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Quantum SDLT 600 User Reference Manual

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  • Page 1 Quantum SDLT 600 User Reference Guide...
  • Page 2 User Manual Statements for Class A Equipment (Internal Tape System) This is a Class A product. 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents | SDLT 600 Tape Drive User Reference Guide Contents A Using the Tape Drive Handling the Tape Drive and Data Cartridges Interpreting the Front of the Tape Drive Loading and Unloading Data Cartridges Cleaning the Tape Heads B Using Data Cartridges...
  • Page 4 Pointers for Using this Guide Pay attention to these points. They are important for tape drive operation. Follow these cross references for information on related topics.

  • Page 5: A Using The Tape Drive

    A Using the Tape Drive Receiver Area Protective Case A1 | Handling the Tape Drive and Data Cartridges Handling the Tape Drive and Data Cartridges Handling the Tape Drive Do not carry the tape drive by inserting your fingers into the receiver area.

  • Page 6: Interpreting The Front Of The Tape Drive

    Interpreting the Front of the Tape Drive | A2 This section describes the tape drive controls as well as tape drive and data cartridge conditions communi- cated by the LEDs on the front of the tape drive. Interpreting the Front of the Tape Drive Title Color/...

  • Page 7: Loading And Unloading Data Cartridges

    A3 | Loading and Unloading Data Cartridges Loading and Unloading Data Cartridges To Load a Data Cartridge Insert the data cartridge into the receiver on the front of the tape drive. Push the cartridge completely into the receiver. The green Drive Status LED ( When the tape reaches the Beginning of Tape (BOT) marker, the Drive Status and Drive Density LEDs ( steadily, indicating that the cartridge is ready for use.

  • Page 8: Cleaning The Tape Heads

    LED is illuminated. 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. To Clean the Tape Heads Insert a Super DLTtape cleaning cartridge (the brand name to look for is SDLTtape™...

  • Page 9: B Using Data Cartridges

    DLTtape VS1 Data Cartridge B1 | Choosing Data Cartridges Choosing Data Cartridges The SDLT 600 tape drive writes to Super DLTtape II data cartridges. The Super DLTtape II cartridge is blue and has a distinctive pattern molded into the plastic, along with the DLTtape logo.

  • Page 10: Write-Protecting Data Cartridges

    Write-protecting Data Cartridges | B2 Move switch left to write- protect media. Orange indicates write-protected. Write-protecting Data Cartridges To prevent accidental erasure of your data, each data cartridge has a write-protect switch. When active, this switch prevents the tape drive from writing data to the cartridge. For valuable data, always make sure the cartridge is write-protected before inserting it into the tape drive.

  • Page 11: Caring For Data Cartridges

    They are manufactured to withstand 1,000,000 passes, and have a shelf life of 30 years. For best results, follow these guidelines for data cartridge handling and storage: Follow the handling instructions and observe the environmental specifications provided in the plastic cartridge case.

  • Page 12: Inspecting Data Cartridges

    Examine the visible tape leader (without touching it) for excessive debris, oily or sticky residue, condensed droplets of moisture, or any other signs of contamination. For more detailed and thorough information about Note: inspecting a data cartridge, refer to the SDLT 600 Product Manual.

  • Page 13: C Connecting The Tape Drive

    C Connecting the Tape Drive Understanding the Tape Drive’s Interface The tabletop model of the SDLT 600 tape drive has an Ultra 160 SCSI interface. The internal model has either a Fibre Channel interface or an Ultra 160 SCSI interface.

  • Page 14: Fibre Channel Cables And Connectors

    SDLT 600 tape drive. SCSI Cables and Connectors SCSI versions of the SDLT 600 tape drive have two high- density 68-pin SCSI connectors. Connect the tape drive to the host computer using a SCSI cable with the correct type of connector on each end.

  • Page 15: Setting The Scsi Id

    This section describes how to set the SCSI ID on the tabletop tape drive. For information about setting the SCSI ID on an internal tape drive, refer to the SDLT 600 Product Manual. Each device connected to a SCSI bus must have a unique SCSI ID number.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Scsi Model As A Single Device

    Connecting the SCSI Model as a Single Device The SDLT 600 tape drive performs best when it is the only device connected to the SCSI bus. If the SDLT 600 tape drive is the only SCSI device you intend to connect to the...

  • Page 17: Connecting The Scsi Model In A Daisy Chain

    C5 | Connecting the SCSI Model in a Daisy Chain Connecting the SCSI Model in a Daisy Chain If you are adding your SDLT 600 tape drive to a SCSI daisy chain, follow these steps: Terminate upper Ensure that all devices have unique SCSI IDs.

