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1. Application X Y Z axes 30 minutes each profile and each axis for a total of 3 hours Type Sine Sweep and Dwell Frequency Range 5 to 150 to 5 Hz 0 5 octave minute 0 5 G Application X Y Z axes dwell at lowest resonant frequency in axis for 30 minutes Additional 30 minutes for each additional resonance up to 4 resonances total Air and truck profiles are specified in ASTM D4728 Standard Test Method for Random Vibration Testing of Shipping Containers 24 Table 15 Operating Shock and Vibration Specifications Current and Power Requirements SDLT 600 Product Manual Chapter 2 SDLT 600 Tape Drive Specifications Functional Specifications Shock Pulse Shape Ye sine pulse Peak Acceleration 10G Duration 10 ms Application X Y Z axes twice in each axis once in each direction Vibration Type Sine Sweep Frequency Range 5 to 500 to 5 Hz Upward and downward sweep Acceleration Level 0 25G Between 22 and 500 Hz 0 010 DA Between 5 and 22 Hz crossover Sweep rate 1 0 octave minute Application X Y Z axes Table 16 lists the current and power requirements for the two versions of the SDLT 600 tape drive system internal and tabletop configured with the SCSI interface Table 17 lists the current and power requirements for the internal version of the SDLT 600 tape drive system configured with the Fibre Channel interface The library version of
2. Green LED Drive Status Yellow LED Cleaning Required Performing a Trial Back up Complete the following steps to perform a trial backup and verify correct tape drive installation Insert a data cartridge Push the data cartridge completely into the system The tape will load automatically e Choose a sample file set from the host computer e Create a backup file and then restore the file set If the backup file completely restores without any errors you installed the system correctly SDLT 600 Product Manual Chapter 4 Using Your Tape Drive Updating the Firmware e If you experience errors doublecheck the tape drive s configuration and setup using the ideas provided in Troubleshooting on page 80 e After you have exhausted all troubleshooting alternatives contact your service representative e Press the Eject button to unload the data cartridge If you are unsure which button is the Eject button see figure 20 on page 77 Note You can review specific instructions for loading a data cartridge in the appendix A Super DLTtape I and Super DLTtape II Data Cartridges and appendix B DLTtape VS1 Data Cartridge Updating the Firmware Update the Firmware Using the SCSI Bus SDLT 600 Product Manual When you need to update the firmware in a tape drive you can do it either of two ways By directly using the SCSI bus e By creating a firmware image data cartridge CUP F
3. Internal model Tabletop model Product Features The SDLT 600 tape drive system offers the following product features e A streaming tape drive that uses half inch wide Super Digital Linear Tape Super DLTtape II media A standard 5 25 inch full height form factor to simplify integration into system and tape library solutions SDLT 600 Product Manual 3 Chapter 1 Tape Drive Product Information Tape Drive Technology Backward read compatibility for SDLT 220 and SDLT 320 tape drive formats with the Super DLTtape I data cartridge type and the DLT VS160 tape drive format with DLTtape VS1 data cartridge type e DLTSage iTalk and Pocket DLTSage iTalk Infrared wireless interface that provides a remote testing base allowing customers and integrators to access system diagnostic information from the front of the SDLT 600 tape drive system e The SDLT 600 tape drive is available in either Ultra 160 or Fibre Channel interface versions e For more information on the SDLT 600 tape drive features and other product information you can access the Web site at http www dlttape com Home htm This web page provides information that is constantly updated as needed Refer to this Web site often to obtain the most current information Tape Drive Technology Laser Guided Magnetic Recording SDLT 600 Product Manual The SDLT 600 tape drive incorporates various new state of the art technologies that contribut
4. Be certain you place the unused data cartridge labels in the protective box so that you do not inadvertently pick them up along with the data cartridge during subsequent usage A static electricity charge on a data cartridge may cause a label to cling to the data cartridge A label that is accidentally inserted into the tape drive along with a data cartridge can prevent the hub reel and drive gear from meshing Follow all data cartridge handling instructions that accompany your data cartridges or tape drive Data Cartridge Inspection Procedure SDLT 600 Product Manual Ensure your data cartridge backup solution performs reliably by following the Visual Mechanical Inspection VMI procedures described in this subsection These steps help you identify any potential data cartridge problems and prevent accidental loss of data or damage to your SDLT 600 tape drive system You should do an inspection if any of these conditions occur e Asa general practice whenever you change or load a new data cartridge 106 Data Cartridge Inspection Procedure e Ifa data cartridge is dropped or subjected to some hard physical shock e If the SDLT 600 tape drive becomes inoperable after loading a data cartridge e Ifyou receive a shipment of data cartridges that show any sign of shipping damage Follow these steps to visually inspect a DLTtape VS1 data cartridge 1 Remove the data cartridge from its protective plastic case 2 Gently shake the
5. Limit bus length to ANSI interface standard for the interface being used SDLT 600 Product Manual Chapter 4 Using Your Tape Drive Troubleshooting If Then You should System does not recognize the SDLT 600 tape drive system continued Too many devices on the bus Limit the number of devices on the bus including the interface adapter to match the limits of the interface being used A device may not have been turned on and a valid interface ID may not have been configured before the system powering on and loading BIOS Turn the tape drive power on first and then turn on power to the system Do this so that the tape drive is properly recognized by the system The tape drive does not power on No power is reaching the tape drive Check the tape drive s power cable connection at the back of the system Nonfatal or fatal errors have occurred for which the cause cannot be determined Interface bus termination or the interface bus cable connections may be incorrect Ensure the SCSI bus is terminated and that all connections are secure Use an AC outlet for the tabletop tape unit on the same AC line used by the host system The AC power source grounding may be incorrect tabletop version Over Temperature Condition SDLT 600 Product Manual The SDLT 600 tape drive has a thermal sensor located in the tape path This sensor which is used to accuratel
6. No jumpers on this block selects default SCSI ID of 5 Selections Tabular Forma SCSHID Jumper Across Pins 9 10 7 8 5 6 3 4 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 2 1 0 0 1 0 3 1 0 0 1 1 4 1 0 1 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 default 6 1 0 1 1 0 7 1 0 1 1 1 8 1 1 0 0 0 SDLT 600 Product Manual 45 Chapter 3 Installing Your Tape Drive Configuring and Installing an Internal Tape Drive with SCSI Interface SCSI ID Jumper Across Pins 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Ble RPl e RelA eB Ble RP e eI R eB BPlRPIleIlReIlolo lo BPlLRIlo lolrRi Rio PlLo lRPlolRl ot rh 0 No Jumper installed 1 Jumper installed Jumpering Pins 9 10 forces the tape drive to ignore the firmware value and read the value jumpered on the block Configuring the Internal You must terminate a SCSI bus at each end of the bus Terminate all SCSI Tape Drive for signals not defined as RESERVED GROUND or TERMPWR exactly once TERMPWR at each end of the bus At least one device must supply terminator power TERMPWR To enable TERMPWR install the jumper across Pins 1 and 2 see figure 7 on the TERMPWR jumper block Remove the jumper to disable TERMPWR Pins 3 and 4 on this block are reserved and require no jumper SDLT 600 Product Manual 46 Chapter 3 Installing Your Tape Drive Configuring and Installing an Internal Tape Drive with SCSI Interface Figure 7 TERMPWR Jumper Block on
7. SDLT 600 Product Manual Chapter 4 Using Your Tape Drive Troubleshooting LED Button Color Port Title Symbol Action Explanation Infrared This infrared port also known as iTalk provides a Communication wireless remote testing base for customers and Port integrators to access system diagnostic information See your Quantum sales representative for more information Note Whenever the tape drive resets all LEDs illuminate briefly and then illuminate in sequence until the reset completes Whenever the tape drive encounters an error all LEDs flash together Troubleshooting POST Troubleshooting SDLT 600 Product Manual The following subsections provide troubleshooting information that might be helpful should the system fail its Power On Self Test POST See the data cartridge appendices in this manual appendix A Super DLTtape I and Super DLTtape II Data Cartridges and appendix B DLTtape VS1 Data Cartridge for complete visual inspection instructions for Super DLTtape I amp II and DLTtape VS1 data cartridges The web site http www dlttape com also includes valuable information about SDLT systems Table 34 provides troubleshooting tips that you will find useful in the event that your SDLT 600 tape drive system fails its POST If after attempting the recommended actions listed in the table the problem still exists or recurs a hardware failure may be the cause Contact your service representa
8. with front bezel with front bezel Width 146 05 mm 5 75 in 146 05 mm 5 75 in 174 75 mm behind front bezel behind front bezel 6 88 in 148 59 mm 5 85 in 148 59 mm 5 85 in with front bezel with front bezel Chapter 2 SDLT 600 Tape Drive Specifications Product Specifications Tabletop Internal Version Library Version Version Depth 203 20 mm 8 00 in 203 20 mm 8 00in 320 04 mm from back of front from back of front 12 60 in bezel bezel 215 40 mm 8 48 in 212 22 mm 8 36 in including front including front bezel bezel Mounting hole pattern for the bottom and sides of the system is industry standard Table 4 shows the weights of the SDLT 600 tape drive Table 4 SDLT 600 Tape Drive Shipping Weight Internal Version Tabletop Version Weight 2 38 kg 5 Ibs 40z 6 27 kg 13 Ibs 13 oz Shipping Weight 3 77 kg 8 lbs 5 oz 9 90 kg 21 lbs 13 oz Weights depend on configuration The packaging used may change the shipping weight Compression The tape drive contains on board hardware to compress and decompress data using a DLZ algorithm The default setting for data compression is on SDLT 600 Product Manual 17 Storage Capacity Table 5 SDLT 600 Tape Drive Storage Capacity Data Integrity Table 6 Date Transfer Error Rates SDLT 600 Product Manual Chapter 2 SDLT 600 Tape Drive Specifications Product Specifications
9. ESD Even a static buildup or discharge that is too slight to feel can be sufficient to destroy or degrade a component s operation To minimize the possibility of ESD related damage to the system the drive s manufacturer strongly recommends using both a workstation anti static mat and an ESD wrist strap When correctly installed and properly used these devices reduce the buildup of static electricity that might harm the system Observe the following precautions to avoid ESD related problems e Leave the tape drive in its anti static bag until you are ready to install it in the system e Always use a properly fitted and grounded wrist strap or other suitable ESD protection when handling the SDLT 600 tape drive system and observe proper ESD grounding techniques e Hold the tape drive only by its sides e Place the tape drive on a properly grounded anti static work surface pad when it is out of its protective anti static bag e Do not use the bag as a substitute for the work surface anti static pad The outside surface of the bag may not have the same anti static properties as the inside surface It could actually increase the possibility of ESD problems Chapter 3 Installing Your Tape Drive Pre Installation Guidelines e Do not remove covers to use any test equipment to check components on the PCBAs There are no user serviceable components on the tape drive Pre Installation Guidelines SDLT 600 Product Manual Before
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11. 50 Ground TERMPWR 17 51 TERMPWR TERMPWR 18 52 TERMPWR Reserved 19 53 Reserved Ground 20 54 Ground Ground 21 55 ATN Ground 22 56 Ground Ground 23 57 BSY Ground 24 58 ACK 52 Table 28 MSE LVD SCSI Connector Pin Assignments SDLT 600 Product Manual Chapter 3 Installing Your Tape Drive Configuring and Installing an Internal Tape Drive with SCSI Interface Signal Name Pin Number Pin Number Signal Name Ground 25 59 RST Ground 26 60 MSG Ground 27 61 SEL Ground 28 62 C D Ground 29 63 REQ Ground 30 64 I O Ground 31 65 DB 8 Ground 32 66 DB 9 Ground 33 67 DB 10 Ground 34 68 DB 11 Note The minus sign next to a signal indicates active low Signal Name Pin Number Pin Number Signal Name DB 12 1 35 DB 12 DB 13 2 36 DB 13 DB 14 3 37 DB 14 DB 15 4 38 DB 15 DB P1 5 39 DB P1 DB 0 6 40 DB 0 DB 1 7 41 DB 1 DB 2 8 42 DB 2 DB 3 9 43 DB 3 DB 4 10 44 DB 4 DB 5 11 45 DB 5 53 SDLT 600 Product Manual Chapter 3 Installing Your Tape Drive Configuring and Installing an Internal Tape Drive with SCSI Interface Signal Name Pin Number Pin Number Signal Name DB 6 12 46 DB 6 DB 7 13 47 DB 7 DB P 14 48 DB P Ground 15 49 Ground DIFFSENS 16 50 Ground TERMPWR 17 51 TERMPWR TERMPWR 18 52 TERMPWR
12. 600 Tape Drive Specifications D T This chapter describes various specifications that apply to the Quantum SDLT 600 tape drive system e Product Specifications provides tape drive specifications e Functional Specifications provides functional specifications for the tape drive e Environmental Specifications provides environmental specifications for operating the tape drive e Recording Media Specifications provides media specifications for Super DLTtape II data cartridges Product Specifications The following subsections contain full product specifications for the Quantum SDLT 600 tape drive Host Interface The Ultra 160 SCSI and Fibre Channel interfaces are available in both the internal and tabletop models SDLT 600 Product Manual 13 Table 1 SDLT 600 Tape Drive Interface Versions Speeds and Chapter 2 SDLT 600 Tape Drive Specifications Product Specifications Options Interface Versions Speeds Protocol Options Fibre Channel e 100 MB second e Class3 e 200 MB second e Connect to N port NL port FL port e FC MI e FC AL 2 e FCP 2 e FC FS e SCSI 3 SAM 2 SPC 2 or SSC Ultra 160 e 160 MB second maximum burst speed Multi mode Single Ended MSE provides one of two differential senses Low Voltage Differential LVD running up to 160 MB second or Single Ended SE running up to 40 MB second Ultra 160 2 FAST 20 Asynchronous SCSI 3 SAM 2 SPC 2 and SSC Supports
13. 8 00 al 2X 5 63 xO c o 1 Md 2X0 10 2X 0 13 m SDLT 600 Product Manual Connecting the Internal Tape Drive Cables This section discusses three connectors on the back of the internal SDLT 600 tape drive 1 SCSI 2 power and 3 optional library loader connectors Figure 10 shows some typical AC power cord connectors used for the tabletop model SCSI and Power Connectors Figure 13 on page 60 shows the pin orientation for the 68 pin SCSI connector and 4 pin power connector located on the back of the internal tape drive The tables list pin assignments for the two possible SCSI connectors Multi mode Single Ended MSE Single Ended SE mode in table 27 49 SDLT 600 Product Manual Chapter 3 Installing Your Tape Drive Configuring and Installing an Internal Tape Drive with SCSI Interface and MSE Low Voltage Differential LVD mode in table 28 on page 53 Pin assignments for the power connector are listed in table 29 on page 55 1 Before connecting the SDLT 600 tape drive to the host computer be certain the tape drive and computer are powered off Ensure that your SCSI cables and terminators are SPI 3 or SPI 4 compatible SPI refers to SCSI Parallel Interface you can learn more about this standard at the Web site http www t10 org If you are connecting several devices to the SCSI bus connect only the tape drive to the host computer at this time Confirm that the host computer an
14. 81202 xx SDLT 600 Fibre Provides Fibre Channel Channel Interface command information Guide specific to the tape drive 81 81200 xx SDLT 600 SCSI Provides SCSI command Interface Guide information specific to the tape drive 6464162 xx SDLT DLTtape Provides information Interactive Library specific to the library tape Interface drive Specification 81 81252 xx Bezel Replacement Provides instructions on Guide how to replace the bezel on the tape drive Current SCSI standards documents available from www t10 org e SCSI Architecture Model SAM 3 e SCSI Primary Commands SPC 3 e SCSI Parallel Interface SPI 5 e SCSI Stream Commands SSC 3 e Fibre Channel Protocol FCP 2 Fibre Channel Framing and Signaling FC FS 2 e Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop FC AL 2 e Fibre Channel General Services FC GS 5 xiv Contacts SDLT 600 Product Manual Preface See the appropriate documentation for information on the tape drive and cartridges SCSI Standards Copies of the approved version of the SCSI standards may be obtained from Global Engineering Documents 15 Inverness Way East Englewood CO 80112 800 854 7179 or 303 397 2740 Quantum company contacts are listed below Quantum Corporate Headquarters To order documentation on this or other Quantum products contact Quantum Corporation 141 Innovation Drive Irvine CA 92617 949 856 7800 800 284 5101 Technical Publications To comment o
15. Humidity Specification 0 0 cece eee eee 31 Tape Drive Storage and Shipment Specifications 0 0 ee 31 Super DLTtape II Media Specifications 0 0 ceesereeeeseeeseteeeees 32 Super DLTtape II Media Shipping Limits eee 34 Super DLTtape II Media Operating Limits eee 35 Super DLTtape II Media Storage Limits eect eeeeeee 35 SDLT 600 Tape Drive Backward Read Compatibility BRC Transfer Rates assis cisascsis seavososicccascsesdustocesdudvssanscdedustates i e n 36 SCSI ID Address Selections Graphical Format eee 44 SCSI ID Address Selections Tabular Format 45 MSE and SE Mode SCSI Connector Pin Assignment cc eee 52 MSE LVD SCSI Connector Pin AssignMent 0cccceccessseeeeeseeees 53 4 Pin Power Connector Pin Assignments cccceceeseeeseeseeeeees 55 8 Pin Loader Connector Pin Assignment ccseccsesssesescseteeseeeeees 55 LED Lighting Pattern During Power On Self Test POST 70 Dual Color Drive Density LED Appearance for Type of Data Cartridge Loaded sisssssscssccscssssssscstsssssesssescasiesessvessscsesassssacteaasssonotesonsies 78 How to Interpret the Front Panel LEDs and Other Controls 79 Troubleshooting Chatt ssisanisesiccninisniiies nin an ai 81 EMI Regulations and Certifications s sssessssissesresseesiesterresrestesrenressess 84 Acoustic Noise Emissions Nominal ccccccccccccsssscessssessssseeessesceseeees 86 Write Protect Switch Positions
16. Rear of Tape Drive OJ cosa 4o if o le o t TERMPWR Block Pin 1 4 pin Install jumper on Pins 1 2 to enable TERMPWR Pin 2 Installing the Internal SCSI Securing the Internal Tape Drive describes installing the tape drive by Tape Drive securing the tape drive in its bay or chassis and connecting the SCSI bus or Fibre Channel and power cables When you have finished mounting and installing the tape drive proceed directly to Confirming the Installation on page 68 to confirm the installation Figure 8 shows two perspective views of the internal tape drive SDLT 600 Product Manual 47 Chapter 3 Installing Your Tape Drive Configuring and Installing an Internal Tape Drive with SCSI Interface Figure 8 Internal SCSI Tape Drive Front and Rear View Front View Rear View Securing the Internal Tape Drive This section describes how to mount and secure the tape drive in the system Note Insome system configurations it may be more convenient to connect the SCSI bus and power cables to the tape drive before securing it in the system Beca
