U s i n g F l o p p y D i s k , C D - R O M & T a p e D r i v e s

Using a SCSI QIC tape drive

The SCSI QIC tape drive uses QIC-3080 minicartridges (400 ft, 1.6 Gbytes). This nominal capacity can typically be doubled to 3.2 Gbytes by software data compression. The software required to control the tape drive depends on your operating environment; ask your supplier for details.

Inserting a cartridge

1.Remove the cartridge from its plastic holder.

2.Hold the cartridge so that the metal plate faces downwards. Slide the cartridge into the drive slot until you feel a slight resistance.

3.Carefully push the cartridge in a bit further until it engages with the drive mechanism.

Removing a cartridge

1.Check that the cartridge is not being accessed by the computer (the drive’s activity indicator must be unlit).

2.Pull the cartridge carefully out of the drive slot, holding it between thumb and forefinger.

3.Return the cartridge to its plastic holder. This protects the cartridge and prevents dust from collecting on the surface of the tape.

Write-protecting a cartridge

Acartridge is normally write-protected but can be write-enabled by sliding the tag labelled <RECORD in the direction of the arrow (that is, to the left). A cartridge must be write-enabled if you intend to write data onto the tape.

Keep tape cartridges well away from magnetic objects, and equipment that generates magnetic fields. Avoid extremes of temperature and exposure to direct sunlight; otherwise, the data recorded on the tape may become corrupted.

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