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Quantum Audio Tape Drives A-Series User's Manual

1. Green Orange LED Cartridge Status Green LED Drive Status Yellow LED Cleaning Required A lt Eject Button iTalk Port Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 13 Table 2 SDLT 600A LED Chapter 3 Using Your Tape Drive Front Panel LEDs and Tape Eject Codes LED Button Color Port Title Symbol Action Explanation All LEDs All LEDs illuminate SDLT 600A tape drive reset briefly and then illuminate in sequence until the reset completes No LED No LEDs illuminate No data cartridge is inserted Cartridge Status Green Remains Super DLTtape II data cartridge ejected LED On Remains Blank Super DLTtape II data cartridge inserted On Remains SDLT 600A tape drive formatted Super DLTtape II On data cartridge inserted Cartridge Status Orange On Off Incorrect cartridge inserted LED O The tape drive is in use This includes functions such as Green Flashing e The tape is moving e The tape drive is calibrating reading writing or rewinding the tape Drive
2. Follow these guidelines to avoid damage to the tape drive e Always observe prescribed ESD precautions Keep the external tape drive in its anti static bag until ready to install Always use a properly fitted wrist strap or other suitable ESD protection when handling the tape drive e Hold the tape drive only by its sides e Donot bump jar or drop the tape drive Use care when transporting the tape drive e Always handle the tape drive carefully and gently A drop of 1 4 inch onto a bench or desktop may damage a tape drive e Never place the tape drive so that it rests on its front bezel Always gently place the tape drive flat bottom 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 in its anti static bag e Place the tape drive in the anti static bag before placing it ina shipping container e Do not stack objects on the tape drive Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 10 Chapter 2 Getting Started Safety Handling and ESD Protection Do not expose the tape drive to moisture Do not place foreign objects inside the tape drive s receiver area Electrostatic Discharge Several electrical components of the A Series tape drive are sensitive to Protection static electricity and electrostatic discharge ESD Even a static buildup or discharge that is too slight to feel can be sufficien
3. Open the data cartridge door by pressing on the tab in the door pivot notch as shown in figure 17 Use care that you do not touch the tape leader Compare what you see inside the data cartridge door to figure 18 Look for damage to the data cartridge clips including e Bent or towed in appearance on one or both clips e Improper seating clips should be fully retracted towards the left side of the opening e Bending of the leader bar that supports the clips l mj LE cml Leader bar Properly toed data cartridge buckling clips Data cartridge buckling clips excessively toed in 9 Examine the visible tape leader for excessive debris oily or sticky residue condensed droplets of moisture or any other signs of contamination 10 Finally check for proper operation of the data cartridge s write protect switch see figure 19 This sliding switch located on the end of the data cartridge used for the label should snap smartly back and forth and the orange tab should be visible when the data cartridge is set to provide write protection you cannot write over the data already on the media Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 59 Data Cartridge Write Protect Switch Data Cartridge Write Protect Switch Each data cartridge has a write protect switch that you can use to prevent accidental erasure of data Before inserting the da
4. Table 14 Temperature and Humidity Specification Storage and Shipment Table 15 Tape Drive Storage and Shipment Specifications Environmental Specifications Specification Operating Limits Non Operating Limits Power On No Tape Loaded Wet Bulb 25 C 77 F 25 C 77 F Temperature Dry Bulb 10 C to 40 C 10 C to 40 C Temperature Range 50 F to 104 F 50 F to 104 F Temperature 11 C 20 F hour 15 C 27 F hour Gradient across range across range Relative Humidity 20 to 80 10 to 90 non condensing non condensing Humidity Gradient 10 hour 10 hour The ambient storage and shipment environment for the tape drive may not exceed the limits shown in table 15 Specification Storage Unpacked or Packed Shipping Wet Bulb 46 C 114 F 46 C 114 F Temperature Dry Bulb 40 C to 66 C 40 C to 66 C Temperature 40 F to 150 F 40 F to 150 F Temperature 20 C 36 F hour 20 C 36 F hour Gradient across range across range Relative Humidity 10 to 95 10 to 95 non condensing non condensing Humidity Gradient 10 hour 10 hour Note These specifications apply to the tape drive only Media specifications are listed in Recording Media Specifications on page 43 Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 42 Recording Media Specifications Altitude n Bot
5. 0 0 eee eee 73 Immunity and ESD Limits einser a 73 ACOUSTIC Noise EMISSIONS cs i0n cecaseevsccnsteaesiscetinesusesaiieeustecntsannadessstenavives 74 EILO ST O EE E S EE 75 Environmental Compliance e seeseeeesreeeeresrrresreresrrsesrrsensrereresresesnererreserresens 77 Perchlorate Material cccecscssccsnsscssctenscansesterecdevesastecersesners catsesnosbevtsnenerbed 77 Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment s s s 78 Glossary 79 Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide vi Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure 9 Figure 10 Figure 11 Figure 12 Figure 13 Figure 14 Figure 15 Figure 16 Figure 17 Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide Figures SDLT 600A Tabletop Drive cesses ecseeenseseeeenseeteeseeeeeees 2 Certificate of Sec rity sciccscs cissisecssstsasssencsaessvenesasreredaesnsavebesesesnes 7 SDLT 600A Front Panel Display 0 0 0 0 cece eeeeeeeneneeeees 13 LTO 3A Front Panel Display eeeseeceseeseeeeteeeenees 16 Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge 0 eeteeeeeeee cece 18 Write protect Switch on Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge 19 Write protect Switch on Ultrium Data Cartridge 20 Loading a Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge 21 SDLT 600A Tape Drive Front Panel LEDs 24 SDLT 600A Tape Drive Modular Design 30 Multiple Layers Comprise Super DLTtape II Media 44 Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge oo eee cents eeeees 44 Super DLTt
6. Microcode download Fast Slow Fast Microcode download Fast Fast Fast error Positioning loading Slow unloading rewinding spacing or locating Power On Self Test Slow Slow Slow POST in progress Power On Self Test Fast On POST failure Servo initialization Slow Slow Tape Active writing Slow reading or verifying Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 17 Chapter 3 Using Your Tape Drive A Series Data Cartridges A Series Data Cartridges By following general handling procedures conducting 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 experience problems with your data cartridges or cause damage to your A Series tape drive Please refer to_Appendix B for further information about data cartridges Note Always remove the data cartridge from the drive prior to powering down the drive This ensures that the file system stored on the tape is consistent and that the tape in the tape path is not damaged when the unit is powered up Write Protect Switch Each data cartridge has a write protect switch that you can use to prevent accidental erasure of data Before inserting the data cartridge into the tape drive position the write protect switch on the front of the data cartridge according to the type of operations you expect to perfo
7. Specifications Drive Performance Specifications Table 20 lists the performance specifications of the LTO 3 Half Height Tape Drive Specification Average data access time 650 m tape from BOW beginning of wrap Value 60 seconds Average rewind time 650 m tape gt 51 seconds Max rewind time 650 m tape lt 120 seconds Capacity LTO Ultrium 3 680 m Cartridge unload time if Table of Contents does not require updating 400 Gbytes native 25 seconds Read Table of Contents 30 90 seconds depending on size Error recovery Read after write Reed Solomon ECC 2 levels Flux density 10249 cells per mm Head configuration 2 bumps 16 thin film write heads per bump 16 MR read heads per bump 2 MR servo heads per bump Maximum data access time 120 seconds 650 m tape from BOW Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 47 Specification Drive Performance Specifications Value Maximum rewind time 650 m tape lt 115 seconds Recording density 5 120 RLL encoded ONEs per mm Recording format Ultrium 16 channel U 316 Recording method 0 13 11 RLL Recording undetectable errors Less than 1 in 102 data bits Recording unrecoverable errors Less than 1 in 10 data bits Synchronous transfer rate 160 Mbytes per sec max burst Tape drive type LTO Ultrium Tape speed Up to 4 53 meters per second
8. simultaneously Transfer Rate The speed at which the data moves between a host that is tape drive and a recorded device Usually expressed as bytes sec or bits sec TUR Test Unit Ready see also lt Link gt Take up Reel U UL Underwriters Laboratories is a testing laboratory which develops standards for consumer products chiefly dealing with product safety Unformatted Capacity The total number of usable byes on the media including the space that will be required later to record location boundary definitions and timing information See also Native Capacity URL Uniform Resource Locator The address of a site on the Internet USB Universal Serial Bus is a serial bus standard for connecting devices to a computer V v A Volt is the potential difference across a conductor when a current of one ampere dissipates one watt of power VCCI Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment Japan Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 88 Glossary Virtual file A kind of edit list used only for the partial restore of mxf files Storing a file means creating a copy of a file from your local disk and transferring it to tape Retrieving a file is the reverse operation A transfer can be a store or a retrieve W Ww The Watt is the SI derived unit of power Web server A computer that stores Web documents and makes them available to other computers via a web browser A server may b
9. 600A tape drive indicates when cleaning is needed Front Panel LEDs and Tape Eject shows the location of this LED and other front bezel LEDs Each SDLT Cleaning Tape is good for 20 uses Use one of the labels that is supplied with the tape to track the number of uses If the cleaning LED stays lit after you clean the drive the tape life has expired Acquire a new cleaning tape and repeat the cleaning process Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 65 Compatibility of the Cleaning Tape Loading the Cleaning Tape Into a Tabletop Tape Drive LTO 3A Cleaning the Tape Mechanism The SDLT CleaningTape is intended for use in SDLT 600A tape drives Alternatively stated the SDLT CleaningTape only cleans the SDLT MRC heads Follow these steps to load an SDLT CleaningTape into an SDLT 600A tape drive 1 Insert the cleaning tape with the Front Slide Label Slot facing outward 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 the cleaning cycle completes the cleaning tape automatically ejects from the tape drive and the yellow alert LED turns off Note On the last cleaning the cleaning tape will not eject Use the Eject button on the front of the tape drive to eject the expired cleaning tape and dispose of the cleaning tape Remove the cleaning tape place it b
10. Cleaning the Tape Mechanism Cleaning the Tape Mechanism Occasional Cleaning of Tape Head SDLT 600A Life Expectancy of the Cleaning Tape This section discusses the tape drive cleaning tape maintenance considerations and important compatibility issues Note When the Cleaning Required LED is lit see Front Panel LEDs and Tape Eject use the appropriate cleaning tape SDLT or LTO to clean the unit Do not clean the tape drive unless the tape drive specifically indicates cleaning is necessary A Series Tape Drives occasionally require preventive cleaning The amount of ambient pollution and particulates in the environment to a large degree dictates the cleaning frequency Clean your tape drive only when cleaning is necessary The alert LED located on the front bezel of the tape drive will notify you when to clean the tape drive The location of this LED and other front bezel LEDs is shown in Front Panel LEDs and Tape Eject Clean the SDLT 600A tape drive with the SDLT cleaning tape and the LTO 3A tape drive with the LTO cleaning tape Caution Use only the SDLT or LTO Cleaning Tape Other cleaning tapes are incompatible with the A Series tape drive heads The SDLT 600A 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 color A yellow LED located on the front bezel of the SDLT
11. by simply substituting the appropriate HIM card As with the other major modules of the SDLT technology the EIM is manufactured and tested as a distinct module As with all tape technologies the Super DLTtape II data cartridge is a key part of the overall system The main function of the data cartridge is to provide the magnetic recording media used by the system to store customer information The data cartridge also provides the protective casing that allows safe media movement and storage From the outside the Super DLTtape II data cartridge looks very similar to the Super DLTtape I and DLTtape VS1 data cartridges The basic geometry write protection switch and label space are the same This simplifies the integration of the SDLT 600A tape drive into existing operating environments and into automated tape libraries The Super DLTtape II data cartridge is easy to recognize it has a different color than the Super DLTtape I and DLTtape VS1 data cartridges and contains a distinctive pattern molded into the shell The DLTtape logo and the product name are also molded into the shell which ensure you have a genuine Quantum Super DLTtape II data cartridge Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 33 Product Specifications Product Specifications The following subsections contain product specifications for the SDLT 600A tape drive Positive Engagement This buckling mechanism engages the tape leaders upon data cartridge Tape Leader B
12. existing data on the media You cannot append additional data to the media Disabled Not Visible Unless the data cartridge is Slide switch to write protected via firmware Heh 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 During Operation If you move the write protect switch from its right disabled position to its left enabled position Visible If the tape drive is currently writing to a data cartridge the write protect feature does not take effect until after the current write operation completes Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 61 Using Data Cartridges for the LTO 3A Orange Write protect Write protect Switch Position Indicator Result If you move the Not Visible The data cartridge becomes write protect switch from its left enabled position to its right disabled position write enabled after a variable amount of seconds Using Data Cartridges for the LTO 3A Loading a Tape To load an Ultrium tape cartridge into the A Series LTO 3A tape drive Cartridge 3 gently insert the cartridge into the slot Push the cartridge further into the drive until the drive senses the cartridge and automatically completes the load operation Please refer to Loading a Data Cartridge Unloading a Tape To unload an Ultrium tape cartridge
