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Chapter 3
SDLT 600 Product Manual
SDLT 600 Tape Drive Specifications
Product Specifications ................................................................................................... 13
Host Interface........................................................................................................... 13
Physical Interface .................................................................................................... 16
Physical Dimensions and Weights ....................................................................... 16
Compression ............................................................................................................ 17
Storage Capacity...................................................................................................... 18
Data Integrity........................................................................................................... 18
Maximum Data Transfer Rate ............................................................................... 19
Head Life and MTBF .............................................................................................. 20
Media Durability ..................................................................................................... 20
Data Cartridge Life Expectancy ............................................................................ 20
Positive Engagement Tape Leader Buckling Mechanism ................................. 21
Functional Specifications............................................................................................... 21
Performance Data.................................................................................................... 21
Shock and Vibration Specifications ...................................................................... 23
Current and Power Requirements........................................................................ 25
SDLT 600 Tape Drive System Recording Method.............................................. 30
Environmental Specifications ....................................................................................... 30
Air Flow Requirements .......................................................................................... 30
Temperature and Humidity .................................................................................. 31
Storage and Shipment............................................................................................. 31
Altitude..................................................................................................................... 32
Recording Media Specifications ................................................................................... 32
Media Structure ....................................................................................................... 33
Physical Data Cartridge ......................................................................................... 34
Media Shipping, Operating, and Storage Specifications................................... 34
Backward-Read Compatibility Transfer Rates ................................................... 36
Installing Your Tape Drive
Warranty Note ................................................................................................................ 38
Safety, Handling, and ESD Protection ........................................................................ 38
Safety Precautions ................................................................................................... 39
Handling................................................................................................................... 39
Electrostatic Discharge Protection ........................................................................ 40
Pre-Installation Guidelines ........................................................................................... 41
Configuring and Installing an Internal Tape Drive with SCSI Interface................ 42
Setting the Internal Tape Drive SCSI ID .............................................................. 42
Configuring the Internal SCSI Tape Drive for TERMPWR............................... 46
Installing the Internal SCSI Tape Drive ............................................................... 47
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