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SDLT 600 Tape Drive

CHAPTER 3

SDLT 600 Tape Drive

Specifications

This chapter describes various specifications that apply to the SDLT 600 tape drive system:

•“Product Specifications” provides tape drive specifications

•“Functional Specifications” provides functional specifications for the tape drive

•“Environmental Specifications” provides environmental specifications for operating the tape drive

•“Recording Media Specifications” provides media specifications for Super DLTtape II data cartridges.

3.1Product Specifications

The following subsections contain full product specifications for the SDLT 600 tape drive.

3.1.1Host Interface

The tabletop model of the SDLT 600 tape drive has an Ultra 160 SCSI interface. The internal model has either a Fibre Channel interface or an Ultra 160 SCSI interface. These versions provide two possible parallel SCSI interface types and one Fibre Channel interface type that can be configured to run at a fast speed or a low speed. For details, refer to Table 3-1 on page 3-2, which provides speeds and options for the SDLT 600 tape drive interface versions.

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Contents

SDLT 600 Product Manual Trademarks CopyrightLegal Disclaimers Contact InformationAchtung Revision HistoryPage This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 SDLT 600 Product Manual 2 SDLT 600 Tape Drive Product Information Table of Contents1 Introduction 3 SDLT 600 Tape Drive Specifications Confirming the Installation 4 Installing Your Tape Drive5 Using Your Tape Drive Glossary G-1 6 Regulatory ComplianceASuper DLTtape I and Super DLTtape II Data Cartridges . . . . . . A-1 3 SDLT 600 Tape Drive Specifications List of Tables1 Introduction Table 1-1. Typographical Conventions5 Using Your Tape Drive 4 Installing Your Tape Drive6 Regulatory Compliance ASuper DLTtape I and Super DLTtape II Data Cartridges . . . . . . A-13 SDLT 600 Tape Drive Specifications List of Figures4 Installing Your Tape Drive 5 Using Your Tape DriveASuper DLTtape I and Super DLTtape II Data Cartridges . . . . . . A-1 Figure A-1. Super DLTtape Data Cartridges Read by SDLT 600 Tape Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 Figure A-2. Bottom View of Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4 Figure A-3. Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Reel Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5 Figure A-4. Opening the Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5 Figure A-5. Problems to Look for Inside the Data Cartridge Door. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6 Figure A-6. Write-Protect Switch on Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7 Figure A-7. Loading a Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-9CHAPTER Introduction1.1 Purpose and Scope 1.4 Structure of this Manual 1.2 Referenced Documents1.3 Related Documents 1.6 For More Information 1.5 ConventionsElement ConventionReader Comments 1.7 Reader CommentsMarch SDLT 600 Product ManualCHAPTER SDLT 600 Tape Drive Product Information2.1 Overview 2.2 Product Features 2.3.2 Pivoting Optical Servo 2.3 Tape Drive Technology2.3.1 Laser Guided Magnetic Recording 2.3.4 Advanced Partial Response Maximum Likelihood 2.3.3 Magneto Resistive Cluster Heads2.3.5 Advanced Metal Powder Media 2.3.6 Positive Engagement Tape Leader Buckling Mechanism2.4 Modular Design TCM PCBA 2.4.1 Data Control Module2.4.2 Tape Control Module Base Plate 2.4.3 Front Panel ModuleData Cartridge Receiver Positive Engagement Tape Leader Buckling Mechanism2.4.5 Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge 2.4.4 Electronic Interface Module2.6 TapeAlert 2.5 Quantum Diagnostics Tools2.7 Medium Auxiliary Memory 3.1 Product Specifications SDLT 600 Tape Drive Specifications3.1.1 Host Interface CHAPTERUltra 160 SCSI Interface Fibre Channel Interface 3.1.2 Physical Interface3.1.4 Compression 3.1.3 Physical Dimensions and WeightsTable 3-3. SDLT 600 Tape Drive Physical Dimensions Table 3-4 shows the weights of the SDLT 600 tape drive3.1.6 Data Integrity 3.1.5 Storage Capacity3.1.8 Head Life and MTBF 3.1.7 Maximum Data Transfer Rate3.1.11 Positive Engagement Tape Leader Buckling Mechanism 3.1.9 Media Durability3.1.10 Data Cartridge Life Expectancy 3.2.1 Performance Data 3.2 Functional SpecificationsTable 3-11. Non-Operating Shock Specifications Unpackaged 3.2.2 Shock and Vibration SpecificationsTable 3-12. Non-Operating Shock Specifications Packaged, Drop Table 3-13. Non-Operating Vibration Specifications UnpackagedTable 3-15. Operating Shock and Vibration Specifications Table 3-14. Non-Operating Vibration Specifications Packaged3.2.3 Current and Power Requirements Table 3-16. Current and Power Requirements SCSI Interface Mode Table 3-17. Current and Power Requirements Fibre Channel Interface3.3.1 Air Flow Requirements 3.3 Environmental Specifications3.2.4 SDLT 600 Tape Drive System