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SDLT 600 Product Manual

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Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Quantum Diagnostics Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

TapeAlert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Medium Auxiliary Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

SDLT 600 Tape Drive Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Host Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Ultra 160 SCSI Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Fibre Channel Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Physical Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Physical Dimensions and Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Compression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Storage Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Data Integrity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Maximum Data Transfer Rate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Head Life and MTBF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Media Durability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Data Cartridge Life Expectancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Positive Engagement Tape Leader Buckling Mechanism. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Functional Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Performance Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Shock and Vibration Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Current and Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

SDLT 600 Tape Drive System Recording Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Air Flow Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Temperature and Humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15

Storage and Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15

Altitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

Recording Media Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

Media Structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

Physical Data Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17

Media Shipping, Operating, and Storage Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18

Backward-Read Compatibility Transfer Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19

Summary of Contents for SDLT 600

Page 1: ...SDLT 600 Product Manual...

Page 2: ...on contained herein in all cases and situations of usage including derivative works The possessor agrees to safeguard this information and to maintain it in confidence and not re publish it in whole o...

Page 3: ...equipment under Part 15 of the FCC rules Note Additional information on the need to interconnect the device with shielded data cables or the need for special devices such as ferrite beads on cables i...

Page 4: ...uthority to operate this equipment under Part 15 of the FCC rules This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions...

Page 5: ...ce This information will vary from device to device and needs to be obtained from the EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility group or product manager This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian I...

Page 6: ...SDLT 600 Product Manual vi...

Page 7: ...ures 2 2 Tape Drive Technology 2 3 Laser Guided Magnetic Recording 2 3 Pivoting Optical Servo 2 3 Magneto Resistive Cluster Heads 2 4 Advanced Partial Response Maximum Likelihood 2 4 Advanced Metal Po...

Page 8: ...Data Transfer Rate 3 6 Head Life and MTBF 3 6 Media Durability 3 7 Data Cartridge Life Expectancy 3 7 Positive Engagement Tape Leader Buckling Mechanism 3 7 Functional Specifications 3 8 Performance D...

Page 9: ...g and Installing an Internal Tape Drive with Fibre Channel Interface 4 17 Fibre Channel Introduction 4 17 Secure the Tape Drive 4 18 Connect the Power 4 19 Optional Loader Connector 4 19 Connect the F...

Page 10: ...ons 6 2 Electromagnetic Emissions 6 2 Electromagnetic Interference Susceptibility 6 2 Immunity and ESD Limits 6 3 Acoustic Noise Emissions 6 4 ASuper DLTtape I and Super DLTtape II Data Cartridges A 1...

Page 11: ...ta 3 8 Table 3 11 Non Operating Shock Specifications Unpackaged 3 9 Table 3 12 Non Operating Shock Specifications Packaged Drop 3 9 Table 3 13 Non Operating Vibration Specifications Unpackaged 3 9 Tab...

Page 12: ...tor Pin Assignments 4 16 5 Using Your Tape Drive 5 1 Table 5 1 SDLT 600 Tape Drive LED Lighting Pattern During Power On Self Test POST 5 2 Table 5 2 Dual Color Drive Density LED Appearance for Type of...

Page 13: ...of Tape Drive 4 9 Figure 4 4 SDLT 600 Tape Drive Front and Rear Views 4 10 Figure 4 5 Internal Tape Drive Mounting Locations Front Side and Bottom Dimensions 4 11 Figure 4 6 Connectors on the Back Pa...

Page 14: ...re A 6 Write Protect Switch on Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge A 7 Figure A 7 Loading a Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge A 9 B DLTtape VS1 Data Cartridge B 1 Figure B 1 Bottom View of DLTtape VS1 Data...

Page 15: ...thin the other chapters of the manual Conventions defines the writing style conventions used to designate specific elements of presentation For More Information lists web sites and telephone numbers f...

Page 16: ...Specifications lists various specifications for the SDLT 600 tape drive system product functional environmental and recording media Chapter 4 Installing Your Tape Drive contains handling and pre inst...

Page 17: ...com includes more valuable information about SDLT systems or to locate very specific product related information visit http www quantum com SDLT To contact Tandberg Technical Support call 49 231 5436...

