Chapter 1
Overview
Introduction to the DAT AutoLoader
The Compaq 20/40 Gigabyte (GB) DAT 8-Cassette AutoLoader combines a changer mechanism with a DDS-4 cassette drive mechanism. The DAT AutoLoader houses up to eight DDS cassettes in a removable magazine, which enables you to back up weeks and months of data automatically. High-speed file retrieval and cassette swapping typically allow access to any file in an average of 95 seconds. The DAT AutoLoader supports both sequential and random access modes, with minimum interruption time between cassettes.
Figure 1-1. Compaq 20/40 GB DAT 8-Cassette AutoLoader
