Chapter 3: Functional Specifications
Table 3-1. Functional Specifications (Continued)
Transfer Rate
Native
Compressed
Burst
Error Rate (Unrecoverable)
1
Compressed values use a nominal 2:1 compression ratio. Actual compression is data-dependent.
3.2
LEDs
The DLT VS80 has 3 LEDs with the following functions:
Table 3-2. LED States and Functions
LED
Drive Error LED (amber)
Ready LED (green)
3-2
Specification
1
State
Blinking
Off
On
Off
Blinking (constant period &
duty cycle)
Blinking (dual period &
duty cycle)
3.0 MB/s
Up to 6.0 MB/s
16 MB/s
17
1 in 10
bits (non-media error, clean drive)
Description
An unrecoverable hard drive error or a POST error
occurred - call Technical Support
No drive errors
Power to the drive
No power to the drive
Tape is in motion
Reserved
May 2004
Value
001597-01 Rev. A09