Quantum A-Series manual Warranty Note, Safety, Handling, and ESD Protection, Safety Precautions

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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.

•Subject the product to unusual physical, environmental, or electrical stress, including damage caused by handling or shipping in unapproved containers or packaging.

•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.

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 your safety, follow all safety procedures described here and in other
	Safety Precautions
	Safety Precautions	sections of the manual.
		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.

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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 Series Maximum Storage Maximum Native Product FeaturesCapacity Introduction Product Features Getting Started Java Plug-in Certificate of Security Java Plug-inCertificate of Security Resetting System DefaultsName Password/Setting Safety, Handling, and ESD Protection Warranty NoteSafety 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 Write Protecting an Ultrium Data Cartridge Sliding the write-protect Switch toward Enables data to beLoading a Data Cartridge Loading a Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Unloading a Data CartridgeAlways Data Cartridge Care and MaintenanceDo not Post Operation Power On Self-Test Post TroubleshootingStage 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 ArchivalDimension Value Power SpecificationsSeries LTO-3A Tape Drive Specification Value Drive Performance SpecificationsDrive Performance Specifications Environmental Requirements Specification Operational Non-operationalSpecification Description Reliability SpecificationsMean Time Between Failures Mean Time to Replace LTO Cartridge SpecificationsEnvironmental 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 Orange Write-protect Switch Position Indicator Result Using Data Cartridges for the LTO-3ALoading a Tape Cartridge Unloading a Tape Cartridge Write Protecting a Tape Cartridge Ultrium Tape Cartridge Write-Protect SwitchTape Cartridge Care and Maintenance Occasional Cleaning of Tape Head Cleaning the Tape MechanismLife 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