  • Page 18: Connecting The Fibre Channel Model

    The addresses are set dynamically (in real time) at the time the device attaches to the network. Follow these steps to connect a Fibre Channel SDLT 600 tape drive: Insert a fiber optic cable into the Fibre Channel port on the back of the tape drive.

  • Page 19: D Troubleshooting Tape Drive Problems

    D Troubleshooting Tape Drive Problems Using the Power-On Self-Test The SDLT 600 tape drive performs a self-diagnostic test, called a Power-On Self-Test (POST), each time you power it on. This test helps you detect problems with your tape drive. POST completes in approximately 10 seconds. While POST is in progress, the tape drive responds BUSY to SCSI commands.

  • Page 20: General Troubleshooting

    General Troubleshooting | D2 General Troubleshooting Troubleshoot problems with your SDLT 600 tape drive using the following steps: Visually inspect the cartridge for damage, and try a new cartridge if necessary. Make sure the cables and connectors are in good condition.

  • Page 21: Scsi Troubleshooting

    SCSI Troubleshooting If the tape drive passes POST with no power or data cartridge problems, but is still performing poorly, check for the following SCSI issues. SCSI Troubleshooting Possible Problem Your system is not configured to “see” the tape drive. The SCSI ID is not unique.

  • Page 22: Checking For Tape Drive Errors

    Checking for Tape Drive Errors | D4 Checking for Tape Drive Errors The SDLT 600 tape drive (SCSI version) provides status and event information about the SCSI controller, devices, data transfer, and errors. The Fibre Channel version of the tape...

  • Page 23: Optimizing The Tape Drive

    De-fragment your hard disk on a regular basis. Fragmented disks and files take much longer to back up. Check your host block size. The SDLT 600 tape drive supports block sizes up to 16 MB. In general, the larger the block size, the better the throughput. Many older software applications default to a 512-byte block size, which results in poor performance.

  • Page 24: Maximum Data Transfer Rate

    † Burst speeds are limited by the SCSI bus itself, or by the Fibre Channel transceiver, not the design of the SDLT 600 tape drive or the Super DLTtape II data cartridge. Specifications This section lists maximum data transfer rates, physical specifications, functional specifications, dimensions, and weight for the SDLT 600 tape drive.

  • Page 25: Physical Specifications

    Physical Specifications The following table lists environmental operating limits and accuracy for the SDLT 600 tape drive. Data Integrity Error Type Frequency Detected, Recoverable < 1 error in 10 (ECC) Read Detected, Unrecoverable < 1 error in 10 Read Undetected Read <...

  • Page 26: Functional Specifications

    Specifications | E1 Functional Specifications The following table lists capacity and life expectancy for the SuperDLTtape II cartridge, as well as tape drive performance characteristics. Super DLTtape II Cartridge Capacity Native Compressed (2:1) Super DLTtape II Life Expectancy Cartridge load/unload cycles †...
  • Page 27 Dimensions, Part I The following table lists the dimensions for the internal and the tabletop tape drive. Dimension Internal Version Height 82.55 mm (3.25 in.) without front bezel; 85.73 mm (3.38 in.) with front bezel Width 146.05 mm (5.75 in.) behind front bezel; 148.59 mm (5.85 in.) with front bezel Depth 203.20 mm (8.00 in.) measured from back...
  • Page 28 Specifications | E1 Weight Unpackaged Weight Shipping Weight * Weights depend on configuration. The packaging used may change the shipping weight. Weight The following table lists the tape drive’s unpackaged weight and shipping weight. Internal and Library Version 2.38 kg (5 lbs 4 oz) 3.77 kg (8 lbs 5 oz) Tabletop Version 6.27 kg...

  • Page 29: Safety Certifications

    EN60950/IEC 950 (Europe): Information Technology Including Electrical Business Equipment • EN60825-1 Information Technology Equipment The SDLT 600 tape drive is certified to bear the GS mark and TUV identification markings. The SDLT 600 tape drive is a Class I laser product that complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 as applicable on the date of...

  • Page 30: Immunity And Esd Limits

    Power Frequency Magnetic Field Immunity AC Voltage Dips and Interrupts Immunity Immunity and ESD Limits The following table lists the immunity and ESD failure level limits to which the SDLT 600 tape drive has been tested. Test Specification EN55022: 1998 EN61000-3-2...

  • Page 31: Acoustic Noise Emissions

    Acoustic Noise Emissions The following table 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 and ISO 7779/EN27779. Mode Noise Power Emission Level...

  • Page 32: Contact Information

    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. Quantum reserves the right to make changes and improvements to its products, without incurring any obligation to incorporate such changes or improvements in units previously sold or shipped.

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