Modular Design
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As shown in figure 10, the SDLT 600A tape drive consists of five distinct
modules:
• Data Control Module (DCM)
• Tape Control Module (TCM)
• Front Panel Module (FPM)
• Electronic Interface Module (EIM)
• Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge (Data Cartridge).
The modular concept makes the SDLT 600A tape drive easy to
manufacture and configure. Each module is optimized to perform a
specific set of functions and designed to interface with the other modules
in a well defined and flexible manner.
The following subsections provide a brief overview of each module.
Figure 10 SDLT 600A Tape
Drive Modular Design
Note: Despite the deliberate modularity of each module, with the
exception of the FPM, individual users should not swap
modules. The FPM is the only module that is field replaceable.
Customer a djustmen ts to the TCM, DCM, or EIM wi ll void th e
tape drive’s warranty.
DCM
TCM
FPM
Data
EIM ICM
EIM HIM
cartridge