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  • Page 2 Quantum Corporation provides this publication “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Quantum Corporation may revise this publication from time to time without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installing the Tape Drive... 8 Secure the Rackmount Tape Drive into a Rack... 8 Connect the Power to the Tabletop Tape Drive... 10 Connecting the SDLT 600A to the Network Port ... 11 Getting Started ... 12 The Java Plug-in ... 12 Certificate of Security ...
  • Page 4 Network Drive Limitation ... 44 Built-in FTP Client Troubleshooting ... 45 FTP Server Troubleshooting ... 46 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Troubleshooting ... 48 POST Operation... 48 POST Troubleshooting Tips... 50 Over Temperature Condition... 51 Frequently Asked Questions ... 51 SDLT 600A Product Manual...
  • Page 5 Getting Started ... 52 The Java Plug-in ... 52 Certificate of Security ... 53 FTP File Transfers... 53 FTP Client Tool... 53 SDLT 600A Client/FTP Client ... 55 SDLT 600A Tab... 55 File Panes... 56 File Transfers... 57 File Transfer Stopped... 58 Duplicate File Name ...
  • Page 6 Media Shipping, Operating, and Storage Specifications... 117 Appendix B Super DLTtape II Data Cartridges Recognizing Quantum Super DLTtape I and II Data Cartridges... 119 Data Cartridge Handling Guidelines ... 120 Data Cartridge Inspection Procedure... 122 Data Cartridge Write-protect Switch... 126 Loading a Data Cartridge...
  • Page 7 Environmental Compliance ... 135 Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment ... 135 Glossary SDLT 600A Product Manual...
  • Page 8 Figure 16 Figure 17 SDLT 600A Product Manual SDLT 600A Tape Drive ... 2 Install the Rackmount SDLT 600A ... 9 Connect the Power Cable ... 9 Power on the Rackmount Tape Drive... 10 Powering On the Tape Drive ... 11 Connecting to the Network Port (Tabletop Tape Drive Shown) ...
  • Page 9 Restart Confirmation Window ... 40 Power Failure Message ... 42 Acknowledge Error ... 43 Write Error Window ... 43 SDLT 600A Tape Drive Front Panel LEDs ... 50 Certificate of Security ... 53 Choosing an FTP Connection... 54 Java Virtual Machine Plug-in... 54 FTP Error Window ...
  • Page 10 Figure 70 Figure 71 Figure 72 Figure 73 Figure 74 Figure 75 SDLT 600A Product Manual MXF Files and Metadata... 60 Additional Metadata Columns ... 61 Audio Essence Metadata ... 61 Contextual Menu ... 62 Renaming Files or Folders ... 62 Delete Window ...
  • Page 11 Figure 84 Figure 85 Figure 86 SDLT 600A Product Manual SDLT 600A Tape Drive Modular Design ... 101 Multiple Layers Comprise Super DLTtape II Media... 116 Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge ... 117 Super DLTtape II Media Shipping Limits... 117 Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge ...
  • Page 12 Front Panel Elements ... 33 LED Lighting Pattern During Power-On Self-Test (POST).. 48 Troubleshooting Chart ... 51 SDLT 600A Tape Drive Performance Data ... 105 Non-operating Shock Specifications (Unpackaged)... 107 Non-Operating Shock Specifications (Packaged, Drop)... 107 Non-Operating Vibration Specifications (Unpackaged) ... 107 Non-Operating Vibration Specifications (Packaged)...
  • Page 13 Table 18 Table 19 Table 20 Table 21 SDLT 600A Product Manual Write-Protect Switch Positions ...127 EMI Regulations and Certifications ...133 Immunity and ESD Failure Level Limits...133 Acoustic Noise Emissions, Nominal ...134 xiii...

  • Page 14: Preface

    This document serves as an easy-to-use information source and product catalog to familiarize Quantum customers and systems professionals with the SDLT 600A tape drive. The SDLT 600A tape drive is an extension of the Digital Linear Tape (DLT product family.
  • Page 15 • Chapter 4, Using the FTP File remote access, FTP file transfer procedures, and FTP client commands. • Appendix A, SDLT 600A Tape Drive product, functional, environmental, and recording media specifications. • Appendix B, Super DLTtape II Data on recognizing, handling, inspecting, write-protecting, loading, and unloading cartridges.
  • Page 16 (or off, then on). • Dimensions in figures — All dimensions are shown with no units specified (Inches understood unless otherwise specified). The following documents are related to the SDLT 600A tape drive: Document No. Document Title 81-81488-0x...
  • Page 17 Technical Assistance Center: North America: UK, France and Germany EMEA For worldwide support: For the most up to date information on Quantum Global Services, please visit www.quantum.com/support. - Register products, license software, +1-800-284-5101 00800 4 QUANTUM +44 1256 848 766 www.quantum.com/contactsupport...
  • Page 18 Software License SDLT 600A Product Manual The SDLT 600A uses edtFTPj 1.4.5 Lesser General Public License (LGPL) and hence can be freely used in commercial or non-commercial products. It should be noted, however, that under the LGPL, edtFTPj must be used as a library and not directly incorporated into codebase.

  • Page 19: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Product Features lists product features of the tape drive. The Quantum SDLT 600A is an extension to the family of DLT products with video professionals in mind. Using the built-in FTP client in conjunction with a standard Web browser, Material Exchange Format (MXF) files can be stored and retrieved.

  • Page 20: Figure 1 Sdlt 600A Tape Drive

    Figure 1 SDLT 600A Tape Drive SDLT 600A Product Manual The SDLT 600A is available in either a tabletop (as shown in rackmount unit. Overview figure 1) or...

  • Page 21: Product Features

    Product Features SDLT 600A Product Manual The SDLT 600A tape drive offers the following product features: • Convergent technology — the benefits of file-based data tape storage and the accessibility of video tape. • Built-in Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) interface. • Access to metadata and clip content by timecode-indexed in and out points through a web-based interface.

