 5SER S UIDE 5SER S UIDE 5SER S UIDE 5SER S UIDE 5SER S UIDE...

Page 2: ...orporation All rights reserved Your right to copy this manual is limited by copyright law Making copies or adaptations without prior written authorization of Quantum Corporation is prohibited by law a...

Page 3: ...roduct Features 3 Chapter 2 Getting Started 5 Java Plug in 6 The Java Plug in 6 Certificate of Security 6 Resetting System Defaults 7 SDLT 600A Drive Reset 8 LTO 3A Drive Reset 8 Warranty Note 9 Safet...

Page 4: ...ons 26 Appendix A Specifications 27 A Series SDLT 600A Tape Drive 28 Laser Guided Magnetic Recording 28 Pivoting Optical Servo 28 Magneto Resistive Cluster Heads 28 Advanced Partial Response Maximum L...

Page 5: ...tridge Memory 52 Cartridge Reliability 52 Appendix B Data Cartridges 53 Using Data Cartridges for the SDLT 600A 53 Data Cartridge Handling Guidelines 54 Data Cartridge Inspection Procedure 56 Data Car...

Page 6: ...ications 72 Electromagnetic Field Specifications 72 Electromagnetic Emissions 72 Electromagnetic Interference Susceptibility 73 Immunity and ESD Limits 73 Acoustic Noise Emissions 74 LTO 3A 75 Environ...

Page 7: ...ium Data Cartridge 20 Figure 8 Loading a Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge 21 Figure 9 SDLT 600A Tape Drive Front Panel LEDs 24 Figure 10 SDLT 600A Tape Drive Modular Design 30 Figure 11 Multiple Layers...

Page 8: ...Figure 18 Problems to Look for Inside the Data Cartridge Door 59 Figure 19 Write Protect Switch on Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge 60 Figure 20 Ultrium Tape Cartridge Write Protect Switch 63 Figure 2...

Page 9: ...aged 35 Table 8 Non Operating Shock Specifications Packaged Drop 36 Table 9 Non Operating Vibration Specifications Unpackaged 36 Table 10 Non Operating Vibration Specifications Packaged 37 Table 11 Op...

Page 10: ...ble 21 Environmental Requirements 49 Table 22 Reliability Specifications 50 Table 23 Environmental Tolerances 51 Table 25 Write Protect Switch Positions 61 Table 26 EMI Regulations and Certifications...

Page 11: ...s with the A Series tape drives Audience The primary audience for this document consists of end users installing and using the tape drive Purpose This document provides information on the A Series tap...

Page 12: ...al environmental and recording media specifications Appendix B Data Cartridges provides information on recognizing handling inspecting write protecting loading and unloading cartridges Appendix C Regu...

Page 13: ...uments related to the Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide are shown below Contacts Quantum company contacts are listed below Quantum Corporate Headquarters 0 To order documentation on this or ot...

Page 14: ...cate manuals FAQs firmware downloads product updates and more in one convenient location Benefit today at www quantum com support eSupport Submit online service requests update contact information add...

Page 15: ...l Public License LGPL and hence can be freely used in commercial or non commercial products It should be noted however that under the LGPL edtFTPj must be used as a library and not directly incorporat...

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Page 17: ...The Quantum A Series Tape Drives are an extension to the family of products with video professionals in mind Using the built in FTP client in conjunction with a standard Web browser Material Exchange...

Page 18: ...1 Introduction Overview Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 2 The A Series tape drives are available in two configurations tabletop as shown in figure 1 and rackmount Figure 1 SDLT 600A Tableto...

Page 19: ...ed in and out points through a web based interface A standard 5 25 inch full height form factor to simplify integration into system and tape library solutions iTalk and Pocket DLTSage iTalk Infrared w...

Page 20: ...Drives User s Guide 4 For more information on the SDLT tape products and other product information go to www dlttape com This Web page provides information that is constantly updated as needed Refer...

Page 21: ...ing System Defaults provides information on what to do should you lose the IP address of the A Series tape drive Warranty Note provides basic warranty information Safety Handling and ESD Protection de...