Page 18: ...4 02 REV A01 1 7 Reader Comments Tandberg is committed to providing the best products and service We encourage your comments suggestions and corrections for this manual Please send all comments to thi...

Page 19: ...ve feature that provides key input for Quantum s DLTSage suite of maintenance diagnostics software 2 1 Overview The SDLT 600 tape drive system is a highly scalable tape drive designed for multiple pro...

Page 20: ...eight form factor to simplify integration into system and tape library solutions Backward read compatibility for SDLT 220 and SDLT 320 tape drive formats with the Super DLTtape I data cartridge type a...

Page 21: ...together comprise the SDLT 600 tape drive system 2 3 1 Laser Guided Magnetic Recording The SDLT 600 tape drive systems shown in Figure 2 1 are based on Laser Guided Magnetic Recording LGMR technology...

Page 22: ...substantially 2 3 5 Advanced Metal Powder Media Advanced Metal Powder AMP media is a state of the art media using durable metal powder technology for recording very high densities of data The back sid...

Page 23: ...Interface Module EIM Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Data Cartridge The modular concept makes the SDLT 600 tape drive system easy to manufacture and configure Each module is optimized to perform a sp...

Page 24: ...hese 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 printed cir...

Page 25: ...ejection the data cartridge receiver assembly reverses the process and automatically ejects the tape a fixed distance from the front of the tape drive Positive Engagement Tape Leader Buckling Mechani...

Page 26: ...As with the other major modules of the SDLT technology the EIM is manufactured and tested as a distinct module 2 4 5 Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge As with all tape technologies the Super DLTtape II...

Page 27: ...ies get added frequently so check back often 2 6 TapeAlert SDLT 600 tape drives are delivered with TapeAlert features built in The internal SDLT firmware constantly monitors the device s hardware and...

Page 28: ...ata cartridge and records them in a log file on the media itself These attributes provide the underlying information for the DLTSage suite of predictive and preventive maintenance diagnostics software...

Page 29: ...dia specifications for Super DLTtape II data cartridges 3 1 Product Specifications The following subsections contain full product specifications for the SDLT 600 tape drive 3 1 1 Host Interface The ta...

Page 30: ...ultimode set to SE the tape drive automatically switches to SE mode Also if any device on the SCSI bus is SE the entire bus switches to SE including the tape drive Table 3 1 SDLT 600 Tape Drive Interf...

Page 31: ...Longwave transceivers with fiber optic cable support distances up to 10 kilometers shortwave transceivers with fiber optic cable support distances up to 500 meters For more information about the Fibre...

Page 32: ...mm 3 25 in without front bezel 85 73 mm 3 38 in with front bezel 164 46 mm 6 48 in Width 146 05 mm 5 75 in behind front bezel 148 59 mm 5 85 in with front bezel 146 05 mm 5 75 in behind front bezel 14...

Page 33: ...ompression ratios achieved 3 1 6 Data Integrity SDLT 600 tape drive data transfer errors are extremely rare Table 3 6 shows data integrity for the overall SDLT 600 tape drive system Table 3 5 SDLT 600...

Page 34: ...predicted MTBF is representative of any particular unit installed for customer use Actual figures vary from unit to unit Table 3 7 Maximum Data Transfer Rates Configuration Native Compressed Burst Ma...

Page 35: ...0 000 cycles on an SDLT 600 tape drive without failure breakage or binding this includes the take up leader the supply leader and the media itself Table 3 8 Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Media Durab...

Page 36: ...tracks Track Density 1502 tracks per inch tpi Linear Bit Density 233 Kbits per inch Kbpi Read Write Tape Speed 108 inches per second ips Rewind Tape Speed 160 ips Linear Search Tape Speed 160 ips Ave...

Page 37: ...n each direction Table 3 12 Non Operating Shock Specifications Packaged Drop Shock Packaged Drop Height of Drop Number of Drops Package Weight Drop 42 inches 16 drops total 0 lbs package weight 20 lbs...

Page 38: ...nt frequency in axis for 30 minutes Additional 30 minutes for each additional resonance up to 4 resonances total Air and truck profiles are specified in ASTM D4728 Standard Test Method for Random Vibr...

