5SER S 'UIDE 5SER S 'UIDE 5SER S 'UIDE 5SER S 'UIDE 5SER S 'UIDE 5SER S 'UIDE 5SER S 'UIDE A-Series Tape Drives A-Series Tape Drives 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.
Contents Preface Chapter 1 xi Introduction 1 Overview............................................................................................................. 1 Product Features ................................................................................................ 3 Chapter 2 Getting Started 5 Java™ Plug-in.................................................................................................... 6 The Java Plug-in.............................................................
Chapter 3 Using Your Tape Drive 12 Front Panel LEDs and Tape Eject .................................................................. 13 SDLT 600A ................................................................................................. 13 LTO-3A....................................................................................................... 16 A-Series Data Cartridges................................................................................. 18 Write-Protect Switch ..................
Air Flow Requirements............................................................................ 41 Temperature and Humidity .................................................................... 41 Storage and Shipment .............................................................................. 42 Altitude ...................................................................................................... 43 Recording Media Specifications..................................................................
Appendix C Regulatory Compliance 71 SDLT 600A ........................................................................................................ 72 Safety Certifications.................................................................................. 72 Electromagnetic Field Specifications ..................................................... 72 Electromagnetic Emissions...................................................................... 72 Electromagnetic Interference Susceptibility ...........
Figures Figure 1 SDLT 600A Tabletop Drive......................................................... 2 Figure 2 Certificate of Security .................................................................. 7 Figure 3 SDLT 600A Front Panel Display .............................................. 13 Figure 4 LTO-3A Front Panel Display .................................................... 16 Figure 5 Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge ............................................
Figure 18 Problems to Look for Inside the Data Cartridge Door.......... 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..........................
Tables Table 1 Storage Capacity and Transfer Rates ........................................ 3 Table 2 SDLT 600A LED Codes ............................................................. 14 Table 3 LTO-3A LED Codes ................................................................... 17 Table 4 LED Lighting Pattern During Power-On Self-Test (POST).. 23 Table 5 Troubleshooting Chart .............................................................. 25 Table 6 SDLT 600A Tape Drive Performance Data.........
Table 18 Super DLTtape II Media Storage Limits ................................. 45 Table 19 LTO-3A Physical Specifications ............................................... 46 Table 20 Drive Performance Specifications ............................................ 47 Table 21 Environmental Requirements................................................... 49 Table 22 Reliability Specifications ........................................................... 50 Table 23 Environmental Tolerances .............
Preface This document serves as an easy-to-use information source to familiarize Quantum customers and systems professionals with the A-Series tape drives. Audience The primary audience for this document consists of end users installing and using the tape drive.
Document Organization This document is organized as follows: • Chapter 1, Introduction, provides an overview of the tape drive and product features. • Chapter 2, Getting Started, includes information on the Java Plug-in, resetting system defaults, and warranty, safety, handling, and ESD precautions. • Chapter 3, Using Your Tape Drive, provides information on the front panel controls and LEDs, data cartridges, and POST.
This document uses the following: Related Documents Contacts • Right side of the tape drive — Refers to the right side as you face the component being described. • Left side of the tape drive — Refers to the left side as you face the component being described. • 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).
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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. • edtFTPj Web site: www.enterprisedt.com/products/edtftpj/ overview.html • GNU Lesser General Public License: www.gnu.org/licenses/ lgpl.
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Chapter 1 1 Introduction The Quantum A-Series Tape Drives: • SDLT 600A • LTO-3A This chapter describes the features of the tape drives and covers the following topics: • Overview describes a basic overview of the A-Series tape drives. • Product Features lists product features of the A-Series tape drives. Overview The Quantum A-Series Tape Drives are an extension to the family of products with video professionals in mind.
Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The A-Series tape drives are available in two configurations, tabletop (as shown in figure 1) and rackmount.
