Tandberg Data SDLT220-320 INTEGRATION, Manual

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CHAPTER 2: General Drive Specifications
2.2 SDLT Product Features
SDLT tape drives offer the following product features:
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A streaming tape drive that uses half-inch wide Digital Linear Tape (DLT)
media.
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Standard 5.25-inch full-height form factor to simplify integration into system
and tape library solutions.
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The SDLT architecture builds on the DLT legacy by offering backward
compatibility: data backed up today using the DLT 8000, DLT 7000, DLT
4000, and DLT 1/VS80 (Benchmark) systems will be retrievable in the future
using SDLT-based systems with DLT IV type media.
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Global Storage Link (GS Link) — An infrared (wireless) interface that
provides a wireless remote testing base allowing customers and integrators to
access system diagnostic information from the front of the tape system.
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When needed, the SDLT 320 can be operated in a mode that is completely
compatible with that of the SDLT 220.
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Handle-free load and unload feature to increase ease of use.
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One of three possible SCSI implementations; these three implementations are
listed in
“SCSI Interface Type” on page 6-1 .