17. T E iTalk Port SDLT 600 Product Manual Chapter 4 Using Your Tape Drive Front Panel Controls and LEDs On the SDLT 600 tape drive the leftmost LED is dual color green orange This LED is the Density Indicator When you insert a Super DLTtape II data cartridge this LED illuminates green When the tape drive detects a backward read compatible BRC data cartridge this LED illuminates orange The SDLT 600 tape drive backward reads Super DLTtape I data cartridges formatted in an SDLT 220 or SDLT 320 tape drive or DLTtape VS1 data cartridges formatted in a VS160 tape drive If a DLTtape IV data cartridge is inserted the Drive Density LED is off Table 32 summarizes these combinations Table 32 Dual Color Drive Density LED Appearance for Type of Data Cartridge Loaded Possible Data Cartridge Scenario LED Color State No data cartridge is inserted Off SDLT 600 tape drive formatted Super DLTtape II Green On data cartridge inserted Blank Super DLTtape II data cartridge inserted Green On Super DLTtape II data cartridge ejected Green Remains On SDLT 220 tape drive formatted Super DLTtapeI data Orange On cartridge inserted SDLT 320 tape drive formatted Super DLTtapeI data Orange On cartridge inserted Blank Super DLTtape I data cartridge inserted Orange On Any Super DLTtape I data cartridge ejected Off DLT VS160 tape drive formatted DLTtape VS1 data Orange On cartridge inse
18. Table 5 provides native and compressed capacity ranges for the Super DLTtape II data cartridge Mode Capacity Native Storage Capacity Compressed Storage Capacity 300 GB 600 GB 2 1 compression ratio In accordance with industry practice a typical compression ratio of 2 1 is quoted The redundancy and type of data files being written determine the actual compression ratios achieved SDLT 600 tape drive data transfer errors are extremely rare table 5 shows data integrity for the overall SDLT 600 tape drive system Error Type Frequency Detected Recoverable ECC READ Detected Unrecoverable READ lt 1 error in 10 bytes read lt 1 error in 10 bits read Undetected READ lt 1 error in 102 bits read Rewrite of Data lt 1 per 10 bytes written Maximum Data Transfer Rate Table 7 Maximum Data Transfer Rates SDLT 600 Product Manual Chapter 2 SDLT 600 Tape Drive Specifications Product Specifications Table 7 shows the maximum sustained and burst data transfer rates for the SDLT 600 tape drive Configuration Native Compressed Burst Max SCSI Ultra 160 36 MB sec 72 MB sec 160 MB sec MSE LVD mode SCSI Ultra 160 36 MB sec 40 MB sec 40 MB sec SE mode Fibre Channel 36 MB sec 72 MB sec 100 MB sec 1 Gbps Fibre Channel 36 MB sec 72 MB sec 200 MB sec 2 Gbps The compression rates shown assume an industry st
19. a 30 n a 70 n a SDLT 600 tape drive Modes 1 NO 220012 I DD The Max Peak value represents short current spikes drawn for durations of lt 50ms On the 12V supply the peaks correspond to the pulse width modulated switching of the motors These values are calculated from the average of Peak ripple current 2 sigma measured at nominal DC voltage The Max Mean value is the average of the maximum RMS current drawn during this operating mode These values are calculated from the average of RMS current 3 sigma measured at nominal DC voltage The typical current is calculated from the average of all RMS current drawn during this operating mode measured at nominal DC voltage The Max DC power is calculated from the typical DC power 3 sigma measured at nominal DC voltage This value takes into account that the peak currents on the 5V and 12V do not occur at the same time The Typical DC power is calculated from the average RMS DC power drawn during this operating mode measured at nominal DC voltage This value also takes into account that the peak currents on the 5V and 12V do not occur at the same time The Max AC power is calculated from the typical AC power in tabletop tape drives 3 sigma The Typical AC power is calculated from the average of AC power drawn in tabletop tape drives These events last lt 1 second and occur at a duty cycle of less than 25 The Max values for each mode are bas
20. an inch do not use the data cartridge Examine the tape leader for any excessive debris oily or sticky residue condensed droplets of moisture or any other signs of contamination Compare what you see inside the data cartridge door to illustrations in figure 33 Look for faulty items including e A broken tape leader loop e Aswallowed tape leader loop e Loose media inside the data cartridge Do not use a data cartridge that exhibit any of the type of problems shown in these examples 110 Data Cartridge Inspection Procedure 7 g i LOTT A I EY N i HI ree Figure 33 DLTtape VS1 Data Cartridges with Visible Damage Swallowed tape leader loop Loose media inside the data cartridge 13 Finally check for proper operation of the data cartridge s write protect switch see figure 35 This sliding switch located on the end of the data cartridge used for the label should snap smartly back and forth and the orange tab should be visible when the data cartridge is set to provide write protection you cannot write over the data already on the media SDLT 600 Product Manual 111 Data Cartridge Write Protect Switch Data Cartridge Write Protect Switch Each data cartridge has a write protect switch that you can use to prevent accidental erasure of data Before inserting the data cartridge into the tape drive position the write
21. as needed To load a data cartridge follow these steps 1 Insert the data cartridge into the front of the tape drive as shown in figure 35 2 Push the data cartridge fully into the tape drive The Drive Status LED flashes to show that the media is loading When the media reaches the Beginning of Tape BOT marker the LED lights steadily The data cartridge is now ready for use 113 Unloading a Data Cartridge Figure 35 Loading a DLTtape VS1 Data Cartridge Tape Drive Sag ae Data Cartridge Eject Button Drive Status LED Unloading a Data Cartridge Complete this subsection to unload a data cartridge see figure 35 as needed Caution Remove the data cartridge from the tape drive BEFORE turning off host power Failure to remove a data cartridge may result in data cartridge or tape drive damage Do NOT rush removal of the data cartridge premature removal can cause tape leader failure Wait until the tape drive ejects the data cartridge and the Drive Status LED lights steadily before removing the data cartridge 1 Press the Eject button or issue an appropriate system software command the tape drive completes any active writing of data to the media The Drive Status LED flashes as the media rewinds When the media is finished rewinding the tape drive ejects the data cartridge and the Drive Status LED lights steadily 2 Remove the data cartridge from the tape drive and return the
22. data cartridge to its plastic case to protect the data cartridge from damage SDLT 600 Product Manual 114 SDLT 600 Product Manual Glossary 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 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 Archiving The removal or copying of data from the computer system onto secondary storage media that is safely stored away ASIC Application Specific Integrated Circuit ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials 115 SDLT 600 Product Manual Glossary Backup A copy of a file directory or volume on a se
23. data cartridge Listen for any rattling or sounds of any loose pieces inside the data cartridge If you hear anything loose inside do not use the data cartridge 3 Check the data cartridge for any obvious cracks or other physical damage to the shell Rotate the data cartridge in your hands looking for broken or missing parts 4 Grasp the data cartridge to view the bottom as shown in figure 28 The media access door is on the top edge and the write protect switches are on the bottom edge Figure 28 Bottom View of DLTtape VS1 Data Cartridge TN lt QP _ Spring loaded Hub Reel Lock gt ae SDLT 600 Product Manual 107 Data Cartridge Inspection Procedure 5 See figure 29 and check the reel lock openings to ensure the small plastic tabs inside are partially visible The reel locks are black The reel locks can break if you drop the data cartridge f the reel lock tabs are not visible do not use the data cartridge Figure 29 DLTtape VS1 Data Cartridge Reel Locks Reel Lock Reel Lock 6 Look closely at the spring loaded reel hub on the bottom of the data cartridge Verify that the hub is centered within the circular opening in the data cartridge Gently press the hub and be certain that it springs back into place centered within its circular opening and completely flush with the plastic shell Figure 30 shows a defective spring loaded reel hub Do not use a data cartridge tha
24. drive or system on then turn them off or off then on Dimensions in figures All dimensions are shown with no units specified Inches understood unless otherwise specified Related Documents The following documents are related to the SDLT 600 tape drive Document No Document Title Document Description 81 81218 xx SDLT 600 Product Provides hardware Specification performance environment shock and vibration and regulatory specifications for the tape drive 81 81196 xx SDLT 600 Design and Provides information that Integration Guide helps you install the tape drive into a larger system 81 81283 xx SDLT 600 Quick Start Provides quick Guide instructions on how to install and run the tape drive 81 81297 xx DLTSage and DLTIce Provides information on User s Guide DLTSage and DLTIce a suite of preventative maintenance diagnostic software tools that enables users to more simply manage tape storage environments SDLT 600 Product Manual xiii SDLT 600 Product Manual Preface Document No Document Title Document Description 81 81220 xx SDLT 600 User Provides instructions on Reference Guide how to install run the tape drive hardware performance environment shock and vibration and regulatory specifications for the tape drive 81 81305 xx SDLT 600 Quick Start Provides brief instructions Guide on how to install the tape drive 81
25. has exposed it to conditions outside the ambient values above you should condition the data cartridge to its operating environment for a 24 hour period Maintain clean operating working and storage environments Do not expose the data cartridge to moisture or direct sunlight Do not place data cartridges on or near devices that may produce magnetic fields such as computer monitors motors or video equipment Such exposure can alter or erase data on the media Avoid unnecessary opening of the data cartridge door this may expose the media to contamination or physical damage 105 Data Cartridge Inspection Procedure Do not touch or allow direct contact with media or tape leader Dust or natural skin oils can contaminate the data cartridge and impact media performance Do not insert any data cartridge that has been dropped into the SDLT 600 tape drive without at least a thorough visual inspection as described in Data Cartridge Inspection Procedure on page 106 A dropped data cartridge may have dislodged loosened or damaged internal components Never apply adhesive labels or notes on the top side or bottom of your DLTtape VS1 data cartridge Only use the user slide in type label provided with each data cartridge and slide it into the label slot on the data cartridge Do not use graphite pencils water soluble felt pens or other debris producing writing instruments on your labels Never erase a label replace it
26. host adapter setting is typically SCSI ID 7 If you choose to omit all jumpers from the SCSI ID block the tape drive will use the default setting of 5 43 Chapter 3 Installing Your Tape Drive Configuring and Installing an Internal Tape Drive with SCSI Interface seco Graphical Fonai sel 1 2 3 Jumper cee Mca ae SCSI ID 4 5 default 6 7 Jumper R 22222 Pages PORE SCSIID 8 9 10 11 Jumper M2 28 28 2212 282R SCSI ID 12 13 14 15 son MOB S888 SHER SERA Note The computer system and the tape drive SCSI IDs are only checked at power on To change the SCSI ID after installation power off both the system and the tape drive change the tape drive s SCSI ID power on the tape drive and then power on the system SDLT 600 Product Manual 44 Chapter 3 Installing Your Tape Drive Configuring and Installing an Internal Tape Drive with SCSI Interface Figure 6 10 pin SCSI ID Jumper Block on Rear of Tape Drive N Nn r 0o00 EAT 6388 HO me cee TA TSS SSS eS IENE Te oe EEE 7 oH SCSI ID Jumper Block
27. identified on the SCSI log page where 64 bytes are reserved for use by TapeAlert After a backup the TapeAlert compatible backup application automatically reads the device s TapeAlert SCSI log page to check for any problems If an error is flagged your backup software displays a clear warning message on your screen and adds the TapeAlert messages to its logs These messages are standard across all applications that support TapeAlert and give clear explanation of the problem and suggested resolution For example if you were attempting to back up onto an expired tape you would see the following message Warning The data cartridge has reached the end of its useful life Copy any data you need to another tape Discard the old tape Medium Auxiliary Memory Medium Auxiliary Memory MAM is a feature in the SDLT 600 tape drive that produces various attributes about the data cartridge and records them in a log file on the media itself These attributes provide the underlying information for the DLTSage suite of predictive and preventive maintenance diagnostics software 11 SDLT 600 Product Manual Chapter 1 Tape Drive Product Information TapeAlert For more information about MAM see the SDLT 600 SCSI Interface Guide 81 81200 xx or the SDLT 600 Fibre Channel Interface Guide 81 81202 xx For more information about DLTSage see the DLTSage Implementation Guide 81 81201 xx 12 E Chapter 2 SDLT
28. insert the CUP FUP data cartridge If you do not insert a CUP FUP data cartridge and the one minute time window expires both LEDs stop flashing although the middle Drive Status LED remains on steadily illuminated The tape drive is now out of Firmware Upgrade mode and can be used in a normal manner once you insert a data cartridge To put the tape drive back in Firmware Upgrade mode repeat the previous steps 2 3 and 4 Insert the CUP FUP data cartridge After you insert the CUP FUP data cartridge the left Drive Density and middle Drive Status LEDs change their pattern and start flashing in an alternating pattern The tape drive is now performing the firmware upgrade Note The firmware upgrade fails the microcode update process if the firmware personalities do not match the history log records this information as well as the reason for the failure Wait several minutes for the update process to complete The left Drive Density and middle Drive Status LEDs flash the entire time that memory is being updated When the update is complete the tape drive resets itself and goes through POST The tape drive rewinds the CUP FUP data cartridge unloads it and ejects it SCSI status indicates that microcode has been updated 06h 3F 01 Note If the tape drive is mounted in a tape automation library the CUP FUP data cartridge rewinds to BOT and unbuckles in preparation for unloading but does not automatically
29. meets the needs of multiple generations of the SDLT technology The positive engagement tape leader buckling mechanism is a highly robust mechanism that increases data cartridge life and supports the Modular Design SDLT 600 Product Manual Chapter 1 Tape Drive Product Information Modular Design extensive duty cycle environments found in high end and automation environments This mechanism engages the tape leader upon data cartridge load and disengages it upon data cartridge unload It uses a solid metal pin attached to the drive leader to link with molded clips permanently attached to the tape leader inside the data cartridge The Positive Leader Link design makes the buckling of Super DLTtape media a totally reliable mechanical process The SDLT 600 tape drive is designed as a total system The system includes a complex interaction of a number of important components including such items as the tape path tape heads media data cartridge and host interface As shown in figure 2 the SDLT 600 tape drive consists of five distinct modules e Data Control Module DCM e Tape Control Module TCM e Front Panel Module FPM e Electronic Interface Module EIM e Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Data Cartridge The modular concept makes the SDLT 600 tape drive system 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 defi
30. protect switch on the front of the data cartridge figure 34 according to the type of operations you expect to perform Since the DLTtape VS1 data cartridge is a read only data cartridge when used in the SDLT 600 tape drive the write protect switch in this configuration does not apply Figure 34 Write Protect Switch on DLTtape VS1 Data Cartridge Slide LEFT to enable write protection Padlock closed indicating write protection On Padlock open indicating write protection Off Write protect Switch Slide RIGHT to disable write protection e Slide the write protect switch to the left to enable write protection you can read existing data however you cannot write over existing data on the media nor append additional data to the media When SDLT 600 Product Manual 112 Loading a Data Cartridge you move the write protect switch to the left a small closed padlock is visible This is your visual reminder that you cannot write data to the media e Slide the write protect switch to the right to disable write protection you can write over existing data on the media and you can append additional data to the media unless the data cartridge is write protected via firmware When write protection is disabled a small open padlock is visible Loading a Data Cartridge SDLT 600 Product Manual Complete this subsection to load a data cartridge into the front of the tape drive see figure 35
31. shipment environment for the tape drive may not exceed the limits shown in table 19 The specifications shown in the table are valid for both the internal and tabletop tape drives Specification Storage Unpacked or Packed Shipping Wet Bulb 46 C 114 F 46 C 114 F Temperature Dry Bulb 40 C to 66 C 40 40 C to 66 C 40 Temperature F to 150 F F to 150 F Temperature 20 C 36 F hour 20 C 36 F hour Gradient across range across range 31 Altitude Chapter 2 SDLT 600 Tape Drive Specifications Recording Media Specifications Relative Humidity 10 to 95 non 10 to 95 non condensing condensing Humidity Gradient 10 hour 10 hour Note These specifications apply to the tape drive only Media specifications are listed in Recording Media Specifications Both the internal and tabletop tape drives operate in normal pressures from 500 to 10 000 feet when operated within the ambient operating environments specified in Temperature and Humidity The SDLT 600 tape drive will operate to 30 000 feet for temperatures within 15 5 C Recording Media Specifications Table 20 Super DLTtape II Media Specifications SDLT 600 Product Manual Super DLTtape II media differs slightly from previous generations of Super DLTtape media Table 20 shows overall specifications for Super DLTtape II media Characteristic Specification O
32. sssssssssssesssessesiesresrisresresresersrssresresee 101 x Audience Purpose Document Organization SDLT 600 Product Manual Preface This document serves as an easy to use information source and product catalog to familiarize Quantum customers and systems professionals with the SDLT 600 tape drive system The SDLT 600 tape drive is an extension of the Quantum Digital Linear Tape DLT product family The primary audience for this document consists of end users installing and using the tape drive The information in this document applies to the internal tape drive the library tape drive and the tabletop tape drive This document provides information on the SDLT 600 tape drive including e Product description e Installation instructions e Operation instructions e Regulatory compliance This document is organized as follows xi Notational Conventions SDLT 600 Product Manual Preface Chapter 1 Tape Drive Product Information provides an overview of the tape drive system including features tape drive technology tape drive design and diagnostic tools Chapter 2 SDLT 600 Tape Drive Specifications provides the product functional environmental and recording media specifications of the tape drive Chapter 3 Installing Your Tape Drive describes warranty safety SCSI settings and all the steps you need to follow to install the tape drive Chapter 4 Using Your Tape Drive provides informati