13. magnetic field at any point on the tape shall not exceed 4000 A m Each Ultrium cartridge has 4 Kbytes of nonvolatile memory e 3 Kbytes are used to store tape directory and hardware specific information e 1 Kbyte is available for application and OEM use The cartridge memory is powered read and written to via a radio frequency link After 5 000 load unload cycles replace the cartridge to insure data integrity Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 52 Appendix B 2 m Data Cartridges OQ This appendix provides data cartridge information for the following A Series tape drives e Using Data Cartridges for the SDLT 600A e Using Data Cartridges for the LTO 3A Using Data Cartridges for the SDLT 600A The Super DLTtape II data cartridge is dark blue and has a keying feature that prevent insertion into the older generation DLT tape drives as shown in figure 14 Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 53 Data Cartridge Handling Guidelines Figure 14 Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Note The Super DLTtape II data cartridge has a keying feature to ensure you cannot load it into a previous generation DLT tape drives Data Cartridge Handling Guidelines By following general handling procedures conducting 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 th
14. the LTO cleaning cartridge the cleaning media advances to a new unused section After approximately 50 cleanings all of the media will be used up and the A Series LTO 3 tape drive Turns on the green Activity LED e Fast flashes the amber Status LED e Ejects the LTO cleaning cartridge Always discard used up LTO cleaning cartridges Note Ifthe amber Status LED comes on continuously within 24 hours after a cleaning cycle perform the cleaning procedure again If after three cleaning cycles in a 72 hour period the amber Status LED comes on again contact Quantum Technical Support Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 67 Performing an Emergency Reset and Cartridge Eject Performing an Emergency Reset and Cartridge Eject If the A Series LTO 3A tape drive stops communicating with the host computer use the following procedure to reset the drive and eject a cartridge if necessary Caution When you perform an emergency reset and cartridge eject any data in the drive or host buffers will not be written to the tape and the tape record may not be correctly terminated with an end of data mark If the end of data mark is not written to the tape you will not be able to append any data to that tape unless you overwrite the existing data on the tape To perform an emergency reset hold down the load unload button between 5 to 15 seconds and then release it IF there is Then the tape
15. to diagnose a defective drive and to install a replacement drive The MTTR for LTO products is less than 0 5 hour 30 minutes The Quantum LTO drives are field replaceable units If a problem occurs with a subassembly or component in the drive you should replace the entire unit Return the drive to the factory in its original packaging Contact your distributor dealer your computer system company or your Quantum sales representative to arrange the return LTO Cartridge Specifications Environmental Considerations Table 23 Environmental Tolerances The basic environmental tolerances for LTO Ultrium cartridges are listed in table 23 Specification Value Maximum localized temperature Greater than 52 C permanent tape damage Operating temperature 10 C to 40 C Relative humidity 10 to 80 storage 20 to 80 operating Wet bulb temperature 26 C max Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 51 Cartridge Memory Cartridge Reliability LTO Cartridge Specifications If during storage and or transportation a cartridge has been exposed to conditions outside the specified values it must be conditioned before use in the operating environment The conditioning shall be exposure to the operating environment for a time equal to or greater than the time away from the operating environment up to a maximum of 24 hours There shall be no deposit of moisture anywhere on or in the cartridge The stray
16. to the statistically calculated maximum average requirement based on a sample population of tape drives These values do not reflect the peak current or power requirement this amount is given by the DC MaxPk current These results were from the DVT data taken by Percept Technology Reference the Power Consumption amp Characterization Test Report dated 11 28 2005 Test data set included 12 measurements 3 measurements of 4 drives The 5V MaxPK calculated to less than MaxRMS which does not at first glance make sense MaxPK is calculated at 5 25V and the switching power supplies need less input current to the same input current Instead the MaxRMS value was substituted Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 39 Functional Specifications Table 13 Power Requirements SCSI Interface DC Power AC Power W MaxPk1 Max Mode Typ Typ Standby Idle 21 21 51 46 Media Loading Unloading 43 37 83 73 600A Write Motor Start 32 29 78 71 600A Write Streaming 32 31 73 64 Max for SDLT 600A tape drive Modes 43 N A 83 N A 1 The Max Peak value represents short current spikes drawn for durations of lt 50ms On the 12V supply the peaks correspond to the pulse width modulated switching of the motors These values are calculated from the average of Peak ripple current 2 sigma measured at nominal DC voltage 2 The typical current is calculated from the average of all RMS current drawn dur
17. your safety follow all safety procedures described here and in other Safety P ti afety Precautions sections of the manual 1 Power off the system before installing or removing the tape drive to prevent the possibility of electrical shock or damage to the tape drive Unplug the unit that contains or is to contain the tape drive from AC power to provide an added measure of safety 2 Read understand and observe all label warnings Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 9 Chapter 2 Getting Started Safety Handling and ESD Protection 3 The Pivoting Optical Servo POS uses a Class I laser product This laser product complies with 29 CFR 1200 and 29 CFR 1910 as applicable on the date of manufacture Warning If you open the tape drive chassis you may become exposed to invisible laser emission which could be harmful if you are directly exposed to the beam Damage to the tape drive can occur as the result of careless handling vibration shock or electrostatic discharge ESD For more details about ESD see Electrostatic Discharge Protection Handling Caution Always handle the A Series tape drive with care to avoid damage to the precision internal components Hold the tape drive only by its sides Never hold the tape drive by inserting fingers into the receiver area on the front of the tape drive Damage to the receiver area may occur if you lift or carry it in this manner
18. 5 255 255 0 Main login admin Username root Default password password Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide Chapter 2 Getting Started Resetting System Defaults SDLT 600A Drive Reset n TO reset an SDLT 600A tape drive back to default values 1 2 3 on O A Disconnect the network cable from the drive Switch off your tape drive Insert a write protected cartridge into the drive Switch on the tape drive after approximately one minute the cartridge will be ejected Repeat steps 2 4 above two more times After the third cycle switch off your tape drive Reconnect your network cable and switch on the tape drive Set your cartridge write protection on or off as you need it and reinsert the tape or another tape Access the drive from a browser at the default IP address 10 10 10 10 to reconfigure to your desired settings LTO 3A Drive Reset LO reset an LTO 3A tape drive back to default values 1 2 Disconnect the network cable from the drive Insert a write protected cartridge into the drive wait approximately 30 seconds for tape to load and lights to stop flashing 3 Switch off your tape drive for 10 seconds 4 Switch on the tape drive after approximately three minutes the cartridge will be ejected and reloaded after an additional 30 seconds lights will stop flashing 5 Repeat steps 2 4 above two more times 6 After the third cycle press the eject button on the dri
19. 8 Radiated and Conducted Emissions Radiated Electromagnetic EN55022 1998 Class A Emissions Conducted Electromagnetic Emissions Current Harmonics and Flicker Emissions Tests AC Power Supply Harmonic EN61000 3 2 As per the Emissions standard AC Power Supply Voltage Flicker EN61000 3 3 As per the standard EN55024 1998 Immunity Tests Electrostatic Discharge Immunity EN61000 4 2 Criteria A Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 73 SDLT 600A Test Required Test Name Specification Performance Radiated Electromagnetic EN61000 4 3 Criteria A Immunity Electrical Fast Transient Burst EN61000 4 4 Criteria B Immunity Electrical Surge Immunity EN61000 4 5 Criteria B Conducted Electromagnetic EN61000 4 6 Criteria A Immunity Power Frequency Magnetic Field EN61000 4 8 Criteria A Immunity AC Voltage Dips and Interrupts EN61000 4 11 Criteria B Immunity Acoustic Noise Emissions Acoustic noise emission levels are listed in table 28 both as noise power and sound pressure for the SDLT 600A tape drive The table provides the preliminary declared values per ISO 9296 and ISO 7779 EN27779 Table 28 A tic Noi a ER noe Noise Power Emission Sound Pressure Level Mode Level LNPEc LPAc Internal Tabletop Internal Tabletop Idle Not 5 4 Bel Not 42 dB applicable applicable Streaming 5 9 Bel 5 9 Bel 47 dB 53 dB Sound pressure level m
20. C and 12 VDC based on the regulation applied Extra Low Voltage SEC for UL and CSA and Safety Extra Low Voltage for BSI and VDE if applicable E Environmental Compliance Perchlorate Material Quantum is committed to providing quality products in an environmentally sound manner and to comply with all applicable environmental laws rules and regulations This product was designed manufactured and made available with consideration to worldwide laws rules and regulations applicable to the product and the electronics industry including the European Union Directives 2002 95 EC amp 2002 96 EC RoHS and WEEE For further information on Quantum s Environmental Compliance and Global Citizenship please consult the following Web site at http qcare quantum com Perchlorate Material special handling may apply see www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate The foregoing notice is provided in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22 Division 4 5 Chapter 33 Best Management Practices for Perchlorate Materials This product part includes a lithium battery which contains a perchlorate substance Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 77 Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product should not be disposed of with your other waste Instead it should be handed over to a desig
21. Federal Regulations United States Client This could be a standard FTP client or the built in FTP client embedded in the SDLT 600A firmware CSA Canadian Standards Association also known as CSA International CTM Cartridge Tape Module The main function of the CTM is to provide the magnetic recording media used by the tape drive to store customer information The CTM also provides the protective cartridge which allows the media to be removed and stored safely CUP Code Update a firmware update D Data Compression A process that reduces the amount of storage space required to hold a particular block of data Data transfer speed and total media capacity are affected by the data compression achieved In accordance with industry practice a typical compression ratio is 2 1 of data storage Actual compression ratios achieved depend on the redundancy of data files being written dB A Decibel is a logarithmic unit of sound intensity 10 times the logarithm of the ratio of the sound intensity to some reference intensity DC Direct Current is the continuous flow of electricity through a conductor such as a wire from high to low potential Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 81 Glossary DCM The Data Control Module provides the path and guides for all media motion inside the tape drive and to write data to and read data from the media Device Driver A low level usually kernel mode operating system component that ena
22. IC Application Specific Integrated Circuit for the SDLT that handles data compression The Host Interface Module implements the interface between the host system and the tape drive Hard Read Error HyperText Transfer Protocol The protocol for moving hypertext files across the Internet Requires a HTTP client program on one end and an HTTP server program on the other end HTTP is the most used protocol on the Internet Hard Write Error The Integrated Controller Module contains the main controller and servo microprocessor the custom designed SDLT ASICs and the cache memory The International Electrotechnical Commission is a standards organization that prepares and publishes international standards for all electrical electronic and related technologies Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Interface A hardware or software protocol contained in the electronics IP Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide of the media controller and tape drive that manages the exchange of data between the tape drive and computer Internet Protocol 84 Glossary ISO The International Organization for Standardization is an international non governmental standard setting body made up of representatives from national standards bodies ISV Independent Software Vendor K KB A kilobyte is a unit of measure equal to 1 thousand 1024 bytes SI 1 000 000 bytes or 10 bytes Computer usage 1024
23. Knowledgebase FAQs under Service and Support Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 26 Appendix A m Specifications This appendix describes the technology behind the drives as well as the various specifications that apply to the A Series tape drives e A Series SDLT 600A Tape Drive e A Series LTO 3A Tape Drive This chapter describes the technology behind the drives as well as the various specifications that apply to the Quantum A Series Tape Drives A Gigabit Ethernet GigE interface allows the drive to be quickly connected and accessed on your network The built in FTP client or a standard FTP client can be used to store and retrieve MXF Material Exchange Format files to and from tape Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 27 A Series SDLT 600A Tape Drive A Series SDLT 600A Tape Drive Laser Guided Magnetic Recording Pivoting Optical Servo Magneto Resistive Cluster Heads The SDLT 600A tape drive incorporates various new state of the art technologies that contribute to the SDLT architecture Some of these ideas are trademarked others are patented The following subsections introduce the important technologies that together comprise the SDLT 600A tape drive The SDLT 600A tape drives are based on Laser Guided Magnetic Recording LGMR technology LGMR provides a unique combination of the best optical and magnetic technologies which results in dramatically higher capacities by substa