Chapter 1 Introduction Product Features Product Features The A-Series tape drives offer the following product features: Table 1 Storage Capacity and Transfer Rates A-Series Tape Drive Maximum Storage Capacity Maximum Native Data Transfer Rate SDLT 600A 300 GB 36 MB/sec LTO-3A 400 GB 68 MB/sec • 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.
Chapter 1 Introduction Product Features • 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.
Chapter 2 2 Getting Started 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 File Server User’s Guide (81-81800).
Chapter 2 Getting Started Java™ Plug-in Java™ Plug-in 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.
Chapter 2 Getting Started Resetting System Defaults Figure 2 Certificate of Security 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 255.255.255.
Chapter 2 Getting Started Resetting System Defaults SDLT 600A Drive Reset 2 To reset an SDLT 600A tape drive back to default values: 1 Disconnect the network cable from the drive. 2 Switch off your tape drive. 3 Insert a write protected cartridge into the drive. 4 Switch on the tape drive (after approximately one minute, the cartridge will be ejected). 5 Repeat steps 2 – 4 above two more times. 6 After the third cycle, switch off your tape drive.
Chapter 2 Getting Started Warranty Note 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: • Modify the product without the manufacturer’s written approval.
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: Handling 2 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.
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 Protection 2 Several electrical components of the A-Series tape drive are sensitive to static electricity and electrostatic discharge (ESD). Even a static buildup or discharge that is too slight to feel can be sufficient to destroy or degrade a component’s operation.
Chapter 3 3 Using Your Tape Drive This chapter provides information about the LEDs and buttons on the front panels of the A-Series tape drives, A-Series data cartridges, formatting 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).
Chapter 3 Using Your Tape Drive Front Panel LEDs and Tape Eject Front Panel LEDs and Tape Eject 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.
Chapter 3 Using Your Tape Drive Front Panel LEDs and Tape Eject Table 2 SDLT 600A LED Codes LED/Button/ Port Title Color/ Symbol All LEDs All LEDs illuminate briefly and then illuminate in sequence until the reset completes SDLT 600A tape drive reset No LED No LEDs illuminate No data cartridge is inserted Cartridge Status LED Green Remains On Super DLTtape II data cartridge ejected Remains On Blank Super DLTtape II data cartridge inserted Remains On SDLT 600A tape drive formatted Super DLTt
Chapter 3 Using Your Tape Drive Front Panel LEDs and Tape Eject LED/Button/ Port Title Cleaning Required LED Eject Button Color/ Symbol Yellow ! Action Explanation On Cleaning is required. See Cleaning the Tape Mechanism for cleaning information. Off Cleaning is not required. 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.
Chapter 3 Using Your Tape Drive Front Panel LEDs and Tape Eject LTO-3A 3 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.
Chapter 3 Using Your Tape Drive Front Panel LEDs and Tape Eject Table 3 LTO-3A LED Codes Drive Condition Activity LED (Green) Error LED (Orange) Cleaning Request Status LED (Amber) On Cleaning cartridge present On On Cleaning cartridge at EOT On Fast Cleaning failure or media error Fast Hardware error Fast Manual intervention required On Fast Microcode download Fast Slow Fast Microcode download error Fast Fast Fast Positioning – loading, unloading, rewinding, spacing, or locating
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.
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.
Chapter 3 Using Your Tape Drive A-Series Data Cartridges Write Protecting an Ultrium Data Cartridge 3 Ultrium tape cartridges have a sliding write-protect switch at the rightrear corner as shown in figure 7. Sliding the write-protect switch toward the . . . Enables data to be . . . center of the cartridge (the Locked position), read from the cartridge, but not written to it. (This is the write-protected position.
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 Drive Status LED Unloading a Data Cartridge 3 Follow these steps to unload a 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.
Chapter 3 Using Your Tape Drive A-Series Data Cartridges Data Cartridge Care and Maintenance 3 Observe the following precautions to protect your data: 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 position.
Chapter 3 Using Your Tape Drive Power On Self-Test (POST) Troubleshooting Power On Self-Test (POST) Troubleshooting This section provides troubleshooting information that might be helpful 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.
