Table of Contents
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STT8000 ATAPI Minicartridge Drive
5
ATAPI Interface
33
Introduction
33
ATA-2 Interface
33
ATA-2 Signals
33
ATA Registers
34
Supported ATA Commands
36
ATAPI Interface
39
6
Tape Format
55
Introduction
55
Tape Partitioning
55
Track Positions
55
Track Numbering
56
Track Format
56
Frames
56
Blocks
58
Tape Reference Servo Pattern
58
Write Equalization
59
Randomization
59
7
Theory of Operations
61
Overview
61
Block Diagrams
61
Understanding the Drive
61
Mechanics
63
Cartridge Load Mechanism
63
Capstan Drive Motor Assembly
63
Chassis
63
Control Circuits
63
Head Design
64
Flash EEPROM
64
Sensors and Switches
64
Media—Minicartridges
65
8
Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and
Reliability
67
Maintenance
67
Caring for Tape Cartridges
67
Cleaning the Drive Read/Write Head
67
Troubleshooting
68
Reliability
70
Mean-Time-Between Failures
70
Mean-Time-To-Repair
70
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