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Exabyte manual Related Publications, EXB-8205 and EXB-8505 8mm Cartridge Tape Subsystems

Models: EXB-8505 8mm

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Chapter 7 describes compliance with regulatory and safety agency standards, including electromagnetic susceptibility (EMI), susceptibility to electrostatic discharge (ESD), and radiated susceptibility.

This product specification contains a glossary and an index.

Related Publications

The following publications list additional, related information.

EXB-8205 and EXB-8505 8mm Cartridge Tape Subsystems

For information about installing, operating, and maintaining the EXB-8205, EXB-8205XL, EXB-8505, and EXB-8505XL, and for information about implementing SCSI commands, refer to the following publications:

EXB-8205 and EXB-8505 8mm Cartridge Tape Subsystems SCSI Reference for Standard and eXtended Length Configurations, 510503

EXB-8205 and EXB-8505 8mm Cartridge Tape Subsystems

Integration and Optimization for Standard and eXtended Length

Configurations, 510505

EXB-8205 and EXB-8505 8mm Cartridge Tape Subsystems

Installation and Operation for Standard and eXtended Length

Configurations, 302967

Libraries and Enclosures

For information about libraries and enclosures currently available for the EXB-8205, EXB-8205XL, EXB-8505, and EXB-8505XL, refer to the following publications:

EXB-210 8mm Library Product Specification, 510807

Mini Tabletop 8mm Cartridge Tape Subsystem Product

Specification, 520154

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Exabyte manual Related Publications, EXB-8205 and EXB-8505 8mm Cartridge Tape Subsystems, Libraries and Enclosures

