The information contained in this document is the exclusive property of Quantum Corporation. Quantum retains its copyright on the information contained herein in all cases and situations of usage, including derivative works. The possessor agrees to safeguard this information and to maintain it in confidence and not re-publish it in whole or in part without Quantum’s prior written consent.
Updated Logo and product name. Updated Section 9.0 per DVT. May 4, 2001 Updated power per DVT. Misc. edits. May 17, 2004 Converted to FrameMaker, using Quantum template and Style Guide. indicates compliance of this tape drive to the EMC Directive (89/336/ May 2004...
The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful: How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems. This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington D.C., 20402. Stock No. 004-00398-5 All external I/O cables connecting to this unit need to be shielded. See the User Manual or installation instructions for more options.
Page 6
VCCI Class B ITE Regulatory Mark May 2004 001597-01 Rev. A09...
This chapter describes the purpose, scope, and audience of this manual. It also lists related documentation. Purpose and Scope This document describes the DLT VS80 tape drive, listing its physical and functional characteristics and presenting the standards the tape drive meets. The book consists of the following chapters: Table 1-1. Chapters in this Document Chapter Chapter 1, “Introduction”...
This document does not include installation and operation information. Audience The primary audience for this document consists of engineers and technicians interested in integrating the DLT VS80 tape drive into computer systems and other equipment. Related Documents DLT VS80 Tape Drive Installation and Operations Guide (001596-01, Rev. A07)
AUTION ! Warnings provide information you must know to avoid ARNING 001597-01 Rev. A09 Cautions provide information you must know to avoid damaging the tape drive or losing data. personal injury. May 2004 DLT VS80 Product Specification...
This chapter presents the physical characteristics of the DLT VS80 subsystem: internal and external size, electrical requirements, communication interface, and mean time between failures (MTBF). This chapter also shows mounting hole locations on the internal unit, giving dimensions from both a bottom...
Power Consumption Voltage measured at the power bus connector pins. Maximum current values are for approximately 300ms durations. Table 2-3 shows the communication interface and MTBF for the DLT VS80 tape drive. Table 2-3. Communication Interface and MTBF Parameter Communication Interface...
2.2.1 Mounting Holes (Bottom View) Figure 4-1 shows the mounting holes and dimensions as viewed from the bottom of the tape drive. Figure 2-1. Mounting Holes and Dimensions (Bottom View) 001597-01 Rev. A09 May 2004 DLT VS80 Product Specification...
Chapter 2: Physical Specification : 1 Tape drive width and length are standard 5¼-inch form factor OTES 2 Dimensions are identical on the left and right sides. 3 Length dimensions are from the front of the base plate. 2.2.2 Mounting Holes (Side View) Figure 4-1 shows the mounting holes and dimensions as viewed from the side of the tape drive.
(LEDs) on the tape drive front bezel, describes each LED state (on, off, blinking, and so forth), and describes what each state indicates to you. Functions Table 3-1 lists the key functional specifications of the DLT VS80. Table 3-1. Functional Specifications Specification DLTtape IV Data Cartridge Formatted Capacity...
Burst Error Rate (Unrecoverable) Compressed values use a nominal 2:1 compression ratio. Actual compression is data-dependent. LEDs The DLT VS80 has 3 LEDs with the following functions: Table 3-2. LED States and Functions Drive Error LED (amber) Ready LED (green) 3.0 MB/s...
Page 25
Firmware upgrade is in progress (Note that the LED sequence during an upgrade must be the same whether the upgrade is done via SCSI or via tape.) The drive is on The drive is off May 2004 DLT VS80 Product Specification...
This chapter describes performance specifications, including tape speed and time to perform rewind, access, load, and unload operations. Timing Characteristics Table 4-1 lists speed and timing characteristics of the DLT VS80. Table 4-1. Tape Speed and Timing Characteristics Specification Read/Write Tape Speed...
Temperature and Humidity • Altitude. • The DLT VS80 tape drive conforms to an environment that includes general offices and workspaces with the following conditions: Conditioned and marginally-conditioned areas with central or remote air-conditioning • Complete temperature and humidity controls •...