24. Quantum e gt 9g 9 User s Guide User s Guide User s Guide User s Guide User s Guide User s Guide User s Guide A Series Tape Drives gt N D D Vi D Ke D s m D Vi 81 81487 04 A01 Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 81 81487 04 A01 July 2008 Quantum Corporation provides this publication as is without warranty of any kind either express or implied including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Quantum Corporation may revise this publication from time to time without notice COPYRIGHT STATEMENT Copyright 2008 by Quantum Corporation All rights reserved Your right to copy this manual is limited by copyright law Making copies or adaptations without prior written authorization of Quantum Corporation is prohibited by law and constitutes a punishable violation of the law TRADEMARK STATEMENT Quantum DLT DLTtape The Quantum Logo and The DLTtape Logo are all registered trademarks of Quantum Corporation SuperLoader SDLT and Super DLTtape are trademarks of Quantum Corporation Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Other trademarks may be mentioned herein which belong to other companies D A Contents O Preface xi Chapter 1 Introduction 1 COV OE VICW ssicdsiiectlevseseted latecesstlaversyesd cates oavedsusduerevteletdstexceaescesnat lovcbs
25. SDLT 600A Data Cartridge eee 18 Write Protecting an Ultrium Data Cartridge eee eee 20 Loading a Data Cartrid 86 sirisser eniinn 20 Unloading a Data Cartridges nnna 21 Data Cartridge Care and Maintenance 0 0 0 ccc ee eeeseeeeeeeeeeeees 22 Power On Self Test POST Troubleshooting 00 0 0 cece cece eeeeees 23 POS PO Perati OMe asseiasecsyicesnsassncdosysonizedesdsaesussustsdeatsevedesrausdtessgratidiets anaes 23 POST Troubleshooting Tips cece ceccsesesesescseeeseseecsceeaeseececenaneteeeeenes 25 Over Temperature Condition oo ceesereeseseecseeeseeeseseseseesseneeeees 26 Frequently Asked Questions ccccsssssesesescsesseseseseseseseecsescseseseeeeees 26 Appendix A Specifications 27 A Series SDLT 600A Tape Driv G ecruceniccririr ia n 28 Laser Guided Magnetic Recording ssssssssisseessesiesireesresresrerreerisresres 28 Pivoting Optical Servo sissies sisssssnsistessstsssctaseensetetdis i aniani 28 Magneto Resistive Cluster Heads 0 0 0 0 cesses es eeeseeeeeceeenenenseenees 28 Advanced Partial Response Maximum Likelihood eee 29 Advanced Metal Powder Media cece ceeseseseeeereneeeeeneeeeeees 29 Positive Engagement Tape Leader Buckling Mechanism 29 Modular Desi gin isccsissssasssiscsssnssstesencestodscovevensesivanversassossvepbeyeuas ru svaveraasdevevesnctees 29 Data Control Mod ile cssscccessessasscesnesseaveestoesssteentvebanseebevehsusnedenentsendveseetves 31 Tape Control Modes siccsi
26. Status LED e The tape drive is loading unloading or rewinding The tape drive is idle There may or may not be a data cartridge in the tape drive Off Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide The tape drive has not been powered on or is not plugged into a power source 14 Chapter 3 Using Your Tape Drive Front Panel LEDs and Tape Eject LED Button Port Title Color Symbol Action Explanation Cleaning Required LED Yellow A On Cleaning is required See Cleaning the Tape Mechanism for cleaning information Off Cleaning is not required Eject Button Press Use the Eject button to eject the tape data cartridge from the tape drive When you press the button the tape drive completes any active writing of data to the tape then ejects the data cartridge Note A tape cartridge can be unloaded during an active FTP session only by using the built in FTP client Right click within the right pane of the FTP client window to display the Contextual menu then click Eject tape See the applicable data cartridge appendix for detailed data cartridge handling procedures Infrared Communication Port This infrared port also known as iTalk provides a wireless remote testing base for customers and integrators to access system diagnostic information See your Quantum sales representative for more information Note Whenever the tape drive resets all LED
27. Track density 70 tracks per mm Transfer rate sustained 68 Mbytes second max native Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 48 Environmental Requirements BSS SSS a a A Environmental Requirements Table 21 Environmental Requirements Specification Operational Table 21 lists the environmental specifications of the LTO 3 Half Height Tape Drive Non operational Acoustic level idling A wt sum 52 dBA maximum 5 0 LwA Bels Acoustic level operational 57 dBA maximum 5 5 LwA Bels A wt sum Airflow requirements Internal 9 CFM front to back N A Altitude max 10 000 feet MSL 40 000 feet power off at 25 C Humidity gradient 10 per hour 10 per hour Relative humidity 20 to 80 non condensing 10 to 95 non condensing Shock 1 2 sine wave 10 Gs peak 11 msec 40 Gs peak 11 msec Temperature 50 to 104 F 40 to 149 F 10 to 40 C 40 to 66 C Thermal gradient 11 C per hour 10 40 C 11 C per hour 10 40 C Vibration sweep test 0 005 inches DA 5 27 Hz 0 20 G peak 27 1000 Hz Sweep rate 5 1000 Hz 1 0 octave per minute 0 1 inches 5 14 Hz 1 0 G 14 500 Hz 1 0 octave per minute 2 0 G random 5 500 Hz Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 49 Reliability Specifications Table 22 Reliability Specifications Mean Time Between Failures Reliability Specifications The LTO 3 Half Height Tape Drive is desig
28. a first designed for Super DLTtape It incorporates durable metal powder technology for high density data storage and embedded non magnetic information for head tracking API Application Programming Interface Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 79 Glossary Applet Java applets are small Java programs that get downloaded to the client computer and then run from a web browser when a web page that uses Java is loaded Archiving The removal or copying of data from the computer system onto secondary storage media that is safely stored away ASIC Application Specific Integrated Circuit ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials AN A V or Audio Video is a generic term used to describe products and services associated with audio and video B Bad Data Block A block that cannot reliably hold data because of a media flaw or damaged format markings Base Plate An aluminum die casting that acts as the support platform for the other modules and for the tape drive enclosure The base plate includes the precision mounting holes used to install SDLT tape drives into a server or tape library Bezel Also known as the faceplate A plastic panel that extends the face of a tape drive so that it covers a computer s tape drive bay opening The internal model of SDLT 600A has two 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 transfe
29. ack into its plastic case and mark the label after each cleaning Excessive tape debris or other material can accumulate on the tape heads if the drive is e Used with non approved media e Operated in a hot dusty environment When this happens the drive can experience excessive errors while reading or writing and illuminate the amber Status LED continuously during operation This means that the drive needs to be cleaned The LTO cleaning cartridge has the same dimensions as the tape cartridge and contains an LTO Cartridge Memory LTO CM but is loaded with cleaning media instead of recording media Always keep the LTO cleaning cartridge in its protective case when not in use To clean the A Series LTO 3A tape drive 1 Load an LTO cleaning cartridge into the tape drive Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 66 Cleaning the Tape Mechanism 2 Observe that both the Status and Activity LEDs are on steady during the cleaning process Note If the A Series LTO 3A tape drive does not recognize the cartridge as an LTO cleaning cartridge the drive stops the cleaning process and ejects the cartridge 3 After the cleaning process completes depending on the drive configuration either a The drive automatically ejects the LTO cleaning cartridge or b You must press the tape load unload button to eject the LTO cleaning cartridge 4 Write the date on the cartridge label for future reference Each time you use
30. acturing and testing the TCM Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 31 Modular Design as a Stand alone module simplifying the design manufacturing and troubleshooting processes Base Plate The SDLT 600A tape drive base plate is an aluminum die casting with precisely machined surfaces The casting acts as the support platform for the other modules and for the tape drive enclosure The base plate also includes the precision mounting holes used to install SDLT 600A tape drives into a server or tape library The SDLT 600A tape drive base plate and therefore the entire SDLT 600A tape drive conforms to the 5 25 inch full height form factor Data Cartridge Receiver On tape insertion the data cartridge receiver assembly guides the tape into its operating position opens the data cartridge door unlocks the data cartridge brakes engages the data cartridge drive motor and secures the tape for operation On tape 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 Mechanism The buckling mechanism is responsible for engaging the tape leader upon data cartridge load and disengaging it on data cartridge unload See Positive Engagement Tape Leader Buckling Mechanism on page 29 for more information The Front Panel Module FPM of the system sometimes referred to as Front Panel Module the b
31. ape II Media Shipping Limits 0 00 45 Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge oe certs eeeees 54 Bottom View of Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge 57 Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Reel Locks ee 58 Opening the Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Door 58 vii Figure 18 Problems to Look for Inside the Data Cartridge Doot 59 Figure 19 Write Protect Switch on Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge 60 Figure 20 Ultrium Tape Cartridge Write Protect Switch 63 Figure 21 Loading a Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge 69 Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide viii Table 1 Table 2 Table 3 Table 4 Table 5 Table 6 Table 7 Table 8 Table 9 Table 10 Table 11 Table 12 Table 13 Table 14 Table 15 Table 16 Table 17 Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide Tables Storage Capacity and Transfer Rates 0 0 eee eee 3 SDT 600A LED C d s ciicsiacintnsstasiibessstarssatistacebatsinecaeaaianianeel 14 TDA CED COGS ccesstivcsscavtna nitenin paes 17 LED Lighting Pattern During Power On Self Test POST 23 Troubleshooting Chart oo cesses cessesseeseesessseseesessseeees 25 SDLT 600A Tape Drive Performance Data ccceee 34 Non operating Shock Specifications Unpackaged 35 Non Operating Shock Specifications Packaged Drop 36 Non Operating Vibration Specifications Unpackaged 36 Non Operating Vibration Specifications Packaged 37 Operating Shock and Vibra
32. at you will experience problems with your data cartridges or cause damage to your Super DLTtape system Respect your media as much as you do your data Following these general handling guidelines e Always keep each data cartridge in its protective plastic case when it is not in the tape drive e When carrying data cartridges in their cases always orient the cases so that the grooves in the cases interlock This prevents the cases from slipping apart and falling e Never stack the data cartridges in a stack of more than five e When placing data cartridges in archival storage be certain you stand each data cartridge vertically Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 54 Data Cartridge Handling Guidelines e Do not carry data cartridges loosely in a box or any other container Allowing data cartridges to jostle together exposes them to unnecessary physical shock e Always observe the proper environmental conditions for storing data cartridges Refer to the data cartridge reference card supplied with each data cartridge The ambient operating environment for the data cartridge is Temperature 10 C to 40 C 50 F to 104 F Relative Humidity 20 to 80 non condensing Note If storage or transportation of a data cartridge has exposed it to conditions outside the ambient values shown above you should condition the data cartridge to its operating environment for a 24 hour period e Maintain clea
33. axes Sweep rate 1 0 octave minute The tape drive draws the highest current and power during the native write modes Standby is measured with the tape loaded and tensioned or untensioned and Idle is measured with power on with no tape loaded The power drawn in these two modes is similar enough that they are listed together Note In table 12 the current and DC power values pertain to the internal tape drive while the AC power values apply to the tabletop tape drive 5 V Current A 12 V Current A MaxPk MaxPk DC Power W AC Power W MaxMean2 MaxMean2 Max Max Mode Typ Typ Typ Typ Standby Idle 2 5 2 5 2 5 0 7 0 7 0 7 2 5 2 5 2 5 0 7 Media Loading 3 8 3 8 3 4 2 2 2 1 1 7 3 8 3 8 3 4 2 2 Unloading 600A Write 3 4 3 4 3 3 2 0 1 2 1 1 3 4 3 4 3 3 2 0 Motor Start 600A Write 3 7 3 7 3 5 2 0 1 1 1 1 3 7 3 7 3 5 2 0 Streaming Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 38 Functional Specifications 5 V Current A 12 V Current A MaxPk MaxPk DC Power W AC Power W MaxMean MaxMean Max Max Mode Typ Typ Typ Typ Max for N A 3 8 N A N A 2 1 N A N A 3 8 N A N A SDLT 600A tape drive Modes 1 The Max Peak value represents short current spikes drawn for durations of lt 50ms On the 12V supply the peaks correspond to the pulse width modulated switching of the motors T
34. bles a PC to communicate with peripheral devices such as printers CD ROMs and tape drives Each kind of device requires a different driver DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol This is a protocol that lets network administrators centrally manage and automate the assignment of IP Addresses on the corporate network DLT Digital Linear Tape DLTice Quantum s firmware compliance management function of DLTSage which provides secure archival functionality to the SDLT 600A tape drive and DLTtape II cartridges DLTSage Quantum s suite of preventative maintenance diagnostic software tools that enables users to more simply mange tape storage environments DLZ Digital Lempel Ziv 1 Algorithm is named after Abraham Lempel and Jacob Ziv It is a data compression technique used in all SDLT tape drives E EEC European Economic Community EEPROM Electronically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory An integrated circuit memory chip that can store programs and data in a non volatile state These devices store firmware in DLT and SDLT tape drives and can be erased and reprogrammed with new data EIM The Electronic Interface Module provides the main control function for the system and the interface from the system to the host computer library or autoloader eMAM Enhanced Media Auxiliary Memory The memory on a cartridge associated with the file system table of contents EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility EMI Electromagnetic Int