33. the AC cord into the power connector on the back of the tabletop tape drive connect the other end of the cord to the AC outlet Upon completion proceed to the next section to confirm the installation SDLT 600 Product Manual 64 Chapter 3 Installing Your Tape Drive Configuring and Installing a Tabletop Tape Drive with SCSI Interface Configuring and Installing a Tabletop Tape Drive with SCSI Interface This section provides instructions for configuring and installing the tabletop Fibre Channel model of the SDLT 600 tape drive Tabletop Fibre Channel Follow these steps to connect a tabletop Fibre Channel SDLT 600 tape Tape Drive Model drive 1 Prior to connecting the SDLT 600 tape drive to the host computer be certain the tape drive and computer are turned off 2 Remove the Fibre Channel protective caps from the rear of the drive 3 Remove the fiber optic cable protective caps and insert the fiber optic cables into the Fibre Channel connector as shown in figure 17 The connector is fully seated when it snaps into the port Note You can connect a Fibre Channel connector while the tape drive is still powered on this capability is known as hot swappable or hot pluggable When connecting to the Fibre Channel port make sure to use a 50uM Fiber core fiber optic cable with an LC Duplex connector SDLT 600 Product Manual 65 Chapter 3 Installing Your Tape Drive Configuring and Installing a Tabletop Tape Drive
34. the SDLT 600 tape drive uses the same amount of power as the internal version with both the SCSI and Fibre Channel interfaces The tabletop version requires AC power The tape drive draws the highest current and power during the native write modes Standby is measured with the tape loaded and tensioned or untensioned and Idle is measured with power on with no tape loaded 25 Table 16 Current and Power Requirements SCSI Interface Chapter 2 SDLT 600 Tape Drive Specifications Functional Specifications The power drawn in these two modes is similar enough that they are listed together Note In table 16 and table 17 the current and DC power values pertain to the internal tape drive while the AC power values apply to the tabletop tape drive 5 V Current A 12 V Current A DC Power AC Power MaxPk MaxPk W W MaxMean MaxMean Max Max Mode Typ Typ Typ Typ Standby Idle 2 6 2 6 2 4 0 2 0 1 0 1 14 14 47 45 Media Loading 6 2 5 3 3 4 2 7 0 9 0 7 30 26 64 56 Unloading 600 Write Motor 4 3 4 0 3 7 1 3 0 3 0 3 23 22 51 48 Start 600 Write 5 4 5 1 4 9 0 7 0 5 0 4 30 30 65 63 Streaming SDLT 600 Product Manual 26 Chapter 2 SDLT 600 Tape Drive Specifications Functional Specifications 5 V Current A 12 V Current A DC Power AC Power MaxPk MaxPk W W MaxMean MaxMean Max Max Mode Typ Typ Typ Typ Max for n a 5 3 n a n a 0 9 n
35. the last session stopped EOM or EOT End of Media or End of Tape Logical EOM allows space to complete a write operation physical EOM signifies that the media is completely used Erase The removal of data from media 118 SDLT 600 Product Manual Glossary Error A message that occurs when there is a loss of ability to interpret recorded data usually because of magnetic issues or defects in or on the media ESD An Electrostatic Discharge is a sudden flow of electric current through a material that is normally an insulator EU European Union F Fahrenheit is a temperature scale where a degree Fahrenheit F is 5 9ths of a kelvin or of a degree Celsius FCC Federal Communications Commission United States Fibre Channel A high speed serial architecture that allows either optical or electrical connections at data rates from 265 MB to 2 Gb per second Fibre Channel is sometimes abbreviated FC Firmware Permanent or semi permanent instructions and data programmed directly into the circuitry of a programmable read only memory or electronically erasable programmable read only memory chips Used for controlling the operation of the computer or tape drive Distinct from software which is stored in random access memory and can be altered with ease FPM The Front Panel Module also known as the bezel is a plastic panel that extends the face of a tape drive so that it covers a computer s tape drive bay opening FUP Firmware
36. to registered Quantum customers Refer to the following procedure to access these updates for creating a CUP FUP data cartridge 1 Go to the Quantum Web site http www quantum com 2 Click SERVICE AND SUPPORT in the upper menu bar This opens the Service and Support window 3 Explore the various pages that comprise Service and Support until you find the update you need 4 Download the DLTSage package and refer to that tool s built in online help for detailed instructions about how to create the data cartridge Using a CUP FUP Data Follow these steps to use a CUP FUP data cartridge Canidae 1 Verify that the tape drive is turned on power is applied and the middle Drive Status LED on the front panel of the tape drive is on but not flashing 2 Verify that the tape drive s cartridge opening is empty In other words if any other cartridge is in the tape drive unload and eject it SDLT 600 Product Manual SDLT 600 Product Manual Chapter 4 Using Your Tape Drive Updating the Firmware 3 Press and hold the Eject button for six seconds after six seconds the left Drive Density LED begins to flash Release the Eject button then quickly press and release the Eject button again At this point the left Drive Density and middle Drive Status LEDs start flashing synchronously in a regular rhythmic pattern The tape drive is now in Firmware Upgrade mode You now have a window of one minute to
37. up to 15 hosts The SCSI bus itself limits this speed not the design of SDLT 600 tape drive or Super DLTtape II media SDLT 600 Product Manual Ultra 160 SCSI Interface The Ultra 160 SCSI interface provides a low voltage differential LVD mode running up to 160 MB second and a single ended SE mode running up to 40 MB second Note The host computer s SCSI controller card may limit these speeds To achieve the best performance make sure the SCSI controller card can operate at 160 MB second SDLT 600 Product Manual Chapter 2 SDLT 600 Tape Drive Specifications Product Specifications The tape drive automatically senses the SCSI bus mode and switches between LVD and SE accordingly Although the tape drive defaults to LVD it switches to SE if the SCSI bus operates in SE mode For example if the SCSI controller card is SE or multimode set to SE the tape drive automatically switches to SE mode Also if any device on the SCSI bus is SE the entire bus switches to SE including the tape drive In SE mode the SCSI bus can support up to 7 devices using cable lengths up to 3 meters In LVD mode the SCSI bus can support up to 15 devices using cable lengths up to 25 meters For more information about the SCSI interface see the SDLT 600 SCSI Interface Guide 81 81200 xx Fibre Channel Interface The Fibre Channel interface runs at speeds up to either 1 Gb second or 2 Gb second depending on the c
38. with SCSI Interface Figure 17 Connecting the Fiber Optic Cable to a Tabletop Fibre Channel Tape Drive Fiber optic cable SDLT 600 tape drive AC Power Cable An AC power cord is supplied with each tabletop unit Carefully inspect the power cord and ensure that the cord is the appropriate cord for your country or region based on the criteria below Warning Do not attempt to modify or use a tabletop 100 115 V AC power cord for 220 240 V AC input power Modifying the power cord in any way can cause personal injury and severe equipment damage The AC power cord used with the tabletop unit must meet the following criteria e The power cord should be a minimum of 18 3 AWG 60 C type SJT or SVT e UL and CSA certified cordage rated for use at 250 VAC witha current rating that is at least 125 of the current rating of the product SDLT 600 Product Manual 66 Chapter 3 Installing Your Tape Drive Configuring and Installing a Tabletop Tape Drive with SCSI Interface You must terminate the AC plug in a grounding type male plug designed for use in your country or region It must also have marks showing certification by an agency acceptable in your country or region The tabletop unit cord connector must be an IEC type CEE 22 female connector The cord must be no longer than 4 5 meters 14 5 feet The cord must be FCC compliant with emissions specifications Figure 18 shows the AC power
39. you begin check the contents of the box and record the applicable numbers Since the tape drive may be either SCSI or Fibre Channel interface type never both check for SCSI or Fibre Channel controller and associated cable compatibility Also confirm software and operating system compatibility Finally check the tape drive to be certain it is operating properly before installing it in a system 1 Unpack and review the contents of the box for any physical damage If you find damaged items contact your tape drive provider 2 Record the model and serial number of the SDLT 600 tape drive system These numbers provide specific information about the SDLT 600 tape drive system and will be very helpful if you must contact technical support You can find these numbers on the bottom of the tape drive enclosure The Model Number is a character string usually beginning with the letters TR Model Number TR The Serial Number is a character string beginning with the letters RB Serial Number RB 3 Check the enclosed SCSI or Fibre Channel cable to ensure it is compatible with the SCSI or Fibre Channel controller card in the host computer 4 Check the SCSI or Fibre Channel interface on the host computer to ensure that it is compatible with the tape drive See table 2 on page 16 for a list of the possible interfaces that are available and the various options with each Remember that a single ended or low voltage differential
40. your system configuration 38 Safety Precautions Handling SDLT 600 Product Manual Chapter 3 Installing Your Tape Drive Safety Handling and ESD Protection For your safety follow all safety procedures described here and in other sections of the manual 1 Power off the system before installing or removing the tape drive to prevent the possibility of electrical shock or damage to the tape drive Unplug the unit that contains or is to contain the tape drive from AC power to provide an added measure of safety 2 Read understand and observe all label warnings 3 The POS uses a Class I laser product This laser product complies with 29 CFR 1200 and 29 CFR 1910 as applicable on the date of manufacture Warning If you open the tape drive chassis you may become exposed to invisible laser emission which could be harmful if you are directly exposed to the beam Damage to the SDLT 600 tape drive system can occur as the result of careless handling vibration shock or electrostatic discharge ESD For more details about ESD see Electrostatic Discharge Protection Caution Always handle the SDLT 600 tape drive system with care to avoid damage to the precision internal components Hold the internal tape drive by the sides or the tabletop tape drive by the bottom Never hold either tape drive by inserting fingers into the receiver area on the front of the tape drive Damage to t
41. 23 describes the optimum media storage conditions Storage Conditions Archival Non Archival Temperature 18 to 28 C 16 to 32 C 64 to 82 F 60 to 90 F Relative Humidity 40 to 60 20 to 80 non condensing non condensing 35 Backward Read Compatibility Transfer Rates Table 24 SDLT 600 Tape Drive Backward Read Compatibility BRC Transfer Rates SDLT 600 Product Manual Chapter 2 SDLT 600 Tape Drive Specifications Recording Media Specifications The SDLT 600 tape drive system features a backward read compatibility BRC mode When in BRC mode the SDLT 600 tape drive is capable of reading SDLT 220 and SDLT 320 tape formats in a Super DLTtape I data cartridge as well as the DLT VS160 tape format in the DLTtape VS1 data cartridge Table 24 lists the BRC transfer rates for the SDLT 600 tape drive BRC Transfer Rate 80 of Native Read Data Cartridge Native Transfer Format Type Capacity Rate SDLT 320 Tape Drive Super DLTtapeI 160 GB 12 8 MB sec SDLT 220 Tape Drive Super DLTtapeI 110 GB 8 8 MB sec DLT VS160 Tape DLTtape VS1 80 GB 6 4 MB sec Drive The manufacturer strives to operate BRC transfer rate at 100 of native read transfer rate but guarantees 80 Transfer rates shown are nominal based on 80 of actual native read transfer rate of uncompressed data Note SDLT 600 tape drive will eject a data cartridge wr
42. 5 12V 5 Room temperature 24 C AC power measured at 117 V 60 Hz 2 DC Current MaxMean and DC AC Power Max refer to the statistically calculated maximum average requirement based on a sample population of tape drives These values do not reflect the peak current or power requirement this amount is given by the DC MaxPk current SDLT 600 Product Manual 29 Chapter 2 SDLT 600 Tape Drive Specifications Environmental Specifications SDLT 600 Tape Drive The SDLT 600 tape drive system uses the Partial Response Maximum System Recording Likelihood PRML 32 33 encoding method for reading writing SDLT Method 600 tape drive format It uses the same algorithmm for reading SDLT 220 SDLT 320 and the DLT VS160 tape drive formats Environmental Specifications The SDLT 600 tape drive system operates in environments that include general offices and work spaces with systems capable of maintaining standard comfort levels The following subsections provide the environmental specifications for the SDLT 600 tape drive systems both the internal and the tabletop configurations For long term trouble free operation the manufacturer strongly recommends that SDLT 600 tape drives be used in a clean smoke free environment Air Flow Requirements The internal tape drive requires adequate air flow to dissipate the heat resulting from continuous drive operation Specifically the air flow must be sufficient to keep the tape path temperatu
43. A Information in this appendix includes the following topics Data Cartridge Handling Guidelines Data Cartridge Inspection Procedure e Data Cartridge Write Protect Switch Loading a Data Cartridge Unloading a Data Cartridge 104 Data Cartridge Handling Guidelines Data Cartridge Handling Guidelines SDLT 600 Product Manual Ensure your data cartridge backup solution performs reliably by following these general handling guidelines Always keep each data cartridge in its protective plastic case when it is not in the tape drive When carrying data cartridges in their cases always orient the cases so that the grooves in the cases interlock This prevents the cases from slipping apart and falling Never stack the data cartridges in a stack of more than five When placing data cartridges in archival storage be certain you stand each data cartridge vertically Do not carry data cartridges loosely in a box or any other container Allowing data cartridges to hit together exposes them to unnecessary physical shock Always observe the proper environmental conditions for storing data cartridges Refer to the data cartridge reference card supplied with each data cartridge The ambient operating environment for the data cartridge is Temperature 10 C to 40 C 50 F to 104 F Relative Humidity 20 to 80 non condensing Note If storage or transportation of a data cartridge
44. Advanced PRML feature of Quantum s SDLT technology See Advanced Partial Response Maximum Likelihood on page 5 for a brief description of PRML Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Chapter 1 Tape Drive Product Information Quantum Diagnostics Tools The EIM consists of two major boards the Integrated Controller Module ICM and a separate Host Interface Module HIM The ICM contains the main controller and servo microprocessor the custom designed SDLT ASICs and the cache memory while the HIM implements the interface between the host system and the tape drive This allows easy configuration of the tape drive to match different host interfaces by simply substituting the appropriate HIM card As with the other major modules of the SDLT technology the EIM is manufactured and tested as a distinct module As with all tape technologies the Super DLTtape II data cartridge is a key part of the overall system The main function of the data cartridge is to provide the magnetic recording media used by the system to store customer information The data cartridge also provides the protective casing that allows safe media movement and storage From the outside the Super DLTtape II data cartridge looks very similar to the Super DLTtape I and DLTtape VS1 data cartridges The basic geometry write protection switch and label space are the same This simplifies the integration of the SDLT 600 tape drive into existing operating environments and into
45. Installing an Internal Tape Drive with Fibre Channel Interface Figure 11 Internal Fibre Channel Tape Drive Connectors and Jumpers OO OOO OO OO OOO PPO OO Oe OO OG DOOD OD OGOOGO Controller Diag Port 8 pin Power Connector Diagnostic use only 4 pin N Nn T m 00008 H H gogog ji ri peop ee ap j ee T B F H nanawf e LF I ml aaan n tt m al H 3 J U aderG i Fibre Channel oader Connector Jumper Block Fibre Channel m or Denotes Pin 1 RS 422 8 pin BSa Follow these steps to connect a Fibre Channel tape drive 1 Secure the tape drive 2 Connect the power 3 Connect the library loader optional 4 Connect the Fibre Channel cable Each of these steps is discussed in the subsections that follow SDLT 600 Product Manual 57 Chapter 3 Installing Your Tape Drive Configuring and Installing an Internal Tape Drive with Fibre Channel Interface Secure the Tape Drive This section describes how to mount and secure the tape drive in the system Note Insom
46. LT 600 Tape Drive Interface Versions Speeds and Options 14 SDLT 600 Tape Drive Interface oo eseesseeeeeseteeeeseseeeneneeetseaeeeeees 16 SDLT 600 Tape Drive Physical Dimensions ccccceeeseeseeteteseees 16 SDLT 600 Tape Drive Shipping Weight 0 0 0 eee cere eeeeeeees 17 SDLT 600 Tape Drive Storage Capacity cccccceseessenssseeseseeesseeees 18 Date Transfer Error Ratesics cccsissstctosdesetsssetnsaetoabesesses stgeduspea stnenessvtstencs 18 Maximum Data Transfer Rates eesseesseseecseeseececatsesseeeeteenes 19 SDLTtape II Data Cartridge Media Durability ee 20 Loading and Unloading the Data Cartridge Maximum 21 SDLT 600 Tape Drive Performance Data ieeeceeseeeeeeeeeteeeees 22 Non operating Shock Specifications Unpackaged eee 23 Non Operating Shock Specifications Packaged Drop 23 Non Operating Vibration Specifications Unpackaged 0 23 Non Operating Vibration Specifications Packaged ee 24 Operating Shock and Vibration Specifications 0 cceeeeseeeeeeee 25 Current and Power Requirements SCSI Interface eee 26 Current and Power Requirements Fibre Channel Interface 28 ix SDLT 600 Product Manual Table 18 Table 19 Table 20 Table 21 Table 22 Table 23 Table 24 Table 25 Table 26 Table 27 Table 28 Table 29 Table 30 Table 31 Table 32 Table 33 Table 34 Table 35 Table 36 Table 37 Tables Temperature and
47. Quantum e gt 99 9 Product Manual Product Manual Product Manual Product Manual Tape Drive 81 81184 03 A01 SDLT 600 Product Manual 81 81184 03 A01 December 2005 Made in USA Quantum Corporation provides this publication as is without warranty of any kind either express or implied including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Quantum Corporation may revise this publication from time to time without notice COPYRIGHT STATEMENT Copyright 2005 by Quantum Corporation All rights reserved Your right to copy this manual is limited by copyright law Making copies or adaptations without prior written authorization of Quantum Corporation is prohibited by law and constitutes a punishable violation of the law TRADEMARK STATEMENT Quantum DLT DLTtape the Quantum logo and the DLTtape logo are all registered trademarks of Quantum Corporation Quantum DLT DLTtape the Quantum logo and DLTtape logo are all registered trademarks of Quantum Corporation SDLT and Super DLTtape are trademarks of Quantum Corporation Other trademarks may be mentioned herein which belong to other companies Contents Preface Chapter 1 SDLT 600 Product Manual xi Tape Drive Product Information 1 WOVE VICW reire n estas cates E A E EE 2 Product PEATITES 25 isscssisctivscaesscussoesovsensrstunsennsssdiistansvots EN EEEE E EAK EEE 3 Tape Drive Technology
48. Reserved 19 53 Reserved Ground 20 54 Ground ATN 21 55 ATN Ground 22 56 Ground BSY 23 57 BSY ACK 24 58 ACK RST 25 59 RST MSG 26 60 MSG SEL 27 61 SEL C D 28 62 C D REQ 29 63 REQ 1 O 30 64 I O DB 8 31 65 DB 8 DB 9 32 66 DB 9 DB 10 33 67 DB 10 DB 11 34 68 DB 11 54 Chapter 3 Installing Your Tape Drive Configuring and Installing an Internal Tape Drive with Fibre Channel Interface Te Emn Power ag Pin Number Signal Name 1 12 VDC 2 Ground 12V return 3 Ground 5V return 4 5 VDC Table 30 8 Pin Loader Connector Pin Assignments Signal Name Pin Number Pin Number Signal Name Ground 1 5 SEND_TO_LOADER_H REC_FROM_LOADER_H 2 6 SEND_TO_LOADER_L REC_FROM_LOADER_L 3 7 Ground Ground 4 8 LOADER_PRESENT_L Configuring and Installing an Internal Tape Drive with Fibre Channel Interface This section provides information for configuring and installing a tape drive with the Fibre Channel interface into a system Fibre Channel Introduction Fibre Channel is the name of an integrated set of standards developed by the American National Standards Institute ANSI The intention of the Fibre Channel specification is to develop a practical inexpensive yet expandable means of quickly transferring data between workstations mainframes supercomputers desktop computers storage devices display terminals and other peripherals SDLT 600 Product Manual 55 SDLT 600 Pro
