Base Plate, Data Cartridge Receiver | Quantum A-Series specs

Modular Design

as a stand-alone module, simplifying the design, manufacturing, and troubleshooting processes.

Base Plate

The SDLT 600A tape drive base plate is an aluminum die casting with precisely machined surfaces. The casting acts as the support platform for the other modules and for the tape drive enclosure. The base plate also includes the precision mounting holes used to install SDLT 600A tape drives into a server or tape library. The SDLT 600A tape drive base plate, and therefore the entire SDLT 600A tape drive, conforms to the 5.25 inch, full-height form factor.

Data Cartridge Receiver

On tape insertion, the data cartridge receiver assembly guides the tape into its operating position, opens the data cartridge door, unlocks the data cartridge brakes, engages the data cartridge drive motor, and secures the tape for operation. On tape ejection, the data cartridge receiver assembly reverses the process and automatically ejects the tape a fixed distance from the front of the tape drive.

Positive Engagement Tape Leader Buckling Mechanism

		The buckling mechanism is responsible for engaging the tape leader upon
		data cartridge load and disengaging it on data cartridge unload. See
		Positive Engagement Tape Leader Buckling Mechanism on page 29 for
		more information.
		The Front Panel Module (FPM) of the system (sometimes referred to as
	Front Panel Module
	Front Panel Module	the bezel) performs a number of functions:
		the bezel) performs a number of functions:
		• Protecting the front of the TCM from physical damage
		• Channeling airflow through the system
		• Aligning the data cartridge when it is inserted into the system
		• Providing system status and information through LEDs
		• Enabling data cartridge ejection

Quantum A-Series Tape Drives User’s Guide

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Quantum A-Series manual Base Plate, Data Cartridge Receiver, Positive Engagement Tape Leader Buckling Mechanism

Contents

$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 Quantum Corporate Headquarters Document No Document Title Document Description Technical Publications Quantum Home Overview.html Quantum A-Series Tape Drives User’s Guide Xvi Introduction Overview Introduction Overview Product Features Series Maximum Storage Maximum NativeCapacity Introduction Product Features Getting Started Java Plug-in Java Plug-in Certificate of Security Resetting System Defaults Certificate of Security Name Password/Setting Warranty Note Safety, Handling, and ESD ProtectionSafety Precautions Handling ESD, see Electrostatic Discharge Protection Electrostatic Discharge Protection Using Your Tape Drive Front Panel LEDs and Tape Eject Sdlt 600A LED/Button Color Port Title Symbol Action Explanation LED See the applicable data cartridge appendix for detailed LTO-3A This indication Signifies that the LED is EOT Series Data Cartridges Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Write-protect Switch on Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Sliding the write-protect Switch toward Enables data to be Write Protecting an Ultrium Data CartridgeLoading a Data Cartridge Unloading a Data Cartridge Loading a Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Data Cartridge Care and Maintenance AlwaysDo not Power On Self-Test Post Troubleshooting Post OperationStage What You Observe Post Troubleshooting Tips Over Temperature Condition If… Then… You should… Frequently Asked Questions Specifications Series Sdlt 600A Tape Drive SeriesLTO-3A Tape Drive Series Sdlt 600A Tape Drive Laser Guided Magnetic RecordingPivoting Optical Servo Magneto Resistive Cluster Heads Modular Design Sdlt 600A Tape Drive Modular Design Data Control Module Tape Control Module TCM Pcba Base Plate Data Cartridge ReceiverPositive Engagement Tape Leader Buckling Mechanism Front Panel Module Electronic Interface Module Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Product Specifications Functional SpecificationsSpecification Performance Data Shock and Vibration Specifications Shock Unpackaged Pulse Shape Square wave ½ sine pulse Shock Packaged Height Number Drop Drops Package Weight Shock UnpackagedVibration Unpackaged Type Sine Sweep Type Random Vibration Packaged Type Random Type Sine, Sweep, and DwellShock Pulse Shape ½ sine pulse Vibration Type Sine Sweep Current and Power Requirements Shock Max for Sdlt 600A tape Drive Modes9 DC Power AC Power W MaxPk1 Max3 Mode Typ2 Typ4 Environmental Specifications TemperatureSdlt 600A Tape Drive Recording Method Air Flow Requirements Limits Power On Specification Operating Limits No Tape LoadedStorage Unpacked or Specification Packed Shipping Storage and Shipment Recording Media Specifications Characteristic SpecificationAltitude Media Structure Physical Data Cartridge Media Media Shipping Operating, and Storage Specifications Shipping ConditionsOperating Conditions Storage Conditions Archival Non Archival Power Specifications Dimension ValueSeries LTO-3A Tape Drive Drive Performance Specifications Specification Value Drive Performance Specifications Specification Operational Non-operational Environmental Requirements Reliability Specifications Specification DescriptionMean Time Between Failures LTO Cartridge Specifications Mean Time to ReplaceEnvironmental Considerations Cartridge Memory Cartridge Reliability Using Data Cartridges for the Sdlt 600A Data Cartridges Data Cartridge Handling Guidelines Super DLTtape Data Cartridge 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 Using Data Cartridges for the LTO-3A Orange Write-protect Switch Position Indicator ResultLoading a Tape Cartridge Unloading a Tape Cartridge Ultrium Tape Cartridge Write-Protect Switch Write Protecting a Tape Cartridge Tape Cartridge Care and Maintenance Cleaning the Tape Mechanism Occasional Cleaning of Tape HeadLife Expectancy of the Cleaning Tape LTO-3A Cleaning the Tape Mechanism Performing an Emergency Reset and Cartridge Eject If there is Then the tape drive firmware Loading a Data Cartridge Unloading a Data Cartridge Regulatory Compliance Sdlt 600A Electromagnetic Interference Susceptibility Type Regulation/CertificationImmunity and ESD Limits Current Harmonics and Flicker Emissions Tests Test Required Test Name Specification Performance Acoustic Noise Emissions LTO-3A Country Regulatory Organization Compliant to Vcci 2006-04 Class B Environmental Compliance Perchlorate Material Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment Glossary Java applets are small Java programs that get downloaded to Degree Celsius C is a unit of temperature 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