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- Page 1 DLT 10/20 GB Cartridge Tape Drive – StorageWorks Building Block (SWXTL-BA & SWHTL-BA) – Tabletop Tape Drive (SWXTL-BT) User’s Guide EK–SM1TB–UG. E01 Digital Equipment Corporation Maynard, Massachusetts...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Preinstallation Procedures ..................... 2–2 2.3.1 Setting the SCSI ID Address of the Tape Drive..............2–2 Installing the SWXTL-BA SBB Tape Drive Into a StorageWorks Expansion Storage Subsystem......................... 2–3 Power On Self Test (POST)....................2–4 Installation and Operation of the SWXTL-BT Tabletop Tape Drive Introduction........................... - Page 4 StorageWorks DLT 10/20-GB Cartridge Tape Drive Front-Panel Controls & Indicators and Operation of the 10/20-GB DLT Cartridge Tape Drive General ..........................4–1 Front-Panel Controls and Indicators ..................4–1 4.2.1 Unload Push-Button......................4–2 4.2.2 Cartridge Insert/Release Handle..................4–2 4.2.3 Switch ..................... 4–3...
- Page 5 C.3.3 Dump Parameters for the Tape Drive ................C–8 Appendix D Product Notes for IBM™ RS/6000 Modifications Required to Operate the SWXTL-BA with AIX 3.2.5 (or later) ...... D–1 D.1.1 Installing the SWXTL-BA Using the SMIT Command ............. D–1 D.1.2 Installing the SWXTL-BA Using Command-Line Interface ..........
- Page 6 Tables 1–1 Ordering Numbers for Cleaning Tape and Data Tapes ..............1–5 2–1 SWXTL-BA Tape Drive SCSI ID Switch Settings ................. 2–3 3–1 10/20-GB DLT Cartridge Tape Drive SCSI Interface Cables ............3–2 4–1 Right-side Front Panel Indicators and Controls ................4–3 4–2...
- Page 7 The following revision history lists all revisions of this publication and their effective dates. The publication part number is included in the Revision Level column, with the last entry denoting the latest revision. This publication supports the StorageWorks SWXTL-BA SBB and SWXTL-BT Tabletop Cartridge Tape Drives. Revision Level...
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Page 9: About This Guide
Chapter 2. Installation and Operation of the SWXTL-BA SBB Tape Drive in a Storage Subsystem Chapter 2 provides specific details pertaining to the SWXTL-BA SBB Tape Drive, which is designed to be operated in a Digital StorageWorks Expansion Storage Pedestal subsystem. - Page 10 StorageWorks DLT 10/20-GB Cartridge Tape Drive Chapter 4. Operation Chapter 4 describes the tape drive’s LED indicators and how to use them to monitor tape drive operation. This chapter identifies the switches and LED indicators on the front panel of...
- Page 11 Conventions This guide uses the following conventions: Style Meaning boldface type For emphasis italic type For emphasis and manual titles __________________________________________ Novell™ is a trademarks of Novell. MS-DOS™ is a trademark of Micosoft Corporation SunOS™ and Solaris™ are trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. IBM™...
