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Quantum A-Series manual Frequently Asked Questions, Using Your Tape Drive

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Frequently Asked Questions

Chapter 3 Using Your Tape Drive

Power On Self-Test (POST) Troubleshooting

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$6HULHV7DSHULYHV $6HULHV7DSHULYHV$ COPYRIGHT STATEMENT TRADEMARK STATEMENTIntroduction ContentsPreface Getting StartedAppendix A Using Your Tape DriveSpecifications ChapterAppendix B Data CartridgesAppendix C Regulatory ComplianceGlossary Figures Ultrium Tape Cartridge Write-Protect Switch Problems to Look for Inside the Data Cartridge DoorWrite-Protect Switch on Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Loading a Super DLTtape II Data CartridgeTables Super DLTtape II Media Operating Limits Preface This document is organized as follows Quantum Corporate Headquarters Technical Publications Quantum Home PageGNU Lesser General Public License LGPL and hence can be freely used overview.htmllgpl.html in commercial or non-commercial productsQuantum A-Series Tape Drives User’s Guide Introduction OverviewChapter Chapter 1 Introduction Overview Figure 1 SDLT 600A Tabletop DriveQuantum A-Series Tape Drives User’s Guide Maximum Storage Product FeaturesA-Series Maximum NativeChapter 1 Introduction Product Features Quantum A-Series Tape Drives User’s GuideGetting Started ChapterJava Plug-in The Java Plug-in Certificate of SecurityResetting System Defaults Password/Setting NameWarranty Note Safety, Handling, and ESD ProtectionSafety Precautions ESD, see Electrostatic Discharge Protection HandlingElectrostatic Discharge Protection Using Your Tape Drive ChapterFront Panel LEDs and Tape Eject SDLT 600A LTO-3ASDLT 600A Color SymbolLED/Button Port TitleColor SymbolLED/Button Port TitleThis indication In tableLTO-3A Signifies that the LED isStatus LED Error LEDActivity LED Drive ConditionA-Series Data Cartridges Write-Protect Switch Write Protecting a SDLT 600A Data CartridgeOrange Indicator Rectangle Write-protect Switch Slide LEFT to Enable Slide RIGHT to Disable Write-protectionWrite-protection Write Protecting an Ultrium Data Cartridge switch toward theEnables data to be Sliding the write-protectUnloading a Data Cartridge Data Cartridge Care and Maintenance AlwaysDo not Stage Power On Self-Test POST TroubleshootingPOST Operation What You Observeevent that your tape drive fails its POST Over Temperature Condition Then…You should… Power On Self-Test POST Troubleshooting Frequently Asked QuestionsChapter 3 Using Your Tape Drive Quantum A-Series Tape Drives User’s GuideSpecifications Appendix AA-Series SDLT 600A Tape Drive A-Series LTO-3A Tape Drive Pivoting Optical Servo A-Series SDLT 600A Tape DriveLaser Guided Magnetic Recording Magneto Resistive Cluster HeadsAdvanced Metal Powder Media Modular DesignAdvanced Partial Response Maximum Likelihood Positive EngagementData Control Module DCM Tape Control Module TCM Data Control Module Tape Control Module TCM PCBAData Cartridge Receiver Positive Engagement Tape Leader Buckling Mechanism on page 29 forBase Plate Positive Engagement Tape Leader Buckling MechanismElectronic Interface Module Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Product Specifications Functional SpecificationsFunctional Specifications Shock and Vibration SpecificationsSpecification Shock UnpackagedShock Unpackaged Vibration Packaged Shock drive Modes9 Max forSDLT 600A tape Common NotesMaxPk1 DC PowerAC Power W Max3SDLT 600A Tape Drive Recording Method Environmental SpecificationsTemperature and Air Flow RequirementsStorage and Shipment Recording Media Specifications Comprise Super DLTtape Recording Media SpecificationsFigure 11 Multiple Layers MediaOperating Conditions Media Shipping Operating, and Storage SpecificationsShipping Conditions Storage ConditionsDimension Power SpecificationsA-Series LTO-3A Tape Drive ValueDrive Performance Specifications SpecificationValue Specification Drive Performance SpecificationsValue Environmental Requirements Table 22 EnvironmentalReliability Specifications LTO Cartridge Specifications Table 24 EnvironmentalCartridge Memory Cartridge Reliability Using Data Cartridges for the LTO-3A Using Data Cartridges for the SDLT 600AUsing Data Cartridges for the SDLT 600A Data CartridgesData Cartridge Handling Guidelines Temperature Data Cartridge Inspection Procedure Spring-loaded Hub Reel Lock Figure 17 Opening the Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Door Data Cartridge Inspection Procedure Figure 16 Super DLTtapeData Cartridge Reel Locks Quantum A-Series Tape Drives User’s GuideBent or towed-in appearance on one or both clips Figure 19 Write-Protect Switch on Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Data Cartridge Write-Protect SwitchData Cartridge Write-Protect Switch Quantum A-Series Tape Drives User’s GuideOrange Switch PositionIndicator Write-protectUsing Data Cartridges for the LTO-3A Please refer to Loading a Data CartridgeWrite Protecting a Tape Cartridge switch toward theEnables data to be Sliding the write-protectTape Cartridge Care and Maintenance AlwaysDo not Cleaning the Tape Mechanism Occasional Cleaning of Tape Head SDLT 600ALife Expectancy of the Cleaning Tape Compatibility of the Cleaning Tape Loading the Cleaning Tape Into a Tabletop Tape Drive LTO-3Aa The drive automatically ejects the LTO cleaning cartridge, or Performing an Emergency Reset and Cartridge Eject IF there isThen the tape drive firmware Loading a Data Cartridge Tape DriveData Cartridge Eject Button Drive Status LED Unloading a Data Cartridge SDLT 600A LTO-3A Regulatory ComplianceAppendix C Quantum A-Series Tape Drives User’s GuideSDLT 600A Safety Certifications Electromagnetic Field SpecificationsElectromagnetic Emissions Electromagnetic Interference Susceptibility Acoustic Noise Emissions Regulatory Organization LTO-3ACountry Compliant toCountry VCCI 2006-04 Class B22, Class B Regulatory OrganizationEnvironmental Compliance Perchlorate MaterialDisposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment Glossary ASIC BIOSApplet ASTMThe degree Celsius C is a unit of temperature DLT Digital Linear Tape FUP Firmware Update Gigabyte ISV Independent Software Vendor first to describe the structure of the file and its play out structural metadata but also to let the user specify its own metadata annotating the content of the file descriptive metadata SI The International System of Units VCCI Storing a file means creating a copy of a file from your local disk