49. UP to use in either a manual firmware update or in a library setting DLTSage provides the tool that allows you to update the tape drive s firmware using the SCSI bus or to create a CUP FUP data cartridge for an SDLT 600 tape drive DLTSage is available on the Quantum Web site http www quantum com Quantum Diagnostics Tools on page 10 in provides details on locating DLTSage in the Quantum Web site The following subsections briefly describe both methods of updating the tape drive firmware Quantum provides upgrades for product software and firmware that may be newly developed These updates are available on the Quantum Web site Note These tools are only available to registered Quantum customers Chapter 4 Using Your Tape Drive Updating the Firmware Refer to the following procedure to access and download these updates 1 Go to the Quantum Web site http www quantum com 2 Click SERVICE AND SUPPORT in the upper menu bar This opens the Service and Support window 3 Explore the various pages that comprise Service and Support until you find the update you need 4 Download the DLTSage package and refer to that tool s built in online help for detailed instructions to use while updating the firmware Create a CUP FUP Data To update your tape drive firmware you may create a CUP FUP data Cartridge cartridge from the update information found on the Quantum Web site Note These tools are only available
50. Update GB Gigabyte SI 1 000 000 000 bytes or 10 This is the International System of Units SI definition commonly used by telecommunications and storage manufacturers GiB 1 073 741 824 bytes equal to 10243 or 2 This is the definition often used in computer science computer programming and in the majority of computer operating systems documentation This measurement can be abbreviated as GiB gibibyte to avoid ambiguity as defined in IEC 60027 2 Note For the purpose of this document we are using SI GS German Safety 119 SDLT 600 Product Manual Glossary Head The tiny electromagnetic coil and metal pole used to create and read back the magnetic patterns on the media Also known as the read write head HiFN An ASIC Application Specific Integrated Circuit for the SDLT that handles data compression HIM The Host Interface Module implements the interface between the host system and the tape drive HRE Hard Read Error HWE Hard Write Error ICM The Integrated Controller Module contains the main controller and servo microprocessor the custom designed SDLT ASICs and the cache memory IEC The International Electrotechnical Commission is a standards organization that prepares and publishes international standards for all electrical electronic and related technologies IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Interface A hardware or software protocol contained in the electronic
51. ace Quantum Diagnostics Tools describes tools and utilities that provide the ability to run diagnostics and test for drive functionality TapeAlert describes a built in tape device status monitoring and messaging utility Medium Auxiliary Memory introduces an SDLT 600 tape drive feature that provides key input for the DLTSage suite of maintenance diagnostics software Overview SDLT 600 Product Manual Chapter 1 Tape Drive Product Information Overview The Quantum SDLT 600 tape drive system is a highly scalable tape drive designed for multiple product generations It is a follow on to the DLT product family The SDLT 600 tape drive system comprises both the tape drive and the data cartridge The system is available in three models a tabletop or external unit an internal unit for server installation and a library model for installing in tape automation systems The model SDLT 600 tape drive system provides 300 Gigabyte GB of storage capacity with a transfer speed of 36 Megabyte per second MB sec native 600 GB of storage capacity with a transfer speed of 72 MB sec compressed Figure 1 shows pictures of the internal and tabletop models The library model not shown is identical to the internal but with a different front bezel For detailed engineering specifications see chapter 2 SDLT 600 Tape Drive Specifications Chapter 1 Tape Drive Product Information Product Features Figure 1 SDLT 600 Tape Drive Systems
52. acity on page 18 21 Table 10 SDLT 600 Tape Drive Performance Data SDLT 600 Product Manual Chapter 2 SDLT 600 Tape Drive Specifications Functional Specifications Feature SDLT 600 Tape Drive Drive Read Write Transfer Rate 36 MB second native 72 MB second compressed Tracks 40 logical tracks 640 physical tracks Track Density 1502 tracks per inch tpi Linear Bit Density 233 Kbits per inch Kbpi Read Write Tape Speed 108 inches per second ips Rewind Tape Speed 160 ips Linear Search Tape Speed 160 ips Average Rewind Time 77 seconds Maximum Rewind Time 156 seconds Average Access Time from 79 seconds BOT Maximum Access Time from BOT 190 seconds Load to BOT 18 seconds typical 63 seconds unformatted tape Unload from BOT 19 seconds Nominal Tape Tension Stationary 3 0 0 5 oz Operating Speed 3 5 0 5 oz configuration k k Depending on data type and SCSI bus limitations system Note that data is typical times may be longer if error recovery time is necessary or if the command times out for any reason For information on SCSI command timeout values see the SDLT 600 Design and Integration Guide 81 81196 xx 22 Shock and Vibration Specifications Table 11 Non operating Shock Specifications Unpackaged Table 12 Non Operating Shock Specifications Packaged Drop Table 13 Non Operating Vibration Specifications Un
53. and ISO 7779 EN27779 Noise Power Emission Sound Pressure Level Mode Level LNPEc LPAc Internal Tabletop Internal Tabletop Idle Not 5 4 Bel Not 42 dB applicable applicable Streaming 5 9 Bel 5 9 Bel 47 dB 53 dB Sound pressure level measured at front of tape drive Class A Statements Internal Tape Drive FCC Statement SDLT 600 Product Manual This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the 86 Canada Digital Apparatus CISPR 22 Warning Achtung SDLT 600 Product Manual Chapter 5 Regulatory Compliance Class A Statements Internal Tape Drive instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Any changes or modifications made to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate this equipment Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following conditi
54. andard 2 1 compression ratio Actual compression ratios achieved depend on the redundancy of data files being recorded For non compressible expanding data this results in a reduction in capacity and transfer rate for the data Fully random data is the worst case for compressibility The SCSI bus limits burst speeds not the design of SDLT 600 tape drive or Super DLTtape II media Note Cable lengths and cable type may limit attainable transfer rate for details see the SDLT 600 Design and Integration Guide 81 81196 xx Chapter 2 SDLT 600 Tape Drive Specifications Product Specifications Head Life and MTBF The projected mean time between failures MTBF for the overall SDLT 600 tape drive system is 250 000 hours not including the heads Head life is a minimum of 30 000 tape motion hours and an average of 50 000 media motion hours Note The manufacturer does not warrant that predicted MTBF is representative of any particular unit installed for customer use Actual figures vary from unit to unit Media Durability Table 8 shows the number of media passes and full media uses to expect from a Super DLTtape II data cartridge Table 8 SDLTtape II Data Cartridge Media Durability Media Durability Media passes 1 000 000 Full media uses 250 A media pass occurs with any movement in either direction of the surface of the media over the tape head A full media use is an operatio
55. artiendra alors a l utilisateur de prendre les mesures sp cifiques appropri es Bose EPA buh EHA JE TEE EAE eA ADB SE DCAGA TE Ee ils oo T SCORER IR o Japan VCCI Statement CORB P7IAAMRRMHRECT COREG RER CEAT CBRGBENSRO FT CEPHVET TNB A CAEAD A R EEEE PE EILIA EE VCCI A SDLT 600 Product Manual 88 Chapter 5 Regulatory Compliance Class B Statements Tabletop Tape Drive DEN AN Notice Japan TARATOR FACEREM HATS CIO ECA MASI COS Ema Be HOB the ICH LZg CC RAW EK KMAOMRA Fe Quantum amp HICH LAOTI RAW GO BIA FEVER LT AMOR EECA VATA CHBEL TW STR CORPA KEI LT REV Class B Statements Tabletop Tape Drive FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
56. ased on the criteria below Warning Do not attempt to modify or use a tabletop 100 115 V AC power cord for 220 240 V AC input power Modifying the power cord in any way can cause personal injury and severe equipment damage The AC power cord used with the tabletop unit must meet the following criteria e The power cord should be a minimum of 18 3 AWG 60 C type SJT or SVT 63 Chapter 3 Installing Your Tape Drive Configuring and Installing a Tabletop Tape Drive with SCSI Interface e ULand CSA certified cordage rated for use at 250 VAC witha current rating that is at least 125 of the current rating of the product e You must terminate the AC plug in a grounding type male plug designed for use in your country or region It must also have marks showing certification by an agency acceptable in your country or region e The tabletop unit cord connector must be an IEC type CEE 22 female connector The cord must be no longer than 4 5 meters 14 5 feet e The cord must be FCC compliant with emissions specifications Figure 16 shows the AC power cord plug end types for 115 VAC and 220 240 VAC usage Figure 16 AC Power Cord E Connector Types 115V The tabletop unit power supply has an auto sensing feature it requires no adjustment or switch setting changes for different AC sources See figure 13 on page 60 and figure 16 for more details for the AC cord and AC cord connector Connect one end of
57. automated tape libraries The Super DLTtape II data cartridge is easy to recognize it has a different color than the Super DLTtape I and DLTtape VS1 data cartridges and contains a distinctive pattern molded into the shell The DLTtape logo and the product name are also molded into the shell which ensure you have a genuine Quantum Super DLTtape II data cartridge Quantum Diagnostics Tools SDLT 600 Product Manual Quantum frequently provides new and updated tools to use with its tape drives These tools include such items as upgrades for product software and firmware and diagnostic software that may be newly developed All these tools are available on the Quantum Web site Note These tools are only available to registered Quantum customers 10 TapeAlert SDLT 600 Product Manual Chapter 1 Tape Drive Product Information TapeAlert Refer to the following procedure to access these tools 1 Go to the Quantum Web site http www quantum com 2 Click SERVICE AND SUPPORT in the upper menu bar This opens the Service and Support window 3 Explore the various pages that comprise Service and Support until you find what you need New tools and utilities get added frequently so check back often SDLT 600 tape drives are delivered with TapeAlert features built in The internal SDLT firmware constantly monitors the device s hardware and media checking for errors and potential difficulties It flags any problems
58. ccssesscersessssciessvocnssseiersenssteaseoentieesseate iseeabeveyiveead cess sssnsbeneatieads 4 Laser Guided Magnetic Recording ccc cece ee cseeeseeeeceeseersneseseeseeneseseeaanes 4 Pivoting Optical Servo ncis sccecsssossscnssssossteessssosetonsisensvassstosebviansisaviverestoburvseassoautvenes 5 Magneto Resistive Cluster Heads w ccceeesesescseseesescsesesesesescseseseesececenansnesesenes 5 Advanced Partial Response Maximum Likelihood 0 eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 5 Advanced Metal Powder Media w ceccceesesesesesenesesescscsesesescecsransnesesecensnaneseeenes 5 Positive Engagement Tape Leader Buckling Mechanism cccccsseeeeeeeees 5 Mo ditlar Designerin a E NER AEEA 6 D ta Control Mod le siseseid iniinis 7 Tape Control Module eocenie iieri eni e e E EEEE EE 8 Front Panel Module esnean iiaii iiri 9 Electronic Interface Mod ulle cci cccsscscsesssecsesestsseceosessesectenecnasectorecvencststs cvevestors aves 9 Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge oo eeeececeessseseseeesesssesesesesessseseseseseseaesees 10 Quantum Diagnostics TOOIS cseesssessnssesanssosenosonasosesevonsvesessvoussssesesotensnesesatoncnesess 10 T pe Al ria ern n E A ees E leans Sate haere tenes 11 jii Chapter 2 Chapter 3 SDLT 600 Product Manual SDLT 600 Tape Drive Specifications Product Specifications sieniniai eae een Host terface ineei irer EEEE EEEE E Physical Intertace senere irena E E T E Physical Dimensions and Weights s
59. ce Differential signals minimize the effect of common mode signal noise and allow the SCSI bus to operate reliably over greater distances at a higher speed DLT Digital Linear Tape DLTice Quantum s firmware compliance management function of DLTSage which provides secure archival functionality to the tape drive and tape cartridges DLTSage Quantum s suite of preventative maintenance diagnostic software tools that enables users to more simply mange tape storage environments DLZ Digital Lempel Ziv 1 Algorithm is named after Abraham Lempel and Jacob Ziv It is a data compression technique used in all SDLT tape drives EEC European Economic Community EEPROM Electronically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory An integrated circuit memory chip that can store programs and data ina non volatile state These devices store firmware in DLT and SDLT tape drives and can be erased and reprogrammed with new data EIM The Electronic Interface Module provides the main control function for the system and the interface from the system to the host computer library or autoloader EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility EMI Electromagnetic Interference EN EN standards are voluntary technical standards of the European Union and European Economic Area Encoding n Characters or bytes of information converted to magnetic patterns on the media v The process of converting to the desired pattern EOD End of Data Location on media where
60. chapter covers the following topics Power On Self Test describes the sequence of activities that occur when power is first applied to the tape drive Performing a Trial Back up describes how to back up a sample file to ensure proper operation of the system Updating the Firmware describes how to update the firmware microcode that resides inside the tape drive and controls its behavior Cleaning the Tape Mechanism describes the considerations to keep in mind when using SDLT cleaning tapes Front Panel Controls and LEDs describes the functionality of the front panel controls and LEDs Troubleshooting lists troubleshooting tips and diagnostic tools to use if the tape drive system fails Chapter 4 Using Your Tape Drive Power On Self Test Power On Self Test Table 31 LED Lighting Pattern During Power On Self Test POST SDLT 600 Product Manual The SDLT 600 tape drive system performs a Power On Self Test POST each time the tape drive is powered on POST normally completes in 10 to 15 seconds when a data cartridge is not in the tape drive when the unit is powered on However if a data cartridge is in the tape drive when the unit is powered on POST duration is longer depending on how much tape in the data cartridge may be loaded in the tape drive While POST is running the SDLT 600 tape drive system responds BUSY to SCSI commands The SDLT 600 tape drive system also responds to various SCSI messages
61. cord plug end types for 115 VAC and 220 240 VAC usage Figure 18 AC Power Cord Connector Types 115V 220V 240V D e A The tabletop unit power supply has an auto sensing feature it requires no adjustment or switch setting changes for different AC sources See figure 17 and figure 18 for more details for the AC cord and AC cord connector Connect one end of the AC cord into the power connector on the back of the tabletop tape drive connect the other end of the cord to the AC outlet Upon completion proceed to the next section to confirm the installation SDLT 600 Product Manual 67 Chapter 3 Installing Your Tape Drive Confirming the Installation Confirming the Installation SDLT 600 Product Manual To confirm the installation power on the SDLT 600 tape drive system and the host computer The screens displayed at power on contain BIOS operating system and SCSI controller information If the first screen displays host adapter and SCSI ID information then the installation is successful See Troubleshooting on page 80 if the installation is not successful 68 SDLT 600 Product Manual Chapter 4 Using Your Tape Drive This chapter describes how to start using your SDLT 600 tape drive system This includes making a trial back up cleaning the tape mechanism and various troubleshooting information This chapter also includes information on the LEDs and buttons on the front panel of the system This
62. d tape drive are communicating correctly before adding additional devices The SCSI bus must be terminated at each end You may need to terminate this tape drive if one of the following conditions exist e The SDLT 600 tape drive is the only device connected to the SCSI bus e The SDLT 600 tape drive is one of several devices connected to the SCSI bus and it is the last device connected to the SCSI bus If either condition exists in step 4 attach a Y adaptor cable to the tape drive s SCSI connector then attach the SCSI cable to one leg of the Y and attach the terminator to the other leg Carefully connect the cables to avoid bending or damaging the connector pins Note You must supply the Y adaptor cable to connect both the SCSI connector and the terminator to the tape drive Attach the power cables to the tape drive Check the SCSI cable and termination connections and ensure that they are attached correctly and seated firmly Optional Loader Connector The 8 pin optional loader connector provides signals to be used when the tape drive is part of a loader library configuration Figure 11 on page 57 shows the location of this connector Table 30 on page 55 lists the pin assignments for the loader connector 50 Figure 10 Connectors on the Rear Panel of Internal SCSI D A AT T D AAT T A 6 076136 876 Tape Drive Chapter 3 Installing Your Tape Drive Configuring and Installing an Internal Tape Drive w
63. des the tape into its operating position opens the data cartridge door unlocks the data cartridge brakes engages the data cartridge drive motor and secures the tape for operation On tape ejection the data cartridge receiver assembly reverses the process and automatically ejects the tape a fixed distance from the front of the tape drive Positive Engagement Tape Leader Buckling Mechanism The buckling mechanism is responsible for engaging the tape leader upon data cartridge load and disengaging it on data cartridge unload See Positive Engagement Tape Leader Buckling Mechanism for more information The Front Panel Module FPM of the system sometimes referred to as the bezel performs a number of functions e Protecting the front of the TCM from physical damage e Channeling airflow through the system Aligning the data cartridge when it is inserted into the system Providing system status and information through LEDs Enabling data cartridge ejection Delivering the overall cosmetic look of the system The FPM is a single module with lenses for the system s LEDs and a button to activate the drive eject switch The SDLT 600 tape drive front panel contains no electronics The Electronic Interface Module EIM is the electronic heart of the SDLT 600 tape drive system It provides the main control function for the system and the interface from the system to the host computer library or autoloader The EIM provides the
64. drive ejects the data cartridge and the Drive Status LED lights steady before removing the data cartridge 1 Press the Eject button or issue an appropriate system software command the tape drive completes any active writing of data to the media then rewinds The Drive Status LED flashes as the media rewinds When the media is finished rewinding the tape drive ejects the data cartridge and the Drive Status LED lights steadily 2 Remove the data cartridge from the tape drive and return the data cartridge to its plastic case to protect it from damage SDLT 600 Product Manual 103 SDLT 600 Product Manual a Appendix B DLTtape VS1 Data Cartridge The SDLT 600 tape drive is backward read compatible with DLTtape VS1 data cartridges formatted in the DLT VS 160 tape drive Data backed up using a DLTtape VS1 data cartridge ina DLT VS160 tape drive is retrievable using the SDLT 600 tape drive By following general handling procedures conducting careful visual inspections of data cartridges on a regular ongoing basis and being certain that you store data cartridges within their environmental limits you will greatly reduce any chance that you will experience problems with your data cartridges or cause damage to your SDLT system Respect your media as much as you do your data This appendix discusses to the DLTtape VS1 data cartridge for Super DLTtape I and Super DLTtape II data cartridge information see appendix