Recording Method 3.3.3 Storage and Shipment 3.3.2 Temperature and Humidity3.4.1 Media Structure 3.4 Recording Media Specifications3.3.4 Altitude Chapter 3 SDLT 600 Tape Drive Specifications 3.4.2 Physical Data CartridgeHigh Coercivity Magnetic Layer Under Layer Enhanced Base Film Layer Back Coat Layer with Servo Guides3.4.3 Media Shipping, Operating, and Storage Specifications 3.4.4 Backward-Read Compatibility Transfer Rates March Recording Media SpecificationsSDLT 600 Product Manual 3-20CHAPTER Installing Your Tape Drive4.1 Warranty Note 4.2.1 Safety Precautions 4.2 Safety, Handling, and ESD Protection4.2.3 Electrostatic Discharge Protection 4.2.2 Handling4.3 Pre-Installation Guidelines Model Number TR 4.4.1 Setting the Internal Tape Drive SCSI ID Table 4-1. SCSI ID Address Selections Graphical Format 0 = NO JUMPER INSTALLED, 1 = JUMPER INSTALLED Configuring and Installing an Internal Tape Drive with SCSI InterfaceMarch SDLT 600 Product Manual4.4.3 Installing the Internal Tape Drive 4.4.2 Configuring the Internal Tape Drive for TERMPWRSecuring the Internal Tape Drive Connecting the Internal Tape Drive Cables Optional Loader Connector SCSI and Power ConnectorsTable 4-3. MSE and SE Mode SCSI Connector Pin Assignments Figure 4-6. Connectors on the Back Panel of SDLT 600 Tape DriveDiagnostic use only Loader ConnectorSignal Name Table 4-3. MSE and SE Mode SCSI Connector Pin Assignments ContinuedSignal Name Pin NumberSignal Name Table 4-4. MSE LVD Mode SCSI Connector Pin AssignmentsSignal Name Pin NumberTable 4-6. 8-Pin Loader Connector Pin Assignments Table 4-4. MSE LVD Mode SCSI Connector Pin Assignments ContinuedTable 4-5. 4-Pin Power Connector Pin Assignments 4.5.1 Fibre Channel Introduction 4.5.2 Secure the Tape Drive 4.5.4 Optional Loader Connector 4.5.3 Connect the Power4.5.5 Connect the Fibre Channel Cable 4.6 Configuring and Installing a Tabletop Tape DriveSCSI ID 4.6.1 Configuring the Tape DriveSCSI Cables 4.6.2 Installing the Tabletop Tape DriveTERMPWR 5. Snap the wire cable clamps into place to secure the cables AC Power Cable 4.7 Confirming the Installation March Confirming the InstallationSDLT 600 Product Manual 4-26CHAPTER Using Your Tape Drive5.1 Power-On Self-Test Figure 5-1. SDLT 600 Tape Drive Front Panel LEDs 5.3 Updating the Firmware 5.2 Performing a Trial Back-up5.3.2 Create a CUP/FUP Data Cartridge 5.3.1 Update the Firmware Using the SCSI Bus5.3.3 Using a CUP/FUP Data Cartridge 5.3.4 Firmware Code Update Troubleshooting 5.4 Cleaning the Tape Mechanism5.4.2 When to Use the Cleaning Tape 5.4.1 Occasional Cleaning of Tape Head5.4.3 Life Expectancy of the Cleaning Tape 5.4.4 Compatibility of the Cleaning Tape5.4.5 Loading the Cleaning Tape Into a Tabletop Tape Drive 5.5 Front Panel Controls and LEDs LED Color/State Possible Data Cartridge ScenarioColor/Symbol Table 5-3. How to Interpret the Front Panel LEDs and Other ControlsLED/Button Action5.6.1 POST Troubleshooting 5.6 TroubleshootingYou should… Table 5-4. Troubleshooting Chart ContinuedThen… 5.6.2 Over Temperature Condition 6.1.1 Safety Certifications 6.1 Safety RegulationsRegulatory Compliance CHAPTER6.2.2 Electromagnetic Interference Susceptibility 6.2 Electromagnetic Field Specifications6.2.1 Electromagnetic Emissions Table 6-2. Electromagnetic Interference EMI Test Summary 6.2.3 Immunity and ESD Limits6.3 Acoustic Noise Emissions A.1 Recognizing Quantum Super DLTtape I and II Data Cartridges Super DLTtape I and Super DLTtape II Data CartridgesData Cartridge Inspection Procedure Data Cartridge Write-protect Switch Loading a Data CartridgeSuper DLTtape A.2 Data Cartridge Handling GuidelinesSuper DLTtape Maintain clean and smoke-free operating and storage environments A.3 Data Cartridge Inspection Procedure Figure A-3. Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Reel Locks Bent or towed-in appearance on one or both clips A.4 Data Cartridge Write-protect Switch Switch Position Table A-1. Write-Protect Switch PositionsIndicator Write-protectA.5 Loading a Data Cartridge A.6 Unloading a Data Cartridge B.1 Data Cartridge Handling Guidelines DLTtape VS1 Data CartridgeData Cartridge Inspection Procedure Data Cartridge Write-Protect Switch Loading a Data CartridgeMaintain clean operating, working, and storage environments Appendix B DLTtape VS1 Data Cartridge B.2 Data Cartridge Inspection ProcedureFigure B-2. DLTtape VS1 Data Cartridge Reel Locks Figure B-4. Opening the DLTtape VS1 Data Cartridge Door A broken tape leader loop A swallowed tape leader loop B.3 Data Cartridge Write-Protect Switch B.4 Loading a Data Cartridge SDLT 600 Product Manual B.5 Unloading a Data Cartridge81-81184-02 REV A01 MarchB-10 Unloading a Data CartridgeMarch SDLT 600 Product ManualGlossary Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page G-11 March G-12SDLT 600 Product Manual 81-81184-02 REV A01Page March Quantum Publication Number 81-81184-02 A01 81-81184-02 A01Tandberg Publication Number 81-81184-02 REV A01