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Page 13: Introduction
The 10/20-GB DLT Cartridge Tape Drive comes either embedded in a system enclosure, in which case it is identified as an SWXTL-BA Stor- ageWorks Building Block (SBB), or else in an enclosure with a self-contained power supply, in which case it is identified as an SWXTL-BT Tabletop DLT Tape Drive. -
Page 14: Data Tape
StorageWorks DLT 10/20-GB Cartridge Tape Drive maximum speed and recording highly compressible data). In a host-based configuration, proper choice of system processor, cache, hard drive, adapters, and backup software can help to approach this throughput rate. Host SCSI IO or other computer-intensive operations on the host CPU will tend to reduce throughput to tape, however. -
Page 15: Cartridge Packaging
Chapter1. Introduction Figure 1–2 CompacTape III Cartridge 1.3.2 Cartridge Packaging Your CompacTape III cartridge comes supplied with: 1. A set of slide-in labels 2. A cartridge-handling information sheet Reading and Writing Data The 10/20-GB DLT Cartridge Tape Drive writes 64 pairs of tracks — 128 tracks total — on the CompacTape III tape. -
Page 16: Cleaning Tape
StorageWorks DLT 10/20-GB Cartridge Tape Drive Cleaning Tape 1.5.1 CleaningTape III Description The CleaningTape III cartridge is a 4-1/8-inch square, light yellow, plastic cartridge contain- ing 1200 feet of 1/2-inch cleaning tape (see Figure 1–3). For information on using the CleaningTape III cartridge, refer to Section 4.6.5 and/or Table 4–8. -
Page 17: Supplies
Chapter1. Introduction Supplies 1.6.1 Cartridges Provided One CompacTape III cartridge and one CleaningTape III cartridge come with each 10/20-GB DLT Cartridge Tape Drive, in the shipping package. 1.6.2 How To Order Replacement Cartridges You can order additional cartridges by contacting your Digital reseller or by calling Digital’s DECdirect ordering service at 1-800- in the U.S.A.;... -
Page 19: Installation And Operation Of The Swxtl-Ba Sbb
SWXTL-BA SBB Tape Drive This chapter provides specific details pertaining to unpacking, preinstallation setup, installation, and POST op- erational testing of the SWXTL-BA StorageWorks Building Block (SBB) Tape Drive, which is designed to be operated in a Digital StorageWorks Expansion Storage Pedestal. -
Page 20: Preinstallation Procedures
The pedestal slots are numbered 0 through 7, from top to bottom, with the power supply oc- cupying slot 7. The SCSI address switches on the rear of the SWXTL-BA SBB Tape Drive (refer to Figure 2–1) are preset at the factory to automatic — SW-1, SW-2, and SW-3 set off (to left);... -
Page 21: Installing The Swxtl-Ba Sbb Tape Drive Into A Storageworks Expansion Storage Subsystem
SBB unit. You install the SWXTL-BA SBB tape drive in a storage subsystem by inserting the drive so that the connector on the lower portion of the rear surface fits into any available SCSI device storage slot. -
Page 22: Power On Self Test (Post)
4. Perform the POST test, as described in the following subsection, to verify the operational integrity of the drive. Figure 2–2 Installing the SWXTL-BA into an Expansion Storage Pedestal Power-On Self-Test (POST) The power-on self-test (POST) exercise verifies the proper installation of the tape drive. The test may be performed with the host computer powered on, if your operating system permits, or with the SCSI bus either connected or disconnected. -
Page 23: Tape Drive Front Panel Controls And Indicators
Chapter 2. Installation and Operation of the SWXTL-BA SBB Tape Drive NOTE 2 If the W indicator flashes orange and the T RITE ROTECTED APE IN indicator flashes yellow continuously for more than 30 seconds in the following test, the POST test has failed. Repeat the test to clear the failure (power off and then on). - Page 24 StorageWorks DLT 10/20 GB Cartridge Tape Drive 5. Load a cassette tape into the drive and observe the T indicator. The indicator APE IN initially should blink momentarily at 1-second intervals after the handle is closed (pushed down) as the tape drive engages the tape, then double-blink at the same interval while the tape is being moved to the correct position.
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Page 25: Installation And Operation Of The Swxtl-Bt Tabletop Tape Drive
Installation and Operation of the SWXTL-BT Tabletop Tape Drive This chapter provides specific details pertaining to the SWXTL-BT SBB Tape Drive, that is designed to be operated as an independent standalone unit on the desktop, a convenient shelf, or other flat surface. The chapter tells how to unpack the tabletop unit, how to perform required preinstallation adjustments, set the SCSI address, operate the power-on self-test, and connect the unit to your host system. -
Page 26: Unpacking
• One SCSI bus terminator • One StorageWorks 10/20-GB DLT Cartridge Tape Drive Operator’s Reference Card Also, check the contents for damaged components. Notify your vendor immediately if any items are damaged. Keep all boxes and packing material for reshipment. -
Page 27: Installation Of Swxtl-Bt Tabletop Dlt Tape Drive
StorageWorks DLT 10/20-GB Cartridge Tape Drive Installation of SWXTL-BT Tabletop DLT Tape Drive The SWXTL-BT Tabletop DLT Tape Drive is an independent unit that requires a shelf space measuring at least 9-1/4” wide by 13” deep (plus cable connection space). Connect the tape drive to an appropriate power source, using the supplied power cable, as follows: 1. -
Page 28: Swxtl-Bt Tape Drive Front Panel Controls And Indicators
Chapter 3. Installation and Operation of the SWXTL-BT Tabletop Tape Drive Figure 3–1 SWXTL-BT Tape Drive Front Panel Controls and Indicators 4. Load a cassette tape into the drive (refer to Figure 4–3) and observe the T APE IN dicator. The indicator initially should blink momentarily at 1-second intervals after the handle is closed (pushed down) as the tape drive engages the tape, then double-blink at the same interval while the tape is being moved to the correct position. - Page 29 StorageWorks DLT 10/20-GB Cartridge Tape Drive c. Connect the other end of the SCSI cable to the applicable connector provided on the SCSI controller card in your host system. d. After the unit is connected to the SCSI bus, you may wish to repeat the power-on self-test exercise to confirm the operational integrity of all connections.