65. duct Manual Chapter 3 Installing Your Tape Drive Configuring and Installing an Internal Tape Drive with Fibre Channel Interface Fibre Channel is an open T11 and ANSI standard based on a block oriented serial network protocol that brings together some of the best features of the channel world and the network world Fibre Channel is full duplex meaning that data can travel in both directions simultaneously and offers a variety of different cabling options Fibre Channel is a high performance serial link transport protocol that supports higher level protocols such as the FDDI SCSI HIPPI and IPI Fibre Channel addresses the need for very fast transfers of large amounts of information The majority of Fibre Channel devices available in the market today operate at speeds of 1 to 2 Gb s For complete information on how Fibre Channel is implemented in the Quantum SDLT 600 tape drive see the SDLT 600 Fibre Channel Interface Guide 81 81202 xx Note Fibre Channel interface is ONLY available with the internal model it is not available with the tabletop model Caution Before you begin review the safety ESD and handling precautions described in Safety Handling and ESD Protection on page 38 to avoid personal injury or damage to equipment Figure 11 shows the SDLT 600 Fibre Channel connectors and jumper blocks located on the rear of the unit 56 Chapter 3 Installing Your Tape Drive Configuring and
66. during POST During this time if a host tries to negotiate Synchronous or Wide transfers the SDLT 600 tape drive system negotiates to Asynchronous or Narrow It may take longer than the duration of POST for the tape drive to become ready Table 31 provides the sequence of operation to expect when power is turned on See figure 19 to help familiarize yourself with the LEDs on the front panel Stage What You Observe 1 Power All LEDs illuminate for approximately one second On 2 The LEDs flash on then off in a progressing pattern from left to right Stages 1 and 2 generally complete within approximately five seconds 3 The right LEDs remain off the left LED illuminates steadily and the middle LED flashes until POST completes This stage typically lasts for 5 to 10 seconds 4 When POST is complete the middle LED stops flashing and remains illuminated the left LED turns off and right LED remains off POST If POST fails the middle and right LEDs illuminate Failure steadily and the left LED flashes Chapter 4 Using Your Tape Drive Performing a Trial Back up Stage What You Observe Note Ifa data cartridge is in place when power is turned on all stages remain the same except stage 3 It may take a considerably longer time for stage 3 to complete due to tape rewind and searching operations that occur during that stage Figure 19 Front Panel LEDs Green Orange LED Drive Density
67. e gear from meshing Follow all data cartridge handling instructions that accompany your data cartridges or tape drive 95 Data Cartridge Inspection Procedure Data Cartridge Inspection Procedure Ensure your data cartridge backup solution performs reliably by following the Visual Mechanical Inspection VMI procedures described in this subsection These steps will help you identify any potential data cartridge problems and will prevent accidental loss of data or damage to your SDLT 600 tape drive system You should do an inspection if any of these conditions occur As a general practice whenever you change or load a new data cartridge If a data cartridge is dropped or subjected to some hard physical shock If the SDLT 600 tape drive becomes inoperable after loading a data cartridge If you receive a shipment of data cartridges that show any sign of shipping damage Follow these steps to visually inspect an Super DLTtape I or Super DLTtape II data cartridge 1 Remove the data cartridge from its protective plastic case 2 Check for loose debris attached to the shell and for other SDLT 600 Product Manual contamination oily slimy or sticky substances that may have built up on the surface of the shell Check the data cartridge for any obvious cracks or other physical damage to the shell Rotate the data cartridge in your hands looking for broken or missing parts Grasp the data cartridge to view the botto
68. e represents short current spikes drawn for durations of lt 50ms On the 12V supply the peaks correspond to the pulse width modulated switching of the motors These values are calculated from the average of Peak ripple current 2 sigma measured at nominal DC voltage The Max Mean value is the average of the maximum RMS current drawn during this operating mode These values are calculated from the average of RMS current 3 sigma measured at nominal DC voltage The typical current is calculated from the average of all RMS current drawn during this operating mode measured at nominal DC voltage The Max DC power is calculated from the typical DC power 3 sigma measured at nominal DC voltage This value takes into account that the peak currents on the 5V and 12V do not occur at the same time The Typical DC power is calculated from the average RMS DC power drawn during this operating mode measured at nominal DC voltage This value also takes into account that the peak currents on the 5V and 12V do not occur at the same time The Max AC power is calculated from the typical AC power in tabletop tape drives 3 sigma The Typical AC power is calculated from the average of AC power drawn in tabletop tape drives These events last lt 1 second and occur at a duty cycle of less than 25 The Max values for each mode are based on the Max Mean values since the peak values are of very short duration Common Notes 1 Voltage tolerance 5V
69. e system configurations it may be more convenient to connect the Fibre Channel and power cables to the tape drive before securing it in the system Because of the variety of mounting possibilities for tape drives the instructions presented here are general in nature Use them only as a guide for mounting the tape drive in your system Mount the tape drive in the system by performing the following steps 1 Make sure the host computer and all peripheral devices are powered off 2 Position the tape drive in the system and align the mounting holes side or bottom with those in the system Figure 9 on page 49 shows the mounting locations and dimensions for the tape drive Caution The screws used to mount the tape drive must be M3 x 8mm long This type of screw is exactly the proper length and will not damage the tape drive 3 Using four M3 x 8mm long screws secure the tape drive in the bay or chassis Connect the Power Figure 11 shows the location of this connector pin assignments for the power connector are listed in table 29 on page 55 1 Before connecting the SDLT 600 tape drive to the host computer be certain the tape drive and computer are powered off 2 If you are connecting several devices to the system connect only the tape drive to the host computer at this time Confirm that the host computer and tape drive are communicating correctly before adding additional devices 3 Attach the power cable to
70. e to the SDLT architecture Some of these ideas are trademarked others are patented The following subsections introduce the important technologies that together comprise the SDLT 600 tape drive system The SDLT 600 tape drive systems shown in figure 1 are based on Quantum s Laser Guided Magnetic Recording LGMR technology LGMR provides a unique combination of the best optical and magnetic technologies which results in dramatically higher capacities by substantially increasing the number of recording tracks on the data bearing surface of the media By recording data magnetically on the data bearing side of the media and using servo movement optically on the backside LGMR optimizes highly proven technologies to deliver the most efficient reliable and scalable data backup solution to the mid range market Pivoting Optical Servo Magneto Resistive Cluster Heads Advanced Partial Response Maximum Likelihood Advanced Metal Powder Media Positive Engagement Tape Leader Buckling Mechanism SDLT 600 Product Manual Chapter 1 Tape Drive Product Information Tape Drive Technology Pivoting Optical Servo POS is a Quantum invented optically encoded servo system that combines high density magnetic read write data recording with laser servo guiding The POS provides high duty cycle applications which decreases cost and increases user convenience The POS enables the head to track dynamic variations in tape motion which all
71. ed on the Max Mean values since the peak values are of very short duration Common Notes 1 Voltage tolerance 5V 5 12V 5 Room temperature 24 C AC power measured at 117 V 60 Hz 2 DC Current MaxMean and DC AC Power Max refer to the statistically calculated maximum average requirement based on a sample population of tape drives These values do not reflect the peak current or power requirement this amount is given by the DC MaxPk current SDLT 600 Product Manual 27 Table 17 Current and Power Requirements Fibre Channel Interface Chapter 2 SDLT 600 Tape Drive Specifications Functional Specifications 5 V Current A 12 V Current A DC Power AC Power MaxPk MaxPk W W MaxMean MaxMean Max Max Mode Typ Typ Typ Typ Standby Idle 3 5 3 5 3 1 0 2 0 1 0 1 18 17 n a n a Media Loading 5 4 4 4 4 4 2 7 0 7 0 7 30 30 n a n a Unloading 600 Write Motor 4 6 4 3 4 2 1 3 0 3 0 3 25 25 n a n a Start 600 Write 5 9 5 6 5 5 0 7 0 5 0 4 33 33 n a n a Streaming SDLT 600 Product Manual 28 Chapter 2 SDLT 600 Tape Drive Specifications Functional Specifications 5 V Current A 12 V Current A DC Power AC Power MaxPk MaxPk W W MaxMean MaxMean Max Max Mode Typ Typ Typ Typ Max for n a 5 6 n a n a 0 7 n a 33 n a n a n a SDLT 600 tape drive Modes 1 NO 220012 I DD The Max Peak valu
72. eject Firmware Code Update Troubleshooting Chapter 4 Using Your Tape Drive Cleaning the Tape Mechanism Try these remedial actions if the tape drive s code update fails e Updating the same revision If you request a code update that is the same as the code revision already on the tape drive the system updates the controller code but not the servo specific code The steps for this type of update are the same as for a normal update e Updating fails which causes the tape drive to be reset the problem can result from any of the following circumstances e Data cartridge contains incompatible update image e Data cartridge does not contain an update image e No data cartridge in the tape drive Cleaning the Tape Mechanism Occasional Cleaning of Tape Head SDLT 600 Product Manual This section discusses the SDLT 600 tape drive cleaning tape maintenance considerations and important compatibility issues you need to be aware of Note When your backup software indicates needed cleaning or the yellow LED on the tape drive comes on use the SDLT CleaningTape to clean the unit Do not clean the tape drive unless the tape drive specifically indicates cleaning is necessary SDLT 600 tape drives occasionally require preventive cleaning The amount of ambient pollution and particulates in the environment to a large degree dictates the cleaning frequency Clean your tape drive only when cleaning i
73. emporary storage of data that is waiting to be sent to a device The data is usually on its way to or from the tape drive or some other peripheral device Bus The part of a chip printed circuit board or interface designed to send and receive data C The degree Celsius C is a unit of temperature Cache Specialized RAM used as a buffer between a fast CPU or I O channel and storage which has a relatively slow access time for example cartridge or diskette to avoid slowing down the former 116 SDLT 600 Product Manual Glossary Cartridge Receiver At media insertion the cartridge receiver assembly is responsible for guiding the media into its operating position opening the door unlocking the cartridge brakes and securing the media for operation At media ejection the cartridge receiver assembly reverses the process and automatically ejects the cartridge a fixed distance from the front of the tape drive CE Council of Europe Compressed Capacity Capacity after data has been processed using either software or hardware to reduce storage space while maintaining data integrity See also Data Compression CFR Code of Federal Regulations United States CSA Canadian Standards Association also known as CSA International CTM Cartridge Tape Module The main function of the SDLT s CTM is to provide the magnetic recording media used by the tape drive to store customer information The CTM also provides the protective cartrid
74. er to hold its content Take up Reel The reel inside every tape drive onto which DLTtape or Super DLTtape media is wound The in the tape drive take up reel enables DLTtape and Super DLTtape systems to operate using a single reel cartridge and thereby pack more media and data into every cartridge TapeAlert A firmware feature that monitors and returns the results of the tape drive s on going self diagnosis activity Tape Path The path through which media moves from the cartridge past the read write head and onto the take up reel TCM The Tape Control Module implements the functions required to buckle and unbuckle the media and control the media motion Termination A physical requirement of the SCSI bus A terminator is a device that attaches to both ends of an electrical bus and prevents reflection or echoes of signals that reach the end of the bus Track A linear or angled pattern of data written on a media surface SDLT tape drives write information on multiple tracks simultaneously Transfer Rate The speed at which the data moves between a host that is tape drive and a recorded device Usually expressed as bytes sec or bits sec TTL Transistor to Transistor Logic is a class of digital circuits built from bipolar junction transistors BJT diodes and resistors It is the base for the semiconductor integrated circuit IC technology TUR Tape Unit Ready see also Take up Reel UL Underwriters Laboratories is a testin
75. g laboratory which develops standards for consumer products chiefly dealing with product safety Unformatted Capacity The total number of usable byes on the media including the space that will be required later to record location boundary definitions and timing information See also Native Capacity Ultra320 An SDLT 600 tape drive SCSI interface that provides a low voltage differential LVD mode running up to 160 MB sec USB Universal Serial Bus is a serial bus standard for connecting devices to a computer 123 SDLT 600 Product Manual Glossary V A Volt is the potential difference across a conductor when a current of one ampere dissipates one watt of power VCCI Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment Japan W The Watt is the SI derived unit of power WEEE Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment is an EU directive that mandates that producers of electronic goods assume the responsibility of recycling WEEE and create sustainable development programs to design more easily reusable and recyclable products WORM Write Once Read Many is a functionality which provides secure archived records needed for government compliance XEZ An Application Specific Integrated Circuit ASIC for the SDLT 600 tape drive 124 Quantum 141 Innovation Drive Irvine CA 92617 949 856 7800 800 284 5101 December 2005 81 81184 03 81 81184 03 REV A01
76. ge which allows the media to be removed and stored safely CUP Code Update a firmware update Data Compression A process that reduces the amount of storage space required to hold a particular block of data Data transfer speed and total media capacity are affected by the data compression achieved In accordance with industry practice a typical compression ratio is 2 1 of data storage Actual compression ratios achieved depend on the redundancy of data files being written dB A Decibel is a logarithmic unit of sound intensity 10 times the logarithm of the ratio of the sound intensity to some reference intensity DC Direct Current is the continuous flow of electricity through a conductor such as a wire from high to low potential DCM The Data Control Module provides the path and guides for all media motion inside the tape drive and to write data to and read data from the media Device According to the SCSI specification multiple SCSI devices can be connected to a single SCSI bus Each SCSI device contains a SCSI ID number that can be set in the range 0 to 15 Device Driver A low level usually kernel mode operating system component that enables a PC to communicate with peripheral devices such as printers CD ROMs and tape drives Each kind of device requires a different driver 117 SDLT 600 Product Manual Glossary Differential A term referring to the electrical characteristics of the signal used on the SCSI bus interfa
77. han color differences the basic geometry write protection switch and label space for the Super DLTtape I and Super DLTtape II the data cartridges are basically the same This simplifies the integration of the SDLT 600 tape drive into existing operating environments and into automated tape libraries The SDLT 600 tape drive is backward read compatible with Super DLTtape I data cartridges formatted in the SDLT 220 or SDLT 320 tape drive Figure 21 shows outside characteristic differences of the Super DLTtape I and Super DLTtape II data cartridges Figure 21 Super DLTtape Data Cartridges Read by SDLT 600 Tape Drive pes Super DLT tape IT Super DLTtape I Read AND Write Read ONLY with SDLT 600 with SDLT 600 SDLT 600 Product Manual 93 Data Cartridge Handling Guidelines Note The Super DLTtape I and Super DLTtape II data cartridges have a keying feature to ensure you cannot load them into a previous generation DLT tape drives Data Cartridge Handling Guidelines SDLT 600 Product Manual By following general handling procedures conducting careful visual inspections of data cartridges on a regular ongoing basis and being certain to store data cartridges within their environmental limits you will greatly reduce any chance that you will experience problems with your data cartridges or cause damage to your Super DLTtape system Respect your media as much as you do your data Ensure that your data cartridge backup solutio
78. he receiver area may occur if you lift or carry it in this manner Follow these guidelines to avoid damage to the tape drive Always observe prescribed ESD precautions Keep the internal tape drive in its anti static bag until ready to install Always use a properly fitted wrist strap or other suitable ESD protection when handling the tape drive Hold the internal tape drive only by its sides Do not bump jar or drop the tape drive Use care when transporting the tape drive 39 Electrostatic Discharge Protection SDLT 600 Product Manual Chapter 3 Installing Your Tape Drive Safety Handling and ESD Protection Always handle the tape drive carefully and gently A drop of 1 4 inch onto a bench or desktop may damage a tape drive Never place the tape drive so that it rests on its front bezel Always gently place the tape drive flat printed circuit board PCB side down on an appropriate ESD protected work surface to avoid the tape drive being accidentally knocked over Do not pack other materials with the tape drive in its anti static bag Place the tape drive in the anti static bag before placing it ina shipping container Do not stack objects on the tape drive Do not expose the tape drive to moisture Do not place foreign objects inside the tape drive s receiver area Several electrical components of the SDLT 600 tape drive system are sensitive to static electricity and electrostatic discharge
79. ian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Taiwan BSMI Statement FT PRIAJ m TE MARS RERNE RAA EHAE RERE Japan VCCI Statement SDLT 600 Product Manual 90 Chapter 5 Regulatory Compliance Environmental Compliance Environmental Compliance Quantum is committed to providing quality products in an environmentally sound manner and to comply with all applicable environmental laws rules and regulations This product was designed manufactured and made available with consideration to worldwide laws rules and regulations applicable to the product and the electronics industry including the European Union Directives 2002 95 EC amp 2002 96 EC RoHS and WEEE For further information on Quantum s Environmental Compliance and Global Citizenship please consult the following Web site at http qcare quantum com Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product should not be disposed of with your other waste Instead it should be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recyc
