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Shock and Vibration Specifications

Table 8 Non-operating Shock Specifications (Unpackaged)

	Functional Specifications

Item	Specification

Rewind Tape Speed	160 ips

Linear Search Tape Speed	160 ips

Average Rewind Time**	77 seconds

Maximum Rewind Time**	156 seconds

Average Access Time** (from	79 seconds
BOT)

Maximum Access Time** (from	190 seconds
BOT)

Load to BOT**	18 seconds (typical)
	63 seconds (unformatted tape)

Unload from BOT**	19 seconds

Nominal Tape Tension	Stationary: 3.0 ± 0.5 oz
	Operating Speed: 3.5 ± 0.5 oz

*Depending on data type and Ethernet network connection configuration. GigE is required for 36 MB/s.

**Note that data is typical; times may be longer if error recovery time is necessary, or if the command times out for any reason.

The following tables provide non-operating and operating shock and vibration specifications for the SDLT 600 tape drive.

Shock (Unpackaged)

Pulse Shape	Square wave	½ sine pulse

Peak Acceleration	40 G	140 G

Duration	10 ms (180 inches/	2 ms
	second)

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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 Sliding the write-protect Switch toward Enables data to be Write Protecting an Ultrium Data CartridgeLoading a Data Cartridge Loading a Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Unloading a Data Cartridge Data Cartridge Care and Maintenance AlwaysDo not Power On Self-Test Post Troubleshooting Post OperationStage 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 Power Specifications Dimension ValueSeries LTO-3A Tape Drive Specification Value Drive Performance Specifications Drive Performance Specifications Environmental Requirements Specification Operational Non-operational Reliability Specifications Specification DescriptionMean Time Between Failures LTO Cartridge Specifications Mean Time to ReplaceEnvironmental 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 Using Data Cartridges for the LTO-3A Orange Write-protect Switch Position Indicator ResultLoading a Tape Cartridge Unloading a Tape Cartridge Write Protecting a Tape Cartridge Ultrium Tape Cartridge Write-Protect Switch 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 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 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