Page 39: ...Fibre Channel interface The library version of the SDLT 600 tape drive uses the same amount of power as the internal version with both the SCSI and Fibre Channel interfaces The tabletop version requi...

Page 40: ...from the average of all RMS current drawn during this operating mode measured at nominal DC voltage 4 The Max DC power is calculated from the typical DC power 3 sigma measured at nominal DC voltage T...

Page 41: ...rent is calculated from the average of all RMS current drawn during this operating mode measured at nominal DC voltage 4 The Max DC power is calculated from the typical DC power 3 sigma measured at no...

Page 42: ...ape drive systems both the internal and the tabletop configurations For long term trouble free operation the manufacturer strongly recommends that SDLT 600 tape drives be used in a clean smoke free en...

Page 43: ...Power On No Tape Loaded Wet Bulb Temperature 25 C 77 F 25 C 77 F Dry Bulb Temperature Range 10 C to 40 C 50 F to 104 F 10 C to 40 C 50 F to 104 F Temperature Gradient 11 C 20 F hour across range 15 C...

Page 44: ...tape drive will operate to 30 000 feet for temperatures within 15 5 C 3 4 Recording Media Specifications Super DLTtape II media differs slightly from previous generations of Super DLTtape media Table...

Page 45: ...e Layers Comprise Super DLTtape II Media 3 4 2 Physical Data Cartridge A durable plastic case encloses the Super DLTtape II media as shown in Figure 3 2 Figure 3 2 Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Laye...

Page 46: ...II Media Shipping Limits Shipping Conditions Temperature 18 C to 49 C 0 F to 120 F Relative Humidity 20 to 80 non condensing Maximum Wet Bulb Temperature 26 C 79 F Maximum Dew Point 2 C 36 F Table 3 2...

Page 47: ...rates for the SDLT 600 tape drive NOTE SDLT 600 tape drive will eject a data cartridge written in DLT formats other than DLT VS160 Table 3 24 SDLT 600 Tape Drive Backward Read Compatibility BRC Trans...

Page 48: ...Recording Media Specifications SDLT 600 Product Manual 3 20 March 2004 81 81184 02 REV A01...

Page 49: ...e before installing the tape drive in a system This includes recording the model and serial numbers and checking that the proper SCSI or Fibre Channel controller and cable have been delivered Configur...

Page 50: ...e drive systems may result in damage to the product Follow the precautions and directions to prevent damaging the SDLT 600 tape drive system In addition follow the steps in Section 4 3 Pre Installatio...

Page 51: ...ape drive flat printed circuit board PCB side down on an appropriate ESD protected work surface to avoid the tape drive being accidentally knocked over Do not pack other materials with the tape drive...

Page 52: ...c pad The outside surface of the bag may not have the same anti static properties as the inside surface It could actually increase the possibility of ESD problems Do not remove covers to use any test...

Page 53: ...ystem are compatible with the tape drive Refer to www dlttape com for the most up to date compatibility information 4 4 Configuring and Installing an Internal Tape Drive with SCSI Interface This secti...

Page 54: ...he location of the 10 pin SCSI ID block on the back of the tape drive If you decide it is necessary to change the tape drive s SCSI ID use your fingers to move the jumpers to the pattern corresponding...

Page 55: ...the system and the tape drive change the tape drive s SCSI ID power on the tape drive and then power on the system Figure 4 2 10 pin SCSI ID Jumper Block on Rear of Tape Drive Table 4 1 SCSI ID Addres...

Page 56: ...r Across Pins 9 10 7 8 5 6 3 4 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 2 1 0 0 1 0 3 1 0 0 1 1 4 1 0 1 0 0 5 default 0 0 0 0 0 6 1 0 1 1 0 7 1 0 1 1 1 8 1 1 0 0 0 9 1 1 0 0 1 10 1 1 0 1 0 11 1 1 0 1 1 12 1 1 1 0...

Page 57: ...e TERMPWR jumper block Remove the jumper to disable TERMPWR Pins 3 and 4 on this block are reserved and require no jumper Figure 4 3 TERMPWR Jumper Block on Rear of Tape Drive 4 4 3 Installing the Int...

