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Quantum A-Series manual Loading a Data Cartridge, Tape Drive

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Loading a Data Cartridge

Loading a Data Cartridge

Loading a Data Cartridge

Figure 21 Loading a Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge

Complete this subsection to load a data cartridge into the front of the tape drive; see figure 21 as needed.

1Insert the data cartridge into the front of the tape drive, as shown in figure 21.

2Push the data cartridge fully into the tape drive.

The Drive Status LED flashes to show that the media is loading. When the media reaches the Beginning of Tape (BOT) marker, the LED lights steadily. The data cartridge is now ready for use.

Tape Drive

Data Cartridge

Eject Button

Drive Status LED

Quantum A-Series Tape Drives User’s Guide

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Quantum A-Series manual Loading a Data Cartridge, Tape Drive, Data Cartridge Eject Button Drive Status LED

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$6HULHV7DSHULYHV $6HULHV7DSHULYHV$ TRADEMARK STATEMENT COPYRIGHT STATEMENTPreface ContentsIntroduction Getting StartedSpecifications Using Your Tape DriveAppendix A ChapterData Cartridges Appendix BRegulatory Compliance Appendix CGlossary Figures Write-Protect Switch on Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Problems to Look for Inside the Data Cartridge DoorUltrium 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 Quantum Home Page Technical Publicationslgpl.html overview.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 Overview IntroductionChapter Figure 1 SDLT 600A Tabletop Drive Chapter 1 Introduction OverviewQuantum A-Series Tape Drives User’s Guide A-Series Product FeaturesMaximum Storage Maximum NativeQuantum A-Series Tape Drives User’s Guide Chapter 1 Introduction Product FeaturesChapter Getting StartedThe Java Plug-in Certificate of Security Java Plug-inResetting System Defaults Name Password/SettingSafety, Handling, and ESD Protection Warranty NoteSafety Precautions Handling ESD, see Electrostatic Discharge ProtectionElectrostatic Discharge Protection Chapter Using Your Tape DriveSDLT 600A LTO-3A Front Panel LEDs and Tape EjectSDLT 600A LED/Button SymbolColor Port TitleLED/Button SymbolColor Port TitleLTO-3A In tableThis indication Signifies that the LED isActivity LED Error LEDStatus LED Drive ConditionWrite-Protect Switch Write Protecting a SDLT 600A Data Cartridge A-Series Data CartridgesSlide RIGHT to Disable Write-protection Orange Indicator Rectangle Write-protect Switch Slide LEFT to EnableWrite-protection Enables data to be switch toward theWrite Protecting an Ultrium Data Cartridge Sliding the write-protectUnloading a Data Cartridge Always Data Cartridge Care and MaintenanceDo not POST Operation Power On Self-Test POST TroubleshootingStage What You Observeevent that your tape drive fails its POST Then… Over Temperature ConditionYou should… Chapter 3 Using Your Tape Drive Frequently Asked QuestionsPower On Self-Test POST Troubleshooting Quantum A-Series Tape Drives User’s GuideAppendix A SpecificationsA-Series SDLT 600A Tape Drive A-Series LTO-3A Tape Drive Laser Guided Magnetic Recording A-Series SDLT 600A Tape DrivePivoting Optical Servo Magneto Resistive Cluster HeadsAdvanced Partial Response Maximum Likelihood Modular DesignAdvanced Metal Powder Media Positive EngagementData Control Module DCM Tape Control Module TCM TCM PCBA Data Control Module Tape Control ModuleBase Plate Positive Engagement Tape Leader Buckling Mechanism on page 29 forData Cartridge Receiver Positive Engagement Tape Leader Buckling MechanismElectronic Interface Module Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Functional Specifications Product SpecificationsSpecification Shock and Vibration SpecificationsFunctional Specifications Shock UnpackagedShock Unpackaged Vibration Packaged Shock SDLT 600A tape Max fordrive Modes9 Common NotesAC Power W DC PowerMaxPk1 Max3Temperature and Environmental SpecificationsSDLT 600A Tape Drive Recording Method Air Flow RequirementsStorage and Shipment Recording Media Specifications Figure 11 Multiple Layers Recording Media SpecificationsComprise Super DLTtape MediaShipping Conditions Media Shipping Operating, and Storage SpecificationsOperating Conditions Storage ConditionsA-Series LTO-3A Tape Drive Power SpecificationsDimension ValueSpecification Drive Performance SpecificationsValue Drive Performance Specifications SpecificationValue Table 22 Environmental Environmental RequirementsReliability Specifications Table 24 Environmental LTO Cartridge SpecificationsCartridge 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 Reel Locks Data Cartridge Inspection Procedure Figure 16 Super DLTtapeFigure 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 GuideIndicator Switch PositionOrange Write-protectPlease refer to Loading a Data Cartridge Using Data Cartridges for the LTO-3AEnables data to be switch toward theWrite Protecting a Tape Cartridge Sliding the write-protectAlways Tape Cartridge Care and MaintenanceDo not Occasional Cleaning of Tape Head SDLT 600A Cleaning the Tape MechanismLife Expectancy of the Cleaning Tape Tape Into a Tabletop Tape Drive LTO-3A Compatibility of the Cleaning Tape Loading the Cleaninga The drive automatically ejects the LTO cleaning cartridge, or IF there is Performing an Emergency Reset and Cartridge EjectThen the tape drive firmware Tape Drive Loading a Data CartridgeData Cartridge Eject Button Drive Status LED Unloading a Data Cartridge Appendix C Regulatory ComplianceSDLT 600A LTO-3A Quantum A-Series Tape Drives User’s GuideSafety Certifications Electromagnetic Field Specifications SDLT 600AElectromagnetic Emissions Electromagnetic Interference Susceptibility Acoustic Noise Emissions Country LTO-3ARegulatory Organization Compliant to22, Class B VCCI 2006-04 Class BCountry Regulatory OrganizationPerchlorate Material Environmental ComplianceDisposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment Glossary Applet BIOSASIC 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