Chapter 5 Specifications

LTO Cartridge Specifications

Mean Time to

The mean time to replace (MTTR) is the average time required by a

Replace

qualified service technician to diagnose a defective drive and to install a

 

replacement drive. The MTTR for LTO products is less than 0.5 hour (30

 

minutes).

 

The Quantum LTO drives are field-replaceable units. If a problem occurs

 

with a subassembly or component in the drive, you should replace the

 

entire unit. Return the drive to the factory in its original packaging.

 

Contact your distributor, dealer, your computer system company or your

 

Quantum sales representative to arrange the return.

LTO Cartridge Specifications

Environmental Considerations

Table 10 Environmental Tolerances

Table 10 lists the basic environmental tolerances for LTO Ultrium cartridges.

Specification

Value

 

 

Operating temperature

10°C to 40°C

 

 

Relative humidity

20% to 80%

 

 

Wet bulb temperature

26° C max

 

 

Max localized temperature-permanent tape damage

> 52°C

 

 

If during storage and/or transportation a cartridge has been exposed to conditions outside the above values, it must be conditioned before use in the operating environment. The conditioning shall be exposure to the operating environment for a time equal to, or greater than, the time away from the operating environment, up to a maximum of 24 hours. There shall be no deposit of moisture anywhere on or in the cartridge.

The stray magnetic field at any point on the tape shall not exceed 4000 A/m.

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