Quantum A-Series manual Document Organization Notational Conventions

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Document Organization

Notational Conventions

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.

Appendix A, Specifications, provides product, functional, environmental, and recording media specifications.

Appendix B, Data Cartridges, provides information on recognizing, handling, inspecting, write-protecting, loading, and unloading cartridges.

Appendix C, Regulatory Compliance, provides electromagnetic field specifications, acoustic noise emissions, and environmental compliance.

This document concludes with a glossary.

This document uses the following conventions:

Note: Notes emphasize important information related to the main topic.

Caution: Cautions indicate 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.

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Contents $6HULHV7DSHULYHV Copyright Statement Contents Using Your Tape Drive Appendix B Data Cartridges Appendix C Regulatory Compliance Figures Quantum A-Series Tape Drives User’s Guide Viii Tables Quantum A-Series Tape Drives User’s Guide Preface Document Organization Notational Conventions Quantum Corporate Headquarters Document No Document Title Document DescriptionTechnical Publications Quantum HomeOverview.html Quantum A-Series Tape Drives User’s Guide Xvi Introduction OverviewIntroduction Overview Product Features Series Maximum Storage Maximum NativeCapacity Introduction Product Features Getting Started Java Plug-in Java Plug-in Certificate of SecurityResetting System Defaults Certificate of SecurityName Password/Setting Warranty Note Safety, Handling, and ESD ProtectionSafety Precautions Handling ESD, see Electrostatic Discharge ProtectionElectrostatic Discharge Protection Using Your Tape Drive Front Panel LEDs and Tape Eject Sdlt 600ALED/Button Color Port Title Symbol Action Explanation LEDSee the applicable data cartridge appendix for detailed LTO-3A This indication Signifies that the LED isEOT Series Data Cartridges Super DLTtape II Data CartridgeWrite-protect Switch on Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Sliding the write-protect Switch toward Enables data to be Write Protecting an Ultrium Data CartridgeLoading a Data Cartridge Unloading a Data Cartridge Loading a Super DLTtape II Data CartridgeData Cartridge Care and Maintenance AlwaysDo not Power On Self-Test Post Troubleshooting Post OperationStage What You Observe Post Troubleshooting TipsOver Temperature Condition If… Then… You should…Frequently Asked Questions Specifications Series Sdlt 600A Tape Drive SeriesLTO-3A Tape DriveSeries Sdlt 600A Tape Drive Laser Guided Magnetic RecordingPivoting Optical Servo Magneto Resistive Cluster HeadsModular Design Sdlt 600A Tape Drive Modular Design Data Control Module Tape Control Module TCM PcbaBase Plate Data Cartridge ReceiverPositive Engagement Tape Leader Buckling Mechanism Front Panel ModuleElectronic Interface Module Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Product Specifications Functional SpecificationsSpecification Performance DataShock and Vibration Specifications Shock Unpackaged Pulse Shape Square wave ½ sine pulseShock Packaged Height Number Drop Drops Package Weight Shock UnpackagedVibration Unpackaged Type Sine Sweep Type RandomVibration Packaged Type Random Type Sine, Sweep, and DwellShock Pulse Shape ½ sine pulse Vibration Type Sine SweepCurrent and Power Requirements ShockMax for Sdlt 600A tape Drive Modes9 DC Power AC Power W MaxPk1 Max3 Mode Typ2 Typ4 Environmental Specifications TemperatureSdlt 600A Tape Drive Recording Method Air Flow RequirementsLimits Power On Specification Operating Limits No Tape LoadedStorage Unpacked or Specification Packed Shipping Storage and ShipmentRecording Media Specifications Characteristic SpecificationAltitude Media StructurePhysical Data Cartridge MediaMedia Shipping Operating, and Storage Specifications Shipping ConditionsOperating Conditions Storage Conditions Archival Non ArchivalPower Specifications Dimension ValueSeries LTO-3A Tape Drive Drive Performance Specifications Specification ValueDrive Performance Specifications Specification Operational Non-operational Environmental RequirementsReliability Specifications Specification DescriptionMean Time Between Failures LTO Cartridge Specifications Mean Time to ReplaceEnvironmental Considerations Cartridge Memory Cartridge Reliability Using Data Cartridges for the Sdlt 600A Data CartridgesData Cartridge Handling Guidelines Super DLTtape Data CartridgeData Cartridge Handling Guidelines Data Cartridge Inspection Procedure Bottom View Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Super DLTtape Data Cartridge Reel Locks Problems to Look for Inside the Data Cartridge Door Data Cartridge Write-Protect Switch After Loading the Data Cartridge and During Operation Using Data Cartridges for the LTO-3A Orange Write-protect Switch Position Indicator ResultLoading a Tape Cartridge Unloading a Tape Cartridge Ultrium Tape Cartridge Write-Protect Switch Write Protecting a Tape CartridgeTape Cartridge Care and Maintenance Cleaning the Tape Mechanism Occasional Cleaning of Tape HeadLife Expectancy of the Cleaning Tape LTO-3A Cleaning the Tape Mechanism Performing an Emergency Reset and Cartridge Eject If there is Then the tape drive firmwareLoading a Data Cartridge Unloading a Data Cartridge Regulatory Compliance Sdlt 600A Electromagnetic Interference Susceptibility Type Regulation/CertificationImmunity and ESD Limits Current Harmonics and Flicker Emissions TestsTest Required Test Name Specification Performance Acoustic Noise EmissionsLTO-3A Country Regulatory Organization Compliant toVcci 2006-04 Class B Environmental Compliance Perchlorate MaterialDisposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment Glossary Java applets are small Java programs that get downloaded to Degree Celsius C is a unit of temperature European Economic Community EOD Gigabyte Glossary Glossary Prml PWA QEZ Universal Serial Bus is a serial bus standard for connecting Mandates that producers of electronic goods assume