Seagate STT8000A manual Recommended tapes, Tape capacities and formats

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Specifications

Chapter 2

Recommended tapes

The STT8000A uses pre-formatted minicartridges. The following cartridges are recommended:

Description	Seagate	Sony	3M/Imation

Travan (740 ft)	8000TT	—	TR-4
(QIC-3095)

∙4.0 GB capacity

∙8.0 GB capacity with data compression

Standard 900 Oe (400 ft)			—	—	miniMAGNUSTM
(QIC-3080)					3080
∙	1.6	GB capacity
∙	3.2	GB capacity with
	data compression

QIC Wide 900 Oe(400 ft)			4000QT	QW 3080XLF	—
(QIC-3080)

∙2 GB capacity

∙4 GB capacity with data compression

Tape capacities and formats

The following table gives the uncompressed capacities for the drive.

Media Type	QIC-3095-MC QIC-3080-MC

Travan TR-4	4.0 GB
400 ft QIC-Wide	2.0 GB
400 ft minicartridge	1.6 GB

The STT8000 ATAPI minicartridge drive reads and writes the QIC-3095-MC and QIC-3080-MC formats. When used with the appropriate software, the drive reads the QIC 80, QIC-3010, and QIC-3020 formats.

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Contents STT8000A Atapi Minicartridge Drive Product Manual Page FCC Notice Important Information About This Manual Table of Contents Atapi interface Tape format Glossary Acronyms and measurements Drive overview IntroductionSTT8000A internal drive without mounting brackets Features Minicartridge technology overview Typical system configurationsFlash Eeprom SoftwareReferences Chapter Title Description About this manualSpecifications Physical specificationsOverview STT8000A 3.5-Inch mount general dimensions Specification Measurement Power specificationsFeature Specification Performance specificationsEnvironmental requirements Specification Operational Non-operationalReliability Mean-Time-Between FailuresMean-Time-To-Repair Tape capacities and formats Recommended tapesTUV & IEC-RHEINLAND Regulatory complianceIntroduction InstallationBefore you begin Handling guidelinesJumper block and jumper settings Setting jumpersAligning the drive in the computer Installing the driveMounting dimensions Mounting holes on internal drive without mounting brackets Pin Assignment Description Source ATA-2 Interface pin assignmentsREQ Chapter Installation Front panel LED Drive operation and maintenanceLoading and unloading cartridges Using Travan cartridgesTravan cartridge write-protect switch-locked position Setting the write-protect switchLoading revised firmware via Seagate firmware cartridge Care and maintenance of the drive and cartridges Caring for tape cartridgesCaring for the drive Capstan Tape Head Troubleshooting Chapter ATA-2 Signals Atapi interfaceATA-2 Interface Abrt ATA registersBits Mnemonic Description Previous Cmd Int Reason Supported ATA CommandsFeature Number Set Feature Commands Atapi Identify Device A1h Atapi Packet Command A0h DSC Atapi interfaceErase command Bit Byte Inquiry commandLoad/Unload command Locate command Log Select command Log Sense command Following table presents the Error Counter Page layout Error Counter Page ReadFollowing table presents the Tape Capacity Page layout Tape Capacity Page CodeMode Select command Code Description Mode Sense commandMode Block Descriptor Mode Parameter HeaderMode Capabilities and Mechanical Status Mode Medium PartitionMode Tape Parameters Read command Following table describes the Read Position layout Read Position commandChapter Atapi Interface Request Sense command Following table describes the Request Sense layout Rewind command Space command Test Unit Ready command Write command Write Filemark command Write Buffer download microcode command Tape format Tape partitioningTrack positions Track numbering Track formatFrames General track layout Blocks Tape reference servo patternRandomization Write equalizationChapter Tape format Theory of operations Block diagramMechanics Capstan drive motor assemblyCartridge load mechanism ChassisSensors and switches Control circuitsHead design Travan minicartridge Media-Travan minicartridgesGlossary Appendix a Glossary Glossary Appendix a Glossary Acronyms and abbreviations Acronyms and measurementsLSI Measure Meaning Units of measurementAppendix B Acronyms and Measurements