Product Features, Capacity | Quantum A-Series guide

Chapter 1 Introduction

Product Features

Product Features

Table 1 Storage Capacity and Transfer Rates

The A-Series tape drives offer the following product features:

A-Series	Maximum Storage	Maximum Native
Tape Drive	Capacity	Data Transfer Rate

SDLT 600A	300 GB	36 MB/sec

LTO-3A	400 GB	68 MB/sec

•The SDLT 600A tape drive allows for over 6 hours of HD (high definition) and over 25 hours of SD (standard definition) storage on a single Super DLTtape II media cartridge.

•The LTO-3A tape drive allows for over 8 hours of HD and over 33 hours of SD storage on a single Ultrium 3 media cartridge.

Note: There is a limitation on the number of files that can be stored on a media cartridge based on the size of the files and the size of the filenames stored on the table of contents (TOC) region of the tape. For example, the A-Series SDLT 600A tape drive can hold approximately 8,000 files. This limit can be significantly smaller if the filenames are long and/or there are many MXF files.

•Convergent technology — the benefits of file-based data tape storage and the accessibility of video tape.

•Built-in Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) interface.

•Access to metadata and clip content by timecode-indexed in and out points through a web-based interface.

•A standard 5.25-inch full-height form factor to simplify integration into system and tape library solutions.

•iTalk (and Pocket DLTSage iTalk)—Infrared (wireless) interface on the SDLT 600A that provides a remote testing base allowing customers and integrators to access system diagnostic information from the front of the tape drive.

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$6HULHV7DSHULYHV Copyright Statement Contents Using Your Tape Drive Appendix B Data Cartridges Appendix C Regulatory Compliance Figures Quantum A-Series Tape Drives User’s Guide Viii Tables Quantum A-Series Tape Drives User’s Guide Preface Document Organization Notational Conventions Document No Document Title Document Description Quantum Corporate Headquarters Quantum Home Technical Publications Overview.html Quantum A-Series Tape Drives User’s Guide Xvi Overview Introduction Introduction Overview Series Maximum Storage Maximum Native Product FeaturesCapacity Introduction Product Features Getting Started Java Plug-in Certificate of Security Java Plug-in Certificate of Security Resetting System Defaults Name Password/Setting Safety, Handling, and ESD Protection Warranty NoteSafety Precautions ESD, see Electrostatic Discharge Protection Handling Electrostatic Discharge Protection Using Your Tape Drive Sdlt 600A Front Panel LEDs and Tape Eject LED LED/Button Color Port Title Symbol Action Explanation See the applicable data cartridge appendix for detailed This indication Signifies that the LED is LTO-3A EOT Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Series Data Cartridges Write-protect Switch on Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Write Protecting an Ultrium Data Cartridge Sliding the write-protect Switch toward Enables data to beLoading a Data Cartridge Loading a Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Unloading a Data Cartridge Always Data Cartridge Care and MaintenanceDo not Post Operation Power On Self-Test Post TroubleshootingStage What You Observe Tips Post Troubleshooting If… Then… You should… Over Temperature Condition Frequently Asked Questions Series Sdlt 600A Tape Drive SeriesLTO-3A Tape Drive Specifications Magneto Resistive Cluster Heads Series Sdlt 600A Tape DriveLaser Guided Magnetic Recording Pivoting Optical Servo Modular Design Sdlt 600A Tape Drive Modular Design TCM Pcba Data Control Module Tape Control Module Front Panel Module Base PlateData Cartridge Receiver Positive Engagement Tape Leader Buckling Mechanism Electronic Interface Module Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Performance Data Product SpecificationsFunctional Specifications Specification Shock Unpackaged Pulse Shape Square wave ½ sine pulse Shock and Vibration Specifications Type Random Shock Packaged Height Number Drop Drops Package WeightShock Unpackaged Vibration Unpackaged Type Sine Sweep Vibration Type Sine Sweep Vibration Packaged Type RandomType Sine, Sweep, and Dwell Shock Pulse Shape ½ sine pulse Shock Current and Power Requirements Max for Sdlt 600A tape Drive Modes9 DC Power AC Power W MaxPk1 Max3 Mode Typ2 Typ4 Air Flow Requirements Environmental SpecificationsTemperature Sdlt 600A Tape Drive Recording Method Storage and Shipment Limits Power OnSpecification Operating Limits No Tape Loaded Storage Unpacked or Specification Packed Shipping Media Structure Recording Media SpecificationsCharacteristic Specification Altitude Media Physical Data Cartridge Storage Conditions Archival Non Archival Media Shipping Operating, and Storage SpecificationsShipping Conditions Operating Conditions Dimension Value Power SpecificationsSeries LTO-3A Tape Drive Specification Value Drive Performance Specifications Drive Performance Specifications Environmental Requirements Specification Operational Non-operational Specification Description Reliability SpecificationsMean Time Between Failures Mean Time to Replace LTO Cartridge SpecificationsEnvironmental Considerations Cartridge Memory Cartridge Reliability Data Cartridges Using Data Cartridges for the Sdlt 600A Super DLTtape Data Cartridge Data Cartridge Handling Guidelines Data Cartridge Handling Guidelines Data Cartridge Inspection Procedure Bottom View Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Super DLTtape Data Cartridge Reel Locks Problems to Look for Inside the Data Cartridge Door Data Cartridge Write-Protect Switch After Loading the Data Cartridge and During Operation Orange Write-protect Switch Position Indicator Result Using Data Cartridges for the LTO-3ALoading a Tape Cartridge Unloading a Tape Cartridge Write Protecting a Tape Cartridge Ultrium Tape Cartridge Write-Protect Switch Tape Cartridge Care and Maintenance Occasional Cleaning of Tape Head Cleaning the Tape MechanismLife Expectancy of the Cleaning Tape LTO-3A Cleaning the Tape Mechanism If there is Then the tape drive firmware Performing an Emergency Reset and Cartridge Eject Loading a Data Cartridge Unloading a Data Cartridge Regulatory Compliance Sdlt 600A Current Harmonics and Flicker Emissions Tests Electromagnetic Interference SusceptibilityType Regulation/Certification Immunity and ESD Limits Acoustic Noise Emissions Test Required Test Name Specification Performance Country Regulatory Organization Compliant to LTO-3A Vcci 2006-04 Class B Perchlorate Material Environmental Compliance Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment Glossary Java applets are small Java programs that get downloaded to Degree Celsius C is a unit of 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