35. bytes L LED Light Emitting Diode LGMR Laser Guided Magnetic Recording M uM A Micrometer is an SI unit of length It is defined as one millionth of a metre 1 x 10 m equivalent to one thousandth of a millimeter MAM Medium Auxiliary Memory MAM is an SDLT 600A tape drive feature that provides information on the status and prior use history of a Super DLTtape cartridge MB Megabyte SI 1 000 000 bytes or 10 bytes This is the International System of Units SI definition used by telecommunications engineers and storage manufacturers 1 048 576 bytes 10247 or 2 This definition is often used in computer science and computer programming when talking about the size of files or computer memory The reason is that computers use the binary numeral system internally Note For the purpose of this document SI is used MRC Heads Magneto Resistive Cluster Heads A cluster of small cost effective Magneto Resistive MR media heads packed densely together ms A Millisecond is equal to one thousandth of a second MTBF Mean Time Between Failures MXF Material eXchange Format is a file format designed to improve data and metadata exchange The targeted objective is the interoperability between content creation mainframes work stations and peripherals This wrapper file format was designed to make use of current and forthcoming data formats It also permits conveyance of metadata following standardized schemes This metadata is use
36. cotvasonsentoevenananeiie 44 Media Shipping Operating and Storage Specifications 45 A Series LTO 3A Tape Driyenna cuecen n 46 Powe r Specifications nirre a a E E A E 46 Drive Performance Specifications cccceesecsseeseescseeeceeseseseeeesecaseessetsesens 47 Environmental Requirements 0 cccccseseeceeeseecsceeseseeceseesneseseseeeneneteses 49 Reliability Specifications icesssctecsssscstosscavsscnssoeanvsonssossuveenssocsiveossevasevadansoes 50 Mean Time Between Failures 00 0 0 cece eeeeseeeeceeseseeeeteseeeeneneee tenes 50 Mean Time t Replace ccsuiccsestintiestgnesvoniesactstesestncostesstiauiseseutuesenieses 51 LTO Cartridge Specifications ccc eee eee ee ceeseeeseeteseeeneseceneneneeeeeteney 51 Environmental Considerations 0 0 0 0 ccc cece ee cseeesne nets seeeeenenenes 51 Cartridge MO MOry cccsssesssoccsenevseessvenesonateandbvonsbussibvaretedessearsvosenssarstenensest 52 Cartridge Reliability 5 cc csescvestdh tcseetsostuevesedestadet eines tvessviens veearaetevensts 52 Appendix B Data Cartridges 53 Using Data Cartridges for the SDLT 600A uo eect reneeene teenies 53 Data Cartridge Handling Guidelines eee eeeeeee ee eeeeeeeeneteees 54 Data Cartridge Inspection Procedure ssssssessesissesrsesseriesesrrsreriesresrsresres 56 Data Cartridge Write Protect Switch cece ceeeeseeee te ceneeene tees tenes 60 Using Data Cartridges for the LTO 3 A cece reeeesee tees eene
37. cssselisscesctdcccnics escsershel ea svesipes snvesrsaet coon staebenvests 31 Front Panel Module sss ssiscissssisestacessiscenatesnisesiscnestvssessennticvessesonsssteseesssesrves 32 Electronic Interface Module 0 ccc ecceeeeee cece cents ee ceeeesneteeeseeenene taney 33 Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge oo cece seccsssesesescseeesesesesesenesees 33 PLOCUCE SPCC CATIONS ce cesses teswivwse hase astiinives dame seTiilaesigieteds 34 Positive Engagement Tape Leader Buckling Mechanism 34 Functional Specifications sccscsicsscsssceresecsssestorssvsveststechavestere cvasevaesosvasesastees 34 Performance Data sissvrerscsucssss csveeveeswassvascosncdssssteansisysseesseise ivsessenes sisnsveneetien 34 Shock and Vibration Specifications cceceesesesseeeecreeeseeeseenseeeeenees 35 Current and Power Requirements oc ecsesenseseeeseeeeeeserseeeeans 38 SDLT 600A Tape Drive Recording Method eee eeeeeseneneeee 41 Environmental Specifications ccccsscsecssescsseecesesseeesseseecsseeesecaeseeesenessens 41 Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide iv Ait Flow Requirements oansnien ner 41 Temperature and Humidity 0 0 0 ceeseeeeeeeeceeensee tees seeeneneteey 41 Storage and Shipment encrenar e 42 PVG E E E EE 43 Recording Media SpecificationS s s ssessssrsesiesissrsreesierierresresresrerresresrestns 43 Media Structures siiri eri E AE AAEE 43 Physical Data Cartridge iscccsccssissnssesesssosssessessssctescsassevas
38. d Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 85 Glossary first to describe the structure of the file and its play out structural metadata but also to let the user specify its own metadata annotating the content of the file descriptive metadata This format is also designed to ensure the interchange of data ina streaming environment such as data tape storage or networked communications N Native Capacity The capacity of a given media product in its basic recording format without the use of data compression Native Mode Refers to the uncompressed storage capacity of a media subsystem See Native Capacity Opla The simplest and most common operational pattern containing a single source package which is played as is by the unique material package Files produced by the Evtr from Sony are an extension of the Op1a OpAtom This operational pattern embeds a single source package which consists in a single source only video or audio However the material package may allow building complex editing Op1a Op1b Op2a and Op2b by referencing source packages from other OpAtom files Operational Pattern This term is used to designate the complexity of an MXF file It describes the possibilities for building the material packages P Parity A method of generating redundant information that can be used to detect errors in stored or transmitted data Peripheral A device added to a system as a complement to the basic central pr
39. ded in the SDLT 600A firmware Shelf Life The length of time that media can be stored without losing its SI SITE SRAM magnetic strength For Super DLTtape II media this period is 30 years or more The International System of Units This command is used for site specific commands Compliant to FTP norm Static RAM A memory chip that requires power to hold its content Take up Reel The reel inside every tape drive onto which DLTtape or Super DLTtape media is wound The in the tape drive take up reel enables DLTtape and Super DLTtape systems to operate using a single reel cartridge and thereby pack more media and data into every cartridge 87 Glossary Tape Tape cartridge TapeAlert A firmware feature that monitors and returns the results of the tape drive s on going self diagnosis activity Tape Path The path through which media moves from the cartridge past the read write head and onto the take up reel TCM The Tape Control Module implements the functions required to buckle and unbuckle the media and control the media motion Timecode Timecode information can be recorded within an MXF file Given that an MXF file can have several outputs MXF terminology material package each of them can be set to a different timecode Toc Table Of Contents Contains file system information Track A linear or angled pattern of data written on a media surface SDLT tape drives write information on multiple tracks
40. drive firmware no tape in the drive restarts the drive and begins the Power On Self Test function a tape in the drive ignores all outstanding SCSI commands ejects the tape restarts the drive and begins the Power On Self Test function Caution When you power down the LTO 3A drive keep the drive in the power off condition for at least 10 seconds before re applying power Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 68 Loading a Data Cartridge Loading a Data Cartridge Complete this subsection to load a data cartridge into the front of the tape drive see figure 21 as needed 1 Insert the data cartridge into the front of the tape drive as shown in figure 21 2 Push the data cartridge fully into the tape drive The Drive Status LED flashes to show that the media is loading When the media reaches the Beginning of Tape BOT marker the LED lights steadily The data cartridge is now ready for use Figure 21 Loading a Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Tape Drive Data Cartridge Eject Button Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 69 Unloading a Data Cartridge Unloading a Data Cartridge Note A tape cartridge can be unloaded during an active FTP session only by using the built in FTP client Right click within the right pane of the FTP client window to display the Contextual menu then click Eject tape Follow these steps to unload a data cartridge s
41. drive uses the Partial Response Maximum Likelihood PRML 32 33 encoding method for reading writing SDLT 600A tape drive format It uses the same algorithm for reading SDLT 220 SDLT 320 and the DLT VS160 tape drive formats Environmental Specifications Air Flow Requirements Temperature and Humidity The SDLT 600A tape drive operates in environments that include general offices and work spaces with systems capable of maintaining standard comfort levels The following subsections provide the environmental specifications for the SDLT 600A tape drives both the internal and the tabletop configurations For long term trouble free operation the manufacturer strongly recommends that SDLT 600A tape drives be used in a clean smoke free environment The internal tape drive requires adequate air flow to dissipate the heat resulting from continuous drive operation Specifically the air flow must be sufficient to keep the tape path temperature below 50 C To allow enough air into the tape drive to keep the tape path below this temperature it is important to keep the cooling holes in the rear and the grill in the front of the tape drive clear of any obstructions that may hinder the air flow Note It is also important to limit the ambient air temperature to no greater than 40 C The ambient operating environment for the tape drive may not exceed the limits shown in table 14 Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 41
42. e dedicated meaning its sole purpose is to be a Web server or non dedicated meaning it can be used for basic computing in addition to acting as a server WEEE Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment is an EU directive that mandates that producers of electronic goods assume the responsibility of recycling WEEE and create sustainable development programs to design more easily reusable and recyclable products WORM Write Once Read Many is a functionality which provides secure archived records needed for government compliance X XEZ An Application Specific Integrated Circuit ASIC used in SuperDLT tape drives XML eXtensible Markup Language Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 89
43. e drives The primary audience for this document consists of end users installing and using the tape drive This document provides information on the A Series tape drives including Product features Safety handling and ESD protection Resetting system defaults The Java Plug in Front panel LEDs Regulatory compliance and statements Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide xi Document Organization This document is organized as follows e Chapter 1 Introduction provides an overview of the tape drive and product features e Chapter 2 Getting Started includes information on the Java Plug in resetting system defaults and warranty safety handling and ESD precautions e Chapter 3 Using Your Tape Drive provides information on the front panel controls and LEDs data cartridges and POST e Appendix A Specifications provides product functional environmental and recording media specifications e Appendix B Data Cartridges provides information on recognizing handling inspecting write protecting loading and unloading cartridges e Appendix C Regulatory Compliance provides electromagnetic field specifications acoustic noise emissions and environmental compliance This document concludes with a glossary Notational Conventions This document uses the following conventions Note Notes emphasize important information related to the main topic Caution Cautions indicat
44. e potential hazards to equipment and are included to prevent damage to equipment Warning Warnings indicate potential hazards to personal safety and are included to prevent injury Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide xii This document uses the following e Right side of the tape drive Refers to the right side as you face the component being described e Left side of the tape drive Refers to the left side as you face the component being described e Power cycle Means to turn the tape drive or system on then turn them off or off then on Dimensions in figures All dimensions are shown with no units specified Inches understood unless otherwise specified Related Documents Documents related to the Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide are shown below Document No Document Title Document Description 81 81488 A Series Tape Drives Provides quick instructions Quick Start Guide on how to install and run the tape drive 81 81800 A Series FTP FileServer Provides information on how User s Guide to use the FTP file server Contacts Quantum company contacts are listed below Quantum Corporate Headquarters To order documentation on this or other Quantum products contact Quantum Corporation Corporate Headquarters 1650 Technology Drive Suite 700 San Jose CA 95110 1382 Technical Publications To comment on existing documen
45. easured at front of tape drive Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 74 LTO 3A Table 29 Safety Compliance Country Canada LTO 3A The A Series LTO 3 tape drive complies with the safety standards listed in table 29 and the EMC regulations listed table 30 Regulatory Organization Canadian Standards Association CSA Compliant to CSA C22 2 No 60950 1 03 1st Ed EU member nations Comit Europ en de Normalisation Electrotechnique the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization CENELEC IEC 950 EN60950 including amendments A1 A2 A3 A4 A11 Germany GS EN 60950 1 First Ed Member nations of TECEE International CB Scheme per IEC 950 TECEE Electrotechnical Commissionon EN60950 with details and Electrical Equipment IECEE exceptions for each member for Mutual Recognition of Test country Certificates for Electrical Equipment CB Scheme Russia GOSSTANDART GOST CB Scheme United States Underwriters Laboratories UL UL 60950 1 1st Ed Member nations of the IECEE include Austria Australia Belgium Canada China PR Czech Republic Denmark Finland France Germany Hungary India Ireland Israel Italy Japan South Korea Netherlands Norway Poland Russian Federation Singapore Slovakia Slovenia South Africa Spain Switzerland United Kingdom USA Yugoslavia Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 75 Table 30 Electromagnet