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Page 31: General
Controls, Indicators, and Operation of the 10/20 GB DLT Cartridge Tape Drive This chapter identifies the switches and LED indicators on the front panel of the 10/20-GB DLT Cartridge Tape Drive, describes how to use them (including operation of the power-on self-test (POST), provides use rules for the CompacTape III cartridge data and cleaning tapes, gives detailed procedures for correct loading and un- loading of the tape cartridges, and explains how to select a desired density format for recording. -
Page 32: Cartridge Insert/Release Handle
StorageWorks DLT 10/20 GB Cartridge Tape Drive Figure 4–1 SWXTL-BT Tape Drive Front Panel Controls and Indicators 4.2.1 U Push-Button NLOAD CAUTION Pressing the U push-button during normal tape operations NLOAD may halt the tape and result in the loss of data. -
Page 33: Density Select
Chapter 4. Controls, Indicators, and Operation of 10/20-GB DLT Cartridge Tape Drive Table 4–1 Right-side Front Panel Indicators and Controls Label Color State Operating Condition or Function Write Protected Orange Loaded tape is write-protected. Loaded tape is write-enabled. Tape in Use Yellow Tape is loaded, ready for use. -
Page 34: Power-On Self-Test (Post)
StorageWorks DLT 10/20 GB Cartridge Tape Drive Table 4–2 Left-side Front Panel Indicators and Controls Label Color State Operating Condition or Function TK85 Yellow Indicates tape was last recorded in TK85 format. Blinking Indicates tape was last recorded in another density but has been selected for recording in TK85 density. - Page 35 Chapter 4. Controls, Indicators, and Operation of 10/20-GB DLT Cartridge Tape Drive performed with the host system power on (if your operating system permits) or off, and with the SCSI bus connected or disconnected. (Refer to Figure 4–1 for the locations of the front panel LED indicators on the drive.) NOTE 1 The description of indicator sequence described in this procedure,...