Contents

3URGXFW 6SHFLILFDWLRQ Copyright DisclaimerTrademark Notices Revision HistoryChanges and Enhancements to This Manual MayProduct Warranty Caution Contents Requirements for Use Functional DescriptionSafety and Regulatory Agency Compliance Glossary IndexFeatures Recording FormatFunctional Description Functional Specifications Interface Specifications TablesAbout This Manual Intended AudienceHow This Manual is Organized Related Publications EXB-8205 and EXB-8505 8mm Cartridge Tape SubsystemsLibraries and Enclosures Conventions Used in This Specification StandardsXiv Features Features Features1Comparison of the four tape drives Features 1Comparison of tape drive features Read/Write Compatibility with Other Tape DrivesSupported Formats Data format features Data Compression Determining the Tape FormatCustom Eeprom Options Storage Capacity Length Approximate Capacity to Leot a in MBytes8500c Format 8200c Compressed Format b EXB-8505 EXB-8505XL Front Panel Controls and Indicators Physical DescriptionDoor and Bezel Unload Button LEDsLabels Scsi Connector Power ConnectorBack Panel Components Ground Tab and Grounding HoleResistor Terminators single-ended configuration only Scsi ID Jumper BlockMonitor Port Internal Components of the Tape Drive 5Internal components EXB-8505 shownRotating Drum Assembly Tape Transport MechanismServo Card SSV Preamp and Upper Analog Cards Lower Digital SLD CardSize and Weight 7External dimensions in inches and millimetersRelated Products Integration with Other Exabyte ProductsEXB-210 8mm Library 9Mini Tabletop CTSs with EXB-8505s installed Mini Tabletop Cartridge Tape SubsystemExatapeô Data Cartridges Features 5EXATAPE media compatibility with 8mm tape drives Exabyte Cleaning Cartridges Recording Format Helical-Scan Recording Recording FormatPhysical Format Physical Track Structure510504 8500/8500c Physical Track Structure 3Physical track structure for 8500 and 8500c format8200c and 8200 Physical Track Structure 5Physical track structure for 8200c track format 510504 Physical Blocks Search Fields Servo AreasRecording Parameters 1Recording parametersLogical Format Supported Logical FormatsLogical Blocks Logical Block CompressionLogical Block Packing 9Logical block packing one physical block Gap Bytes 10Gap bytes one physical blockGap Blocks and Gap Tracks 11One gap block and one gap track in two physical tracksFilemarks Long Filemarks2Type and size of filemarks for each format Setmarks EXB-8505 and EXB-8505XL only End of Data EODShort Filemarks Track and Block Counts 4Track and physical block counts for 8500 and 8500c formats Lbot to Leot Leot to PeotNumber of tracks Number of blocks Hex DecimalFunctional Description Write Operations Data Flow and Data CompressionFunctional Description Logical Block CRC Streaming and Start/Stop Modes Data Compression MonitoringThresholds During a Write Operation Motion ThresholdReconnect Threshold Error Detection, Correction, and Recovery Procedures Error Correction Code ECCCyclic Redundancy Check CRC Read-After-Write CheckingRead Operations 2Data flow during a read operationThresholds During a Read Operation Requirements for Use Installation Requirements Requirements for Setting the Scsi IDRequirements for Use Requirements for Mounting the Tape Drive 2Mounting holes on the sides 4Mounting hole dimensions in inches and millimeters Terminators for Single-Ended Configuration Terminators for Differential ConfigurationRequirements for Scsi Bus Termination Requirements for Connecting a Scsi Cable ImpedanceCable Length Scsi Cable Connector Requirements Primary Conductor1Connector pin assignments for differential tape drives Signal Pin NumberGround Termpwr Power-On Mode OperationTape Drive Controls Device States6LEDs on the faceplate of the EXB-8505 and EXB-8505XL LKey for m3 LED states during operationLoading Data Cartridges Unloading Data Cartridges Load TimeResetting the Tape Drive Effect of PREVENT/ALLOW Medium Removal CommandError During Unload Procedure Preventive Maintenance Using Scsi CommandsCleaning the Tape Drive Determining When the Tape Drive Needs Cleaning Time-to-Clean LED IndicationRequest Sense 03h Command Loading New Microcode4Single pack and multi-pack shipping dimensions and weights Size Dimensions WeightShipping Requirements Shipping CartonsUnpacking and Packing Instructions Interface Specifications Scsi Features Interface SpecificationsPhysical Path Data Transfer RateScsi Messages 1SCSI messagesHex Value Description Out Initiator toScsi Commands 2SCSI-2 command setCommand OP Code Description Receive Diagnostic Using Scsi Commands Writing DataReading Data Erasing DataSearching for Data Copying MicrocodeInquiring About Tape Drive Status Performing Diagnostic Tests Setting Operating ParametersInquiry 12h Command LOG Sense 4Dh and LOG Select 4Ch CommandsFunctional Specifications Performance Specifications Write and Read Access TimesFunctional Specifications 1Typical write and read access timesTape Speed File-Search Tape Speed3File-search tape speeds EXB-8205 and EXB-8205XL EXB-8505 and EXB-8505XLReposition Time Rewind Tape Speed4Typical rewind times Size Length Typical rewind time Exatape a SecondsDrum Rotation Period Tape Tension Release and Drum Motion Suspension5Drum rotation periods Reselection Phase Timeout Data transfer ratesType Transfer 8500c a 8500 a 8200cReliability Specifications Service LifeMachine Reliability Mean Time Between Failures Mtbf Test Conditions Conditions for the Mtbf ValueData Integrity Restrictions for the Mtbf ValueData Reliability Conditions for Data ReliabilityRestrictions for Data Reliability Write Reliability Read ReliabilityPower Specifications 7Power specifications for standard voltagesVoltages Power Connector 8Power connector pin assignmentsPin Number Assignment Grounding Hole and Ground Tab 2Chassis ground location on back panelEnvironmental Specifications 9Environmental specifications10Temperature and humidity specifications Point Temperature HumidityOperating Environment Air Flow Requirements Particulate Contamination Limits11Particle contamination limits Shock Specifications 12Shock specificationsVibration Specifications 13Vibration specificationsRandom vibrationa applied during operation Random vibrationb applied during non-operationcand storagedOperating mode Acoustic Noise14Acoustic noise limits Safety and Regulatory Agency Compliance Safety Agency Standards Safety and Regulatory Agency ComplianceElectrostatic Discharge ESD Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Radiated Susceptibility510504 Glossary Glossary May Signal Driving a signal to the true state. assertion Index Index MtbfScsi 510504