46. edia Storage Limits Continued Recording Media Specifications The optimum media shipping conditions are described in table 13 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 Operating Conditions Temperature 10 to 40 C 50 to 104 F Relative Humidity 20 to 80 non condensing Table 18 describes the optimum media storage conditions Storage Conditions Archival Non Archival Temperature 18 to 28 C 16 to 32 C 64 to 82 F 60 to 90 F Relative Humidity 40 to60 20 to 80 non condensing non condensing Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 45 A Series LTO 3A Tape Drive A Series LTO 3A Tape Drive Table 19 lists the physical specifications of the A Series LTO 3A tabletop tape drive Table 19 LTO 3A Physical Specifications Dimension Value Width 6 88 inches 174 75 mm Height 6 48 inches 164 46 mm Depth 12 6 inches 320 mm Weight 14 0 lbs 6 35 kg Power Specifications The tabletop LTO 3A tape drive has a built in automatic switching power supply requiring 100 240 VAC input at 50 60 HZ Current draw is 0 4 0 6 amps Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 46 Drive Performance Specifications Table 20 Drive Performance
47. ee figure 21 as needed Caution Remove the data cartridge from the tape drive before turning off host power Failure to remove a data cartridge may result in data cartridge or tape drive damage Do not rush removal of the data cartridge Wait until the tape drive ejects the data cartridge and the Drive Status LED lights steady before removing the data cartridge 1 Press the Eject button or issue an appropriate system software command the tape drive completes any active writing of data to the media then rewinds The Drive Status LED flashes as the 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 cartridge to its plastic case to protect it from damage Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 70 Appendix C 2 m Regulatory Compliance OQ This chapter describes various regulations that apply to the A Series tape drives e SDLT 600A e LTO 3A Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 71 SDLT 600A Safety Certifications Electromagnetic Field Specifications Electromagnetic Emissions SDLT 600A This section lists the safety regulations that the A Series SDLT 600A Tape Drive meets or exceeds The SDLT 600A tape drive meets or exceeds the following safely requirements e UL 60950 Information Technology Including Electrical Bu
48. eetetenes 62 Loading a Tape Cartrid 2 cisscsssscesesveossssnctocnvsnenssssevsnngessaetonnbecosesienseteds 62 Unloading a Tape Cartridge oo cece cece ceeeeseeceeeesteteeesenenaneneey 62 Write Protecting a Tape Cartridge oo eee eeeseseeeeeeceneneeeeeeeeneees 63 Tape Cartridge Care and Maintenance ccc eee te ee eeeeeene teens 64 Cleaning the Tape Mechanism cccccscssssssssesesesesesnseessseesssesnsnsiensseeeeess 65 Occasional Cleaning of Tape Head eee eeseseeeeeeteneeeeeeeeeneeees 65 SDLT GOP sanean ninnisi eni senders ie R 65 Life Expectancy of the Cleaning Tape s es ssssssesierisesrrssesrerresrssresres 65 Compatibility of the Cleaning Tape ccccesessesssseiesseeeeessssseeneeesees 66 Loading the Cleaning Tape Into a Tabletop Tape Drive 00 66 ELO eT E 66 Performing an Emergency Reset and Cartridge Eject 0 68 Loaditig a Data Cartridge icccccssssscsssssesssecseasstversseosssvsossennciveesoeness eaebenewiaes 69 Unloading a Data Cartridge snicasirsinirissisi iiaeie 70 Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide v Appendix C Regulatory Compliance 71 SIDED GOOA O E EEEE 72 Safety CertificatiOnss cccsace ccesesasnssievesserscueveseersssesasosbinesssassecnevaanspvdnesens 72 Electromagnetic Field Specifications 0 0 0 eeeeeeee ee eeeeeeee tenets 72 Electromagnetic Emissions c cesses cece ceeseseecseeestetesesenenaneneeey 72 Electromagnetic Interference Susceptibility
49. eral of the functions and Data Control Module sed leer aed features of LGMR technology which is at the heart of the SDLT technology Of the five technologies that constitute the LGMR technology two are in the DCM These are the POS and the MRC heads The main functions of the DCM are to provide the path and guides for all tape motion inside the tape drive and to write data to and read data from the tape In addition to the POS and MRC heads described in Pivoting Optical Servo and Magneto Resistive Cluster Heads the DCM contains a number of components that interact to perform these functions These components include e Advanced head guide assembly e Take up reel e Drive motor e Optical servo system e Tape heads In addition to its mechanical components the DCM also contains printed circuit boards that control the functions of the DCM and the tape heads The Tape Control Module TCM implements the functions required to buckle and unbuckle the tape and control the tape motion The TCM consists of a variety of components e TCM Printed Circuit Board Assembly PCBA Tape Control Module e Base Plate e Data Cartridge Receiver e Positive Engagement Tape Leader Buckling Mechanism e Tape supply motor assembly e Floor plate assembly TCM PCBA The TCM has its own PCBA that controls the functions of the TCM and interfaces with the main controller board in the EIM By designing the TCM as a distinct module it allows manuf
50. erference EN EN standards are voluntary technical standards of the European Union and European Economic Area Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 82 Glossary Encoding n Characters or bytes of information converted to magnetic patterns on the media v The process of converting to the desired pattern EOD End of Data Location on media where the last session stopped EOM or EOT End of Media or End of Tape Logical EOM allows space to complete a write operation physical EOM signifies that the media is completely used Erase The removal of data from media Error A message that occurs when there is a loss of ability to interpret recorded data usually because of magnetic issues or defects in or on the media ESD An Electrostatic Discharge is a sudden flow of electric current through a material that is normally an insulator ETH Ethernet 1Gb GigE Gigabit Ethernet EU European Union F F Fahrenheit is a temperature scale where a degree Fahrenheit F is 5 9ths of a kelvin or of a degree Celsius FCC Federal Communications Commission United States Fibre Channel A high speed serial architecture that allows either optical or electrical connections at data rates from 265 MB to 2 Gb per second Fibre Channel is sometimes abbreviated FC File system This is the file system embedded in the SDLT 600A firmware File system information is saved into a table of contents and also into the eMAM Firmware Perma
51. esign makes the buckling of Super DLTtape media a totally reliable mechanical process Modular Design The SDLT 600A tape drive is designed as a total system The system includes a complex interaction of a number of important components including such items as the tape path tape heads media data cartridge and host interface Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 29 Modular Design As shown in figure 10 the SDLT 600A tape drive consists of five distinct modules e Data Control Module DCM e Tape Control Module TCM e Front Panel Module FPM e Electronic Interface Module EIM Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Data Cartridge The modular concept makes the SDLT 600A tape drive easy to manufacture and configure Each module is optimized to perform a specific set of functions and designed to interface with the other modules in a well defined and flexible manner The following subsections provide a brief overview of each module Figure 10 SDLT 600A Tape Drive Modular Design Data cartridge EIM ICM EIM HIM Note Despite the deliberate modularity of each module with the exception of the FPM individual users should not swap modules The FPM is the only module that is field replaceable Customer adjustments to the TCM DCM or EIM will void the tape drive s warranty Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 30 Modular Design Data Control Madla The Data Control Module DCM contains sev
52. ezel performs a number of functions e Protecting the front of the TCM from physical damage e Channeling airflow through the system e Aligning the data cartridge when it is inserted into the system Providing system status and information through LEDs e Enabling data cartridge ejection Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 32 Electronic Interface Module Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Modular Design Delivering the overall cosmetic look of the system The FPM is a single module with lenses for the system s LEDs and a button to activate the drive eject switch The SDLT 600A tape drive front panel contains no electronics The Electronic Interface Module EIM is the electronic heart of the tape drive It provides the main control function for the system and the interface from the system to the host computer library or autoloader The EIM provides the Advanced PRML feature of Quantum s SDLT technology See Advanced Partial Response Maximum Likelihood on page 29 for a brief description of PRML The EIM consists of two major boards the Integrated Controller Module ICM and a separate Host Interface Module HIM see figure 10 The ICM contains the main controller and servo microprocessor the custom designed SDLT ASICs and the cache memory while the HIM implements the interface between the host system and the tape drive This allows easy configuration of the tape drive to match different host interfaces
53. from the A Series LTO 3A tape Cartridge drive either e Use a library or host command to unload the tape e Press the load unload button on the front panel of the drive Please refer to Unloading a Data Cartridge Caution After you press the load unload button several minutes can elapse before the drive ejects the cartridge Do not power down the tape drive or the host computer until the drive has completely ejected the cartridge Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 62 Using Data Cartridges for the LTO 3A Write Protecting a Tape Ultrium tape cartridges have a sliding write protect switch at the right Cartridge rear corner as shown in figure 20 Sliding the write protect switch toward the center of the cartridge the Locked position Enables datato be read from the cartridge but not written to it This is the write protected position corner of the cartridge the Unlocked position both read from and written to the cartridge This is the write enabled position Figure 20 Ultrium Tape Cartridge Write Protect Switch Front a Locked Unlocked Write protect switch unlocked Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 63 Using Data Cartridges for the LTO 3A Tape Cartridge Care and Observe the following precautions to protect the data on your Ultrium Maintenance tape cartridges Always e Remove the cartridge from the drive when
54. h the internal and tabletop tape drives operate in normal pressures from 500 to 10 000 feet when operated within the ambient operating environments specified in Temperature and Humidity on page 41 The SDLT 600A tape drive will operate to 30 000 feet for temperatures within 15 5 C Recording Media Specifications Super DLTtape II media differs slightly from previous generations of Super DLTtape media Table 16 shows overall specifications for Super DLTtape II media Table 16 Super DLTtape II ge Pee Media eis p Characteristic Specification Overall tape thickness 8 0 um Media length total 2066 feet Media length usable 1957 feet Media Structure Super DLTtape II media comprises several layers as shown in figure 11 Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 43 Figure 11 Multiple Layers Comprise Super DLTtape II Media Physical D i ysical Data Cartridge ficure 12 Figure 12 Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide Recording Media Specifications High Coercivity Magnetic Layer Under Layer Enhanced Base Film Layer i oe Back Coat Layer with Servo Guides Layers not drawn to scale A durable plastic case encloses the Super DLTtape II media as shown in 44 Media Shipping Operating and Storage Specifications Figure 13 Super DLTtape II Media Shipping Limits Table 17 Super DLTtape II Media Operating Limits Table 18 Super DLTtape II M
55. hese values are calculated from the average of Peak ripple current 2 sigma measured at nominal DC voltage 2 The Max Mean value is the average of the maximum RMS current drawn during this operating mode These values are calculated from the average of RMS current 3 sigma measured at nominal DC voltage 3 The typical current 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 nominal DC voltage This value takes into account that the peak currents on the 5V and 12V do not occur at the same time 5 The Typical DC power is calculated from the average RMS DC power drawn during this operating mode measured at nominal DC voltage This value also takes into account that the peak currents on the 5V and 12V do not occur at the same time 6 The Max AC power is calculated from the typical AC power in tabletop tape drives 3 sigma 7 The Typical AC power is calculated from the average of AC power drawn in tabletop tape drives 8 These events last lt 1 second and occur at a duty cycle of less than 25 9 The Max values for each mode are based on the Max Mean values since the peak values are of very short duration Common Notes 1 2 asa I B Voltage tolerance 5V 5 12V 5 Room temperature 24 C AC power measured at 117 V 60 Hz DC Current MaxMean and DC AC Power Max refer
56. ic Compatibility EMC LTO 3A Compliance Country Regulatory Organization Compliant to Australia Standards Australia Spectrum AS NZS 3548 same as CISPR Management C Tick 22 Class B Canada Industry Canada Digital ICES 003 2004 Class B Digital Apparaus Interference Causing Equipment Standard ICES 003 Apparatus EU member nations CE Emissions per CISPR 22 1997 EN55022 1998 and Immunity per CISPR 24 1997 EN55024 1998 Japan Voluntary Control Council for VCCI 2006 04 Class B Interface VCCI New Zealand Standards Australia Spectrum AS NZS 3548 same as CISPR Management C Tick 22 Class B Russia GOSSTANDART GOST CISPR 22 Class B United States Federal Communications Title 47 Code of Federal Commission FCC Regulations Part 15 Subpart B Class B Digital Device 47CFR15B Note Use the LTO 3 Half Height Tape Drive only in equipment where the combination has been determined to be suitable by an appropriate certification organization for example Underwriters Laboratories Inc or the Canadian Standards Association in North America Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 76 Environmental Compliance Also consider the following safety points e Install the drive in an enclosure that limits the user s access to live parts gives adequate system stability and provides the necessary grounding for the drive e Provide the correct voltages 5 VD