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Page 36: Status Indication Of Tape Drive Leds
StorageWorks DLT 10/20 GB Cartridge Tape Drive Table 4–3 Operating States of 10/20-GB DLT Cartridge Tape Drive Unit Following Initialization Starting Condition Status Light Sequence If no tape cartridge is The yellow T light turns off. APE IN mounted in drive and the The internal audio-transducer alarm beeps. -
Page 37: Compactype Iii Dlt Tape Cassette
Chapter 4. Controls, Indicators, and Operation of 10/20-GB DLT Cartridge Tape Drive Table 4–4 Tape Drive LED Status Status RITE ROTECTED APE IN No tape loaded. Tape loaded, write en- Yellow abled. Tape loaded, write-pro- Orange Yellow tected. † No SCSI/drive activity. Yellow (steady) †... -
Page 38: Write-Protect Switch
StorageWorks DLT 10/20 GB Cartridge Tape Drive NOTE You can order the data cartridge (Part No. TK85-01) and/or the cleaning cartridge (Part No. TK85-HC) from your reseller or by calling DECdirect at 800-DIGITAL in the U.S.A. or 800-27-6215 in Canada. (Refer to Table 1-1 for quantity-order part numbers.) CAUTION Appropriate label cards are supplied with each tape cartridge. -
Page 39: Compactape Iii Data Tape Cartridge
Chapter 4. Controls, Indicators, and Operation of 10/20-GB DLT Cartridge Tape Drive Figure 4–2 CompacTape III Data Tape Cartridge Table 4–5 describes what happens to data protection when you move the write-protect switch before loading the cassette. Table 4–5 Moving Write-Protect switch Before Tape Drive Operation If you move the Write Protect switch ... -
Page 40: Loading A Cartridge
StorageWorks DLT 10/20 GB Cartridge Tape Drive 4.6.3 Loading A Cartridge The cartridge insert/release handle on the front of the drive provides outline procedures for loading a cartridge into the tape drive (right side of handle) and unloading a cartridge from the drive (left side of handle). -
Page 41: Tape In Use
Chapter 4. Controls, Indicators, and Operation of 10/20-GB DLT Cartridge Tape Drive 4.6.4 Tape in Use When the yellow T light is on steadily, the tape is ready for use. While the tape is APE IN being read, written to, or rewound, the yellow T indicator blinks. -
Page 42: Using The Tape Cleaning Cartridge
StorageWorks DLT 10/20 GB Cartridge Tape Drive Figure 4–4 Unloading Cartridge From Tape Drive 4.6.6 Using the Tape Cleaning Cartridge Table 4–8 explains when you should use the cleaning cartridge. 4.6.7 Preserving Cartridges CAUTION Remove a cartridge from the tape drive before turning off or powering down the host system. -
Page 43: When To Use The Cleaning Cartridge
Chapter 4. Controls, Indicators, and Operation of 10/20-GB DLT Cartridge Tape Drive Table 4–8 When To Use the Cleaning Cartridge If ... It means ... And you should ... The yellow U The drive heads need Use the cleaning cartridge. Follow the indi- cleaning or the tape is de- instructions in Section 4.6.5 for unload-... -
Page 44: Selecting Density
StorageWorks DLT 10/20 GB Cartridge Tape Drive Selecting Density The 10/20-GB DLT Cartridge Tape Drive is designed to write and read in either 10-GB (uncompressed) or 20-GB (compressed) data format on DLT cartridge tapes. The tape drive also can both read and write in lower-density formats used in earlier DLT systems, as desig- nated in Table 4–9. -
Page 45: Selection Of Compression Mode
Chapter 4. Controls, Indicators, and Operation of 10/20-GB DLT Cartridge Tape Drive 4.7.1.1 Selection of Compression Mode Depending on the type of data involved, the compression capability o the 10/20-GB DLT Tape Drive can store up to double the amount of data on a tape. This compression capability is another density selection. -
Page 46: Results Of Density Selection
StorageWorks DLT 10/20 GB Cartridge Tape Drive WRITE From BOT Density Selection Full-tape density for a new tape or one that is to be reused may be selected by: • Use of the front-panel Density Select push-button. (Using the Density Select push-but- ton always overrides an existing selection.) -
Page 47: Maintenance
Maintenance This chapter describes preventive maintenance and troubleshooting for the 10/20-GB DLT Cartridge Tape Drive. It identifies common errors, describes how to clean the heads of the tape drive, and provides a trouble- shooting table to help diagnose common problems. Introduction This chapter describes what to do if you have problems with your tape drive or tape. -
Page 48: Cleaning The Heads
StorageWorks DLT 10/20 GB Cartridge Tape Drive Table 5–1 Possible Corrections for Common Error Situations Symptom Probable Cause Possible Correction Failure to mount or Bad cartridge Retry same operation with a different car- read/write with new or tridge. used cartridge. -