Page 22: ...e Java FTP client will install immediately When you load the Java FTP client for the first time a display window may ask you to download and install the Java plug in If you need that plug in you can j...

Page 23: ...o the A Series tape drive other than the Ethernet port a mechanism has been implemented to reset the settings to their default values This is useful if an end user loses the IP address of the A Series...

Page 24: ...10 to reconfigure to your desired settings LTO 3A Drive Reset 2 To reset an LTO 3A tape drive back to default values 1 Disconnect the network cable from the drive 2 Insert a write protected cartridge...

Page 25: ...pproved containers or packaging Disturb any warranty labels or the integrity of the product in any other way Remove or damage the serial number label to the extent that warranty status of the product...

Page 26: ...nsporting the tape drive Always handle the tape drive carefully and gently A drop of inch onto a bench or desktop may damage a tape drive Never place the tape drive so that it rests on its front bezel...

Page 27: ...e devices reduce the buildup of static electricity that might harm the system Observe the following precautions to avoid ESD related problems Leave the tape drive in its anti static bag until you are...

Page 28: ...mechanism and troubleshooting For information on the A Series FTP file server see the Quantum A Series FTP File Server User s Guide 81 81800 This chapter covers the following topics Front Panel LEDs...

Page 29: ...essary SDLT 600A LTO 3A SDLT 600A 3 As shown in figure 3 the SDLT 600A tape drive front panel display has three LED indicators that reflect the operating condition of the drive The left LED is dual co...

Page 30: ...II data cartridge ejected Remains On Blank Super DLTtape II data cartridge inserted Remains On SDLT 600A tape drive formatted Super DLTtape II data cartridge inserted Cartridge Status LED Orange On Of...

Page 31: ...ion only by using the built in FTP client Right click within the right pane of the FTP client window to display the Contextual menu then click Eject tape See the applicable data cartridge appendix for...

Page 32: ...power is applied to the drive The green ACTIVITY LED the orange ERROR LED and the amber STATUS LED are either on steady or blinking at different rates in various combinations to indicate the various d...

Page 33: ...ent On On Cleaning cartridge at EOT On Fast Cleaning failure or media error Fast Fast Hardware error Fast Manual intervention required On Microcode download Fast Slow Fast Microcode download error Fas...

Page 34: ...Each data cartridge has a write protect switch that you can use to prevent accidental erasure of data Before inserting the data cartridge into the tape drive position the write protect switch on the f...

Page 35: ...ngle is visible This is your visual reminder that you cannot write data to the media Slide the write protect switch to the right to disable write protection you can write over existing data on the med...

Page 36: ...8 2 Push the data cartridge into the tape drive until the drive senses the cartridge and automatically completes the load operation The Drive Status LED flashes to show that the media is loading When...

Page 37: ...rewinding the tape drive ejects the data cartridge and the Drive Status LED lights steadily 2 Remove the data cartridge from the tape drive and return the data cartridge to its plastic case to protect...

Page 38: ...c fields such as telephones computer monitors dictation equipment mechanical or printing calculators motors magnetic tools and bulk erasers Do not Expose the cartridge to dirt dust or moisture Touch t...

Page 39: ...in the tape drive when the unit is powered on However if a data cartridge is in the tape drive when the unit is powered on POST duration is longer depending on how much tape in the data cartridge may...

Page 40: ...right LED remains off POST Failure If POST fails the middle and right LEDs illuminate steadily and the left LED flashes Note If a data cartridge is in place when power is turned on all stages remain...

Page 41: ...u should The system does not recognize the tape drive Host computer may not be configured to recognize the network Configure system to recognize the tape drive s ID Network IP parameters may not be co...

Page 42: ...on when the temperature in the tape path reaches 50 degrees C When the tape path temperature sensor detects an overtemp condition the tape rewinds unloads and ejects from the tape drive As long as the...

Page 43: ...00A Tape Drive A Series LTO 3A Tape Drive This chapter describes the technology behind the drives as well as the various specifications that apply to the Quantum A Series Tape Drives A Gigabit Etherne...

