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			The following is an alphabetical list of specialized words and
			technical terms with their definitions, commonly used in the tape
			drive and tape media industry.
		Access	(v.) To read, write, or update information on a storage medium,
	A	Access
			such as magnetic media. (n.) The operation of reading, writing, or
			updating stored information.
		Access Time The interval between the time a request for data is made by
			the system and the time the data is available from the tape drive.
		Advanced PRML Advanced Partial Response Maximum Likelihood. The
			advanced PRML channel technology provides high-encoding
			efficiency recording densities for greater capacity and
			performance.
		Allocation The process of assigning particular areas of the media to
			particular data or instructions.
		AMP Media Advanced Metal Powder Media. A state-of-the-art media
			first designed for Super DLTtape. It incorporates durable metal
			powder technology for high-density data storage and embedded
			non-magnetic information for head tracking.
		API	Application Programming Interface.

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$ $6HULHV7DSHULYHV$6HULHV7DSHULYHV TRADEMARK STATEMENT COPYRIGHT STATEMENTGetting Started ContentsPreface IntroductionChapter Using Your Tape DriveSpecifications Appendix AData Cartridges Appendix BGlossary Appendix CRegulatory Compliance Figures Loading a Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Problems to Look for Inside the Data Cartridge DoorWrite-Protect Switch on Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Ultrium Tape Cartridge Write-Protect SwitchTables Super DLTtape II Media Operating Limits Preface This document is organized as follows Quantum Corporate Headquarters Quantum Home Page Technical Publicationsin commercial or non-commercial products overview.htmllgpl.html GNU Lesser General Public License LGPL and hence can be freely usedQuantum A-Series Tape Drives User’s Guide Chapter IntroductionOverview Quantum A-Series Tape Drives User’s Guide Chapter 1 Introduction OverviewFigure 1 SDLT 600A Tabletop Drive Maximum Native Product FeaturesA-Series Maximum StorageQuantum 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 Precautions Warranty NoteSafety, Handling, and ESD Protection Handling ESD, see Electrostatic Discharge ProtectionElectrostatic Discharge Protection Chapter Using Your Tape DriveSDLT 600A Front Panel LEDs and Tape EjectSDLT 600A LTO-3A Port Title SymbolLED/Button ColorPort Title SymbolLED/Button ColorSignifies that the LED is In tableLTO-3A This indicationDrive Condition Error LEDActivity LED Status LEDWrite-Protect Switch Write Protecting a SDLT 600A Data Cartridge A-Series Data CartridgesWrite-protection Orange Indicator Rectangle Write-protect Switch Slide LEFT to EnableSlide RIGHT to Disable Write-protection Sliding the write-protect switch toward theEnables data to be Write Protecting an Ultrium Data CartridgeUnloading a Data Cartridge Do not Data Cartridge Care and MaintenanceAlways What You Observe Power On Self-Test POST TroubleshootingPOST Operation Stageevent that your tape drive fails its POST You should… Over Temperature ConditionThen… Quantum A-Series Tape Drives User’s Guide Frequently Asked QuestionsChapter 3 Using Your Tape Drive Power On Self-Test POST TroubleshootingA-Series SDLT 600A Tape Drive A-Series LTO-3A Tape Drive SpecificationsAppendix A Magneto Resistive Cluster Heads A-Series SDLT 600A Tape DriveLaser Guided Magnetic Recording Pivoting Optical ServoPositive Engagement Modular DesignAdvanced Partial Response Maximum Likelihood Advanced Metal Powder MediaData Control Module DCM Tape Control Module TCM TCM PCBA Data Control Module Tape Control ModulePositive Engagement Tape Leader Buckling Mechanism Positive Engagement Tape Leader Buckling Mechanism on page 29 forBase Plate Data Cartridge ReceiverElectronic Interface Module Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Functional Specifications Product SpecificationsShock Unpackaged Shock and Vibration SpecificationsSpecification Functional SpecificationsShock Unpackaged Vibration Packaged Shock Common Notes Max forSDLT 600A tape drive Modes9Max3 DC PowerAC Power W MaxPk1Air Flow Requirements Environmental SpecificationsTemperature and SDLT 600A Tape Drive Recording MethodStorage and Shipment Recording Media Specifications Media Recording Media SpecificationsFigure 11 Multiple Layers Comprise Super DLTtapeStorage Conditions Media Shipping Operating, and Storage SpecificationsShipping Conditions Operating ConditionsValue Power SpecificationsA-Series LTO-3A Tape Drive DimensionValue Drive Performance SpecificationsSpecification Value SpecificationDrive Performance Specifications Table 22 Environmental Environmental RequirementsReliability Specifications Table 24 Environmental LTO Cartridge SpecificationsCartridge Memory Cartridge Reliability Data Cartridges Using Data Cartridges for the SDLT 600AUsing Data Cartridges for the SDLT 600A Using Data Cartridges for the LTO-3AData Cartridge Handling Guidelines Temperature Data Cartridge Inspection Procedure Spring-loaded Hub Reel Lock Quantum A-Series Tape Drives User’s Guide Data Cartridge Inspection Procedure Figure 16 Super DLTtapeData Cartridge Reel Locks Figure 17 Opening the Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge DoorBent or towed-in appearance on one or both clips Quantum A-Series Tape Drives User’s Guide Data Cartridge Write-Protect SwitchData Cartridge Write-Protect Switch Figure 19 Write-Protect Switch on Super DLTtape II Data CartridgeWrite-protect Switch PositionIndicator OrangePlease refer to Loading a Data Cartridge Using Data Cartridges for the LTO-3ASliding the write-protect switch toward theEnables data to be Write Protecting a Tape CartridgeDo not Tape Cartridge Care and MaintenanceAlways Life Expectancy of the Cleaning Tape Cleaning the Tape MechanismOccasional Cleaning of Tape Head SDLT 600A 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 Then the tape drive firmware Performing an Emergency Reset and Cartridge EjectIF there is Data Cartridge Eject Button Drive Status LED Loading a Data CartridgeTape Drive Unloading a Data Cartridge Quantum A-Series Tape Drives User’s Guide Regulatory ComplianceAppendix C SDLT 600A LTO-3AElectromagnetic Emissions SDLT 600ASafety Certifications Electromagnetic Field Specifications Electromagnetic Interference Susceptibility Acoustic Noise Emissions Compliant to LTO-3ACountry Regulatory OrganizationRegulatory Organization VCCI 2006-04 Class B22, Class B CountryPerchlorate Material Environmental ComplianceDisposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment Glossary ASTM BIOSApplet ASICThe 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