Quantum A-Series manual Glossary

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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,
	A	Access
			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 media
			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.

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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 Capacity Product FeaturesSeries Maximum Storage Maximum Native Introduction Product Features Getting Started Java Plug-in Certificate of Security Java Plug-inCertificate of Security Resetting System DefaultsName Password/Setting Safety Precautions Warranty NoteSafety, Handling, and ESD Protection 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 Loading a Data Cartridge Sliding the write-protect Switch toward Enables data to beWrite Protecting an Ultrium Data Cartridge Loading a Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Unloading a Data CartridgeDo not Data Cartridge Care and MaintenanceAlways Stage What You Observe Power On Self-Test Post TroubleshootingPost Operation Tips Post TroubleshootingIf… Then… You should… Over Temperature ConditionFrequently Asked Questions Series Sdlt 600A Tape Drive SeriesLTO-3A Tape Drive SpecificationsMagneto Resistive Cluster Heads Series Sdlt 600A Tape DriveLaser Guided Magnetic Recording Pivoting Optical ServoModular Design Sdlt 600A Tape Drive Modular Design TCM Pcba Data Control Module Tape Control ModuleFront Panel Module Base PlateData Cartridge Receiver Positive Engagement Tape Leader Buckling MechanismElectronic Interface Module Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Performance Data Product SpecificationsFunctional Specifications SpecificationShock Unpackaged Pulse Shape Square wave ½ sine pulse Shock and Vibration SpecificationsType Random Shock Packaged Height Number Drop Drops Package WeightShock Unpackaged Vibration Unpackaged Type Sine SweepVibration Type Sine Sweep Vibration Packaged Type RandomType Sine, Sweep, and Dwell Shock Pulse Shape ½ sine pulseShock Current and Power RequirementsMax for Sdlt 600A tape Drive Modes9 DC Power AC Power W MaxPk1 Max3 Mode Typ2 Typ4 Air Flow Requirements Environmental SpecificationsTemperature Sdlt 600A Tape Drive Recording MethodStorage and Shipment Limits Power OnSpecification Operating Limits No Tape Loaded Storage Unpacked or Specification Packed ShippingMedia Structure Recording Media SpecificationsCharacteristic Specification AltitudeMedia Physical Data CartridgeStorage Conditions Archival Non Archival Media Shipping Operating, and Storage SpecificationsShipping Conditions Operating ConditionsSeries LTO-3A Tape Drive Power SpecificationsDimension Value Specification Value Drive Performance SpecificationsDrive Performance Specifications Environmental Requirements Specification Operational Non-operationalMean Time Between Failures Reliability SpecificationsSpecification Description Environmental Considerations LTO Cartridge SpecificationsMean Time to Replace 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 Loading a Tape Cartridge Unloading a Tape Cartridge Using Data Cartridges for the LTO-3AOrange Write-protect Switch Position Indicator Result Write Protecting a Tape Cartridge Ultrium Tape Cartridge Write-Protect SwitchTape Cartridge Care and Maintenance Life Expectancy of the Cleaning Tape Cleaning the Tape MechanismOccasional Cleaning of Tape Head 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 Current Harmonics and Flicker Emissions Tests Electromagnetic Interference SusceptibilityType Regulation/Certification Immunity and ESD LimitsAcoustic 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