Page 44: ...imizes highly proven technologies to deliver the most efficient reliable and scalable data retrieval solution to the mid range market Pivoting Optical Servo 1 Pivoting Optical Servo POS is a Quantum i...

Page 45: ...the media the entire data bearing side of the media is available for recording data and eliminates the need for pre formatting In addition AMP media meets the needs of multiple generations of the SDL...

Page 46: ...figure Each module is optimized to perform a specific set of functions and designed to interface with the other modules in a well defined and flexible manner The following subsections provide a brief...

Page 47: ...perform these functions These components include Advanced head guide assembly Take up reel Drive motor Optical servo system Tape heads In addition to its mechanical components the DCM also contains p...

Page 48: ...pens the data cartridge door unlocks the data cartridge brakes engages the data cartridge drive motor and secures the tape for operation On tape ejection the data cartridge receiver assembly reverses...

Page 49: ...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 distinc...

Page 50: ...he tape drive without failure breakage or binding this includes the take up leader the supply leader and the media itself Functional Specifications The following subsections contain functional specifi...

Page 51: ...ds Average Access Time from BOT 79 seconds Maximum Access Time from BOT 190 seconds Load to BOT 18 seconds typical 63 seconds unformatted tape Unload from BOT 19 seconds Nominal Tape Tension Stationar...

Page 52: ...ght Drop 42 inches 16 drops total 0 lbs package weight 20 lbs 36 inches 16 drops total 20 lbs package weight 50 lbs Vibration Unpackaged Type Sine Sweep Frequency Range 5 to 500 to 5 Hz Upward and dow...

Page 53: ...Hz 0 5 octave minute 0 5 G Application X Y Z axes dwell at lowest resonant frequency in axis for 30 minutes Additional 30 minutes for each additional resonance up to 4 resonances total Air and truck p...

Page 54: ...12 Current Requirements SCSI Interface Application X Y Z axes Sweep rate 1 0 octave minute Note In table 12 the current and DC power values pertain to the internal tape drive while the AC power values...

Page 55: ...the 5V and 12V do not occur at the same time 6 The Max AC power is calculated from the typical AC power in tabletop tape drives 3 sigma 7 The Typical AC power is calculated from the average of AC powe...

Page 56: ...is calculated from the average of AC power drawn in tabletop tape drives 5 These events last 1 second and occur at a duty cycle of less than 25 6 The Max values for each mode are based on the Max Mean...

Page 57: ...nd the tabletop configurations For long term trouble free operation the manufacturer strongly recommends that SDLT 600A tape drives be used in a clean smoke free environment Air Flow Requirements 1 Th...

Page 58: ...10 C to 40 C 50 F to 104 F Temperature Gradient 11 C 20 F hour across range 15 C 27 F hour across range Relative Humidity 20 to 80 non condensing 10 to 90 non condensing Humidity Gradient 10 hour 10 h...

Page 59: ...e drive will operate to 30 000 feet for temperatures within 15 5 C Recording Media Specifications Super DLTtape II media differs slightly from previous generations of Super DLTtape media Table 16 show...

Page 60: ...prise Super DLTtape II Media Physical Data Cartridge 1 A durable plastic case encloses the Super DLTtape II media as shown in figure 12 Figure 12 Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Layers not drawn to sc...

Page 61: ...optimum media storage conditions Table 18 Super DLTtape II Media Storage Limits Continued Shipping Conditions Temperature 18 C to 49 C 0 F to 120 F Relative Humidity 20 to 80 non condensing Maximum We...

Page 62: ...LTO 3A tabletop tape drive Table 19 LTO 3A Physical Specifications Power Specifications The tabletop LTO 3A tape drive has a built in automatic switching power supply requiring 100 240 VAC input at 50...

Page 63: ...ds Average rewind time 650 m tape 51 seconds Max rewind time 650 m tape 120 seconds Capacity LTO Ultrium 3 680 m 400 Gbytes native Cartridge unload time if Table of Contents does not require updating...