Page 58: ...f the variety of mounting possibilities for tape drives the instructions presented here are general in nature Use these instructions only as a guide for mounting the tape drive in your system Mount th...

Page 59: ...nting Locations Front Side and Bottom Dimensions Connecting the Internal Tape Drive Cables This section discusses three connectors on the back of the internal SDLT 600 tape drive 1 SCSI 2 power and 3...

Page 60: ...e host computer and tape drive are communicating correctly before adding additional devices 4 The SCSI bus must be terminated at each end You may need to terminate this tape drive if one of the follow...

Page 61: ...e Pin Number Pin Number Signal Name Ground 1 35 DB 12 Ground 2 36 DB 13 Ground 3 37 DB 14 Ground 4 38 DB 15 Ground 5 39 DB P1 Ground 6 40 DB 0 Ground 7 41 DB 1 Ground 8 42 DB 2 Ground 9 43 DB 3 Contro...

Page 62: ...TERMPWR 18 52 TERMPWR Reserved 19 53 Reserved Ground 20 54 Ground Ground 21 55 ATN Ground 22 56 Ground Ground 23 57 BSY Ground 24 58 ACK Ground 25 59 RST Ground 26 60 MSG Ground 27 61 SEL Ground 28 6...

Page 63: ...13 DB 14 3 37 DB 14 DB 15 4 38 DB 15 DB P1 5 39 DB P1 DB 0 6 40 DB 0 DB 1 7 41 DB 1 DB 2 8 42 DB 2 DB 3 9 43 DB 3 DB 4 10 44 DB 4 DB 5 11 45 DB 5 DB 6 12 46 DB 6 DB 7 13 47 DB 7 DB P 14 48 DB P Ground...

Page 64: ...5 4 Pin Power Connector Pin Assignments Pin Number Signal Name 1 12 VDC 2 Ground 12V return 3 Ground 5V return 4 5 VDC Table 4 6 8 Pin Loader Connector Pin Assignments Signal Name Pin Number Pin Numbe...

Page 65: ...nnel world and the network world Fibre Channel is full duplex meaning that data can travel in both directions simultaneously and offers a variety of different cabling options Fibre Channel is a high p...

Page 66: ...onal Connect the Fibre Channel cable Each of these steps is discussed in the subsections that follow 4 5 2 Secure the Tape Drive This section describes how to mount and secure the tape drive in the sy...

Page 67: ...connector are listed in Table 4 5 on page 4 16 1 Before connecting the SDLT 600 tape drive to the host computer be certain the tape drive and computer are powered off 2 If you are connecting several...

Page 68: ...e to the host computer 2 Insert the fiber optic cable into the Fibre Channel port on the back of the tape drive as shown in Figure 4 8 The connector is fully seated when it snaps into the port Figure...

Page 69: ...site Figure 4 9 Back Panel of the Tabletop Model SCSI ID The SCSI ID default for the tabletop tape drive is set to 3 you can configure the tape drive for SCSI ID addresses that range from 0 to 15 usin...

Page 70: ...abletop Tape Drive Tabletop tape drive installation consists of connecting SCSI bus and power cables Figure 4 9 on page 4 21 shows the location of the two SCSI bus connectors and power connector on th...

Page 71: ...abletop tape drive and tighten the screws to secure it If the SDLT 600 tape drive is the only device connected to the SCSI bus attach the SCSI terminator to one of the connectors on the back of the ta...

Page 72: ...t 125 of the current rating of the product You must terminate the AC plug in a grounding type male plug designed for use in your country or region It must also have marks showing certification by an a...

Page 73: ...he tabletop tape drive connect the other end of the cord to the AC outlet Upon completion proceed to the next section to confirm the installation 4 7 Confirming the Installation To confirm the install...

Page 74: ...Confirming the Installation SDLT 600 Product Manual 4 26 March 2004 81 81184 02 REV A01...

Page 75: ...trols its behavior Cleaning the Tape Mechanism describes the considerations to keep in mind when using SDLT cleaning tapes Front Panel Controls and LEDs describes the functionality of the front panel...