  • Page 22: Chapter 2 Installing Your Tape Drive

    Warranty Note SDLT 600A Product Manual Installing Your Tape Drive This chapter describes how to install the SDLT 600A tape drive. This includes installation instructions, power and signal cabling descriptions, and operating instructions. This chapter also includes information on configuring and connecting the tape drive into a system.

  • Page 23: Safety, Handling, And Esd Protection

    • Remove or damage the serial number label to the extent that warranty status of the product cannot be determined. Inappropriate or careless handling of SDLT 600A tape drives may result in damage to the product. Follow the precautions and directions to prevent damaging the tape drive.

  • Page 24: Handling

    (ESD). For more details about ESD, see Electrostatic Discharge Always handle the SDLT 600A tape drive with care to Caution: avoid damage to the precision internal components. Hold the tape drive only by its sides. Never hold either tape drive by inserting fingers into the receiver area on the front of the tape drive.

  • Page 25: Electrostatic Discharge Protection

    Protection SDLT 600A Product Manual Several electrical components of the SDLT 600A tape drive are sensitive to static electricity and electrostatic discharge (ESD). Even a static buildup or discharge that is too slight to feel can be sufficient to destroy or degrade a component’s operation.

  • Page 26: Pre-Installation Guidelines

    3 Make sure that the host computer is functioning properly and is prepared for a network. The SDLT 600A tape drive is available in a rackmount version or a tabletop version; for rackmount installation procedures, see Rackmount Tape Drive into a Rack...

  • Page 27: Figure 2 Install The Rackmount Sdlt 600A

    Rackmount SDLT 600A Figure 3 Connect the Power Cable SDLT 600A Product Manual 3 Connect one end of the power cord to the power cord connector on the rear of the rackmount tape drive and the other end of the power cord to an AC outlet.

  • Page 28: Connect The Power To The Tabletop Tape Drive

    The GigE network port is backward compatible with Note: 100BaseT and 10BaseT networks. To get the full performance of the SDLT 600A, it is advisable to use a GigE network. 5 Power on the tape drive using the switch on the front panel of the...

  • Page 29: Connecting The Sdlt 600A To The Network Port

    To connect to the network port: 1 Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the network port located on the rear of the SDLT 600A tape drive and connect the other end to a network switch or router (see The drive may be connected directly to a computer host network port;...

  • Page 30: Getting Started

    SDLT 600A Product Manual Host network port Router Note: The SDLT 600A may be directly connected to the host computer network port. The only software required on your system is the Java Plug-in. The is the virtual machine software that allows the execution of Java Plug-in applets.

  • Page 31: Certificate Of Security

    Java Plug-in security. The SDLT 600A utilizes a Web-based interface allowing you to manage the tape drive from a remote workstation on the same network. The tape drive is configured and managed through Web pages accessible by Internet browser software installed on the host computer.

  • Page 32: Figure 8 Ip Configuration Options

    SDLT 600A on a network. Please contact your network administrator if you need further assistance in configuring the SDLT 600A for use on an internal network. Managing the Tape Drive Open PC's...

  • Page 33: Figure 9 Local Area Connection Properties

    Windows Configuration The host IP configuration may have to be modified to communicate with the drive. The factory default IP address for the SDLT 600A is set to Note: 10.10.10.10 The following steps can be used to setup and communicate with the...

  • Page 34: Multiuser Connection

    For other configurations, refer to and Mac OS The system allows six users to be logged on at a time to the SDLT 600A. Although six users may be logged on, only three root users can connect at a time from a single IP address. All other users are considered guests. A root user can operate all the features of the SDLT 600A, while the guest user can only read the cartridge directory (file system table of contents).

  • Page 35: Managing The Tape Drive Using A Web Browser

    Figure 11 Start Window SDLT 600A Product Manual The SDLT 600A main page is available by entering the drive’s product IP address (or URL) in the address bar of a Web browser. 1 Type in the IP address of the drive ( line of the browser.

  • Page 36: Using The Setup Menu

    Using the Setup Menu Table 1 System Defaults SDLT 600A Product Manual The values shown in the figures that follow are samples and may not represent the current values set in the SDLT 600A. Name Static IP address Netmask Main login...

  • Page 37: Figure 14 Setup Window

    Use DHCP Check this box to enable DHCP. If enabled, the SDLT 600A attempts to get its network configuration from a DHCP server when it boots. If the device fails to connect to the network, the predefined default values are used.
  • Page 38 SDLT 600A Product Manual passed to the DHCP Server for dynamic DNS updates. For more information, contact your network administrator. When installing multiple drives, be sure each tape drive has a Note: unique IP address and host name. IP address For a manual IP address configuration (DHCP disabled), enter a valid IP address here according to the network configuration.
  • Page 39 (clients or servers) over a network. Enter a NTP server address. You can set the NTP server IP address in the SDLT 600A Setup page. This is required to synchronize the SDLT 600A tape drive on a network.

  • Page 40: Figure 15 Configuration Tab

    Figure 15 Configuration Tab SDLT 600A Product Manual In the event the FTP server times out, the error message connection abort: socket write error figure 16). • FTP Client The built-in Java FTP client timeout value is set in tab display (see Configuration timeout value to 900 seconds (15 minutes).

  • Page 41: Figure 16 Connection Abort

    Chapter 2 Installing Your Tape Drive Managing the Tape Drive Figure 16 Connection Abort SDLT 600A Product Manual...

  • Page 42: Figure 17 Read Timed Out

    Web browser interface. In order to use this function at least one of the management Note: interface options must be enabled. Managing the Tape Drive New Root's and password root , the SDLT 600A must Update...

  • Page 43: Resetting System Defaults

    This is useful if an end user loses the IP address of the SDLT 600A. The settings can all be set up through the Web manager (i.e. IP settings, root password, ...).

  • Page 44: Figure 18 Change Password

    Chapter 2 Installing Your Tape Drive Managing the Tape Drive Figure 18 Change Password SDLT 600A Product Manual...

