Quantum Tape Drive SDLT 600A User Manual

QuantumSDLT 600User Reference Guide

Write-protecting Data Cartridges | B2B2 Write-protecting Data CartridgesTo prevent accidental erasure of your data, each data cartridge has a write-pr

B3 | Caring for Data CartridgesB3 Caring for Data CartridgesSuper DLTtape II data cartridges are engineered to be reliable, robust, and durable. They

Inspecting Data Cartridges | B4B4 Inspecting Data CartridgesImproper data cartridge handling is the primary reason for tape drive problems. To avoid l

C1 | Understanding the Tape Drive’s InterfaceC Connecting the Tape DriveC1 Understanding the Tape Drive’s InterfaceThe tabletop model of the SDLT 600

Choosing Cables and Connectors | C2C2 Choosing Cables and ConnectorsThis section describes the cables and connectors to use with the SDLT 600 tape dri

C3 | Setting the SCSI IDC3 Setting the SCSI IDThis section describes how to set the SCSI ID on the tabletop tape drive. For information about setting

Connecting the SCSI Model as a Single Device | C4C4 Connecting the SCSI Model as a Single DeviceThe SDLT 600 tape drive performs best when it is the o

C5 | Connecting the SCSI Model in a Daisy ChainC5 Connecting the SCSI Model in a Daisy ChainIf you are adding your SDLT 600 tape drive to a SCSI daisy

Connecting the Fibre Channel Model | C6C6 Connecting the Fibre Channel ModelThe Fibre Channel protocol and the SCSI protocol rely on different methods

D1 | Using the Power-On Self-TestD Troubleshooting Tape Drive ProblemsD1 Using the Power-On Self-TestThe SDLT 600 tape drive performs a self-diagnosti

User Manual Statements for Class A Equipment (Internal Tape System)This is a Class A product. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with

General Troubleshooting | D2D2 General TroubleshootingTroubleshoot problems with your SDLT 600 tape drive using the following steps:1. Visually inspec

D3 | SCSI TroubleshootingD3 SCSI TroubleshootingIf the tape drive passes POST with no power or data cartridge problems, but is still performing poorly

Checking for Tape Drive Errors | D4D4 Checking for Tape Drive ErrorsThe SDLT 600 tape drive (SCSI version) provides status and event information about

D5 | Optimizing the Tape DriveD5 Optimizing the Tape DriveMany factors contribute to SDLT 600 tape drive performance. Host system considerations inclu

E1 | SpecificationsE Tape Drive InformationE1 SpecificationsThis section lists maximum data transfer rates, physical specifications, functional specif

Specifications | E1Physical SpecificationsThe following table lists environmental operating limits and accuracy for the SDLT 600 tape drive.Data Integ

E1 | SpecificationsFunctional SpecificationsThe following table lists capacity and life expectancy for the SuperDLTtape II cartridge, as well as tape

Specifications | E1Dimensions, Part IThe following table lists the dimensions for the internal and the tabletop tape drive. Dimensions, Part IIThe fol

E1 | SpecificationsWeightThe following table lists the tape drive’s unpackaged weight and shipping weight. Weight** Weights depend on configuration. T

Regulatory Information | E2E2 Regulatory InformationThis section lists regulatory information for the SDLT 600 tape drive.Safety CertificationsThe SDL

Contents | SDLT 600 Tape Drive User Reference GuideContentsA Using the Tape DriveA1 Handling the Tape Drive and Data CartridgesA2 Interpreting the Fro

E2 | Regulatory InformationImmunity and ESD LimitsThe following table lists the immunity and ESD failure level limits to which the SDLT 600 tape drive

Regulatory Information | E2Acoustic Noise EmissionsThe following table lists acoustic noise emission levels, both as noise power and sound pressure, f

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Pointers for Using this Guide! Pay attention to these points. They are important for tape drive operation. A1 Follow these cross references for infor

A1 | Handling the Tape Drive and Data CartridgesA Using the Tape DriveA1 Handling the Tape Drive and Data CartridgesHandling the Tape Drive! Do not ca

Interpreting the Front of the Tape Drive | A2A2 Interpreting the Front of the Tape DriveNote: Upon reset, all LEDs flash briefly and then illuminate i

A3 | Loading and Unloading Data CartridgesA3 Loading and Unloading Data CartridgesTo Load a Data Cartridge1. Insert the data cartridge into the receiv

Cleaning the Tape Heads | A4A4 Cleaning the Tape HeadsOver time, ambient pollution and particulates in the environment contaminate the tape heads. The

B1 | Choosing Data CartridgesB Using Data CartridgesB1 Choosing Data CartridgesThe SDLT 600 tape drive writes to Super DLTtape II data cartridges. The