Chapter 3 Using Your Tape Drive Power On Self-Test (POST) Troubleshooting Stage What You Observe 4 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.
Chapter 3 Using Your Tape Drive Power On Self-Test (POST) Troubleshooting POST Troubleshooting Tips 3 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. Table 5 Troubleshooting Chart If… Then… You should… The system does not recognize the tape drive.
Chapter 3 Using Your Tape Drive Power On Self-Test (POST) Troubleshooting Over Temperature Condition 3 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.
Appendix A Specifications A This appendix describes the technology behind the drives as well as the various specifications that apply to the A-Series tape drives. • A-Series SDLT 600A Tape Drive • 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.
A-Series SDLT 600A Tape Drive A-Series SDLT 600A Tape Drive 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. Laser Guided Magnetic Recording 1 The SDLT 600A tape drives are based on Laser Guided Magnetic Recording (LGMR) technology.
Modular Design Advanced Partial Response Maximum Likelihood 1 Improving 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.
Modular Design As shown in figure 10, the SDLT 600A tape drive consists of five distinct modules: • Data Control Module (DCM) • Tape Control Module (TCM) • Front Panel Module (FPM) • 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.
Modular Design Data Control Module 1 The Data Control Module (DCM) contains several of the functions and 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.
Modular Design as a stand-alone module, simplifying the design, manufacturing, and troubleshooting processes. 1 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.
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. Electronic Interface Module 1 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.
Product Specifications Product Specifications The following subsections contain product specifications for the SDLT 600A tape drive. Positive Engagement Tape Leader Buckling Mechanism 1 This buckling mechanism engages the tape leaders upon data cartridge load and disengages them upon data cartridge unload.
Functional Specifications Shock and Vibration Specifications 1 Table 7 Non-operating Shock Specifications (Unpackaged) 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 BOT) 79 seconds Maximum Access Time** (from BOT) 190 seconds Load to BOT** 18 seconds (typical) 63 seconds (unformatted tape) Unload from BOT** 19 seconds Nominal Tape Tension Stationary: 3.0 ± 0.
Functional Specifications Shock (Unpackaged) Application Table 8 Non-Operating Shock Specifications (Packaged, Drop) Table 9 Non-Operating Vibration Specifications (Unpackaged) X,Y,Z axes, twice in each axis (once in each direction) Shock (Packaged, Drop) Height of Drop Number of Drops Package Weight Drop 42 inches 16 drops total 0 lbs. < package weight ≤ 20 lbs. 36 inches 16 drops total 20 lbs. < package weight ≤ 50 lbs.
Functional Specifications Table 10 Non-Operating Vibration Specifications (Packaged) 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.
Functional Specifications Shock Application Current and Power Requirements 1 X,Y,Z 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.
Functional Specifications Mode Max for SDLT 600A tape drive Modes9 5 V Current (A) MaxPk1 MaxMean2 Typ3 N/A 3.8 12 V Current (A) MaxPk1 MaxMean2 Typ3 N/A N/A 2.1 DC Power (W) AC Power (W) Max4 Max6 5 Typ Typ7 N/A N/A 3.8 N/A N/A 1. The Max-Peak value represents short current spikes drawn for durations of < 50ms. On the 12V supply, the peaks correspond to the pulse-width-modulated switching of the motors.
Functional Specifications Table 13 Power Requirements — SCSI Interface AC Power (W) Max3 Typ4 DC Power MaxPk1 Typ2 Mode Standby/Idle Media Loading/Unloading 5 600A Write – Motor Start 600A Write – Streaming Max for SDLT 600A tape drive Modes 6 21 21 51 46 43 37 83 73 32 29 78 71 32 31 73 64 43 N/A 83 N/A 1. The Max-Peak value represents short current spikes drawn for durations of < 50ms.