80. igures the TERMPWR setting for the tabletop tape drive according to specific customer requirements You can not select TERMPWR on site 61 Installing the SCSI Tabletop Tape Drive Figure 15 Cabling Options for the SCSI Tape Drive Tabletop Model SCSI terminator connection SCSI cable connection Chapter 3 Installing Your Tape Drive Configuring and Installing a Tabletop Tape Drive with SCSI Interface Tabletop tape drive installation consists of connecting SCSI bus and power cables Figure 13 shows the location of the two SCSI bus connectors and power connector on the back of the tabletop tape drive SCSI Cables You can connect the SCSI bus cable leading from the host adapter to either of the tape drive SCSI connectors If the tape unit is the last device on the bus then you should install a SCSI terminator on the open connector If the bus continues from the tape drive to another SCSI device then install a SCSI bus cable between the open connector and the next device on the bus Figure 15 illustrates these two connection methods SCSI terminator connection SCSI B cable connections A Cabling For Single Tape Drive Connection B Cabling For Daisy Chain Connection SDLT 600 Product Manual 62 SDLT 600 Product Manual Chapter 3 Installing Your Tape Drive Configuring and Installing a Tabletop Tape Drive with SCSI Interface Pr
81. ihood is a method for converting the weak analog signal from the head of a magnetic disk drive into a digital signal Also see Advanced PRML PWA Printed Wiring Assembly QEZ An Application Specific Integrated Circuit ASIC for the SDLT 600 tape drive Restore To replace data on the hard drive with data obtained from another media device RoHS Restrictions on Hazardous Substances is an EU directive that restricts and in some cases bans the use of certain compounds in the manufacture of electronic equipment RoHS mandates that new electrical and electronic equipment put on the market does not contain lead mercury cadmium hexavalent chromium poly brominated biphenyls PBB or poly brominated diphenyl ethers PBDE SAN Storage Area Network SCSI Small Computer System Interface An American National Standards Institute ANSI standard for the interface between a computer and peripheral controllers SDLT Super Digital Linear Tape Seek The movement of a read write head to a specific data track Server A powerful computer system with a large tape drive capacity that serves the information access and communication needs of multiple users Shelf Life The length of time that media can be stored without losing its magnetic strength For Super DLTtape IT media this period is 30 years or more SI The International System of Units 122 SDLT 600 Product Manual Glossary SRAM Static RAM A memory chip that requires pow
82. ior to connecting the SDLT 600 tape drive to the host computer be certain the tape drive and computer are turned off If you are connecting several devices to the SCSI bus connect only the tape drive to the host computer at this time Confirm that the host computer and tape drive are communicating correctly before adding additional devices You must terminate the SCSI bus at each end To install the SCSI terminator place it into the unused SCSI connector on the rear of the tabletop tape drive and tighten the screws to secure it e If the SDLT 600 tape drive is the only device connected to the SCSI bus attach the SCSI terminator to one of the connectors on the back of the tape drive see figure 15 A e If the SDLT 600 tape drive is one of several devices connected to the SCSI bus and it is the last device connected to the SCSI bus attach the SCSI terminator to one of the connectors on the back of the tape drive see figure 15 B Align the appropriate SCSI cable to its matching connector on the tape drive Carefully connect the cable to avoid bending or damaging the connector pins Check the SCSI cable and termination connections and ensure that they are attached correctly and seated firmly Snap the wire cable clamps into place to secure the cables AC Power Cable An AC power cord is supplied with each tabletop unit Carefully inspect the power cord and ensure that the cord is the appropriate cord for your country or region b
83. is currently write protect writing to a data cartridge switch from its the write protect feature does right disabled not take effect until after the position to its left current write operation enabled completes position If you move the Not Visible The data cartridge becomes write protect switch from its left enabled position to its right disabled position write enabled after a variable amount of seconds 101 Loading a Data Cartridge Loading a Data Cartridge Complete this subsection to load a data cartridge into the front of the tape drive see figure 27 as needed 1 Insert the data cartridge into the front of the tape drive as shown in figure 27 2 Push the data cartridge fully into the tape drive The Drive Status LED flashes to show that the media is loading When the media reaches the Beginning of Tape BOT marker the LED lights steadily The data cartridge is now ready for use Figure 27 Loading a Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Tape Drive Data Cartridge Eject Button Drive Status LED SDLT 600 Product Manual 102 Unloading a Data Cartridge Unloading a Data Cartridge Follow these steps to unload a data cartridge see figure 27 as needed Caution Remove the data cartridge from the tape drive BEFORE turning off host power Failure to remove a data cartridge may result in data cartridge or tape drive damage Do NOT rush removal of the data cartridge Wait until the tape
84. ith SCSI Interface PHOS OOO OOOO CO SOO Yoo OOO COU oO Controller Diag Port 8 pin SCSI Port Diagnostic use only 68 pin Power Connector 4 pin OIF 3585 HOn n pli LIL AB lt EH 7 ort v v v T VISET ooo8 TI Pin 1 a fae Loader Connector SCSI ID Jumper Block TERMPWR Block RS 422 8 pin No jumpers on this block 4 pin m OF Denotes Pin 1 selects default SCSI ID of 5 SDLT 600 Product Manual 51 Table 27 MSE and SE Mode SCSI Connector Pin Assignments SDLT 600 Product Manual Chapter 3 Installing Your Tape Drive Configuring and Installing an Internal Tape Drive with SCSI Interface Signal Name Pin Number Pin Number Signal Name Ground 1 35 DB 12 Ground 2 36 DB 13 Ground 3 37 DB 14 Ground 4 38 DB 15 Ground 5 39 DB P1 Ground 6 40 DB 0 Ground 7 41 DB 1 Ground 8 42 DB 2 Ground 9 43 DB 3 Ground 10 44 DB 4 Ground 11 45 DB 5 Ground 12 46 DB 6 Ground 13 47 DB 7 Ground 14 48 DB P0 Ground 15 49 Ground DIFFSENS 16
85. itten in DLT formats other than DLT VS160 36 SDLT 600 Product Manual O Chapter 3 Installing Your Tape Drive This chapter describes how to install the SDLT 600 tape drive This includes configuration jumper settings connector pin assignments installation instructions power and signal cabling descriptions and operating instructions This chapter also includes information on configuring and connecting the tabletop version of the tape drive into a system This chapter covers the following topics Warranty Note provides a general reminder of certain precautions to follow so that you do not void your warranty Safety Handling and ESD Protection describes appropriate safeguards to use when working with the SDLT 600 tape drive system Pre Installation Guidelines describes proper steps to take before installing the tape drive in a system This includes recording the model and serial numbers and checking that the proper SCSI or Fibre Channel controller and cable have been delivered Configuring and Installing an Internal Tape Drive with SCSI Interface describes how to configure and install an internal tape drive with the SCSI interface into a system Configuring and Installing an Internal Tape Drive with Fibre Channel Interface describes how to configure and install an internal tape drive with the Fibre Channel interface into a system 37 Warranty Note Chapter 3 Installing Your Tape Drive Warran
86. led in a manner that protects human health and the environment For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling please visit the Quantum Web site at http qcare quantum com or contact your local government authority your household waste disposal service or the business from which you purchased the product SDLT 600 Product Manual 91 a a Appendix A Super DLTtape and Super A DLTtape II Data Cartridges m T T This appendix discusses Super DLTtape I and Super DLTtape II data cartridge information Information in this appendix includes the following topics Recognizing Quantum Super DLTtape I and II Data Cartridges Data Cartridge Handling Guidelines e Data Cartridge Inspection Procedure e Data Cartridge Write protect Switch Loading a Data Cartridge Unloading a Data Cartridge Appendix B for DLTtape VS1 data cartridge information SDLT 600 Product Manual 92 Recognizing Quantum Super DLTtape and II Data Cartridges Recognizing Quantum Super DLTtape and II Data Cartridges The Super DLTtape I data cartridge is dark green The Super DLTtape II data cartridge is dark blue Both data cartridges have a keying feature that prevent insertion into the older generation DLT tape drives Note You cannot insert the Super DLTtape II data cartridge into an SDLT 220 or SDLT 320 tape drive or any other earlier model Quantum tape drive Other t
87. left side of the opening Bending of the leader bar that supports the clips f eT a y LU L UT B u a J Leader bar l Properly toed data cartridge buckling clips Data cartridge buckling clips excessively toed in 9 10 Examine the visible tape leader for excessive debris oily or sticky residue condensed droplets of moisture or any other signs of contamination Finally check for proper operation of the data cartridge s write protect switch see figure 26 This sliding switch located on the end of the data cartridge used for the label should snap smartly back and forth and the orange tab should be visible when the data cartridge is set to provide write protection you cannot write over the data already on the media Data Cartridge Write protect Switch Each data cartridge has a write protect switch that you can use to prevent accidental erasure of data Before inserting the data cartridge into the tape SDLT 600 Product Manual 99 Data Cartridge Write protect Switch drive position the write protect switch on the front of the data cartridge figure 26 according to the type of operations you expect to perform Figure 26 Write Protect Switch on Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Orange Indicator Rectangle Write protect Switch Slide LEFT to Enable lt Slide RIGHT to Disable Write protection Write protection e Slide the write pr
88. low these steps to load an SDLT CleaningTape into an SDLT 600 tabletop tape drive Note To use the cleaning tape in an Autoloader or Library tape drive refer to your owner s manual 1 Insert the cleaning tape with the Front Slide Label Slot facing outward into the tape drive until the tape drive engages with the cleaning tape and begins to take up the cleaning media The green Drive Status LED flashes and the cleaning cycle begins automatically Chapter 4 Using Your Tape Drive Front Panel Controls and LEDs 2 When the cleaning cycle completes the cleaning tape automatically ejects from the tape drive and the yellow alert LED turns off Note On the last cleaning the cleaning tape will not eject Use the Eject button on the front of the tape drive to eject the expired cleaning tape and dispose of the cleaning tape 3 Remove the cleaning tape place it back into its plastic case and mark the label after each cleaning Front Panel Controls and LEDs All controls and LEDs are on the tape drive s front panel See figure 20 for details Use these controls and LEDs to operate the tape drive and monitor the SDLT 600 tape drive system s activities Table 32 and table 33 on page 79 describe Control and LED functionality Figure 20 SDLT 600 Tape Drive Front Panel Green Orange LED Drive Density Green LED Drive Status Yellow LED Cleaning Required Eject Button Quantum O O x SDLT 600 SS
89. m as shown in figure 22 The media access door is on the top edge and the write protect switches are on the bottom edge 96 Figure 22 Bottom View of Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge SDLT 600 Product Manual QZ A QT Data Cartridge Inspection Procedure L Spring loaded Hub Reel Lock 5 See figure 23 and check the reel lock openings to ensure the small plastic tabs inside are partially visible The reel locks are black The reel locks can break if you drop the data cartridge f the reel lock tabs are not visible do not use the data cartridge 97 Data Cartridge Inspection Procedure Figure 23 Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Reel Locks Reel Lock Reel Lock 6 Once again look at the end of the data cartridge holding it as shown in figure 24 Figure 24 Opening the Super ian DLTtape II Data Cartridge Door Tab in the door pivot notch SDLT 600 Product Manual 98 Data Cartridge Write protect Switch 7 Open the data cartridge door by pressing on the tab in the door pivot Figure 25 Problems to Look for Inside the Data Cartridge Door notch as shown in figure 24 Use care that you do not touch the tape leader Compare what you see inside the data cartridge door to figure 25 Look for damage to the data cartridge clips including e Bent or towed in appearance on one or both clips e Improper seating clips should be fully retracted towards the
90. n existing documentation send e mail to doc comments uantum com Quantum Home Page Visit the Quantum home page at http www quantum com XV SDLT 600 Product Manual Preface Customer Support The Quantum Customer Support Department provides a 24 hour help desk that can be reached at North South America 949 725 2100 or 800 284 5101 Asia Pacific Rim International Code 61 7 3839 0988 Europe Middle East Africa International Code 44 0 1256 848748 Send faxes for the Customer Support Department to North South America 949 725 2176 Asia Pacific Rim International Code 61 7 3839 0955 Europe Middle East Africa International Code 44 0 1256 848777 Send e mail for the Customer Support Department to North South America http www quantum com am service_support Index aspx Asia Pacific Rim apachelp quantum com Europe Middle East Africa eurohelp quantum com xvi SDLT 600 Product Manual O Chapter 1 Tape Drive Product Information This chapter describes the features of the Quantum SDLT 600 tape drive system This chapter covers the following topics Overview describes basic features of the system Product Features lists key features of the SDLT 600 tape drives Tape Drive Technology includes photographs of the tape drive and introduces important basic features Modular Design introduces tape drive components such as the tape heads media data cartridge and host interf
91. n performs reliably by following these general handling guidelines e Always keep each data cartridge in its protective plastic case when it is not in the tape drive e When carrying data cartridges in their cases always orient the cases so that the grooves in the cases interlock This prevents the cases from slipping apart and falling e Never stack the data cartridges in a stack of more than five e When placing data cartridges in archival storage be certain you stand each data cartridge vertically e Do not carry data cartridges loosely in a box or any other container Allowing data cartridges to jostle together exposes them to unnecessary physical shock e Always observe the proper environmental conditions for storing data cartridges See the data cartridge reference card supplied with each data cartridge The ambient operating environment for the data cartridge is Temperature 10 C to 40 C 50 F to 104 F Relative Humidity 20 to 80 non condensing 94 SDLT 600 Product Manual Data Cartridge Handling Guidelines Note Ifstorage or transportation of a data cartridge has exposed it to conditions outside the ambient values shown above you should condition the data cartridge to its operating environment for a 24 hour period Maintain clean and smoke free operating and storage environments Never expose the data cartridge to moisture or direct sunlight Do not place data cartridges on o
92. n that reads or writes with verify off the full capacity of the data cartridge Data Cartridge Life Table 9 shows the number of load and unload cycles you can expect Expectancy before the data cartridges need to be replaced SDLT 600 Product Manual 20 Table 9 Loading and Unloading the Data Cartridge Maximum Positive Engagement Tape Leader Buckling Mechanism Chapter 2 SDLT 600 Tape Drive Specifications Functional Specifications Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Data cartridge load unload 5 000 cycles Media insertions 20 000 A load unload cycle is when a data cartridge is inserted into the receiver loaded to BOT calibrated and then unloaded An insertion is when a data cartridge is inserted into the receiver and then unloaded This buckling mechanism engages the tape leaders upon data cartridge load and disengages them upon data cartridge unload Component level tests of buckle arm components have shown at least 250 000 cycles on an SDLT 600 tape drive without failure breakage or binding this includes the take up leader the supply leader and the media itself Functional Specifications Performance Data SDLT 600 Product Manual The following subsections contain functional specifications for the Quantum SDLT 600 tape drive Table 10 provides performance data for the SDLT 600 tape drive system For a comparison of SDLT 600 tape drive storage capacities see Storage Cap
93. ned and flexible manner The following subsections provide a brief overview of each module Chapter 1 Tape Drive Product Information Modular Design Figure 2 SDLT 600 Tape Drive Modular Design Data Cartridge EIM HIM 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 adjustments to the TCM DCM or EIM will void the tape drive s warranty Data Control Module The Data Control Module DCM contains several of the functions and features of LGMR technology which is at the heart of the SDLT technology Of the five technologies that constitute the LGMR technology two are in the DCM These are the POS and the MRC heads The main functions of the DCM are to provide the path and guides for all tape motion inside the tape drive and to write data to and read data from the tape In addition to the POS and MRC heads described in Pivoting Optical Servo and Magneto Resistive Cluster Heads the DCM contains a number of components that interact to perform these functions These components include e Advanced head guide assembly e Take up reel e Drive motor e Optical servo system SDLT 600 Product Manual 7 Tape Control Module SDLT 600 Product Manual Chapter 1 Tape Drive Product Information Modular Design e Tape heads In addition to its mechanical components the DCM al
94. on that you need to use the tape drive including POST updating the firmware cleaning the tape drive front panel controls and general troubleshooting guidelines Chapter 5 Regulatory Compliance lists all the regulatory compliance for the tape drive Appendix A Super DLTtape I and Super DLTtape II Data Cartridges provides information on recognizing handling inspecting write protecting loading unloading and icing cartridges Appendix B DLTtape VS1 Data Cartridge provides information about the diagnostic tools to use with SDLT 600 tape drives This document concludes with a glossary This document uses the following conventions Note Notes emphasize important information related to the main topic Caution Cautions indicate potential hazards to equipment and are included to prevent damage to equipment Warning Warnings indicate potential hazards to personal safety and are included to prevent injury This document uses the following Tape Drive System Refers to the complete system including the cartridge xii Preface e Tape Drive Refers to just the tape drive and does not include the cartridge e Right side of the tape drive Refers to the right side as you face the component being described e Left side of the tape drive Refers to the left side as you face the component being described e Power cycle Means to turn the tape