Page 64: ...16 channel U 316 Recording method 0 13 11 RLL Recording undetectable errors Less than 1 in 1027 data bits Recording unrecoverable errors Less than 1 in 1017 data bits Synchronous transfer rate burst...

Page 65: ...rflow requirements Internal 9 CFM front to back N A Altitude max 10 000 feet MSL at 25 C 40 000 feet power off Humidity gradient 10 per hour 10 per hour Relative humidity 20 to 80 non condensing 10 to...

Page 66: ...nal time but excludes maintenance periods Operational time is assumed to be 100 of the power on time Operational time is the time the tape is loaded Specification Description Cartridge load unload 100...

Page 67: ...d replace the entire unit Return the drive to the factory in its original packaging Contact your distributor dealer your computer system company or your Quantum sales representative to arrange the ret...

Page 68: ...rating environment up to a maximum of 24 hours There shall be no deposit of moisture anywhere on or in the cartridge The stray magnetic field at any point on the tape shall not exceed 4000 A m Cartrid...

Page 69: ...on for the following A Series tape drives Using Data Cartridges for the SDLT 600A Using Data Cartridges for the LTO 3A Using Data Cartridges for the SDLT 600A The Super DLTtape II data cartridge is da...

Page 70: ...ur Super DLTtape system Respect your media as much as you do your data Following these general handling guidelines Always keep each data cartridge in its protective plastic case when it is not in the...

Page 71: ...nation or physical damage Do not touch or allow direct contact with the media or tape leader Dust or natural skin oils can contaminate the data cartridge and impact media performance A dropped data ca...

Page 72: ...in this subsection These steps will help you identify any potential data cartridge problems and will prevent accidental loss of data or damage to your tape drive You should do an inspection if any of...

Page 73: ...your hands looking for broken or missing parts 4 Grasp the data cartridge to view the bottom as shown in figure 15 The media access door is on the top edge and the write protect switches are on the b...

Page 74: ...es User s Guide 58 Figure 16 Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Reel Locks 6 Once again look at the end of the data cartridge holding it as shown in figure 17 Figure 17 Opening the Super DLTtape II Data...

Page 75: ...er bar that supports the clips Figure 18 Problems to Look for Inside the Data Cartridge Door 9 Examine the visible tape leader for excessive debris oily or sticky residue condensed droplets of moistur...

Page 76: ...f operations you expect to perform Figure 19 Write Protect Switch on Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Slide the write protect switch to the left to enable write protection you can read existing data ho...

Page 77: ...efore Loading the Data Cartridge Enabled Slide switch to left Visible You cannot write data to3 the media You cannot overwrite existing data on the media You cannot append additional data to the media...

Page 78: ...cartridge from the A Series LTO 3A tape drive either Use a library or host command to unload the tape Press the load unload button on the front panel of the drive Please refer to Unloading a Data Cart...

Page 79: ...0 Figure 20 Ultrium Tape Cartridge Write Protect Switch Sliding the write protect switch toward the Enables data to be center of the cartridge the Locked position read from the cartridge but not writt...

Page 80: ...gnetic fields such as telephones computer monitors dictation equipment mechanical or printing calculators motors magnetic tools and bulk erasers Do not Expose the cartridge to dirt dust or moisture To...

Page 81: ...tape drive uses a built in tape cleaning algorithm in conjunction with a cleaning tape The SDLT CleaningTape is packaged in a plastic case and is light gray in color A yellow LED located on the front...

Page 82: ...ve the cleaning tape place it back into its plastic case and mark the label after each cleaning LTO 3A 2 Excessive tape debris or other material can accumulate on the tape heads if the drive is Used w...

Page 83: ...eaning media advances to a new unused section After approximately 50 cleanings all of the media will be used up and the A Series LTO 3 tape drive Turns on the green Activity LED Fast flashes the amber...

Page 84: ...the drive or host buffers will not be written to the tape and the tape record may not be correctly terminated with an end of data mark If the end of data mark is not written to the tape you will not...