  • Page 45: Sample Configurations For Linux And Mac Os X

    10.10.10.1 up [root@host ~]# ftp 10.10.10.10 Connected to 10.10.10.10. 220---------- Welcome to SDLT 600A ---------- 220-You are user number 1 of 1 allowed. 220-Local time is now 00:52. Server port: 21. 220 You will be disconnected after 15 minutes of inactivity.

  • Page 46: Figure 19 Mac Os X System Network

    Figure 19 Mac OS X System Network SDLT 600A Product Manual r Restore all previous values s Save all changes b Reboot q Logoff Enter option: Connection closed by foreign host. [root@host ~]# ifconfig eth0:1 down [root@host ~]# Mac OS X Configuration...

  • Page 47: Figure 20 Mac Os X System Ethernet Network

    Chapter 2 Installing Your Tape Drive Managing the Tape Drive 3 Highlight the item and then select the Built-in Ethernet Configure button. Figure 20 Mac OS X System Ethernet Network Network SDLT 600A Product Manual...

  • Page 48: Figure 21 Mac Os X Ip Address Settings

    Managing the Tape Drive 4 Select the in the Configuration IPv4 drop-down box and Manually enter the IP address in the dialogue box. IP Address Figure 21 Mac OS X IP Address Settings IP address settings SDLT 600A Product Manual...

  • Page 49: Chapter 3 Using Your Tape Drive

    SDLT 600A Product Manual Using Your Tape Drive This chapter provides information about the LEDs and buttons on the front panel of the SDLT 600A tape system, formatting tape media cartridges, updating the firmware, cleaning the SDLT 600A tape mechanism, and troubleshooting.

  • Page 50: Front Panel Controls And Leds

    Figure 22 SDLT 600A Tape Drive Front Panel SDLT 600A Product Manual All controls and LEDs are on the front panel of the SDLT 600A tape drive. figure 22 for details. Use these controls and LEDs to operate and monitor the activity of the tape drive.

  • Page 51: Table 2 Front Panel Elements

    Super DLTtape II data cartridge ejected Remains Blank Super DLTtape II data cartridge inserted Remains SDLT 600A tape drive formatted Super DLTtape II data cartridge inserted On/Off Incorrect cartridge inserted The tape drive is in use. This includes functions such •...
  • Page 52 This infrared port, also known as iTalk, provides a wireless remote testing base for customers and integrators to access system diagnostic information. See your Quantum sales representative for more information. Front Panel Controls and LEDs Front Panel Controls and...

  • Page 53: Formatting Media Cartridges

    1 Insert the SDLTtape II cartridge into the tape drive. When the tape drive recognizes an unformatted or new media cartridge, a prompt appears when connected to the FTP client. When formatting with the SDLT 600A tape drive, all Caution: existing data on the media cartridge will be overwritten.

  • Page 54: Updating The Firmware

    Do not power down the tape drive during an update. This Caution: will render the tape drive inoperable. From the SDLT 600A Management (see figure 24). to display product versions used in the SDLT 600A FTP server. You can also access the Contextual and click Licenses information From the SDLT 600A Management menu (on the left side) to change the firmware of the built-in FTP server.

  • Page 55: Updating The Tape Drive Firmware

    Figure 25 Server Update Window Figure 26 Server Update Progress Bar Updating the Tape Drive Firmware SDLT 600A Product Manual Locate the following file to update: SDLT600A.system.build_date (e.g. SDLT600A.system.2006-01-18-15_07) During the update, the following progress bar appears: From the SDLT 600A Management menu (on the left side) to change the firmware of the tape drive.

  • Page 56: Error Log

    Window Figure 28 Tape Drive Update Progress Bar Error Log Figure 29 FTP Error Log SDLT 600A Product Manual Locate the following file to update: sdlt_Vxx_oem1.img (e.g. sdlt2_V42_oem1.img) During the update, the following progress bar appears: From the SDLT 600A main page...

  • Page 57: Rebooting The Tape Drive

    Figure 30 Reboot in Progress Figure 31 Save Changes Window SDLT 600A Product Manual A system reset is available through a reboot command on the SDLT 600A main page. Always remove the tape before turning off the SDLT 600A. Note: A tape cartridge can be unloaded during an active FTP session only by using the built-in FTP client.

  • Page 58: Cleaning The Tape Mechanism

    The location of this LED (and other front bezel LEDs) is shown in figure 22 on page 32. Clean the SDLT 600A tape drive with the SDLT CleaningTape. Use only the SDLT CleaningTape. Other cleaning tapes are Caution: incompatible with the SDLT 600A tape drive heads.

  • Page 59: When To Use The Cleaning Tape

    A yellow LED located on the front bezel of the SDLT 600A tape drive indicates when cleaning is needed; location of this LED (and other front bezel LEDs).

  • Page 60: Ftp File Transfer Troubleshooting

    Root User In Case of a Power Failure Figure 33 Power Failure Message SDLT 600A Product Manual This section provides troubleshooting information that might be helpful with problems encountered when working with FTP file transfers using the built-in FTP client and server.

  • Page 61: In Case Of A Write Error

    In Case of a Write Error Figure 35 Write Error Window Write Protect Cartridge SDLT 600A Product Manual Any write error will cause all users to be disconnected. On any new connection after a write error, the following window displays (see...

  • Page 62: Mxf Troubleshooting

    Two MXF Files with Same UMID It is possible that two MXF files have the same UMID when the MXF header metadata file is reingested into the SDLT 600A. On a partial restore operation, the FTP server searches for the file according to the UMID.

  • Page 63: Built-In Ftp Client Troubleshooting

    Built-in FTP Client Troubleshooting SDLT 600A Product Manual Certificate of Security Out of Date Since the built-in FTP client (Java applet) reaches the local directories of your computer, a certificate of security is required. When the applet is loaded, the Java plug in prompts you to accept our certificate of security.

