Quantum A-Series manual Getting Started

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Chapter 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 (81-81488-0x).

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 (81-81800-0x).

This chapter covers the following topics:

•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.

•Warranty Note provides basic warranty information

•Safety, Handling, and ESD Protection describes appropriate safeguards to use when working with the tape drive.

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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 Document No Document Title Document Description Quantum Corporate HeadquartersQuantum Home Technical PublicationsOverview.html Quantum A-Series Tape Drives User’s Guide Xvi Overview IntroductionIntroduction Overview Product Features Series Maximum Storage Maximum NativeCapacity Introduction Product Features Getting Started Java Plug-in Certificate of Security Java Plug-inCertificate of Security Resetting System DefaultsName Password/Setting Warranty Note Safety, Handling, and ESD ProtectionSafety Precautions ESD, see Electrostatic Discharge Protection HandlingElectrostatic Discharge Protection Using Your Tape Drive Sdlt 600A Front Panel LEDs and Tape EjectLED LED/Button Color Port Title Symbol Action ExplanationSee the applicable data cartridge appendix for detailed This indication Signifies that the LED is LTO-3AEOT Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Series Data CartridgesWrite-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 Loading a Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Unloading a Data CartridgeData Cartridge Care and Maintenance AlwaysDo not Power On Self-Test Post Troubleshooting Post OperationStage What You Observe Tips Post TroubleshootingIf… Then… You should… Over Temperature ConditionFrequently Asked Questions Series Sdlt 600A Tape Drive SeriesLTO-3A Tape Drive SpecificationsLaser Guided Magnetic Recording Series Sdlt 600A Tape DrivePivoting Optical Servo Magneto Resistive Cluster HeadsModular Design Sdlt 600A Tape Drive Modular Design TCM Pcba Data Control Module Tape Control ModuleData Cartridge Receiver Base PlatePositive Engagement Tape Leader Buckling Mechanism Front Panel ModuleElectronic Interface Module Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Functional Specifications Product SpecificationsSpecification Performance DataShock Unpackaged Pulse Shape Square wave ½ sine pulse Shock and Vibration SpecificationsShock Unpackaged Shock Packaged Height Number Drop Drops Package WeightVibration Unpackaged Type Sine Sweep Type RandomType Sine, Sweep, and Dwell Vibration Packaged Type RandomShock Pulse Shape ½ sine pulse Vibration Type Sine SweepShock Current and Power RequirementsMax for Sdlt 600A tape Drive Modes9 DC Power AC Power W MaxPk1 Max3 Mode Typ2 Typ4 Temperature Environmental SpecificationsSdlt 600A Tape Drive Recording Method Air Flow RequirementsSpecification Operating Limits No Tape Loaded Limits Power OnStorage Unpacked or Specification Packed Shipping Storage and ShipmentCharacteristic Specification Recording Media SpecificationsAltitude Media StructureMedia Physical Data CartridgeShipping Conditions Media Shipping Operating, and Storage SpecificationsOperating Conditions Storage Conditions Archival Non ArchivalPower Specifications Dimension ValueSeries LTO-3A Tape Drive Specification Value Drive Performance SpecificationsDrive Performance Specifications Environmental Requirements Specification Operational Non-operationalReliability Specifications Specification DescriptionMean Time Between Failures LTO Cartridge Specifications Mean Time to ReplaceEnvironmental Considerations Cartridge Memory Cartridge Reliability Data Cartridges Using Data Cartridges for the Sdlt 600ASuper DLTtape Data Cartridge Data Cartridge Handling GuidelinesData 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 Write Protecting a Tape Cartridge Ultrium Tape Cartridge Write-Protect SwitchTape Cartridge Care and Maintenance Cleaning the Tape Mechanism Occasional Cleaning of Tape HeadLife Expectancy of the Cleaning Tape LTO-3A Cleaning the Tape Mechanism If there is Then the tape drive firmware Performing an Emergency Reset and Cartridge EjectLoading a Data Cartridge Unloading a Data Cartridge Regulatory Compliance Sdlt 600A Type Regulation/Certification Electromagnetic Interference SusceptibilityImmunity and ESD Limits Current Harmonics and Flicker Emissions TestsAcoustic Noise Emissions Test Required Test Name Specification PerformanceCountry Regulatory Organization Compliant to LTO-3AVcci 2006-04 Class B Perchlorate Material Environmental ComplianceDisposal 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