Environmental Specifications SDLT 600A Tape Drive Recording Method 1 The SDLT 600A tape 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 The SDLT 600A tape drive operates in environments that include general offices and work spaces with systems capable of maintaining standard comfort levels.
Environmental Specifications Table 14 Temperature and Humidity Specification Storage and Shipment 1 Specification Operating Limits Non-Operating Limits (Power On, No Tape Loaded) Wet Bulb Temperature 25 °C (77 °F) 25 °C (77 °F) Dry Bulb Temperature Range 10 °C to 40 °C (50 °F to 104 °F) 10 °C to 40 °C (50 °F to 104 °F) Temperature Gradient 11 °C (20 °F)/hour (across range) 15 °C (27 °F)/hour (across range) Relative Humidity 20% to 80% (non-condensing) 10% to 90% (non-condensing) Humidity
Recording Media Specifications Altitude 1 Both 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.
Recording Media Specifications Figure 11 Multiple Layers Comprise Super DLTtape II Media High Coercivity Magnetic Layer Under Layer Enhanced Base Film Layer Back Coat Layer with Servo Guides Layers not drawn to scale Physical Data Cartridge 1 A durable plastic case encloses the Super DLTtape II media, as shown in figure 12.
Recording Media Specifications Media Shipping, Operating, and Storage Specifications 1 Figure 13 Super DLTtape II Media Shipping Limits Table 17 Super DLTtape II Media Operating Limits The optimum media shipping conditions are described in table 13.
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.
Drive Performance Specifications Drive Performance Specifications Table 20 lists the performance specifications of the LTO-3 Half-Height Tape Drive.
Drive Performance Specifications Specification Value Maximum rewind time (650-m tape) < 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 1027 data bits Recording unrecoverable errors Less than 1 in 1017 data bits Synchronous transfer rate (burst) 160 Mbytes per sec max Tape drive type LTO (Ultrium) Tape speed Up to 4.
Environmental Requirements Environmental Requirements Table 21 lists the environmental specifications of the LTO-3 Half-Height Tape Drive. Table 21 Environmental Requirements Specification Operational Acoustic level idling (A-wt sum) 52 dBA maximum 5.0 LwA Bels — Acoustic level operational (A-wt sum) 57 dBA maximum 5.
Reliability Specifications Reliability Specifications The LTO-3 Half-Height Tape Drive is designed for maximum reliability and data integrity. Table 22 lists the reliability specifications.
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: Mean Time to Replace 1 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 to diagnose a defective drive and to install a replacement drive.
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.
Appendix B Data Cartridges B This appendix provides data cartridge information for the following A-Series tape drives: • Using Data Cartridges for the SDLT 600A • 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.
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 • 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. • Always observe the proper environmental conditions for storing data cartridges. Refer to the data cartridge reference card supplied with each data cartridge.
Data Cartridge Inspection Procedure • Be certain 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 usage. 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.
Data Cartridge Inspection Procedure 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.
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.
Data Cartridge Inspection Procedure 7 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. 8 Compare what you see inside the data cartridge door to figure 18. Look for damage to the data cartridge clips, including: • Bent or towed-in appearance on one or both clips • Improper seating (clips should be fully retracted towards the left side of the opening) • Bending of the leader bar that supports the clips.
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 data 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.
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 writeprotected via firmware). When write-protection is disabled, no orange rectangle is visible. For more details about the write-protect switch, see table 25.
Using Data Cartridges for the LTO-3A Write-protect Switch Position If you move the write-protect switch from its left (enabled) position to its right (disabled) position Orange Write-protect Indicator Not Visible Result The data cartridge becomes write-enabled after a variable amount of seconds.
Using Data Cartridges for the LTO-3A Write Protecting a Tape Cartridge 2 Ultrium tape cartridges have a sliding write-protect switch at the rightrear corner as shown in figure 20. Sliding the write-protect switch toward the . . . Enables data to be . . . center of the cartridge (the Locked position), 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.