  • Page 64: Ftp Server Troubleshooting

    FTP Server Troubleshooting SDLT 600A Product Manual FTP Error Window On occasion, a FTP error window requiring acknowledgement may be hidden behind a main window. As a result, all operations are disabled until the error is acknowledged. Use < to the front.
  • Page 65 Then select Text Data Transfer Mode Not Allowed Because the SDLT 600A does not support ASCII data transfer, a user has to set the mode for the put (upload) and get (download) operations of text files into its FTP client (if not the Java FTP client).

  • Page 66: Power-On Self-Test (Post) Troubleshooting

    SDLT systems. The SDLT 600A tape drive performs a Power-On Self-Test (POST) each time the tape drive is powered on. POST normally completes in 10 to 15 seconds—when a data cartridge is not in the tape drive— when the unit is powered on.

  • Page 67: Table 3 Led Lighting Pattern During Power-On Self-Test (Post)

    Table 3 LED Lighting Pattern During Power-On Self-Test (POST) SDLT 600A Product Manual figure 36 to help familiarize yourself with the LEDs on the front panel. Stage 3 in the following table provides the sequence of operations to expect when power is turned on.

  • Page 68: Post Troubleshooting Tips

    Figure 36 SDLT 600A Tape Drive Front Panel LEDs POST Troubleshooting Tips SDLT 600A Product Manual Green/Orange LED (Cartridge Status) Green LED (Drive Status) Yellow LED (Cleaning Required) Table 4 provides troubleshooting tips that you will find useful in the event that your tape drive fails its POST.

  • Page 69: Over Temperature Condition

    The tape drive does not power You are experiencing reduced drive transfer rates. Over Temperature Condition Frequently Asked Questions SDLT 600A Product Manual Then… Host computer may not be configured to recognize the network. Network/IP parameters may not be correct.

  • Page 70: Chapter 4 Using The Ftp File Server

    SDLT 600A Product Manual Using the FTP File Server This chapter describes how to use your SDLT 600A tape drive for FTP file transfers and provides information about the FTP client commands. The only software required on your system is the Java Plug-in. The...

  • Page 71: Certificate Of Security

    When the Java FTP client is loaded, the displays a window prompting you to accept our certificate of Java Plug-in security. The FTP Client GUI of the SDLT 600A is composed of two views, which allows you to select from the corresponding tabs: • SDLT 600A Tab —...

  • Page 72: Figure 38 Choosing An Ftp Connection

    Figure 38 Choosing an FTP Connection Figure 39 Java Virtual Machine Plug-in Figure 40 FTP Error Window SDLT 600A Product Manual When selecting the FTP client, the Java Virtual Machine is first loaded (see figure 39). If the cartridge is not inserted, the following window appears (see 40).

  • Page 73: Sdlt 600A Client/Ftp Client

    Figure 41 SDLT 600A/FTP Client SDLT 600A Tab SDLT 600A Product Manual The SDLT 600A Client/FTP client allows you to transfer files to and from the tape drive, partially restore MXF files, and view the MXF metadata. In the SDLT 600A main page, click...

  • Page 74: File Panes

    Figure 42 Local Selection Window Figure 43 SDLT 600A Tab Display File Panes SDLT 600A Product Manual On the top of each pane, there are three text zones: • The first zone allows you to select the system or server.

  • Page 75: File Transfers

    To transfer files, select one or more items in one pane, then drag and drop them to the other pane. You can also transfer files within folders of the same pane, local or remote (e.g. into the SDLT 600A FTP server or into another FTP server).

  • Page 76: File Transfer Stopped

    File Transfer Stopped Figure 44 Stop Transfer Selection SDLT 600A Product Manual Once a transfer is initiated, the bars show the transfer progress—when the indicator is moving back and forth, the tape is seeking, and once data copying actually begins the bar shows the progress.

  • Page 77: Duplicate File Name

    However it is not possible to access the overwritten file (unless the file to overwrite is the last file stored on the tape). The SDLT 600A does not support Note: Server to server File eXchange Protocol —...

  • Page 78: Information Within The Panes

    Information Within the Panes Figure 47 MXF Files and Metadata SDLT 600A Product Manual • — Continues the transfer for other selected files without Skip Skip all overwriting the specified file(s). The source files must be selected (highlighted in blue) prior to attempting the drag and drop procedure.

  • Page 79: Contextual Menu

    Figure 49 Audio Essence Metadata Contextual Menu SDLT 600A Product Manual Each MXF file’s metadata may contain information for several essence types (e.g. video essence, audio essence) and you can display the associated metadata by clicking the selector within the...

  • Page 80: Figure 50 Contextual Menu

    Figure 50 Contextual Menu Figure 51 Renaming Files or Folders SDLT 600A Product Manual Standard Operations • From the menu, the Contextual rename the selected folder. Enter the new name (see cancel the procedure, type < • From the menu, the...

  • Page 81: Figure 52 Delete Window

    Figure 52 Delete Window Figure 53 Retrieving Files from the Trash Folder SDLT 600A Product Manual the virtual files resulting from a partial restore or create header commands. Removing a folder will delete all the files within the folder as well as any subfolders and their corresponding files.

  • Page 82: Figure 54 Remove Window

    Figure 54 Remove Window Figure 55 Move File Window SDLT 600A Product Manual • From the Contextual menu, the figure 55) to specify the destination of the file or folder. The selection supports an absolute pathname, that is, you can enter a full pathname in the dialog box to set the destination of the file or folder.

  • Page 83: Figure 56 Move File Window - Destination Folder

    Figure 56 Move File Window — Destination Folder Figure 57 Create Folder Window SDLT 600A Product Manual • From the menu, the Contextual window (see figure 57) to specify the new folder. The selection supports an absolute pathname, that is, you can enter a full pathname in the dialog box to set the destination of the file or folder.