57. ing this operating mode measured at nominal DC voltage 3 The Max AC power is calculated from the typical AC power in tabletop tape drives 3 sigma 4 The Typical AC power is calculated from the average of AC power drawn in tabletop tape drives 5 These events last lt 1 second and occur at a duty cycle of less than 25 6 The Max values for each mode are based on the Max Mean values since the peak values are of very short duration Common Notes a gt w Voltage tolerance 5V 45 12V 5 Room temperature 24 C AC power measured at 117 V 60 Hz DC Current MaxMean and DC AC Power Max refer to the statistically calculated maximum average requirement based on a sample population of tape drives These values do not reflect the peak current or power requirement this amount is given by the DC MaxPk current These results were from the DVT data taken by Percept Technology Reference the Power Consumption amp Characterization Test Report dated 11 28 2005 Test data set included 12 measurements 3 measurements of 4 drives The 5V MaxPK calculated to less than MaxRMS which does not at first glance make sense MaxPK is calculated at 5 25V and the switching power supplies need less input current to the same input current Instead the MaxRMS value was substituted Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 40 SDLT 600A Tape Drive Recording Method Environmental Specifications The SDLT 600A tape
58. le Server User s Guide 81 81800 This chapter covers the following topics e Java Plug in provides information about the only software required on your system Resetting System Defaults provides information on what to do should you lose the IP address of the A Series tape drive e Warranty Note provides basic warranty information e Safety Handling and ESD Protection describes appropriate safeguards to use when working with the tape drive Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 5 Chapter 2 Getting Started Java Plug in Java Plug in The Java Plug in Certificate of Security Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide The A Series tape drive utilizes a Web based interface allowing you to manage the tape drive from a remote workstation on the same network The tape drive is configured and managed through Web pages accessible by Internet browser software installed on the host computer The only software required on your system is the Java Plug in The Java Plug in is the virtual machine software that allows the execution of Java applets The Java FTP client needs the Java Virtual Machine to run This Java Plug in is provided by Sun Microsystems The Java FTP client will install immediately When you load the Java FTP client for the first time a display window may ask you to download and install the Java plug in If you need that plug in you can just follow the instructions on the screen
59. logy the benefits of file based data tape storage and the accessibility of video tape e Built in Gigabit Ethernet GigE interface e Access to metadata and clip content by timecode indexed in and out points through a web based interface A standard 5 25 inch full height form factor to simplify integration into system and tape library solutions e iTalk and Pocket DLTSage iTalk Infrared wireless interface on the SDLT 600A that provides a remote testing base allowing customers and integrators to access system diagnostic information from the front of the tape drive Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 3 Chapter 1 Introduction Product Features e For more information on the SDLT tape products and other product information go to www dlttape com This Web page provides information that is constantly updated as needed Refer to this Web site often to obtain the most current information Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide m Getting Started f Chapter 2 CQ This chapter provides pointers to information you need to install and configure your A Series tape drive and also to access and use the A Series FTP file server Note For information on installing and configuring the Quantum A Series Tape Drive see the Quantum A Series Tape Drives Quick Start Guide 81 81488 Note For information on accessing and using the Quantum A Series FTP File Server see the Quantum A Series FTP Fi
60. n and smoke free operating and storage environments e Never expose the data cartridge to moisture or direct sunlight e Do not place data cartridges on or near devices that may produce magnetic fields such as computer monitors motors or video equipment Such exposure can alter or erase data on the media e Avoid unnecessary opening of the data cartridge door this may expose the media to contamination or physical damage e 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 e A dropped data cartridge may have dislodged loosened or damaged internal components If you drop a data cartridge give it a thorough visual inspection as described in Data Cartridge Inspection Procedure e Never apply adhesive labels or sticky notes on the top side or bottom of your Super DLTtape II data cartridge Only use the slide in type label provided with each data cartridge and slide it into the label slot on the data cartridge e Do not use graphite pencils water soluble felt pens or other debris producing writing instruments on your labels Never erase a label replace it Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 55 Data Cartridge Inspection Procedure e Becertain you place the unused data cartridge labels in the protective box so that you do not inadvertently pick them up along with the data cartridge during subsequent u
61. nated collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling please visit our Web site at http qcare quantum com or contact your local government authority your household waste disposal service or the business from which you purchased the product Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 78 Glossary The following is an alphabetical list of specialized words and technical terms with their definitions commonly used in the tape drive and tape media industry Access v To read write or update information on a storage medium such as magnetic media n The operation of reading writing or updating stored information Access Time The interval between the time a request for data is made by the system and the time the data is available from the tape drive Advanced PRML Advanced Partial Response Maximum Likelihood The advanced PRML channel technology provides high encoding efficiency recording densities for greater capacity and performance Allocation The process of assigning particular areas of the media to particular data or instructions AMP Media Advanced Metal Powder Media A state of the art medi
62. ned for maximum reliability and data integrity Table 22 lists the reliability specifications Specification Cartridge load unload Description 100 000 cartridge load unload cycles no thread Error recovery and control e Error correction code techniques C1 and C2 ECC e Read after write RAW e Error monitoring and reporting error log e Retry on Mean time between failures MTBF 250 000 hours MTBF at 100 duty cycle power applied and tape moving continuously tabletop drive 50 000 hours at full load and 25 C Mean time to replace MTTR Nonrecoverable error rate Less than 30 minutes Less than 1 in 10 bits The mean time between failures MTBF for the internal drive is specified at 250 000 hours minimum This specification includes all power on and operational time but excludes maintenance periods Operational time is assumed to be 100 of the power on time Operational time is the time the tape is loaded Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 50 Mean Time to Replace LTO Cartridge Specifications The MTBF for the tabletop drive power supply is 50 000 hours with the unit operated at full load and 25 C Note The MTBF rating does not represent any particular drive but is derived from a large database of test samples Actual rates may vary from unit to unit The mean time to replace MTTR is the average time required by a qualified service technician
63. nent or semi permanent instructions and data programmed directly into the circuitry of a programmable read only memory or electronically erasable programmable read only memory chips Used for controlling the operation of the computer or tape drive Distinct from software which is stored in random access memory and can be altered with ease FPM The Front Panel Module also known as the bezel is a plastic panel that extends the face of a tape drive so that it covers a computer s tape drive bay opening FTP File Transfer Protocol A way of transferring files over the Internet from one computer to another FUP Firmware Update Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 83 GS H Head HiFN HIM HRE HTTP HWE l ICM IEC IEEE Glossary Gigabyte SI 1 000 000 000 bytes or 10 This is the International System of Units SI definition commonly used by telecommunications and storage manufacturers GiB 1 073 741 824 bytes equal to 1024 or 2 This is the definition often used in computer science computer programming and in the majority of computer operating systems documentation This measurement can be abbreviated as GiB gibibyte to avoid ambiguity as defined in IEC 60027 2 Note For the purpose of this document SI is used German Safety The tiny electromagnetic coil and metal pole used to create and read back the magnetic patterns on the media Also known as the read write head An AS
64. ng on Partial Response Maximum Likelihood PRML technology traditionally used in disk drives and communication systems advanced PRML channel technology co developed with Lucent Technologies brings new levels of performance and capacity to high performance linear tape products This provides high encoding efficiency recording densities for greater capacity and performance that enables SDLT to increase transfer rates and capacity substantially 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 side of the AMP media receives a specially formulated coating to accept the optical servo tracks Because the servo information is on the back side of the media the entire data bearing side of the media is available for recording data and eliminates the need for pre formatting In addition AMP media meets the needs of multiple generations of the SDLT technology The positive engagement tape leader buckling mechanism is a highly robust mechanism that increases data cartridge life and supports the extensive duty cycle environments found in high end and automation environments This mechanism engages the tape leader upon data cartridge load and disengages it upon data cartridge unload It uses a solid metal pin attached to the drive leader to link with molded clips permanently attached to the tape leader inside the data cartridge The Positive Leader Link d
65. not in use and store it in its protective case Avoid dropping the cartridge This can damage components inside the cartridge possibly rendering the tape unusable If you drop a tape cartridge open the cartridge door and make sure that the leader pin is in the correct position Re tension a dropped cartridge before using Keep the cartridge away from e Direct sunlight and heat sources such as radiators heaters or warm air ducts e Sources of electromagnetic fields such as telephones computer monitors dictation equipment mechanical or printing calculators motors magnetic tools and bulk erasers Do not Expose the cartridge to dirt dust or moisture Touch the tape media within the cartridge Bulk erase Ultrium tape cartridges LTO tape cartridges have prewritten servo patterns that cannot be reformatted by the tape drive A bulk erase operation would make them unusable Use tape cartridges outside the specified operating conditions 10 C to 40 C 20 to 80 relative humidity If a tape cartridge has been exposed to conditions outside the specified range recondition the tape before using in the operating environment by exposing it to the operating environment for a time equal to or greater than the time it was outside the operating environment up to a maximum of 24 hours Then re tension the tape to stabilize the tape pack for better performance Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 64
66. ntially increasing the number of recording tracks on the data bearing surface of the media By recording data magnetically on the data bearing side of the media and using servo movement optically on the backside LGMR optimizes highly proven technologies to deliver the most efficient reliable and scalable data retrieval solution to the mid range market Pivoting Optical Servo POS is a Quantum invented optically encoded servo system that combines high density magnetic read write data recording with laser servo guiding The POS provides high duty cycle applications which decreases cost and increases user convenience The POS enables the head to track dynamic variations in tape motion which allows Quantum to provide a track count with an order of magnitude increase over previous products Magneto Resistive Cluster MRC heads are a densely packed array of small cost effective Magneto Resistive MR tape heads precisely positioned using advanced thin film processing technology SDLT MRC heads provide high wafer usage efficiency resulting in low head costs are less susceptible to variations in tape speed yield higher track density and capacity and provide a multi channel architecture for increased transfer rate and performance Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 28 Advanced Partial Response Maximum Likelihood Advanced Metal Powder Media Positive Engagement Tape Leader Buckling Mechanism Modular Design Improvi
67. ocessing unit CPU such as a disk drive tape drive or printer Positive Engagement Buckling Mechanism A highly robust solidly engineered media leader buckling mechanism for heavy duty cycle automated environments POST Power on Self Test When power is applied to the tape drive it performs a POST Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 86 2 A n Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide PRML PWA QEZ Glossary Partial Response Maximum Likelihood is a method for converting the weak analog signal from the head of a magnetic disk drive into a digital signal Also see lt Link gt Advanced PRML Printed Wiring Assembly Commonly known as PCB A for Printed Circuit Board Assembly An Application Specific Integrated Circuit ASIC for the tape drive Restore To replace data on the hard drive with data obtained from RoHS SAN SDLT Seek Server another media device Restrictions on Hazardous Substances is an EU directive that restricts and in some cases bans the use of certain compounds in the manufacture of electronic equipment RoHS mandates that new electrical and electronic equipment put on the market does not contain lead mercury cadmium hexavalent chromium poly brominated biphenyls PBB or poly brominated diphenyl ethers PBDE Storage Area Network Super Digital Linear Tape The movement of a read write head to a specific data track This is a FIP server embed