95. on the SCSI bus must have a unique SCSI ID address assigned to it For specific recommendations for assigning SCSI IDs refer to your system or SCSI controller documentation Set the SCSI ID by using jumpers on a set of pins at the rear of the tape drive This section discusses setting the SCSI ID on the internal tape drive via the jumper block Table 25 and table 26 show the SCSI ID address and jumper settings 42 Figure 5 Detail of the Empty SCSI ID Jumper Block SDLT 600 Product Manual Chapter 3 Installing Your Tape Drive Configuring and Installing an Internal Tape Drive with SCSI Interface Figure 5 shows the empty 10 pin jumper block that you use to set the SCSI ID Figure 6 shows the location of the 10 pin SCSI ID block on the back of the tape drive If you decide it is necessary to change the tape drive s SCSI ID use your fingers to move the jumpers to the pattern corresponding to the ID you want see figure 5 and the related table of SCSI jumper settings in table 25 and table 26 9753 1 EEE 8 6 4 2 You can configure internal tape drives for SCSI ID addresses that range from 0 to 15 in one of two ways a 0 e Jumper the 10 pin SCSI ID block located on the back of the tape drive figure 6 Set the SCSI ID through firmware in a library setting The firmware default SCSI ID 5 and assumes no jumpers are installed on the jumper block The default setting for the tape drive is 5 the
96. onfiguration you choose during installation Fibre Channel can support up to 126 devices in a loop configuration Longwave transceivers with fiber optic cable support distances up to 10 kilometers shortwave transceivers with fiber optic cable support distances up to 500 meters For more information about the Fibre Channel interface see the SDLT 600 Fibre Channel Interface Guide 81 81202 xx Physical Interface Table 2 SDLT 600 Tape Drive Interface Physical Dimensions and Weights Table 3 SDLT 600 Tape Drive Physical Dimensions SDLT 600 Product Manual Chapter 2 SDLT 600 Tape Drive Specifications Product Specifications The SDLT 600 tape drive has the interfaces shown in table 2 available from the back panel per type per port Interface Versions Physical Characteristics Fibre Topology constrained force point to point Channel 1 Gbit or 2 Gbit interface selectable at time of installation 850 nanometer LC connector transceiver optional Parallel SCSI MSE LVD Ultra 160 SCSI ID user selectable at time of installation TERMPWR connector style 4 pin Connector style 68 pin high density SCSI Table 3 provides physical dimensions for the SDLT 600 tape drive system Tabletop Internal Version Library Version Version Height 82 55 mm 3 25 in 82 55 mm 3 25 in 164 46 mm without front bezel without front bezel 6 48 in 85 73 mm 3 38 in 85 73 mm 3 38 in
97. ons 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note Additional information on the need to interconnect the device with shielded data cables or the need for special devices such as ferrite beads on cables is required if such means of interference suppression was used in the qualification test for the device This information will vary from device to device and needs to be obtained from the EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility group or product manager Reference Interference Causing Equipment Standard CES 003 Issue 2 This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe A est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures Dieses ist ein Ger t der Funkst rgrenzwertklasse A In Wohnbereichen k nnen bei Betrieb dieses Ger tes Rundfunkst rungen auftreten in 87 Attention Taiwan BSMI Statement Chapter 5 Regulatory Compliance Class A Statements Internal Tape Drive welchen Fallen der Benutzer fiir entsprechende Gegenma nahmen verantwortlich ist Ceci est un produit de Classe A Dans un environnement domestique ce produit risque de cr er des interf rences radio lectriques il app
98. or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for help Any changes or modifications made to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate this equipment SDLT 600 Product Manual 89 Chapter 5 Regulatory Compliance Class B Statements Tabletop Tape Drive Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference Note Additional information on the need to interconnect the device with shielded data cables or the need for special devices such as ferrite beads on cables is required if such means of interference suppression was used in the qualification test for the device This information will vary from device to device and needs to be obtained from the EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility group or product manager Canada Digital Apparatus Reference Interference Causing Equipment Standard ICES 003 Issue 2 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canad
99. otect switch to the left to enable write protection you can read existing data however you cannot write over existing data on the media nor append additional data to the media When you move the write protect switch to the left a small orange rectangle is visible This is your visual reminder that you cannot write data to the media e Slide the write protect switch to the right to disable write protection you can write over existing data on the media and you can append additional data to the media unless the data cartridge is write protected via firmware When write protection is disabled no orange rectangle is visible For more details see table 37 SDLT 600 Product Manual 100 Table 37 Write Protect Switch Positions SDLT 600 Product Manual Data Cartridge Write protect Switch Write protect Switch Position Orange Write protect Indicator Result Before Loading the Data Cartridge Enabled Visible You cannot write data to the Slide switch to media You cannot overwrite left existing data on the media You cannot append additional data to the media Disabled Not Visible Unless the data cartridge is Slide switch to write protected via firmware right You can write data to the media You can overwrite existing data on the media You can append additional data to the media After Loading the Data Cartridge and During Operation If youmove the Visible If the tape drive
100. ows Quantum to provide a track count with an order of magnitude increase over previous products Magneto Resistive Cluster MRC heads are a densely packed array of small cost effective Magneto Resistive MR tape heads precisely positioned using advanced thin film processing technology SDLT MRC heads provide high wafer usage efficiency resulting in low head costs are less susceptible to variations in tape speed yield higher track density and capacity and provide a multi channel architecture for increased transfer rate and performance Improving on Partial Response Maximum Likelihood PRML technology traditionally used in disk drives and communication systems Quantum s advanced PRML channel technology co developed with Lucent Technologies brings new levels of performance and capacity to high performance linear tape products This provides high encoding efficiency recording densities for greater capacity and performance that enables SDLT to increase transfer rates and capacity substantially Advanced Metal Powder AMP media is a state of the art media using durable metal powder technology for recording very high densities of data The back side of the AMP media receives a specially formulated coating to accept the optical servo tracks Because the servo information is on the back side of the media the entire data bearing side of the media is available for recording data and eliminates the need for pre formatting In addition AMP media
101. packaged SDLT 600 Product Manual Chapter 2 SDLT 600 Tape Drive Specifications Functional Specifications The following tables provide non operating and operating shock and vibration specifications for the SDLT 600 tape drive system Shock Unpackaged Pulse Shape Square wave Y2 sine pulse Peak Acceleration 40G 140G Duration 10 ms 180 inches 2 ms second Application X Y Z axes twice in each axis once in each direction Shock Packaged Height Number Drop of Drop of Drops Package Weight Drop 42 inches 16 drops 0 lbs lt package weight lt total 20 lbs 36 inches 16 drops 20 Ibs lt package weight lt total 50 Ibs Vibration Unpackaged Type Sine Sweep Frequency Range 5 to 500 to 5 Hz Upward and downward sweep Acceleration Level 0 02 DA Between 5 and 31 Hz 1 0 G crossover Between 31 and 500 Hz crossover 23 Table 14 Non Operating Vibration Specifications Packaged SDLT 600 Product Manual Chapter 2 SDLT 600 Tape Drive Specifications Functional Specifications Vibration Unpackaged Application X Y Z axes Sweep rate 1 2 octave minute Type Random Frequency Range 10 to 500 Hz Acceleration Level 2 0G PSD Envelope 0 008 G2 Hz Application X Y Z axes Sweep rate 60 minutes axis Vibration Packaged Type Random Frequency Range Truck Profile 0 5 Grms Air Profile 1 0 Grms
102. parate storage device from the original for the purpose of retrieval in case the original is accidentally erased damaged or destroyed Bad Data Block A block that cannot reliably hold data because of a media flaw or damaged format markings Base Plate An aluminum die casting that acts as the support platform for the other modules and for the tape drive enclosure The base plate includes the precision mounting holes used to install SDLT tape drives into a server or tape library Bezel Also known as the faceplate A plastic panel that extends the face of a tape drive so that it covers a computer s tape drive bay opening The internal model of tape has two bezels a library bezel and an internal bezel BIOS Basic Input Output System A set of routines that work closely with the hardware to support the transfer of information between various elements of the system such as memory disks and peripheral devices Block A sector or group of sectors SDLT 600 supports block sizes up to 16 MB BOM or BOT Beginning of Media or Beginning of Tape The physical beginning of the media BRC Backward read Compatibility is the ability of a current tape drive product to read cartridges written on earlier model tape drives BSMI Bureau of Standards Metrology and Inspection Taiwan Buckling Mechanism The buckling mechanism engages the media leaders on cartridge load and disengages them on cartridge unload Buffer An area of RAM reserved for t
103. r near devices that may produce magnetic fields such as computer monitors motors or video equipment Such exposure can alter or erase data on the media Avoid unnecessary opening of the data cartridge door this may expose the media to contamination or physical damage Do not touch or allow direct contact with the media or tape leader Dust or natural skin oils can contaminate the data cartridge and impact media performance A dropped data cartridge may have dislodged loosened or damaged internal components If you drop a data cartridge give it a thorough visual inspection as described in Data Cartridge Inspection Procedure on page 96 Never apply adhesive labels or sticky notes on the top side or bottom of your Super DLTtape I or Super DLTtape II data cartridge Only use the slide in type label provided with each data cartridge and slide it into the label slot on the data cartridge Do not use graphite pencils water soluble felt pens or other debris producing writing instruments on your labels Never erase a label replace it Be certain you place the unused data cartridge labels in the protective box so that you do not inadvertently pick them up along with the data cartridge during subsequent usage A static electricity charge on a data cartridge may cause a label to cling to the data cartridge A label that is accidentally inserted into the tape drive along witha data cartridge can prevent the hub reel and driv
104. re below 50 C To allow enough air into the tape drive to keep the tape path below this temperature it is important to keep the cooling holes in the rear and the grill in the front of the tape drive clear of any obstructions that may hinder the air flow For more details about airflow see the SDLT 600 Design and Integration Guide 81 81196 xx Note It is also important to limit the ambient air temperature to no greater than 40 C SDLT 600 Product Manual 30 Temperature and Humidity Table 18 Temperature and Humidity Specification Storage and Shipment Table 19 Tape Drive Storage and Shipment Specifications SDLT 600 Product Manual Chapter 2 SDLT 600 Tape Drive Specifications Environmental Specifications The ambient operating environment for the tape drive may not exceed the limits shown in table 18 The specifications shown in the table are valid for both the internal and tabletop tape drives Specification Operating Limits Non Operating Limits Power On No Tape Loaded Wet Bulb Temperature Dry Bulb Temperature Range 25 C 77 F 10 C to 40 C 50 F to 104 F 25 C 77 F 10 C to 40 C 50 F to 104 F Temperature 11 C 20 F hour 15 C 27 F hour Gradient across range across range Relative Humidity 20 to 80 non 10 to 90 non condensing condensing Humidity Gradient 10 hour 10 hour The ambient storage and
105. rted Blank DLTtape VS1 data cartridge inserted Orange On DLTtape VS1 data cartridge ejected Off Any DLTtape IV data cartridge inserted Off SDLT 600 tape drive reset All LEDs illuminate briefly and then illuminate in sequence until the reset completes SDLT 600 Product Manual Table 33 How to Interpret the Front Panel LEDs and Other Chapter 4 Using Your Tape Drive Front Panel Controls and LEDs Controls LED Button Color Port Title Symbol Action Explanation Drive Density Orange On Off See table 32 LED Green The tape drive is in use This includes functions such as Flashing e The tape is moving e The tape drive is calibrating reading writing or Green ET rewinding the tape Dve ataie LER The tape drive is loading unloading or rewinding On The tape drive is idle There may or may not be a data cartridge in the tape drive Off The tape drive has not been powered on or is not plugged into a power source Cleaning Yellow On Cleaning is required See Cleaning the Tape Required LED Mechanism on page 75 for cleaning information A N Off Cleaning is not required Eject Button Press Use the Eject button to eject the tape data cartridge from the tape drive When you press the button the tape drive completes any active writing of data to the tape then ejects the data cartridge Refer to the applicable data cartridge appendix for detailed data cartridge handling procedures
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107. s of the media controller and tape drive that manages the exchange of data between the tape drive and computer The most common interfaces for small computer systems are AT IDE and SCSI ISO The International Organization for Standardization is an international non governmental standard setting body made up of representatives from national standards bodies ISV Independent Software Vendor Jumper A tiny connector box that slips over two pins that protrude from a circuit board While in place the jumper connects the pins electrically The jumper can be moved to change electrical connections KB A kilobyte is a unit of measure equal to 1 thousand 1024 bytes LED Light Emitting Diode LGMR Laser Guided Magnetic Recording 120 SDLT 600 Product Manual Glossary LVD Low Voltage Differential signalling is an electrical signalling system that can run at high speeds over cheap twisted pair copper cables uM A Micrometer is an SI unit of length It is defined as one millionth of a metre 1 x 10 m equivalent to one thousandth of a millimeter MAM Medium Auxiliary Memory MAM is an SDLT 600 tape drive feature that provides information on the status and prior use history of an DLTtape cartridge MB Megabyte SI 1 000 000 bytes or 10 bytes This is the International System of Units SI definition used by telecommunications engineers and storage manufacturers 1 048 576 bytes 10247 or 2 This definition is of
108. s A Taiwan AS NZS 3548 Australia New Zealand Table 36 lists the immunity and ESD failure level limits to which the SDLT 600 tape drive has been tested Test Name Test Required Specification Performance EN55022 1998 Radiated and Conducted Emissions Radiated Electromagnetic Emissions EN55022 1998 Class B Conducted Electromagnetic Emissions Current Harmonics and Flicker Emissions Tests AC Power Supply Harmonic EN61000 3 2 As per the Emissions standard AC Power Supply Voltage Flicker EN61000 3 3 As per the standard EN55024 1998 Immunity Tests Electrostatic Discharge Immunity EN61000 4 2 Criteria A Radiated Electromagnetic EN61000 4 3 Criteria A Immunity Electrical Fast Transient Burst EN61000 4 4 Criteria B Immunity Electrical Surge Immunity EN61000 4 5 Criteria B Conducted Electromagnetic EN61000 4 6 Criteria A Immunity Power Frequency Magnetic Field EN61000 4 8 Criteria A Immunity 85 Chapter 5 Regulatory Compliance Acoustic Noise Emissions Test Required Test Name Specification Performance AC Voltage Dips and Interrupts EN61000 4 11 Criteria B Immunity Acoustic Noise Emissions Table 36 Acoustic Noise Emissions Nominal Table 36 lists acoustic noise emission levels both as noise power and sound pressure for the SDLT 600 tape drive The table provides the preliminary declared values per ISO 9296
109. s necessary Your backup software or the yellow alert LED located on the front bezel of the tape drive notify you if you need to clean the tape drive the location of this LED and other front bezel LEDs is shown in figure 20 When to Use the Cleaning Tape Life Expectancy of the Cleaning Tape Compatibility of the Cleaning Tape Loading the Cleaning Tape Into a Tabletop Tape Drive SDLT 600 Product Manual Chapter 4 Using Your Tape Drive Cleaning the Tape Mechanism Clean the SDLT 600 tape drive with the SDLT CleaningTape which is also used to clean the SDLT 220 and SDLT 320 tape drives Caution Use ONLY the SDLT CleaningTape Other cleaning tapes such as CleaningTape III or DLT VS CleaningTape are incompatible with the SDLT 600 tape drive heads The SDLT 600 tape drive uses a built in tape cleaning algorithm in conjunction with a cleaning tape The SDLT CleaningTape is packaged ina plastic case and is light gray in color A yellow LED located on the front bezel of the SDLT 600 tape drive indicates when cleaning is needed figure 20 shows the location of this LED and other front bezel LEDs Each SDLT CleaningTape is good for 20 uses Use one of the labels that is supplied with the tape to track the number of uses The SDLT CleaningTape is intended for use in SDLT 600 tape drives autoloaders and libraries only Alternatively stated the SDLT CleaningTape only cleans the SDLT MRC heads Fol
110. sesresesresusrorussesnssensesenresnsreseereses 59 Configuring and Installing a Tabletop Tape Drive with SCSI Interface 60 Configuring the SCSI Tape Drive messinesi isin 60 Installing the SCSI Tabletop Tape Drive ccccceesesesesessseeescsessesesescseneaesees 62 Configuring and Installing a Tabletop Tape Drive with SCSI Interface 65 Tabletop Fibre Channel Tape Drive Model cccseeeeseseeeeseseeeseeeseeeaeeenes 65 Confirming the Installation iccscicsiccessssctoresssscctevesaessotesvennveonsescgnvesners cvtvesaesoentenantees 68 Using Your Tape Drive 69 Power On Sele Vest sirrin ras n EN E E E E da 70 Performing a Trial BaACK Up iscccssesssessesosssocstoronsnonosesonssonesseneovonetotesonogessnntdenbesoantbensstons 71 Updating the Firm wate ccccccncscscssviessessrviesenssatscsteversastetsnessdecsacneovacevantersdeestuneaventdautses 72 Update the Firmware Using the SCSI Bus cece cessseeseseeseseseseseneeesees 72 Create a CUP FUP Data Cartridge o ccc ee ceeseeeseeeeceneneneceneeeeenene tenes 73 Using a CUP FUP Data Cartridge 0 cece ce esnssseseeesessseseeseseseseseseneseeees 73 Firmware Code Update Troubleshooting eeeseesescessseeesesenesseeseeenenees 75 Cleaning the Tape Mechanism 0 ccccccsesecscseseeececscseecesecesecsnecesesseesesesessseeeesenees 75 Occasional Cleaning of Tape Head ou ccc eecesesesseseseseseseseseseesesssesesesesenesees 75 When to Use the Cleaning Tape cccccesecccss
111. so contains printed circuit boards that control the functions of the DCM and the tape heads The Tape Control Module TCM implements the functions required to buckle and unbuckle the tape and control the tape motion The TCM consists of a variety of components e TCM Printed Circuit Board Assembly PCBA e Base Plate e Data Cartridge Receiver e Positive Engagement Tape Leader Buckling Mechanism e Tape supply motor assembly e Floor plate assembly TCM PCBA The TCM has its own PCBA that controls the functions of the TCM and interfaces with the main controller board in the EIM By designing the TCM as a distinct module it allows manufacturing and testing the TCM as a stand alone module simplifying the design manufacturing and troubleshooting processes Base Plate The SDLT 600 tape drive base plate is an aluminum die casting with precisely machined surfaces The casting acts as the support platform for the other modules and for the tape drive enclosure The base plate also includes the precision mounting holes used to install SDLT 600 tape drives into a server or tape library The SDLT 600 tape drive base plate and therefore the entire SDLT 600 tape drive conforms to the 5 25 inch full height form factor Front Panel Module Electronic Interface Module SDLT 600 Product Manual Chapter 1 Tape Drive Product Information Modular Design Data Cartridge Receiver On tape insertion the data cartridge receiver assembly gui