  • Page 84: Figure 58 Mxf Information Of D10 Pal Essence

    Number of video frames • MXF Operational pattern • MXF Unique Media Identifier (UMID) • Owner • Group Multiple file selection is supported. Note: The SDLT 600A supports different video essences (see Note: figure 59) and MXF operational patterns. FTP File Transfers...

  • Page 85: Partial Restore

    OP1A and OPATOM is that the procedure for OP1A defines the destination file and the procedure for OPATOM defines the destination directory. At the time of this publishing, the SDLT 600A has support for OP1A and OPATOM operational patterns procedures only.

  • Page 86: Figure 61 Partial Restore Opatom Window

    Figure 61 Partial Restore OPATOM Window SDLT 600A Product Manual When you click , and then command creates a corresponding file into the current folder. The restore file is referred to as a virtual file as it contains no data but is actually a directory entry which points to the designated sub clip in the original file.

  • Page 87: Figure 62 Partial Restore Successful Window

    Figure 62 Partial Restore Successful Window Figure 63 Partial File List SDLT 600A Product Manual When you click , the complete partial restore list displays. Once the partial restore has been successfully completed, the virtual file(s) are listed in the directory. Since there is only one virtual file for...

  • Page 88: Figure 64 Partial File List In Opatom

    Figure 64 Partial File List in OPATOM SDLT 600A Product Manual Figure 64 shows the resulting subdirectories created from the OPATOM partial restore operation (i.e., this is what would be seen if you double- clicked the folder identified as partialP2-0005AJ in The result of the partial restore command is a virtual file.

  • Page 89: Figure 65 Create Header Window

    Figure 65 Create Header Window Figure 66 Metadata Header — Virtual File SDLT 600A Product Manual and then select the Create Header result of this command is a virtual file. In XML, its size is always 65536 (64 KB). Choose the appropriate extension as configured (see This file must be retrieved to be completed.

  • Page 90: Figure 67 Erase Tape Window

    Figure 67 Erase Tape Window SDLT 600A Product Manual Enter the new header name with any extension you want. You can choose the appropriate extension as configured into (see figure 72 on page 75). Figure 66 Tape Operations • From the...

  • Page 91: Figure 68 Eject Tape Window

    Figure 68 Eject Tape Window Figure 69 Eject Tape Error Window SDLT 600A Product Manual You cannot eject the tape without root privileges (see Note: figure 69). • From the menu, click Contextual information window (figure space is utilized on the tape as follows.

  • Page 92: Figure 70 Tape Information

    Software Licenses Window SDLT 600A Product Manual • From the menu, click Contextual window about product versions and licenses of the SDLT 600A server and FTP client. The first version number listed is the version of the server firmware. From the Note: Contectual the standalone SDLT 600A tape drive.

  • Page 93: Configuration Tab

    Columns to show File data to extract configuration options for metadata and FTP client parameters. While loading, the SDLT 600A client prompts you for the login and password to connect to the FTP server. Root User Connection The default login for root user connection is .

  • Page 94: Multiuser Connection

    If a remote server cannot be connected, the following window appears. The system allows six users to be logged on at a time to the SDLT 600A. Although six users may be logged on, only three root users can connect at a time from a single IP address.

  • Page 95: System And Mxf Files

    The application is designed to connect to a FTP server and to transfer MXF files (see figure 72). You can set up several FTP servers. The FTP server can be a SDLT 600A or any other FTP server. Configuration — identifier of the FTP server Name —...

  • Page 96: Figure 75 Encoding Schemes

    FXP transfers between two servers with different encoding schemes. All encoding schemes available from the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) — even those that do not work with the SDLT 600A FTP server — are displayed in order to work with servers that would...
  • Page 97 SDLT 600A Product Manual FTP Client Options — Specifies the character policy. The default is Arial (this font Font name does not allow for display of Japanese charcters). — Specifies the font size of the character policy. The default is Font size —...

  • Page 98: File System Limitations

    File System Limitations SDLT 600A Product Manual The following list summarizes a number of file system limitations. File Names and Entries • The maximum file name length is 97 characters, including the file name extension. • This space character is supported within a file name provided the file name is delimited by double quotes (for example, “filename with...
  • Page 99 SDLT 600A Product Manual • The encoding scheme of a local PC is the default encoding of your operating system (OS). • When you transfer files from a local PC (OS set to S-JIS) to a FTP server set to EUC, then: •...

  • Page 100: Supported Ftp Commands

    This command allows the user to work with a different directory. SDLT 600A Product Manual To take full advantage of the SDLT 600A tape drive capabilities, you must have an FTP client that allows you to send SITE commands. The following FTP commands are supported by the SDLT 600A: •...
  • Page 101 Parameters <mode-code>::= S | B | C. Transfer mode. Only 'S' (Stream) is supported. Purpose This command allows the client to change the transfer mode. The only available transfer mode is Stream ('S'). SDLT 600A Product Manual Supported FTP Commands...
  • Page 102 The response to this command includes the host and port address this server is listening SDLT 600A Product Manual Supported FTP Commands...
  • Page 103 It must be immediately followed by a STOR or RETR command which shall cause file transfer to resume. Command RETR (*) Syntax retr <SP> <pathname> <CRLF> Parameters <pathname>: an existing relative or absolute pathname. SDLT 600A Product Manual Supported FTP Commands...
  • Page 104 <some optional arguments...>: cf. each SITE command for details. Purpose This command is used to implement custom FTP commands. Command STOR (*) Syntax stor <SP> <pathname> <CRLF> Parameters <pathname>: an existing relative or absolute pathname. SDLT 600A Product Manual Supported FTP Commands...
  • Page 105 Representation and Storage type. Supported types: 'A'(ASCII), and 'I' or 'L 8' (8-bit binary). Command USER Syntax user <SP> <string> <CRLF> Parameters <string> : user name. SDLT 600A Product Manual | E [<sp> <form-code>] | L <sp> <byte-size> Supported FTP Commands...
  • Page 106 It must be immediately followed by the PASS command. The command sequence USER+PASS is necessary to access to the server file system. Any attempt to use this command when connected will be refused. (*) = Commands requiring the ROOT privilege. Note: SDLT 600A Product Manual Supported FTP Commands...