Page 85: ...data cartridge into the front of the tape drive as shown in figure 21 2 Push the data cartridge fully into the tape drive The Drive Status LED flashes to show that the media is loading When the media...

Page 86: ...adily 2 Remove the data cartridge from the tape drive and return the data cartridge to its plastic case to protect it from damage Note A tape cartridge can be unloaded during an active FTP session onl...

Page 87: ...Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 71 Appendix C CRegulatory Compliance This chapter describes various regulations that apply to the A Series tape drives SDLT 600A LTO 3A...

Page 88: ...y Equipment The SDLT 600A tape drive is also certified to bear the GS mark The SDLT 600A tape drive is a Class I laser product that complies with 21 CFR 1040 10 as applicable on the date of manufactur...

Page 89: ...and ESD Failure Level Limits Type Regulation Certification EEC Directive 89 336 CE EN55022 EU EN55024 EU CFR 47 ICES 003 FCC Rules Part 15B Class A ICES 003 Canada Test Name Test Specification Requir...

Page 90: ...Electrical Fast Transient Burst Immunity EN61000 4 4 Criteria B Electrical Surge Immunity EN61000 4 5 Criteria B Conducted Electromagnetic Immunity EN61000 4 6 Criteria A Power Frequency Magnetic Fiel...

Page 91: ...A Yugoslavia Country Regulatory Organization Compliant to Canada Canadian Standards Association CSA CSA C22 2 No 60950 1 03 1st Ed EU member nations Comit Europ en de Normalisation Electrotechnique th...

Page 92: ...unity per CISPR 24 1997 EN55024 1998 Japan Voluntary Control Council for Interface VCCI VCCI 2006 04 Class B New Zealand Standards Australia Spectrum Management C Tick AS NZS 3548 same as CISPR 22 Cla...

Page 93: ...ental laws rules and regulations This product was designed manufactured and made available with consideration to worldwide laws rules and regulations applicable to the product and the electronics indu...

Page 94: ...recycling of electrical and electronic equipment The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is re...

Page 95: ...made by the system and the time the data is available from the tape drive Advanced PRML Advanced Partial Response Maximum Likelihood The advanced PRML channel technology provides high encoding effici...

Page 96: ...to install SDLT tape drives into a server or tape library Bezel Also known as the faceplate A plastic panel that extends the face of a tape drive so that it covers a computer s tape drive bay opening...

Page 97: ...e built in FTP client embedded in the SDLT 600A firmware CSA Canadian Standards Association also known as CSA International CTM Cartridge Tape Module The main function of the CTM is to provide the mag...

Page 98: ...m s suite of preventative maintenance diagnostic software tools that enables users to more simply mange tape storage environments DLZ Digital Lempel Ziv 1 Algorithm is named after Abraham Lempel and J...

Page 99: ...elvin or of a degree Celsius FCC Federal Communications Commission United States Fibre Channel A high speed serial architecture that allows either optical or electrical connections at data rates from...

Page 100: ...that handles data compression HIM The Host Interface Module implements the interface between the host system and the tape drive HRE Hard Read Error HTTP HyperText Transfer Protocol The protocol for mo...

Page 101: ...e International System of Units SI definition used by telecommunications engineers and storage manufacturers 1 048 576 bytes 10242 or 220 This definition is often used in computer science and computer...

Page 102: ...roduced by the Evtr from Sony are an extension of the Op1a OpAtom This operational pattern embeds a single source package which consists in a single source only video or audio However the material pac...

Page 103: ...rket does not contain lead mercury cadmium hexavalent chromium poly brominated biphenyls PBB or poly brominated diphenyl ethers PBDE S SAN Storage Area Network SDLT Super Digital Linear Tape Seek The...

Page 104: ...ape drives write information on multiple tracks simultaneously Transfer Rate The speed at which the data moves between a host that is tape drive and a recorded device Usually expressed as bytes sec or...

Page 105: ...owser A server may be dedicated meaning its sole purpose is to be a Web server or non dedicated meaning it can be used for basic computing in addition to acting as a server WEEE Waste Electronic and E...

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