112. ssesesesessnssesesessssesesesesesesesescseseaesess 76 Life Expectancy of the Cleaning Tape c ccecseccsssesesesescsssesesescseeesesesceesesees 76 Compatibility of the Cleaning Tape eee eeeeseeeeeeceneneeeeeeeteseseeeneeeeneney 76 Loading the Cleaning Tape Into a Tabletop Tape Drive cece 76 Front Panel Controls and LEDS cscscssssssssseessssesenesesessesenscenssasnsessessssensessessensases 77 Troubleshooting se cssessiiescehscdrsecusvessncsstevessqveavaeestaesvvetedbeve dunes E EEE EE 80 POST TrOUDlESHOOUNG sssi siseiiieiesniiseracsrsianiienesiiaieeisieei saniser ttita aasre erani a 80 Over Temperature Condition eesseesereerereerreeereseertsreresrerestsreereresrerernrserrserresens 82 Regulatory Compliance 83 Safety RESIIALONS s secvusvxersserseasessncreonreveedi es n eroe aaraa airar e a eeii 83 Safety Certifications s n r EE eaS E E EEEE 83 v Appendix A Appendix B Glossary SDLT 600 Product Manual Electromagnetic Field Specifications cee eeeseseeeecesseeeeeeteteseesenes Electromagnetic Emissions c ccc ee cseeeeececeeeeseeteseseseneteteseeeeeees Electromagnetic Interference Susceptibility 0 00 cceceeseeeeeeseeeeeeenees Immunity and ESD Limits oo eee cece ceeseeeececeeeeeneceseeenenenees Acoustic Noise Emissions eisci ceesecicsestescticsscschectesestatetvscyetevechevedieretuaseetesests Class A Statements Internal Tape Drive eee seeseeeeeeeeeeseeseeeneeees Class B Sta
113. t fails this step SDLT 600 Product Manual 108 Data Cartridge Inspection Procedure Figure 30 Faulty Data Cartridge Spring loaded Reel Hub Data cartridge hub is recessed slightly and when pressed does not return to a position that is flush with the plastic shell 7 Once again look at the end of the data cartridge holding it as shown in figure 31 Figure 31 Opening the DLTtape VS1 Data Cartridge Door Tab in the door pivot notch 8 On the right side corner of the data cartridge is a small tab in a cut out portion the door pivot notch of the data cartridge Using your thumb gently lift up on the tab and swing the door open as shown in figure 31 9 Look at the end of the data cartridge holding it as shown in figure 33 Use care that you do not touch the tape leader SDLT 600 Product Manual 109 Figure 32 End View of DLTtape VS1 Data Cartridge Tape Leader Loop in its Correct Position SDLT 600 Product Manual 10 11 12 Data Cartridge Inspection Procedure ae Z il Data Cartridge Tape Leader Loop Media Inside the door you will see the media and tape leader loop The loop should stick up about an eighth of an inch when viewed from the edge the loop must be a closed loop Examine the visible tape leader to ensure it is in the correct position as shown in figure 32 f the loop is torn bent pulled in or not sticking up about an eighth of
114. tape drive will only work with a system that has an MSE controller card installed 41 Chapter 3 Installing Your Tape Drive Configuring and Installing an Internal Tape Drive with SCSI Interface 5 Confirm that your back up software and operating system are compatible with the tape drive See www dlttape com for the most up to date compatibility information Configuring and Installing an Internal Tape Drive with SCSI Interface Setting the Internal Tape Drive SCSI ID SDLT 600 Product Manual This section provides information for configuring and installing a tape drive with SCSI interface into a system See Configuring and Installing a Tabletop Tape Drive with SCSI Interface on page 60 for information on configuring and installing a tabletop tape drive Caution Before you begin review the safety ESD and handling precautions described at the beginning of this chapter to avoid personal injury or damage to equipment Configuring the SDLT 600 tape drive system with SCSI interface includes the following tasks e Setting the SCSI ID for the tape drive default SCSI ID 5 e Configuring the tape drive to provide TERMPWR e Setting the configuration jumper default wide SCSI enabled If you want to change any of the settings refer to the applicable subsection otherwise proceed directly to the tape drive s installation procedures in Installing the Internal SCSI Tape Drive on page 47 Each device
115. tements Tabletop Tape Drive eeeeeeeseeeeseseecstetseeeaees Environmental Compliance iscscecssccsssssssossvecessosveveesveenssansssvantssesisensseeneisoes Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment 0 ccc Super DLTtape and Super DLTtape II Data Cartridges Recognizing Quantum Super DLTtape I and II Data Cartridges Data Cartridge Handling Guidelines 0 0 0 cece eeeeesee ee eeneeeeene teens Data Cartridge Inspection Procedure ccc eects ee eeeseseeteteneeeneneteees Data Cartridge Write protect SWitCh hee ceeeeeee ee renseeesteteceneeeeees Loading a Data Cartridge icccccsscssostesisavnsessssssierersasssnesscsessonsssenesesnstscoenesae Unloading a Data Cartridge oo cece cecceeeeescsceeseseececseenenetesessneneseeeneees DLTtape VS1 Data Cartridge Data Cartridge Handling Guidelines eee ceeseseseeeeeeresseseseseeneseneees Data Cartridge Inspection Procedure eeesesssseeeeesssseeseneesseneees Data Cartridge Write Protect SWitch eee ceeseseeteeesseeeeneneneneees Loading a Data Cartrid gessneri inse aged ostevtseea vescsaueesect Unloading a Data Cartridge oo EEA ES 115 vi SDLT 600 Product Manual Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure 9 Figure 10 Figure 11 Figure 12 Figure 13 Figure 14 Figures SDLT 600 Tape Drive Systems iis vices iprcanetaveereipnteremrenreteraelemeereee 3 SDLT 600 Tape Drive Modular Design wviescucsisi
116. ten used in computer science and computer programming when talking about the size of files or computer memory The reason is that computers use the binary numeral system internally Note For the purpose of this document we are using SI MRC Heads Magneto Resistive Cluster Heads A cluster of small cost effective Magneto Resistive MR media heads packed densely together ms A Millisecond is equal to one thousandth of a second MTBF Mean Time Between Failures Native Capacity The capacity of a given media product in its basic recording format without the use of data compression Native Mode Refers to the uncompressed storage capacity of a media subsystem See Native Capacity Node In referring to a Fibre Channel network a node is any device attached to the network Parity A method of generating redundant information that can be used to detect errors in stored or transmitted data Peripheral A device added to a system as a complement to the basic central processing unit CPU such as a disk drive tape drive or printer Port In referring to a Fibre Channel network a port connects a node to the network 121 SDLT 600 Product Manual Glossary Positive Engagement Buckling Mechanism A highly robust solidly engineered media leader buckling mechanism for heavy duty cycle automated environments POST Power on Self Test When power is applied to the tape drive it performs a POST PRML Partial Response Maximum Likel
117. the tape drive 4 Check all cable and termination connections and ensure that they are attached correctly and seated firmly before you power on the system SDLT 600 Product Manual 58 Optional Loader Connector Connect the Fibre Channel Cable Figure 12 Connecting the Fiber Optic Cable SDLT 600 tape drive SDLT 600 Product Manual Chapter 3 Installing Your Tape Drive Configuring and Installing an Internal Tape Drive with Fibre Channel Interface The 8 pin optional loader connector provides signals to be used when the tape drive is part of a loader library configuration Figure 11 shows the location of this connector table 30 on page 55 lists pin assignments for the loader connector Note When connecting to the Fibre Channel port make sure to use a 50uM Fiber core fiber optic cable with an LC Duplex connector 1 Fibre Channel cables are hot swappable meaning you may connect and disconnect them with unit power on Therefore unlike other systems the tape drive and computer may remain on to connect the SDLT 600 tape drive to the host computer 2 Insert the fiber optic cable into the Fibre Channel port on the back of the tape drive as shown in figure 12 The connector is fully seated when it snaps into the port Fiber Pi 59 Chapter 3 Installing Your Tape Drive Configuring and Installing a Tabletop Tape Drive with SCSI Interface Configuring and Installing a Tabletop Tape Drive
118. tic Cable to a Tabletop Fibre Channel Tape Drives rinze a e votes ck E ee taae isine 66 AC Power Cord Connector Types e ssesesessisssrssressrrereeseseesess 67 Front Paneb LEDS a nornata eaat EE E E eeN AES NRS 71 SDLT 600 Tape Drive Front Panel 77 Super DLTtape Data Cartridges Read by SDLT 600 Tape DA eA E E EE E EA ES 93 Bottom View of Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge 97 Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Reel Locks eee 98 Opening the Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Doot 98 Problems to Look for Inside the Data Cartridge Doot 99 Write Protect Switch on Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge 100 Loading a Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge 00 ee 102 Bottom View of DLTtape VS1 Data Cartridge ee 107 DLTtape VS1 Data Cartridge Reel Locks 0 cee 108 Faulty Data Cartridge Spring loaded Reel Hub 0 00 109 Opening the DLTtape VS1 Data Cartridge Door 00 109 End View of DLTtape VS1 Data Cartridge Tape Leader Loop in its Correct Position cece eseeeee crete 110 DLTtape VS1 Data Cartridges with Visible Damage 111 Write Protect Switch on DLTtape VS1 Data Cartridge 112 Loading a DLTtape VS1 Data Cartridge sssisecisiaicesbesebinivescens 114 viii SDLT 600 Product Manual Table 1 Table 2 Table 3 Table 4 Table 5 Table 6 Table 7 Table 8 Table 9 Table 10 Table 11 Table 12 Table 13 Table 14 Table 15 Table 16 Table 17 Tables SD
119. tive Table 34 Troubleshooting Chart Chapter 4 Using Your Tape Drive Troubleshooting If Then You should System does not recognize the SDLT 600 tape drive system System may not be configured to recognize the interface ID Configure system to recognize the SDLT 600 tape drive system s ID Interface ID may not be unique Change the interface ID and reconfigure the system The new ID becomes effective at the next power on or interface bus reset Interface adapter parameters may not be correct Check interface adapter documentation Interface signal cable may be loose Ensure interface cable is fully seated at each connector end Interface terminator may be loose or not present on the bus Ensure correct secure termination of bus Interface bus may not be terminated correctly If the SDLT 600 tape drive system is last or only device on bus except for adapter be certain the terminator is installed on the SDLT 600 tape drive system If the SDLT 600 tape drive system is not the last or only device on the bus check the cable connections and ensure that the bus is properly terminated at each end Interface terminator may not be at end of bus or more than two terminators may be present Ensure that a terminator is installed at each end of the bus One terminator is usually installed at the host end of the bus Interface bus may be too long
120. ty Note Configuring and Installing a Tabletop Tape Drive with SCSI Interface describes how to configure and install the tabletop version of the tape drive e Confirming the Installation describes how to confirm that the tape drive has been installed correctly Please refer to the warranty before installing your tape drive Certain actions taken during installation could void the warranty if not properly conducted Generally the Limited Product and Limited Repair Warranties are contingent upon proper use in the application for which the product is intended and do not cover the product if you perform any of the following actions e Modify the product without the manufacturer s written approval e Subject the product to unusual physical environmental or electrical stress including damage caused by handling or shipping in unapproved containers or packaging e Disturb any warranty labels or the integrity of the product in any other way Remove or damage the serial number label to the extent that warranty status of the product cannot be determined Safety Handling and ESD Protection SDLT 600 Product Manual Inappropriate or careless handling of SDLT 600 tape drive systems may result in damage to the product Follow the precautions and directions to prevent damaging the SDLT 600 tape drive system In addition follow the steps in Pre Installation Guidelines on page 41 to ensure that you have the correct hardware for
121. use of the variety of mounting possibilities for tape drives the instructions presented here are general in nature Use these instructions only as a guide for mounting the tape drive in your system Mount the tape drive in the system by performing the following steps 1 Position the tape drive in the system and align the tape drive mounting holes side or bottom with those in the system Figure 9 shows the mounting locations and dimensions for the tape drive Caution The screws used to mount the tape drive must be M3 x 8mm long This type of screw is exactly the proper length and will not damage the tape drive 2 Using four M3 x 8mm long screws secure the tape drive in the bay or chassis SDLT 600 Product Manual 48 Figure 9 Internal Tape Drive Mounting Locations Front Side and Bottom Dimensions Chapter 3 Installing Your Tape Drive Configuring and Installing an Internal Tape Drive with SCSI Interface 2 70 EJECT POINT H 0 92 2 07 INSERTION POINT a z3 5 l E E f 2 98 3 25 o 1 94 o a 4 i 4 83 0 86 0 48 BEZEL m 1 78 355 LIBRARY BEZEL 4 90 5 75 2 85 0 MOTOR 4 t 4 1 79 e a A MOTOR i g s S 2X 4 90
122. verall tape thickness 8 0 um Media length total 2066 feet Media length usable 1957 feet 32 Chapter 2 SDLT 600 Tape Drive Specifications Recording Media Specifications Media Structure Super DLTtape II media comprises several layers as shown in figure 3 Figure 3 Multiple Layers Comprise Super DLTtape II High Coercivity Media Magnetic Layer Under Layer Enhanced Base Film Layer ec Back Coat Layer with Servo Guides Layers not drawn to scale SDLT 600 Product Manual 33 Chapter 2 SDLT 600 Tape Drive Specifications Recording Media Specifications Physical Data Cartridge A durable plastic case encloses the Super DLTtape II media as shown in figure 4 Figure 4 Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Media Shipping The optimum media shipping conditions are described in table 21 Operating and Storage Specifications Thee Shipping Conditions Temperature 18 C to 49 C 0 F to 120 F Relative Humidity 20 to 80 non condensing Maximum Wet Bulb 26 C 79 F Temperature Maximum Dew Point 2 C 36 F SDLT 600 Product Manual 34 Table 22 Super DLTtape II Media Operating Limits Table 23 Super DLTtape II Media Storage Limits SDLT 600 Product Manual Chapter 2 SDLT 600 Tape Drive Specifications Recording Media Specifications Operating Conditions Temperature 10 to 40 C 50 to 104 F Relative Humidity 20 to 80 non condensing Table
123. vsssscaonesscascasinnsins 7 Multiple Layers Comprise Super DLTtape II Media 33 Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge isisssccscessccantesceisensnsvesnnnesonences 34 Detail of the Empty SCSI ID Jumper Block ccccceeeeeeee 43 10 pin SCSI ID Jumper Block on Rear of Tape Drive 45 TERMPWR Jumper Block on Rear of Tape Drive 00 47 Internal SCSI Tape Drive Front and Rear View ccee 48 Internal Tape Drive Mounting Locations Front Side and Bottom Dimensions se crvaseaiiviedaetesiatveds sonasanoneasnieianrsdunnensannery 49 Connectors on the Rear Panel of Internal SCSI Tape Drive 51 Internal Fibre Channel Tape Drive Connectors and J MPETS eseri ierre ye pcsviecaunonipta n anann iva aE AEE aa E Se anaiena 57 Connecting the Fiber Optic Cable s ssssssssssesssessesssressesssreseesesees 59 Rear Panel of the SCSI Tabletop Model 60 SCSI ID Selector Switch for the SCSI Tape Drive Tabletop Model si esusiurecavioczesinntescntncanrcaey elatataicscpeaean E 61 vii SDLT 600 Product Manual Figure 15 Figure 16 Figure 17 Figure 18 Figure 19 Figure 20 Figure 21 Figure 22 Figure 23 Figure 24 Figure 25 Figure 26 Figure 27 Figure 28 Figure 29 Figure 30 Figure 31 Figure 32 Figure 33 Figure 34 Figure 35 Figures Cabling Options for the SCSI Tape Drive Tabletop Model 62 AC Power Cord Connector Types cccsccseesesessseeeessscseeeess 64 Connecting the Fiber Op
124. with SCSI Interface This section provides instructions for configuring and installing the tabletop SCSI model of the SDLT 600 tape drive Configuring the SCSI Tape Figure 13 shows the location of the controls and connectors for the Drive tabletop tape drive This model of tape drive is normally configured to meet customer specifications before leaving the factory so should not require any internal configuration changes on site Figure 13 Rear Panel of the SCSI Tabletop Model _ SCSIID 9 SCSI Selector miel Connectors Power Switch Connector SDLT 600 Product Manual 60 Figure 14 SCSI ID Selector Switch for the SCSI Tape Drive Tabletop Model SDLT 600 Product Manual Chapter 3 Installing Your Tape Drive Configuring and Installing a Tabletop Tape Drive with SCSI Interface SCSI ID The SCSI ID default for the tabletop tape drive is set to 3 you can configure the tape drive for SCSI ID addresses that range from 0 to 15 using the SCSI ID pushbutton Press the button above or below the ID number display to set the desired SCSI ID The top button increases the ID number the bottom button decreases the ID number Figure 14 shows a close up view of the SCSI ID switch and its location on the rear of the tabletop model of the SDLT 600 tape drive SCSI ID Selector TERMPWR The factory preconf
125. y Including Electrical Business Equipment USA EN60950 TEC 950 Information Technology Including Electrical Business Equipment Europe EN60825 1 Information Technology Equipment The SDLT 600 tape drive is also certified to bear the GS mark The SDLT 600 tape drive is a Class I laser product that complies with 21 CFR 1040 10 as applicable on the date of manufacture Electromagnetic Field Specifications Electromagnetic Emissions Electromagnetic Interference Susceptibility Table 35 EMI Regulations and Certifications SDLT 600 Product Manual SDLT 600 tape drives are electrical devices as such this equipment generates uses and may emit radio frequency energy The tape drives may emit energy in other frequencies as well as discussed in the following subsections The internal version of the SDLT 600 tape drive system complies with FCC Class A in a standard enclosure the tabletop version complies with FCC Class B limits Table 35 provides regulations and certifications held by the SDLT 600 tape drive for Electromagnetic Interference EMI Type Regulation Certification EEC Directive 89 336 CE EN55022 EU EN55024 EU CFR 47 1995 FCC Rules Part 15B Class B TECS 003 Canada V 3 97 04 VCCI Class B Japan 84 Immunity and ESD Limits SDLT 600 Product Manual Chapter 5 Regulatory Compliance Electromagnetic Field Specifications Type Regulation Certification CNS 13438 BSMI Clas
126. y monitor the air temperature in the tape path issues a TapeAlert warning at 47 C and detects an overtemp condition when the temperature in the tape path reaches 50 degrees C When the tape path temperature sensor detects an overtemp condition the tape rewinds unloads and ejects from the tape drive As long as the tape drive is not mounted in a tape automation library the tape ejects SCSI status indicates the tape drive is in the over temperature condition If the tape drive is mounted in a tape automation library the data cartridge rewinds to BOT and unbuckles in preparation for unloading but does not automatically eject For more information see the SDLT 600 Design and Integration Guide 81 81196 xx Chapter 5 Regulatory Compliance This chapter describes various regulations that apply to the SDLT 600 tape drive Safety Regulations Safety Regulations Electromagnetic Field Specifications Acoustic Noise Emissions Class A Statements Internal Tape Drive Class B Statements Tabletop Tape Drive Environmental Compliance Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment This section lists the safety regulations that the SDLT 600 tape drive meets or exceeds Safety Certifications The SDLT 600 tape drive meets or exceeds the following safely requirements SDLT 600 Product Manual 83 Chapter 5 Regulatory Compliance Electromagnetic Field Specifications e UL 60950 Information Technolog

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