  • Page 107: Rfc775 Commands

    Parameters Purpose Command XMKD (*) Syntax Parameters Purpose Command XPWD Syntax Parameters Purpose Command XRMD (*) Syntax Parameters Purpose (*) = Commands requiring the ROOT privilege. Note: SDLT 600A Product Manual The following RFC775 commands are supported: Supported FTP Commands...

  • Page 108: Site Commands

    This command erases the EMAM. It also creates two directories on the tape: a root and a Trash. Command ESSTYP Syntax site esstyp <SP> <pathname> <CRLF> Parameters <pathname>: an existing relative or absolute MXF file name or directory. SDLT 600A Product Manual The following SITE commands are supported: Supported FTP Commands...
  • Page 109 Command GETMEDIUMID Syntax site getmediumid <SP> <type> <CRLF> Parameters <type>: a string that can be equal to “manufacturer” or “user” (not case sensitive) Purpose This command returns the manufacturer or user medium ID. SDLT 600A Product Manual Supported FTP Commands...
  • Page 110 (case insensitive). In this case the timeout is reset to its default value. Purpose This command changes the default value of the idle time. If the server does not detect any activity of a client for <time> seconds, it disconnects it. SDLT 600A Product Manual Supported FTP Commands...
  • Page 111 If <pathname> is a directory, the command will do it for all the MXF files contained in the directory. It will also add the name of the file at the beginning of the list. SDLT 600A Product Manual Supported FTP Commands...
  • Page 112 • CLIP/ that contains the XML file. • ICON, VOICE, PROXY / these folders are non-mandatory and are necessary to import third-party applications. No operation is provided by the SDLT 600A on the original content of these folders. The target files will have the same names than there corresponding sources.
  • Page 113 If the pathname is a directory, the command will do it for all the MXF files contained in the directory. Command TIME Syntax site time <CRLF> Parameters Purpose This command sends to the FTP client the current date and time of the system. Command VERSION Syntax site version <CRLF> Parameters SDLT 600A Product Manual Supported FTP Commands...
  • Page 114 • BZip2 library version and build date • Tape drive firmware version • Autoloader firmware version • U-boot version • Kernel version and build date • Libc used (*) = Commands requiring the ROOT privilege. Note: SDLT 600A Product Manual Supported FTP Commands...

  • Page 115: Commands Not Normalized (Internet Draft)

    This command is used to obtain the transfer size of a file from the server-FTP process. This size is the exact number of bytes that would be sent over the data connection if that file were transmitted in BINARY mode. A SIZE command on a directory will fail. SDLT 600A Product Manual Supported FTP Commands...

  • Page 116: Appendix Asdlt 600A Tape Drive Specifications

    SDLT 600A Product Manual SDLT 600A Tape Drive This chapter describes the technology behind the drive as well as the various specifications that apply to the Quantum SDLT 600A tape drive. The SDLT 600A tape drive incorporates various new state-of-the- art technologies that contribute to the SDLT architecture.

  • Page 117: Laser Guided Magnetic Recording

    Advanced Metal Powder Media SDLT 600A Product Manual The SDLT 600A tape drives are based on Laser Guided Magnetic Recording (LGMR) technology. LGMR provides a unique combination of the best optical and magnetic technologies, which results in dramatically higher capacities by substantially increasing the number of recording tracks on the data-bearing surface of the media.

  • Page 118: Positive Engagement Tape Leader Buckling Mechanism

    Link design makes the buckling of Super DLTtape media a totally reliable mechanical process. The SDLT 600A tape drive is designed as a total system. The system includes a complex interaction of a number of important components including such items as the tape path, tape heads, media, data cartridge, and host interface.

  • Page 119: Data Control Module

    Figure 76 SDLT 600A Tape Drive Modular Design Data Control Module SDLT 600A Product Manual specific set of functions and designed to interface with the other modules in a well defined and flexible manner. The following subsections provide a brief overview of each module.

  • Page 120: Tape Control Module

    The SDLT 600A tape drive base plate is an aluminum die casting with precisely machined surfaces. The casting acts as the support platform for the other modules and for the tape drive enclosure. The base plate also...

  • Page 121: Front Panel Module

    Electronic Interface Module SDLT 600A Product Manual drives into a server or tape library. The SDLT 600A tape drive base plate, and therefore the entire SDLT 600A tape drive, conforms to the 5.25 inch, full-height form factor. On tape insertion, the data cartridge receiver assembly guides the tape...

  • Page 122: Super Dlttape Ii Data Cartridge

    Super DLTtape I and DLTtape VS1 data cartridges. The basic geometry, write protection switch, and label space are the same. This simplifies the integration of the SDLT 600A tape drive into existing operating environments and into automated tape libraries. The Super DLTtape II data cartridge is easy to recognize;...

  • Page 123: Positive Engagement Tape Leader Buckling Mechanism

    Positive Engagement Tape Leader Buckling Mechanism Functional Specifications Performance Data Table 5 SDLT 600A Tape Drive Performance Data SDLT 600A Product Manual This buckling mechanism engages the tape leaders upon data cartridge load and disengages them upon data cartridge unload.
  • Page 124 SDLT 600A Product Manual Item Average Access Time** (from BOT) Maximum Access Time** (from BOT) Load to BOT** Unload from BOT** Nominal Tape Tension Depending on data type and Ethernet network connection configuration. GigE is required for 36 MB/s. ** Note that data is typical; times may be longer if error recovery time is necessary, or if the command times out for any reason.

  • Page 125: Shock And Vibration Specifications

    Table 7 Non-Operating Shock Specifications (Packaged, Drop) Table 8 Non-Operating Vibration Specifications (Unpackaged) SDLT 600A Product Manual The following tables provide non-operating and operating shock and vibration specifications for the SDLT 600 tape drive. Shock (Unpackaged) Pulse Shape Square wave...