Using Data Cartridges for the LTO-3A Tape Cartridge Care and Maintenance 2 Observe the following precautions to protect the data on your Ultrium tape cartridges: 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 position.
Cleaning the Tape Mechanism Cleaning the Tape Mechanism This section discusses the tape drive cleaning tape, maintenance considerations, and important compatibility issues. Note: Occasional Cleaning of Tape Head 2 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.
Cleaning the Tape Mechanism The SDLT CleaningTape is intended for use in SDLT 600A tape drives Compatibility of the Cleaning Tape 2 Alternatively stated, the SDLT CleaningTape only cleans the SDLT MRC heads.
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.
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.
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.
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; see figure 21 as needed. Caution: Remove the data cartridge from the tape drive before turning off host power.
Appendix C Regulatory Compliance C This chapter describes various regulations that apply to the A-Series tape drives: • SDLT 600A • LTO-3A Quantum A-Series Tape Drives User’s Guide 71
SDLT 600A SDLT 600A This section lists the safety regulations that the A-Series SDLT 600A Tape Drive meets or exceeds. Safety Certifications 3 The SDLT 600A tape drive meets or exceeds the following safely requirements: • UL 60950: Information Technology Including Electrical Business Equipment (USA) • EN60950/IEC 950: Information Technology Including Electrical Business Equipment (Europe) • EN60825-1 Information Technology Equipment The SDLT 600A tape drive is also certified to bear the GS mark.
SDLT 600A Electromagnetic Interference Susceptibility 3 Table 26 EMI Regulations and Certifications Table 26 provides regulations and certifications held by the SDLT 600A tape drive for Electromagnetic Interference (EMI).
SDLT 600A Test Specification Required Performance Radiated Electromagnetic Immunity EN61000-4-3 Criteria A Electrical Fast Transient / Burst Immunity EN61000-4-4 Criteria B Electrical Surge Immunity EN61000-4-5 Criteria B Conducted Electromagnetic Immunity EN61000-4-6 Criteria A Power Frequency Magnetic Field Immunity EN61000-4-8 Criteria A AC Voltage Dips and Interrupts Immunity EN61000-4-11 Criteria B Test Name Acoustic Noise Emissions Table 28 Acoustic Noise Emissions, Nominal 3
LTO-3A 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. Table 29 Safety Compliance Country Regulatory Organization Compliant to: Canada Canadian Standards Association (CSA) CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-03, 1st Ed.
LTO-3A Table 30 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance Country Regulatory Organization Compliant to: Australia Standards Australia Spectrum Management “C-Tick” AS/NZS 3548 (same as CISPR 22), Class B Canada Industry Canada Digital Apparaus - Interference-Causing Equipment Standard (ICES-003) ICES-003: 2004 Class B: Digital 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 Interface
Environmental Compliance Also consider the following safety points: • 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. • Provide the correct voltages (+5 VDC 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).
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 designated collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
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. A 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.
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. B ASIC Application Specific Integrated Circuit. ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials.
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.
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 enables a PC to communicate with peripheral devices such as printers, CD-ROMs, and tape drives. Each kind of device requires a different driver.
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. F Erase The removal of data from media.
Glossary G H I GB Gigabyte SI — 1,000,000,000 bytes or 109. This is the International System of Units (SI) definition commonly used by telecommunications and storage manufacturers. GiB — 1,073,741,824 bytes, equal to 10243, or 230. 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.
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 106 bytes. Computer usage — 1024 bytes. L LED Light Emitting Diode. LGMR Laser Guided Magnetic Recording. µM A Micrometer is an SI unit of length.
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 in a 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).
Glossary PRML 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 Advanced PRML. PWA Printed Wiring Assembly - Commonly known as PCB(A) for Printed Circuit Board (Assembly). Q QEZ An Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) for the tape drive. R Restore To replace data on the hard drive with data obtained from another media device.
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.
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 W The Watt is the SI derived unit of power. A computer that stores Web documents and makes them available to other computers via a web browser.
