Using Mass Storage Devices
DDS Tape Drive and Data Cassette Descriptions
DDS Tape Drive and Data Cassette Descriptions
This section describes how to use the optional Digital Data Storage (DDS)
tape drive. It also describes how to maintain and care for the drive.
This chapter provides information on the following:
• DDS tape drive and data cassette descriptions
• Operating the DDS tape drive
• Ordering information
CAUTION:
Use only data cassettes labeled DDS (Digital Data Storage). Never use audio
cassettes labeled DAT (Digital Audio Tape) in your DDS-format drive.
DDS Drive
Your DDS tape drive is a DDS-2 tape drive with a 3.5-inch form factor, data
compression, and a single-ended SCSI interface. Tbe drive incorporates data
compression capability and are high-capacity, high transfer-rate devices for
data storage on tape. With compression, the DDS-2 drive can store up to 8
GB of data on a 120 meter tape.
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