  • Page 126: Table 9 Non-Operating Vibration Specifications (Packaged)

    Table 9 Non-Operating Vibration Specifications (Packaged) Table 10 Operating Shock and Vibration Specifications SDLT 600A Product Manual Vibration (Unpackaged) Type Random Frequency Range 10 to 500 Hz Acceleration Level 2.0 G PSD Envelope 0.008 G Application X,Y,Z axes Vibration (Packaged)

  • Page 127: Current And Power Requirements

    Current and Power Requirements SDLT 600A Product Manual Shock Application X,Y,Z axes, twice in each axis (once in each direction) Vibration Type Sine Frequency Range 5 to 500 to 5 Hz Acceleration Level 0.25 G 0.010" DA Application X,Y,Z axes The tape drive draws the highest current (and power) during the native write modes.

  • Page 128: Table 11 Current Requirements - Scsi Interface

    Requirements — SCSI Interface 5 V Current (A) MaxPk MaxMean Mode Standby/Idle Media Loading/ Unloading 600A Write – Motor Start 600A Write – Streaming SDLT 600A Product Manual 12 V Current (A) MaxPk MaxMean Functional Specifications DC Power (W) AC Power (W)
  • Page 129 (5) The 5V “MaxPK” calculated to less than MaxRMS, which does not at first glance make sense. (MaxPK is calculated at 5.25V, and the switching power supplies need less input current to the same input current.) Instead, the MaxRMS value was substituted. SDLT 600A Product Manual 12 V Current (A) MaxPk...

  • Page 130: Table 12 Power Requirements - Scsi Interface

    600A Write – Motor Start 600A Write – Streaming Max for SDLT 600A tape drive Modes The Max-Peak value represents short current spikes drawn for durations of < 50ms. On the 12V supply, the peaks correspond to the pulse-width-modulated switching of the motors. These values are calculated from the average of Peak-ripple-current + 2 sigma, measured at nominal DC voltage.

  • Page 131: Sdlt 600A Tape Drive Recording Method

    SDLT 600A tape drives (both the internal and the tabletop configurations). For long-term trouble-free operation, the manufacturer strongly recommends that SDLT 600A tape drives be used in a clean, smoke-free environment. The internal tape drive requires adequate air flow to dissipate the heat resulting from continuous drive operation.

  • Page 132: Temperature And Humidity

    Gradient (across range) Relative Humidity 20% to 80% (non-condensing) Humidity Gradient 10%/hour The ambient storage and shipment environment for the tape drive may not exceed the limits shown in Storage (Unpacked or Specification* Packed) Wet Bulb 46 °C (114 °F) Temperature –40 °C to 66 °C...

  • Page 133: Altitude

    –500 to 10,000 feet when operated within the ambient operating environments specified in The SDLT 600A tape drive will operate to 30,000 feet for temperatures within 15 ± 5 °C. Super DLTtape II media differs slightly from previous generations of Super DLTtape media.

  • Page 134: Media Structure

    Media Structure Figure 77 Multiple Layers Comprise Super DLTtape II Media SDLT 600A Product Manual Super DLTtape II media comprises several layers, as shown in Recording Media Specifications figure High Coercivity Magnetic Layer Under Layer Enhanced Base Film Layer Back Coat Layer...

  • Page 135: Physical Data Cartridge

    Media Shipping, Operating, and Storage Specifications Figure 79 Super DLTtape II Media Shipping Limits SDLT 600A Product Manual A durable plastic case encloses the Super DLTtape II media, as shown in figure The optimum media shipping conditions are described in Shipping Conditions...

  • Page 136: Table 16 Super Dlttape Ii Media Operating Limits

    Table 16 Super DLTtape II Media Operating Limits Table 17 Super DLTtape II Media Storage Limits (Continued) SDLT 600A Product Manual Operating Conditions Temperature Relative Humidity Table 17 describes the optimum media storage conditions. Storage Conditions Archival 18 ° to 28 °C Temperature (64 °...

  • Page 137: Appendix B Super Dlttape Ii Data Cartridges

    Recognizing Quantum Super DLTtape I and II Data Cartridges SDLT 600A Product Manual Super DLTtape II Data This appendix discusses Super DLTtape II data cartridge information. Information in this appendix includes the following topics: • Recognizing Quantum Super DLTtape I and II Data Cartridges •...

  • Page 138: Data Cartridge Handling Guidelines

    Figure 80 Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Data Cartridge Handling Guidelines SDLT 600A Product Manual The Super DLTtape II data cartridge has a keying feature to Note: ensure you cannot load it into a previous generation DLT tape drives. By following general handling procedures, conducting careful visual...
  • Page 139 SDLT 600A Product Manual • Do not carry data cartridges loosely in a box or any other container. Allowing data cartridges to jostle together exposes them to unnecessary physical shock. • Always observe the proper environmental conditions for storing data cartridges.

  • Page 140: Data Cartridge Inspection Procedure

    If a data cartridge is dropped or subjected to some hard physical shock. • If the SDLT 600A tape drive becomes inoperable after loading a data cartridge. • If you receive a shipment of data cartridges that show any sign of shipping damage.

  • Page 141: Figure 81 Bottom View Of Super Dlttape Ii Data Cartridge

    Figure 81 Bottom View of Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge SDLT 600A Product Manual Check the data cartridge for any obvious cracks or other physical damage to the shell. Rotate the data cartridge in your hands, looking for broken or missing parts.

  • Page 142: Figure 82 Super Dlttape Ii Data Cartridge Reel Locks

    Figure 82 Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Reel Locks Figure 83 Opening the Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Door SDLT 600A Product Manual Reel Lock Once again, look at the end of the data cartridge, holding it as shown figure...

