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Quantum A-Series manual Data Cartridge Inspection Procedure

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Data Cartridge Inspection Procedure

Data Cartridge Inspection Procedure

•Be certain you place the unused data cartridge labels in the protective box so that you do not inadvertently pick them up along with the data cartridge during subsequent usage. A static electricity charge on a data cartridge may cause a label to cling to the data cartridge. A label that is accidentally inserted into the tape drive along with a data cartridge can prevent the hub reel and drive gear from meshing.

•Follow all data cartridge handling instructions that accompany your data cartridges or tape drive.

Note: Always remove the data cartridge from the drive prior to powering down the drive. This ensures that the file system stored on the tape is consistent and that the tape in the tape path is not damaged when the unit is powered up.

Data Cartridge Inspection Procedure

Follow the Visual Mechanical Inspection (VMI) procedures described in this subsection. These steps will help you identify any potential data cartridge problems, and will prevent accidental loss of data or damage to your tape drive.

You should do an inspection if any of these conditions occur:

•As a general practice whenever you change or load a new data cartridge.

•If a data cartridge is dropped or subjected to some hard physical shock.

•If the SDLT 600A tape drive becomes inoperable after loading a data cartridge.

•If you receive a shipment of data cartridges that show any sign of shipping damage.

Follow these steps to visually inspect a Super DLTtape II data cartridge:

1Remove the data cartridge from its protective plastic case.

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Contents

$6HULHV7DSHULYHV $6HULHV7DSHULYHV$ COPYRIGHT STATEMENT TRADEMARK STATEMENTContents PrefaceIntroduction Getting StartedUsing Your Tape Drive SpecificationsAppendix A ChapterAppendix B Data CartridgesAppendix C Regulatory ComplianceGlossary Figures Problems to Look for Inside the Data Cartridge Door Write-Protect Switch on Super DLTtape II Data CartridgeUltrium Tape Cartridge Write-Protect Switch 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 Pageoverview.html lgpl.htmlGNU Lesser General Public License LGPL and hence can be freely used 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 Product Features A-SeriesMaximum Storage 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 Symbol LED/ButtonColor Port TitleSymbol LED/ButtonColor Port TitleIn table LTO-3AThis indication Signifies that the LED isError LED Activity LEDStatus 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 switch toward the Enables data to beWrite Protecting an Ultrium Data Cartridge Sliding the write-protectUnloading a Data Cartridge Data Cartridge Care and Maintenance AlwaysDo not Power On Self-Test POST Troubleshooting POST OperationStage What You Observeevent that your tape drive fails its POST Over Temperature Condition Then…You should… Frequently Asked Questions Chapter 3 Using Your Tape DrivePower On Self-Test POST Troubleshooting Quantum A-Series Tape Drives User’s GuideSpecifications Appendix AA-Series SDLT 600A Tape Drive A-Series LTO-3A Tape Drive A-Series SDLT 600A Tape Drive Laser Guided Magnetic RecordingPivoting Optical Servo Magneto Resistive Cluster HeadsModular Design Advanced Partial Response Maximum LikelihoodAdvanced Metal Powder Media Positive EngagementData Control Module DCM Tape Control Module TCM Data Control Module Tape Control Module TCM PCBAPositive Engagement Tape Leader Buckling Mechanism on page 29 for Base PlateData Cartridge Receiver Positive Engagement Tape Leader Buckling MechanismElectronic Interface Module Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Product Specifications Functional SpecificationsShock and Vibration Specifications SpecificationFunctional Specifications Shock UnpackagedShock Unpackaged Vibration Packaged Shock Max for SDLT 600A tapedrive Modes9 Common NotesDC Power AC Power WMaxPk1 Max3Environmental Specifications Temperature andSDLT 600A Tape Drive Recording Method Air Flow RequirementsStorage and Shipment Recording Media Specifications Recording Media Specifications Figure 11 Multiple LayersComprise Super DLTtape MediaMedia Shipping Operating, and Storage Specifications Shipping ConditionsOperating Conditions Storage ConditionsPower Specifications A-Series LTO-3A Tape DriveDimension 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 SDLT 600A Using Data Cartridges for the SDLT 600AUsing Data Cartridges for the LTO-3A Data CartridgesData Cartridge Handling Guidelines Temperature Data Cartridge Inspection Procedure Spring-loaded Hub Reel Lock Data Cartridge Inspection Procedure Figure 16 Super DLTtape Data Cartridge Reel LocksFigure 17 Opening the Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Door Quantum A-Series Tape Drives User’s GuideBent or towed-in appearance on one or both clips Data Cartridge Write-Protect Switch Data Cartridge Write-Protect SwitchFigure 19 Write-Protect Switch on Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Quantum A-Series Tape Drives User’s GuideSwitch Position IndicatorOrange Write-protectUsing Data Cartridges for the LTO-3A Please refer to Loading a Data Cartridgeswitch toward the Enables data to beWrite Protecting a Tape Cartridge 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 Regulatory Compliance Appendix CSDLT 600A LTO-3A Quantum A-Series Tape Drives User’s GuideSDLT 600A Safety Certifications Electromagnetic Field SpecificationsElectromagnetic Emissions Electromagnetic Interference Susceptibility Acoustic Noise Emissions LTO-3A CountryRegulatory Organization Compliant toVCCI 2006-04 Class B 22, Class BCountry Regulatory OrganizationEnvironmental Compliance Perchlorate MaterialDisposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment Glossary BIOS AppletASIC 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