Page 49: Inspections
Chapter 5. Maintenance 3. When you close the cassette insert/release handle after inserting the tape, the drive auto- matically executes the head-cleaning operation, which takes at least 30 seconds. When the head-cleaning cassette has completed this task, the tape drive electronics (1) stop the drive, (2) unlatch the cartridge insert/release handle, and (3) turn on the green O PERATE indicator so that you can remove the head-cleaning cartridge. -
Page 50: Checking Out Cartridge Leader
StorageWorks DLT 10/20 GB Cartridge Tape Drive Figure 5–1 Checking Out Cartridge Leader Figure 5–2 Correct Engagement of Take-Up Leader in Tape Drive 5–4 Order Number: EK–SM1TB–UG. E01... -
Page 51: Correct And Incorrect Positions Of Tape Drive Leader
Chapter 5. Maintenance Figure 5–3 Correct and Incorrect Positions of Tape Drive Leader Order Number: EK–SM1TB–UG. E01 5–5... -
Page 52: Troubleshooting
StorageWorks DLT 10/20 GB Cartridge Tape Drive Troubleshooting Table 5–2 describes some common drive problems and suggests possible solutions. Table 5–2 Troubleshooting Table Symptom Probable Cause Possible Solution Unable to back up or Cartridge write- 1. Set write-protected tab on cartridge copy data to tape. -
Page 53: Appendix A Specifications
Specifications This appendix describes the physical, electrical, and environmental specifications for the StorageWorks 10/20- GB DLT Cartridge Tape Drive Family , covering both the SWXTL-BA StorageWorks Building Block (SBB) & the SWXTL-BT Tabletop DLT Cartridge Tape Drive. Table A–1 10/20-GB DLT Cartridge Tape Drive Specifications... - Page 54 StorageWorks DLT 10/20 GB Cartridge Tape Drive Table A–1 10/20-GB DLT Cartridge Tape Drive Specifications (Continued) Characteristic Specification(s) Recording medium: Tape 0.5 metal particle (MP) tape, 1400 to 1500 Oersted, 0.5 mil thick Length 1186 ft (usable) Cartridge CompacTape III 0.5-in tape in a 4.1x4.1x1 in cartridge...
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Page 55: Host Scsi Interface
This appendix provides information for the system administrator, who should read this appendix before install- ing and using the 10/20-GB DLT Cartridge Tape Drives (SWXTL-BA or SWXTL-BT) with a host system operating under the Windows NT, Novell, and MS-DOS operating systems,. - Page 56 StorageWorks DLT 10/20-GB Cartridge Tape Drive Finally, if your host is operating under Novell Netware™, Novell, Inc. provides a software product called "Server Backup" with some of its operating system products. This program has been found to work well with the SWXTL-BT Tape Drive (used in the tape loaders) and in the SBB.
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Page 57: Appendix C Product Notes For Sun
C.2.1 Installation Procedure NOTES 1. The SWXTL designation in the following procedure is the StorageWorks product name for "DEC TZ87". 2. In order to support the addition of this device, the applicable drive information must be supplied in the /sys/scsi/targets/st_conf.c file. For additional information, read the man pages for "st". -
Page 58: Rebuilding Of Kernel
StorageWorks DLT 10/20 GB Cartridge Tape Drive 2. Edit the "st_conf.c" file and carefully add the following structure before the entry for "/* Exabyte 8mm 5GB cartridge */": /* TZ87 10GB DLT Streaming /w Compression Cartridge tape drive */ "DEC TZ87 10GB Cart. DLT Steaming /w Compression", 12 , "DEC... -
Page 59: Rebooting Of System
Appendix C. Product Notes for Sun NOTE If your SCSI host adapter is supported by the “probe-scsi” command, you can use this command at the boot prompt to verify that the connected device is correctly attached to the system. C.2.1.4 Rebooting of system Reboot the system, using the following command at the boot prompt: >boot The system reboots with the newly compiled kernel and creates special files in /dev so... -
Page 60: Dump Parameters For The Tape Drive
NOTES 1. The “SWXTL” designation in the following procedure is the StorageWorks product name for the TZ87 tape drive. 2. In order to support the addition of this device, drive infor- mation must be supplied in the /kernel/drv/st.conf file as global properties that apply to each of the targets, or as properties that are applicable to one target only. - Page 61 Appendix C. Product Notes for Sun where: In the “tape-config-list” parameter: • The first parameter ( ) is the parameter returned by the SWXTL TZ87 SBB on a SCSI inquiry command. (There should be five spaces between “ ” and “ ”...