If you have stored or shipped the tape drive at a temperature, humidity, or both outside normal operating range, allow it to acclimate to operating temperature and humidity ranges before using it. Altitude The DLT VS80 drive operates in normal pressures from -500 to 30,000 feet. Value 10 to 40 °C (50 to 104 °F) >...
This chapter describes operating and non-operating shock and vibration specifications. Operating Shock and Vibration Table 6-1 lists operating vibration specifications, and specifications for the DLT VS80 tape drive. Table 6-1. Operating Vibration Specifications Vibration Type Operating Frequency Range Acceleration Level...
Duration Application Non-Operating Shock and Vibration Table 6-3, Table 6-4, and for the DLT VS80 tape drive inside its shipping package. Table 6-3. Non-Operating Vibration Specifications (Packaged Tape Drive) Parameter Vibration Type Frequency Range Vibration Levels Value ½ Sine Pulse...
Test Type Drop Height Application Table 6-6, Table 6-7 on page operating shock specifications for the DLT VS80 tape drive outside its shipping package. Table 6-6. Non-Operating Shock “Overstress” (Bench Handling) Specifications (Unpackaged Tape Drive) Parameter Test Type Description Application 001597-01 Rev.
Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker < 16 A • DC Magnetic Field Interference. • Emissions The DLT VS80 tape drive meets or exceeds the electromagnetic emissions requirements in the following specifications: FCC Part 15 Class B (ANSI C63.4: 1992, CISPR22: 1997) • EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) •...
Chapter 7: Electromagnetic Compatibility 7.1.1 Radiated Emissions Class B equipment must meet limits of radiated interference field strength, in the frequency range from 30 MHz to 1000 MHz at a test distance of 10 meters. emission limits. Table 7-1. Radiated Emissions, 30 MHz to 1,000 MHz Frequency Range (MHz) 30 to 230 230 to 1,000...
Harmonic Current Emissions < 16A The DLT VS80 tape drive meets or exceeds the harmonic current emissions requirements in EN 61000-3-2: 1995. current emissions (equipment input) current up to and including 16A per phase. Table 7-3. Fluctuating Harmonics Harmonic Order (n)
Table 7-12. Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker 1.00 DC Magnetic Field Interference The DLT VS80 tape drive meets or exceeds the DC magnetic field interference limits required in the following specifications: IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, 30 • U.S. CFR 49, paragraph 173.1020, rev. date: 1983-11-01.
• including Electrical Business Equipment. CB Scheme The DLT VS80 tape drive meets or exceeds the safety requirements in the CB Scheme – The Scheme of the IECEE for Mutual Recognition of Test Certificates for Electrical Equipment. 001597-01 Rev. A09...
This chapter presents the acoustic noise emission levels and the specifications they meet. Declared Levels The DLT VS80 tape drive meets or exceeds the acoustic noise emission level requirements in the following specifications: DEC STD 102.4 • ISO 9296 •...
Page 44
Acoustics – Declared values per DEC STD 102.4/ISO 9296/ISO 7779/EN27779/ECMA 74 (CLAUSES 6 & 7) Acoustics – Declared values per ISO 9296 and ISO 7779/EN27779 Product DLT VS80 : Current values for specific configurations are available from Quantum representatives. Sound Power Level LwA, B Idle...
This chapter presents factors related to the reliability of the tape drive: head life, mean time between failures (MTBF), load/unload cycles, and tape life. Table 10-1 lists the DLT VS80 reliability parameters and values. Table 10-1. Reliability Factors Parameter Value...
Chapter 11 This chapter lists the media characteristics in Table 11-1. Recording Media Specifications DLTtape™IV Media Description Width Length Data cartridge dimensions Tape Life: Archival Storage Durability 001597-01 Rev. A09 DLTtape IV Recording Media Table 11-1: Value 0.498 inch metal particle 1828 ft 4.16 inch x 4.15 inch x 1.0 inch...
Page 48
Chapter 11: DLTtape IV Recording Media Specifications Notes 11-2 May 2004 001597-01 Rev. A09...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the DLT VS80 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers