GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The LF 6600 RapidChanger is a write once read many (WORM), high-capacity optical disk drive with an integral shuttle capable of holding up to six LM 6000/LM 4000 media cartridges. The integral shuttle moves laterally to position one of six media cartridges for automated loading and unloading into the optical drive. The LF 6600 RapidChanger provides up to 12 GBytes of online storage or up to 72 GBytes nearline storage.

The LF 6600 is available in either a Rack Mount or Tower configuration. Two LF 6600 Rack Mount drives can be mounted side-by-side in an EIA standard 19-in. rack. The Tower is a standalone LF 6600 that can be located on an open floor or beside a desk.

RACK MOUNT

CONFIGURATION

TOWER

CONFIGURATION

EP006023

EP006024

LF 6600 Configurations

A Drive Operator Console (DOC) located on the front panel of the drive provides user control of drive operation and configuration as explained in the operator section of this manual. Operating messages are presented on the alphanumeric display in English, French or German. The language used is selectable. The front panel includes a lockable media access door to provide operator access to the shuttle and media cartridges.

The Auxiliary Diagnostic Port (ADP), located on the rear panel of each drive, can be used to download updates to the drive firmware in the field. Refer to the LD 6100/LF 6600/LF 6602 Product Specification (P/N 97653977) for more information.

The LF 6600 supports a sustained read transfer rate of 2.7 MBytes/sec with error correction and defect management capabilities to maintain data integrity and manage media flaws. The LF 6600 supports a sustained write transfer rate of 1.3 MBytes/sec with data verification.

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