Table of Contents
Seagate Travan 40 Product Manual Page vii
Tape partitioning......................................................................................................114
Track positions ........................................................................................................114
Track numbering......................................................................................................115
Track format............................................................................................................ 115
Frames..............................................................................................................115
Blocks................................................................................................................117
Tape reference servo pattern.................................................................................. 117
Write equalization.................................................................................................... 118
Randomization.........................................................................................................118
Theory of operations 119 Overview..................................................................................................................119
Block diagram..........................................................................................................119
Drive mechanisms...................................................................................................120
Mechanics.........................................................................................................120
Cartridge-load mechanism................................................................................120
Capstan/drive-motor assembly......................................................................... 120
Chassis .............................................................................................................120
Control circuits.........................................................................................................120
Head design.............................................................................................................121
Flash EEPROM....................................................................................................... 121
Sensors and switches..............................................................................................121
Drive media (Travan minicartridges)....................................................................... 122
Glossary 123