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Page 62: System Shutdown
StorageWorks DLT 10/20 GB Cartridge Tape Drive C.3.1.2 System Shutdown After you have edited the “st.conf” file, shut down the system as follows: sync cd / shutdown -i0 -g0 -y C.3.1.3 Installation of the Tape Drive Install the tape drive into the storage subsystem and power on the workstation. We recommend that the SWXTL SCSI device address be set to ID 4 or 5. -
Page 63: Test
Appendix C. Product Notes for Sun “rst” format Special files “rst” (rewind on close) and “nrst” (no rewind on close) are also built and reside in the /dev directory. For example, if the SCSI target ID for the SWXTL drive is 4 and the drive is connected to the native SCSI bus, then “rst”... -
Page 64: Dump Parameters For The Tape Drive
StorageWorks DLT 10/20 GB Cartridge Tape Drive C.3.3 Dump Parameters for the Tape Drive The parameters that should be used when running the ufsdump utility with the SWXTL tape drive are as follows: density (d) = 62500 (BPI) blocking factor = 126... -
Page 65: Appendix D Product Notes For Ibm™ Rs/6000
This appendix provides information for the system administrator. It should be read before installing and using the SWXTL-BA tape drive SBB with a host system with the AIX 3.2.5 (or later) operating system. Modifications Required to Operate the SWXTL-BA with AIX 3.2.5 (or later) After the SWXTL-BA tape drive has been properly attached to the SCSI bus, install the device using "smit"... -
Page 66: Installing The Swxtl-Ba Using Command-Line Interface
StorageWorks DLT 10/20-GB Cartridge Tape Drive D.1.2 Installing the SWXTL-BA Using Command-Line Interface Œ From the command line, type: # cfgmgr To determine which rmt has been added, type: # lsdev –Cc tape Example: # lsdev –Cc tape Name... - Page 67 3. IBM-supplied tape drives default to a block size of 1024 while tape drives from other manufacturers default to a block size of 512. StorageWorks recommends changing the block size of the SWXTL- AA to be compatible with the IBM-supplied drives. However, for...
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Page 69: Appendix E Product Notes For Hewlett Packard
StorageWorks internal name for the SWXTL part number. E.2.1.1 Installation of Tape Drive Install the tape drive into the StorageWorks enclosure and power-on the workstation. Ensure that the address of the tape drive does not conflict with the address of any other device on that SCSI bus. -
Page 70: Series 700 System Device Files
StorageWorks DLT 10/20 GB Cartridge Tape Drive Actions menu and select the Add function. The program at this time will check the kernel to determine if the necessary drivers are built in, displaying the results. If necessary, the program will rebuild the kernel. If this occurs, you will have to reboot the system in order to use the tape drive. - Page 71 Appendix E. Product Notes for Hewlett-Packard Examples For a tape drive SBB installed in slot location 4 of the StorageWorks SWXSE-02 expansion enclosure connected to the main (core) SCSI bus, the following device files would be produced in the directory /dev/rmt:...
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Page 72: Series 800 System Device Files
(P/N B 2355-90033). Example If you were to install a tape drive SBB in the StorageWorks SWXSE-02 expansion enclosure, the following device files would be produced for the device having a logical unit number of 4 in the directory /dev/rmt:... -
Page 73: Testing The Tape Drive
Berkeley behavior Examples: For a tape drive SBB installed in slot location 4 of the StorageWorks SWXSE-02 expansion enclosure connected to the main (core) SCSI bus, the following device files would be produced in the directory /dev/rmt:... -
Page 74: Verification
StorageWorks DLT 10/20 GB Cartridge Tape Drive The system responds with something similar to the following: /etc/passwd 1 blocks Note that depending on the size of the file, a different number of blocks may be reported. E.5.1 Verification Use the following command to verify that the “passwd” file was written to tape:... - Page 75 EK–SM1TB–UG. E01 DLT 10/20-GB Cartridge Tape Drive –StorageWorks Building Block (SWXTL-BA) / –Tabletop Tape Drive (SWXTL-BT) Digital is committed to providing the best possible products and services. Since our manuals are important components of our products, we value your comments, corrections, and suggestions for improvements. Please take a few minutes to fill out and return this form, attaching additional sheets, if needed.
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