Page 76: ...y one second 2 The LEDs flash on then off in a progressing pattern from left to right Stages 1 and 2 generally complete within approximately five seconds 3 The right LEDs remain off the left LED illum...

Page 77: ...nload the data cartridge If you are unsure which button is the Eject button refer to Figure 5 2 on page 5 9 NOTE You can review specific instructions for loading a data cartridge in Appendix A Super D...

Page 78: ...nload the DLTSage package and refer to that tool s built in online help for detailed instructions to use while updating the firmware 5 3 2 Create a CUP FUP Data Cartridge To update your tape drive fir...

Page 79: ...the one minute time window expires both LEDs stop flashing although the middle Drive Status LED remains on steadily illuminated The tape drive is now out of Firmware Upgrade mode and can be used in a...

Page 80: ...pecific code The steps for this type of update are the same as for a normal update Updating fails which causes the tape drive to be reset the problem can result from any of the following circumstances...

Page 81: ...o Use the Cleaning Tape The SDLT 600 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 col...

Page 82: ...into the tape drive until the tape drive engages with the cleaning tape and begins to take up the cleaning media The green Drive Status LED flashes and the cleaning cycle begins automatically 2 When t...

Page 83: ...tape drive the leftmost LED is dual color green orange This LED is the Density Indicator When you insert a Super DLTtape II data cartridge this LED illuminates green When the tape drive detects a back...

Page 84: ...tridge ejected Green Remains On SDLT 220 tape drive formatted Super DLTtape I data cartridge inserted Orange On SDLT 320 tape drive formatted Super DLTtape I data cartridge inserted Orange On Blank Su...

Page 85: ...s not plugged into a power source Cleaning Required LED Yellow On Cleaning is required Refer to Cleaning the Tape Mechanism on page 5 6 for cleaning information Off Cleaning is not required Eject Butt...

Page 86: ...your SDLT 600 tape drive system fails its POST If after attempting the recommended actions listed in the table the problem still exists or recurs a hardware failure may be the cause Contact your servi...

Page 87: ...nterface being used Too many devices on the bus Limit the number of devices on the bus including the interface adapter to match the limits of the interface being used A device may not have been turned...

Page 88: ...ape 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 tape drive is not mounted in a...

Page 89: ...c Noise Emissions describes compliance with various acoustic standards 6 1 Safety Regulations This section lists the safety regulations that the SDLT 600 tape drive meets or exceeds 6 1 1 Safety Certi...

Page 90: ...internal version of the SDLT 600 tape drive system complies with FCC Class A in a standard enclosure the tabletop version complies with FCC Class B limits 6 2 2 Electromagnetic Interference Susceptib...

Page 91: ...d Electromagnetic Emissions Current Harmonics and Flicker Emissions Tests AC Power Supply Harmonic Emissions EN61000 3 2 As per the standard AC Power Supply Voltage Flicker EN61000 3 3 As per the stan...

Page 92: ...e for the SDLT 600 tape drive The table provides the preliminary declared values per ISO 9296 and ISO 7779 EN27779 Table 6 3 Acoustic Noise Emissions Nominal Mode Noise Power Emission Level LNPEc Soun...

Page 93: ...ion A 1 Recognizing Quantum Super DLTtape I and II Data Cartridges The Super DLTtape I data cartridge is dark green The Super DLTtape II data cartridge is dark blue Both data cartridges have a keying...

Page 94: ...careful visual inspections of data cartridges on a regular ongoing basis and being certain to store data cartridges within their environmental limits you will greatly reduce any chance that you will...

Page 95: ...ia to contamination 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 dr...

Page 96: ...pe drive becomes inoperable after loading a data cartridge If you receive a shipment of data cartridges that show any sign of shipping damage Follow these steps to visually inspect an Super DLTtape I...

Page 97: ...are partially visible The reel locks are black The reel locks can break if you drop the data cartridge If the reel lock tabs are not visible do not use the data cartridge Figure A 3 Super DLTtape II D...

Page 98: ...r bar that supports the clips Figure A 5 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 99: ...to enable write protection you can read existing data however you cannot write over existing data on the media nor append additional data to the media When you move the write protect switch to the lef...