  • Page 143: Figure 84 Problems To Look For Inside The Data Cartridge Door

    Figure 84 Problems to Look for Inside the Data Cartridge Door Leader bar Properly “toed” data cartridge buckling clips SDLT 600A Product Manual Open the data cartridge door by pressing on the tab in the door pivot notch as shown in figure leader.

  • Page 144: Data Cartridge Write-Protect Switch

    Rectangle Write-protect Switch SDLT 600A Product Manual Each data cartridge has a write-protect switch that you can use to prevent accidental erasure of data. Before inserting the data cartridge into the tape drive, position the write-protect switch on the front of the data cartridge (figure 85) according to the type of operations you expect to perform.

  • Page 145: Table 18 Write-Protect Switch Positions

    Table 18 Write-Protect Switch Positions SDLT 600A Product Manual • Slide the write-protect switch to the right to disable write protection (you can write over existing data on the media, and you can append additional data to the media unless the data cartridge is write- protected via firmware).

  • Page 146: Loading A Data Cartridge

    Loading a Data Cartridge SDLT 600A Product Manual Orange Write-protect Write-protect Switch Position Indicator If you move the Not Visible write-protect switch from its left (enabled) position to its right (disabled) position Complete this subsection to load a data cartridge into the front of the tape drive;...

  • Page 147: Unloading A Data Cartridge

    Figure 86 Loading a Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Unloading a Data Cartridge SDLT 600A Product Manual Tape Drive Data Cartridge A tape cartridge can be unloaded during an active FTP session Note: only by using the built-in FTP client. Right-click within the...
  • Page 148 SDLT 600A Product Manual Press the button (or issue an appropriate system software Eject command); the tape drive completes any active writing of data to the media, then rewinds. The Drive Status rewinds. When the media is finished rewinding, the tape drive ejects the data...
  • Page 149 • Electromagnetic Field Specifications susceptibility of the SDLT 600A tape drive to ambient electromagnetic fields, and describes the susceptibility of the system to unexpected electrostatic discharge. • Acoustic Noise Emissions acoustic standards.

  • Page 150: Appendix C Regulatory Compliance Safety Regulations

    EN60825-1 Information Technology Equipment The SDLT 600A tape drive is also certified to bear the GS mark. The SDLT 600A tape drive is a Class I laser product that complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 as applicable on the date of manufacture.

  • Page 151: Electromagnetic Interference Susceptibility

    Immunity and ESD Limits Table 20 Immunity and ESD Failure Level Limits SDLT 600A Product Manual Table 19 provides regulations and certifications held by the SDLT 600A tape drive for Electromagnetic Interference (EMI). Type EEC Directive 89/336 CE CFR 47/ICES-003...

  • Page 152: Acoustic Noise Emissions

    AC Voltage Dips and Interrupts Immunity Table 21 lists acoustic noise emission levels, both as noise power and sound pressure, for the SDLT 600A tape drive. The table provides the preliminary declared values per ISO 9296 and ISO 7779/EN27779. Noise Power Emission Mode...

  • Page 153: Environmental Compliance

    Environmental Compliance Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment SDLT 600A Product Manual Quantum is committed to providing quality products in an environmentally sound manner and to comply with all applicable environmental laws, rules and regulations. This product was designed, manufactured and made available with...
  • Page 154 The following is an alphabetical list of specialized words and technical terms with their definitions, commonly used in the tape drive and tape media industry. (v.) To read, write, or update information on a storage medium, Access such as magnetic media. (n.) The operation of reading, writing, or updating stored information.
  • Page 155 A sector or group of sectors. SDLT 600A supports block sizes up Block to 16 MB. Beginning of Media or Beginning of Tape. The physical BOM or BOT beginning of the media.
  • Page 156 Code of Federal Regulations (United States). This could be a standard FTP client or the built-in FTP client Client embedded in the SDLT 600A firmware. Canadian Standards Association, also known as CSA International. Cartridge Tape Module. The main function of the CTM is to provide the magnetic recording media used by the tape drive to store customer information.
  • Page 157 Quantum’s firmware compliance management function of DLTIce DLTSage, which provides secure archival functionality to the SDLT 600A tape drive and DLTtape II cartridges. Quantum’s suite of preventative maintenance diagnostic DLTSage software tools that enables users to more simply mange tape storage environments.
  • Page 158 265 MB to 2 Gb per second. Fibre Channel is sometimes abbreviated FC. This is the file system embedded in the SDLT 600A File system firmware. File system information is saved into a table of contents and also into the eMAM.
  • Page 159 SDLT 600A Product Manual Firmware Update. Gigabyte SI — 1,000,000,000 bytes or 10 of Units (SI) definition commonly used by telecommunications and storage manufacturers. GiB — 1,073,741,824 bytes, equal to 1024 definition often used in computer science, computer programming, and in the majority of computer operating systems documentation.
  • Page 160 (1 × 10 m), equivalent to one thousandth of a millimeter. Medium Auxiliary Memory (MAM) is an SDLT 600A tape drive feature that provides information on the status and prior use history of a Super DLTtape cartridge.
  • Page 161 SDLT 600A Product Manual interoperability between content creation mainframes, work stations and peripherals. This wrapper file format was designed to make use of current and forthcoming data formats. It also permits conveyance of metadata following standardized schemes. This metadata is used...
  • Page 162 Super Digital Linear Tape. SDLT The movement of a read/write head to a specific data track. Seek This is a FTP server embedded in the SDLT 600A firmware. Server he length of time that media can be stored without losing its Shelf Life magnetic strength.
  • Page 163 SDLT 600A Product Manual he reel inside every tape drive onto which DLTtape or Take-up Reel Super DLTtape media is wound. The in-the-tape drive take-up reel enables DLTtape and Super DLTtape systems to operate using a single-reel cartridge and thereby pack more media and data into every cartridge.
  • Page 164 SDLT 600A Product Manual A Volt is the potential difference across a conductor when a current of one ampere dissipates one watt of power. Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information VCCI Technology Equipment (Japan). A kind of edit list used only for the partial restore of .mxf files.

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