68. ope 0 008 G Hz Application X Y Z axes Sweep rate 60 minutes axis Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 36 Table 10 Non Operating Vibration Specifications Packaged Table 11 Operating Shock and Vibration Specifications Functional Specifications Vibration Packaged Type Random Frequency Range Truck Profile 0 5 Grms Air Profile 1 0 Grms Application X Y Z axes 30 minutes each profile and each axis for a total of 3 hours Type Sine Sweep and Dwell Frequency Range 5 to 150 to 5 Hz 0 5 octave minute 0 5 G Application X Y Z axes dwell at lowest resonant 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 Vibration Testing of Shipping Containers Shock Pulse Shape 2 sine pulse Peak Acceleration 10G Duration 10 ms Application X Y Z axes twice in each axis once in each direction Vibration Type Sine Sweep Frequency Range 5 to 500 to 5 Hz Upward and downward sweep Acceleration Level 0 25G Between 22 and 500 Hz 0 010 DA Between 5 and 22 Hz crossover Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 37 Current and Power Requirements Table 12 Current Requirements SCSI Interface Functional Specifications Shock Application X Y Z
69. or go to www java com to download it If you have Java Plug in version 1 5 or later or the Java Runtime Environment version 1 5 or later installed on your computer you should not need to download new software The plug in should activate on your Web browser automatically once installed For Mac OS X the supported JRE version is 1 4 2 Since the Java FTP client reaches the local directories of your computer a certificate of security is required When the Java FTP client is loaded the Java Plug in displays a window prompting you to accept our certificate of security see figure 2 Chapter 2 Getting Started Resetting System Defaults Figure 2 Certificate of Security Warning Security The application s digital signature cannot be verified Do you want to run the application Name Quantum 4 Series Ftp Client Publisher quantum corporation From http 10 240 165 26 More Information WY The digital signature cannot be verified by a trusted source Only run if you trust the origin of the application Resetting System Defaults As there is no access to the A Series tape drive other than the Ethernet port a mechanism has been implemented to reset the settings to their default values This is useful if an end user loses the IP address of the A Series tape drive The system defaults are as follows Name Password Setting Static IP address 10 10 10 10 Netmask 25
70. oz Operating Speed 3 5 0 5 oz Depending on data type and Ethernet network connection configuration GigE is required for 36 MB s Note that data is typical times may be longer if error recovery time is necessary or if the command times out for any reason The following tables provide non operating and operating shock and vibration specifications for the SDLT 600 tape drive Shock Unpackaged Pulse Shape Square wave 2 sine pulse Peak Acceleration 40G 140G Duration 10 ms 180 inches 2ms second Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 35 Table 8 Non Operating Shock Specifications Packaged Drop Table 9 Non Operating Vibration Specifications Unpackaged Functional Specifications Shock Unpackaged Application X Y Z axes twice in each axis once in each direction Shock Packaged Height Number Drop of Drop of Drops Package Weight Drop 42 inches 16 drops 0 Ibs lt package weight lt total 20 lbs 36 inches 16 drops 20 Ibs lt package weight total lt 50 Ibs Vibration Unpackaged Type Sine Sweep Frequency Range 5 to 500 to 5 Hz Upward and downward sweep Acceleration Level 0 02 DA Between 5 and 31 Hz 1 0G crossover Between 31 and 500 Hz crossover Application X Y Z axes Sweep rate 1 2 octave minute Type Random Frequency Range 10 to 500 Hz Acceleration Level 2 0G PSD Envel
71. pful should the system fail its power on self test POST See the data cartridge appendices in this document Data Cartridges for complete visual inspection instructions for Super DLTtape II data cartridges The Web site www dlttape com also includes valuable information about SDLT systems The A Series tape drive performs a power on self test POST each time the tape drive is powered on POST normally completes in 10 to 15 seconds when a data cartridge is not in the tape drive when the unit is powered on However if a data cartridge is in the tape drive when the unit is powered on POST duration is longer depending on how much tape in the data cartridge may be loaded in the tape drive See Front Panel LEDs and Tape Eject to help familiarize yourself with the LEDs on the front panel For the SDLT 600A tape drive Stage 3 in the following table provides the sequence of operations to expect when power is turned on Stage What You Observe 1 Power All LEDs illuminate for approximately one second On 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 illuminates steadily and the middle LED flashes until POST completes This stage typically lasts for 5 to 10 seconds Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 23 Chapter 3 Using Your Tape Drive Power On Self Test POST Tro
72. r of information between various elements of the system such as memory disks and peripheral devices Block A sector or group of sectors SDLT 600A supports block sizes up to 16 MB BOM or BOT Beginning of Media or Beginning of Tape The physical beginning of the media BSMI Bureau of Standards Metrology and Inspection Taiwan Buckling Mechanism The buckling mechanism engages the media leaders on cartridge load and disengages them on cartridge unload Buffer An area of RAM reserved for temporary storage of data that is waiting to be sent to a device The data is usually on its way to or from the tape drive or some other peripheral device Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 80 Glossary C c The degree Celsius C is a unit of temperature Cache Specialized RAM used as a buffer between a fast CPU or I O channel and storage which has a relatively slow access time for example cartridge or diskette to avoid slowing down the former Cartridge Tape cartridge Super DLT tape II or SDLTtape 600A Cartridge Receiver At media insertion the cartridge receiver assembly is responsible for guiding the media into its operating position opening the door unlocking the cartridge brakes and securing the media for operation At media ejection the cartridge receiver assembly reverses the process and automatically ejects the cartridge a fixed distance from the front of the tape drive CE Council of Europe CFR Code of
73. re 2 Check for loose debris attached to the shell and for other contamination oily slimy or sticky substances that may have built up on the surface of the shell 3 Check the data cartridge for any obvious cracks or other physical damage to the shell Rotate the data cartridge in your hands looking for broken or missing parts 4 Grasp the data cartridge to view the bottom as shown in figure 15 The media access door is on the top edge and the write protect switches are on the bottom edge Figure 15 Bottom View of Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge amp N Spring loaded Hub ne Reel Lock Pa Sa D j l zal eS YW 5 See figure 16 and check the reel lock openings to ensure the small plastic tabs inside 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 Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 57 Data Cartridge Inspection Procedure Figure 16 Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Reel Locks Reel Lock Reel Lock 6 Once again look at the end of the data cartridge holding it as shown in figure 17 Figure 17 Opening the Super DLTtape Data Cartridge Door Tab in the door pivot notch Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 58 7 Figure 18 Problems to Look for Inside the Data Cartridge Door Data Cartridge Inspection Procedure
74. rm Write Protecting a SDLT The Super DLTtape II data cartridge is dark blue and has a keying feature 600A Data Cartridge that prevents insertion into the older generation DLT tape drives as shown in figure 5 Figure 5 Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 18 Chapter 3 Using Your Tape Drive A Series Data Cartridges Note The Super DLTtape II data cartridge has a keying feature to ensure you cannot load it into a previous generation DLT tape drive Figure 6 Write protect Switch on Super DLTtape Data Cartridge Orange Indicator Rectangle Write protect Switch Slide LEFT to Enable LY Slide RIGHT to Disable Write protection Write protection e 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 the media When you move the write protect switch to the left a small orange rectangle is visible This is your visual reminder that you cannot write data to the media e Slide the write protect switch to the right to disable write protection you can write over existing data on the media and you can append additional data to the media unless the data cartridge is write protected via firmware When write protection is disabled no orange rectangle is visible Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 19 Write Pro
75. s illuminate briefly and then illuminate in sequence until the reset completes Whenever the tape drive encounters an error all LEDs flash together Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 15 Chapter 3 Using Your Tape Drive Front Panel LEDs and Tape Eject LTO3A As shown in figure 4 the LTO 3A tape drive front panel display has four LED indicators that reflect the operating condition of the drive The green POWER LED is on whenever power is applied to the drive The green ACTIVITY LED the orange ERROR LED and the amber STATUS LED are either on steady or blinking at different rates in various combinations to indicate the various drive conditions as shown in table 3 Figure 4 LTO 3A Front Panel Display POWER ACTIVITY ERROR STATUS Quantum In table 3 This indication Signifies that the LED is On illuminated continuously in a steady state Slow blinking on and off at a rate of one cycle per second Fast blinking on and off at a rate of four cycles per second Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 16 Chapter 3 Using Your Tape Drive Front Panel LEDs and Tape Eject Table 3 LTO 3A LED Codes Activity LED Error LED Status LED Drive Condition Green Orange Amber Cleaning Request On Cleaning cartridge On On present Cleaning cartridge at On Fast EOT Cleaning failure or Fast Fast media error Hardware error Fast Manual intervention On required
76. s may not be correct Configure network IP parameters Network cable may be loose Ensure that the network cable is fully seated at each connector end The tape drive does not power No power is reaching the tape Check the tape drive s power on drive cable connection at the back of the system You are experiencing reduced Check your operating Update the cable to CAT 5E or drive transfer rates environment host PC and cabling CAT 6 If the problem persists please contact customer support Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 25 Over Temperature Condition Frequently Asked Questions Chapter 3 Using Your Tape Drive Power On Self Test POST Troubleshooting The tape drive has a thermal sensor located in the tape path This sensor which is used to accurately monitor the air temperature in the tape path issues a TapeAlert warning at 47 degrees C and detects an overtemp condition when the temperature in the tape 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 tape automation library the tape ejects If the tape drive is mounted in a tape automation library the data cartridge rewinds to BOT and unbuckles in preparation for unloading but does not automatically eject For the latest FAQs go to www guantum com and click
77. s to unload a data cartridge Cartridge 1 Press the Eject button or issue an appropriate system software command The tape drive completes any active writing of data to the media then rewinds The Drive Status LED flashes as the media rewinds When the media is finished rewinding the tape drive ejects the data cartridge and the Drive Status LED lights steadily Note A tape cartridge can be unloaded during an active FTP session only by using the built in FTP client Right click within the right pane of the FTP client window to display the Contextual menu then click Eject tape Caution Eject the data cartridge from the tape drive before turning off host power Failure to remove a data cartridge may result in data cartridge or tape drive damage 2 Remove the data cartridge from the tape drive and return the data cartridge to its plastic case to protect it from damage Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 21 Chapter 3 Using Your Tape Drive A Series Data Cartridges Data Cartridge Care and Observe the following precautions to protect your data Maintenance Always Remove the cartridge from the drive when not in use and store it in its protective case Avoid dropping the cartridge This can damage components inside the cartridge possibly rendering the tape unusable If you drop a tape cartridge open the cartridge door and make sure that the leader pin is in the correct po
78. sage A static electricity charge on a data cartridge may cause a label to cling to the data cartridge A label that is accidentally inserted into the tape drive along with a data cartridge can prevent the hub reel and drive gear from meshing e Follow all data cartridge handling instructions that accompany your data cartridges or tape drive Note Always remove the data cartridge from the drive prior to powering down the drive This ensures that the file system stored on the tape is consistent and that the tape in the tape path is not damaged when the unit is powered up Data Cartridge Inspection Procedure Follow the Visual Mechanical Inspection VMI procedures described in this subsection These steps will help you identify any potential data cartridge problems and will prevent accidental loss of data or damage to your tape drive You should do an inspection if any of these conditions occur e Asa general practice whenever you change or load a new data cartridge e Ifa data cartridge is dropped or subjected to some hard physical shock e Ifthe SDLT 600A tape drive becomes inoperable after loading a data cartridge e Ifyou receive a shipment of data cartridges that show any sign of shipping damage Follow these steps to visually inspect a Super DLTtape II data cartridge 1 Remove the data cartridge from its protective plastic case Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 56 Data Cartridge Inspection Procedu
79. siness Equipment USA e EN60950 IEC 950 Information Technology Including Electrical Business Equipment Europe e EN60825 1 Information Technology Equipment The SDLT 600A tape drive is also certified to bear the GS mark The SDLT 600A tape drive is a Class I laser product that complies with 21 CFR 1040 10 as applicable on the date of manufacture SDLT 600A tape drives are electrical devices as such this equipment generates uses and may emit radio frequency energy The tape drives may emit energy in other frequencies as well as discussed in the following subsections The internal version of the SDLT 600A tape drive complies with FCC Class A limits in a standard enclosure the tabletop version also complies with FCC Class A limits Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 72 Electromagnetic Interference Susceptibility Table 26 EMI Regulations and Certifications Immunity and ESD Limits Table 27 Immunity and ESD Failure Level Limits SDLT 600A Table 26 provides regulations and certifications held by the SDLT 600A tape drive for Electromagnetic Interference EMI Type Regulation Certification EEC Directive 89 336 CE EN55022 EU EN55024 EU CFR 47 1CES 003 FCC Rules Part 15B Class A ICES 003 Canada Table 27 lists the immunity and ESD failure level limits to which the SDLT 600A tape drive has been tested Test Name Test Specification Required Performance EN55022 199
