SDLT 600 Drive Specifications
Quantum SuperLoader 3 User’s Guide
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SDLT 600 Drive Specifications
Media Capacity
1
Media Specifications
1
Description
Quantum SDLT 600
Read/write transfer rate: maximum sustained
(SDLT II media)
Noncompressed mode: 129.6 GB/hr
Compressed (2:1 typical):
259.2 GB/hr
Burst transfer rate
160 MB/s
Average access time
79 seconds (from BOT)
Loading time to BOT (for previously written
tape)
40 seconds (maximum)
Unloading time from BOT
20 seconds (maximum)
Interface type
Low-voltage Differential (LVD) 16-bit Ultra, 160
SCSI-3
Media Type
Capacity
SDLT II storage capacity
4.7 TB (noncompressed) with 16 cartridges
9.4 TB (2:1 typical compression) with 16 cartridges
Characteristic
SDLT II
SDLT II formatted capacity
300 GB (noncompressed)
600 GB (2:1 typical compression)
Basic description
Advanced metal particle
Tape length
630 m (2,066 ft.)