Page 100: ...artridge is write protected via firmware You can write data to the media You can overwrite existing data on the media You can append additional data to the media After Loading the Data Cartridge and D...

Page 101: ...gure A 7 as needed 1 Insert the data cartridge into the front of the tape drive as shown in Figure A 7 2 Push the data cartridge fully into the tape drive The Drive Status LED flashes to show that the...

Page 102: ...media rewinds When the media is finished 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...

Page 103: ...media as much as you do your data This appendix discusses to the DLTtape VS1 data cartridge refer to Appendix A for Super DLTtape I and Super DLTtape II data cartridge information Information in this...

Page 104: ...Do not touch or allow direct contact with media or tape leader Dust or natural skin oils can contaminate the data cartridge and impact media performance Do not insert any data cartridge that has been...

Page 105: ...ape drive becomes inoperable after loading a data cartridge If you receive a shipment of data cartridges that show any sign of shipping damage Follow these steps to visually inspect a DLTtape VS1 data...

Page 106: ...Look closely at the spring loaded reel hub on the bottom of the data cartridge Verify that the hub is centered within the circular opening in the data cartridge Gently press the hub and be certain th...

Page 107: ...Use care that you do not touch the tape leader Figure B 5 End View of DLTtape VS1 Data Cartridge Tape Leader Loop in its Correct Position 10 Inside the door you will see the media and tape leader loo...

Page 108: ...f problems shown in these examples Figure B 6 DLTtape VS1 Data Cartridges with Visible Damage 13 Finally check for proper operation of the data cartridge s write protect switch refer to Figure B 7 on...

Page 109: ...1 Data Cartridge Slide the write protect switch to the left to enable write protection you can read existing data however you cannot write over existing data on the media nor append additional data to...

Page 110: ...idge follow these steps 1 Insert the data cartridge into the front of the tape drive as shown in Figure B 8 2 Push the data cartridge fully into the tape drive The Drive Status LED flashes to show tha...

Page 111: ...finished 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 t...

Page 112: ...Unloading a Data Cartridge SDLT 600 Product Manual B 10 March 2004 81 81184 02 REV A01...

Page 113: ...PRML Advanced Partial Response Maximum Likelihood The advanced PRML channel technology provides high encoding efficiency recording densities for greater capacity and performance Allocation The proces...

Page 114: ...wo bezels a library bezel and an internal bezel BIOS Basic Input Output System A set of routines that work closely with the hardware to support the transfer of information between various elements of...

Page 115: ...intaining data integrity See also Data Compression CSA Canadian Standards Association also known as CSA International CTM Cartridge Tape Module The main function of the SDLT s CTM is to provide the ma...

Page 116: ...ftware sold and supported by Quantum Corporation DLZ Digital Lempel Ziv 1 Algorithm Named after Abraham Lempel and Jacob Ziv A data compression technique used in all SDLT tape drives EEPROM Electronic...

Page 117: ...o 2 Gb per second Firmware Permanent or semi permanent instructions and data programmed directly into the circuitry of a programmable read only memory or electronically erasable programmable read only...

Page 118: ...ssion an international standards organization for electronics and electrotechnical matters IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Interface A hardware or software protocol contained in...

Page 119: ...iliary Memory MAM is an SDLT 600 tape drive feature that provides information about the status and prior use history of an SDLTtape II data cartridge Mb Megabit A unit of measure equal to 100 000 byte...

Page 120: ...n stored or transmitted data Peripheral A device added to a system as a complement to the basic central processing unit CPU such as a disk drive tape drive or printer POS Pivoting Optical Servo An opt...

Page 121: ...n American National Standards Institute ANSI standard for the interface between a computer and peripheral controllers SDLT The next generation DLTtape family of products SE Single Ended A term referri...

Page 122: ...from the data cartridge past the read write head and onto the take up reel TB Terabyte A unit of measure equal to 1000 Gigabytes GB TCM Tape Control Module The SDLT TCM consists of a variety of compon...

Page 123: ...low voltage differential LVD mode running up to 160 MB sec and a single ended SE mode running up to 40 MB sec Unformatted Capacity The total number of usable byes on the media including the space that...

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