80. sition Re tension a dropped cartridge before using Keep the cartridge away from e Direct sunlight and heat sources such as radiators heaters or warm air ducts e Sources of electromagnetic fields such as telephones computer monitors dictation equipment mechanical or printing calculators motors magnetic tools and bulk erasers Do not Expose the cartridge to dirt dust or moisture Touch the tape media within the cartridge Bulk erase Ultrium tape cartridges LTO tape cartridges have prewritten servo patterns that cannot be reformatted by the tape drive A bulk erase operation would make them unusable Use tape cartridges outside the specified operating conditions 10 C to 40 C 20 to 80 relative humidity If a tape cartridge has been exposed to conditions outside the specified range recondition the tape before using in the operating environment by exposing it to the operating environment for a time equal to or greater than the time it was outside the operating environment up to a maximum of 24 hours Then re tension the tape to stabilize the tape pack for better performance Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 22 Chapter 3 Using Your Tape Drive Power On Self Test POST Troubleshooting Power On Self Test POST Troubleshooting POST Operation Table 4 LED Lighting Pattern During Power On Self Test POST This section provides troubleshooting information that might be hel
81. t to destroy or degrade a component s operation To minimize the possibility of ESD related damage to the system the drive s manufacturer strongly recommends using both a workstation anti static mat and an ESD wrist strap When correctly installed and properly used these devices reduce the buildup of static electricity that might harm the system Observe the following precautions to avoid ESD related problems Leave the tape drive in its anti static bag until you are ready to install it in the system Always use a properly fitted and grounded wrist strap or other suitable ESD protection when handling the tape drive and observe proper ESD grounding techniques Hold the tape drive only by its sides Place the tape drive on a properly grounded anti static work surface pad when it is out of its protective anti static bag Do not use the bag as a substitute for the work surface anti static 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 equipment to check components on the PCBAs There are no user serviceable components on the tape drive Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 11 m Using Your Tape Drive C SSS ee m Chapter 3 CQ This chapter provides information about the LEDs and buttons on the front panels of the A Series tape drives A Series data cartridges format
82. ta cartridge into the tape drive position the write protect switch on the front of the data cartridge figure 19 according to the type of operations you expect to perform Figure 19 Write Protect Switch on Super DLTtape Data Cartridge Orange Indicator Rectangle Write protect Switch Slide LEFT to Enable 1s Slide RIGHT to Disable Write protection Write protection e 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 the media When you move the write protect switch to the left a small orange rectangle is visible This is your visual reminder that you cannot write data to the media Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 60 Table 25 Write Protect Switch Positions Data Cartridge Write Protect Switch Slide the write protect switch to the right to disable write protection you can write over existing data on the media and you can append additional data to the media unless the data cartridge is write protected via firmware When write protection is disabled no orange rectangle is visible For more details about the write protect switch see table 25 Write protect Switch Position Orange Write protect Indicator Result Before Loading the Data Cartridge Enabled Visible You cannot write data to3 the Slide switch to media You cannot overwrite left
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84. tecting an Ultrium Data Cartridge Figure 7 Write protect Switch on Ultrium Data Cartridge Loading a Data Cartridge Chapter 3 Using Your Tape Drive A Series Data Cartridges Ultrium tape cartridges have a sliding write protect switch at the right rear corner as shown in figure 7 Sliding the write protect switch toward the center of the cartridge the Locked position Enables data to be read from the cartridge but not written to it This is the write protected position corner of the cartridge the Unlocked position both read from and written to the cartridge This is the write enabled position Unlocked f Locked Write protect switch unlocked To load a data cartridge into the front of the A Series tape drive 1 Insert the data cartridge into the front of the tape drive as shown in figure 8 2 Push the data cartridge into the tape drive until the drive senses the cartridge and automatically completes the load operation The Drive Status LED flashes to show that the media is loading When the media reaches the Beginning of Tape BOT marker the LED lights steadily The data cartridge is now ready for use Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 20 Chapter 3 Using Your Tape Drive A Series Data Cartridges Figure 8 Loading a Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Tape Drive Data Cartridge Eject Button Unloading a Data Follow these step
85. ting tape media cartridges updating the firmware cleaning the A Series tape mechanism and troubleshooting For information on the A Series FTP file server see the Quantum A Series FTP File Server User s Guide 81 81800 This chapter covers the following topics e Front Panel LEDs and Tape Eject describes the functionality of the front panel controls and LEDs e A Series Data Cartridges provides information about write protecting loading and unloading and data cartridge care and maintenance e Power On Self Test POST Troubleshooting provides basic troubleshooting information Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 12 Chapter 3 Using Your Tape Drive Front Panel LEDs and Tape Eject Front Panel LEDs and Tape Eject SDLT 600A Figure 3 SDLT 600A Front Panel Display All LEDs are on the front panel of the A Series tape drives along with the manual tape cartridge eject button Use these LEDs to monitor the activity of your A Series tape drive as necessary e SDLT 600A e LTO 3A As shown in figure 3 the SDLT 600A tape drive front panel display has three LED indicators that reflect the operating condition of the drive The left 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 Table 2 describes control and LED functionality
86. tion Specifications 0 00 37 Current Requirements SCSI Interface 0 eee 38 Power Requirements SCSI Interface eects 40 Temperature and Humidity Specification 42 Tape Drive Storage and Shipment Specifications 42 Super DLTtape II Media Specifications occ eee 43 Super DLTtape II Media Operating Limits 0 0 0 0 45 ix Table 18 Table 19 Table 20 Table 21 Table 22 Table 23 Table 25 Table 26 Table 27 Table 28 Table 29 Table 30 Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide Super DLTtape II Media Storage Limits 0 0 0 45 LTO 3A Physical Specifications ceeeseessseseseeeseneeeesees 46 Drive Performance Specifications ccc seeseseesenseeeeesenees 47 Environmental Requirements cesses ecseseeeceeeeeneeeeeees 49 Reliability Specifications cc eeecesessssseesescsceseeescseseseeeeees 50 Environmental Tolerances 0cceecccsesesesescsceseeseecseseseseeees 51 Write Protect Switch Positions eects eeeeneeeees 61 EMI Regulations and Certifications cece 73 Immunity and ESD Failure Level Limits 0 0 0 73 Acoustic Noise Emissions Nominal c ccccccccccesssceesseesesees 74 Safety Compliance is isisisi inasi 75 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Compliance 76 x Audience Purpose Preface This document serves as an easy to use information source to familiarize Quantum customers and systems professionals with the A Series tap
87. ubleshooting Stage What You Observe When POST is complete the middle LED stops flashing and remains illuminated the left LED turns off and right LED remains off POST Failure If POST fails the middle and right LEDs illuminate steadily and the left LED flashes Note If a data cartridge is in place when power is turned on all stages remain the same except Stage 3 It may take a considerably longer time for Stage 3 to complete due to tape rewind and searching operations that occur during that stage Figure 9 SDLT 600A Tape Drive Front Panel LEDs Green Orange LED Cartridge Status Green LED Drive Status Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide Yellow LED Cleaning Required 24 POST Troubleshooting Tips Table 5 Troubleshooting Chart Chapter 3 Using Your Tape Drive Power On Self Test POST Troubleshooting Table 5 provides troubleshooting tips that you will find useful in the event that your tape drive 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 service representative If Then You should The system does not recognize the tape drive Host computer may not be configured to recognize the network Configure system to recognize the tape drive s ID Network IP parameter
88. uckling load and disengages them upon data cartridge unload Mechanism Component level tests of buckle arm components have shown at least 250 000 cycles on the tape drive without failure breakage or binding this includes the take up leader the supply leader and the media itself Functional Specifications The following subsections contain functional specifications for the SDLT 600A tape drive Performance Data Table 6 provides performance data for the tape drive Table 6 SDLT 600A Tape Drive Performance Data Item Specification Drive Read Write Transfer Rate 36 MB second native Maximum Thoughput 11 MB second native Tracks 40 logical tracks 640 physical 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 Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 34 Shock and Vibration Specifications Table 7 Non operating Shock Specifications Unpackaged Functional Specifications Item Specification Rewind Tape Speed 160 ips Linear Search Tape Speed 160 ips Average Rewind Time 77 seconds Maximum Rewind Time 156 seconds Average Access Time from 79 seconds BOT Maximum Access Time from 190 seconds BOT Load to BOT 18 seconds typical 63 seconds unformatted tape Unload from BOT 19 seconds Nominal Tape Tension Stationary 3 0 0 5
89. um Global Services please visit www quantum com support Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide xiv Software License The A Series Tape Drives use edtFTPj 1 4 5 Java API which is under the GNU Lesser General Public License LGPL and hence can be freely used in commercial or non commercial products It should be noted however that under the LGPL edtFTPj must be used as a library and not directly incorporated into codebase e edtFTPj Web site www enterprisedt com products edtftpj overview html e GNU Lesser General Public License www gnu org licenses Igpl html Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide XV Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide xvi Chapter 1 0 m Introduction m The Quantum A Series Tape Drives e SDLT 600A e LTO 3A This chapter describes the features of the tape drives and covers the following topics e Overview describes a basic overview of the A Series tape drives e Product Features lists product features of the A Series tape drives SSS Overview The Quantum A Series Tape Drives are an extension to the family of products with video professionals in mind Using the built in FTP client in conjunction with a standard Web browser Material Exchange Format MXF files can be stored and retrieved A Gigabit Ethernet GigE interface allows these drives to be quickly connected and accessed on your network The A Series tape drives are ideal for serving a full range of
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91. ve to eject the Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide tape and switch off the drive Reconnect your network cable and switch on the tape drive Set your cartridge write protection on or off as you need it and reinsert the tape or another tape Access the drive from a browser at the default IP address 10 10 10 10 to reconfigure to your desired settings Chapter 2 Getting Started Warranty Note SS a E Warranty Note See the warranty before installing your tape drive Certain actions taken during installation could void the warranty if not properly conducted Generally the Limited Product and Limited Repair Warranties are contingent upon proper use in the application for which the product is intended and do not cover the product if you perform any of the following actions e Modify the product without the manufacturer s written approval e Subject the product to unusual physical environmental or electrical stress including damage caused by handling or shipping in unapproved containers or packaging e Disturb any warranty labels or the integrity of the product in any other way Remove or damage the serial number label to the extent that warranty status of the product cannot be determined A Safety Handling and ESD Protection Inappropriate or careless handling of the A Series tape drives may result in damage to the product Follow the precautions and directions to prevent damaging the tape drive For
92. video applications from hand carrying video content out to a truck for live production to facility wide long term secure archive Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 1 Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The A Series tape drives are available in two configurations tabletop as shown in figure 1 and rackmount Figure 1 SDLT 600A Tabletop Drive an SDLT 600A r Quantum A Series Tape Drives User s Guide 2 Chapter 1 Introduction Product Features Product Features The A Series tape drives offer the following product features Uaa A R Capacity and A Series Maximum Storage Maximum Native te Ratos Tape Drive Capacity Data Transfer Rate SDLT 600A 300 GB 36 MB sec LTO 3A 400 GB 68 MB sec e The SDLT 600A tape drive allows for over 6 hours of HD high definition and over 25 hours of SD standard definition storage on a single Super DLTtape II media cartridge e The LTO 3A tape drive allows for over 8 hours of HD and over 33 hours of SD storage on a single Ultrium 3 media cartridge Note There is a limitation on the number of files that can be stored on a media cartridge based on the size of the files and the size of the filenames stored on the table of contents TOC region of the tape For example the A Series SDLT 600A tape drive can hold approximately 8 000 files This limit can be significantly smaller if the filenames are long and or there are many MXF files e Convergent techno

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