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Using a DDS tape drive
The computer may be configured with either a DDS-2 or a DDS-3
tape drive. The software needed to control the drive depends on
your operating environment; ask your supplier for details.
The DDS drive has a built-in compression algorithm which can
typically double the capacity of a cartridge. Data compression and
decompression is transparent to the host software.
According to its type, the drive uses either 120-metre (DDS-2) or
125-metre (DDS-3) cartridges. In each case earlier DDS formats
can also be used (e.g. a DDS-3 drive can read DDS-2 cartridges,
but not vice versa). The drive automatically detects the format of the
cartridge when it is inserted.
Caution
Use only cartridges bearing the DDS symbols. You cannot play audio
DAT cartridges with these drives, even on Apricot LS340 systems.
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cartridge insertion slot
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activity indicator (green)
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attention indicator (amber)
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