Chapter 2: Product Information
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2.2.1 Features
Your DLT VS160 tape drive offers the following features:
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Supported formats: DLT VS160 (read/write using DLTtape VS1 Media data cartridges),
DLT1/VS80 (read only using DLTtape™ IV data cartridges)
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Uses DLTtape VS1 data cartridge
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5¼-inch half-height form-factor
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Formatted data cartridge capacity of 80 GB native, 160 GB compressed
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Sustained user data transfer rate of 8 MB/s native, up to 16 MB/s with compression*
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Requires an Ultra2, Ultra160, or Ultra3, Low-Voltage Differential (LVD) or Single-Ended (SE)
Wide SCSI bus.
*Assumes 2:1 compression ratio. The capacity and data transfer rates realized in practice depend on
the data set, which determines the actual compression ratio.
2.2.2 Firmware Upgrades and Drivers
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 Quantum’s web site.
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These tools are only available to registered Quantum customers.
Refer to the following procedure to access these tools.
1.
Go to the Quantum web site:
www.quantum.com
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2.
Click
SERVICE AND SUPPORT
in the upper menu bar. This opens the Service and Support window.
3.
Explore the various pages that comprise Service and Support until you find what you need.
New tools and utilities get added frequently, so check back often.
Summary of Contents for ValueLoader DLT VS160
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