Specifications
Quantum DLT4000 and DLT7000 Drive
Mechanism Specifications
Table 1-5
DLT Drive Specifications
Characteristic
Read/write transfer
non-compressed mode:
rate:
1.5 MB/second
maximum
compressed (2:1 typical):
sustained (DLTtape
3.0 MB/second
Type IV)
Average access time
68 seconds
Rewind
45 seconds (average)
90 seconds (maximum)
Loading time to
48 seconds (average)
BOT (for
previously written
tape)
Unloading time to
17 seconds (average)
BOT
External Interface
8-bit SCSI-2, differential
Internal Interface
8-bit SCSI-2, single-ended
Read-write head
2-channel, ferrite w/MIG
DLT4000
Performance
Product Description
DLT7000
non-compressed mode:
5.2 MB/second
compressed (2:1 typical):
10.0 MB/second
60 seconds
60 seconds (average)
120 seconds (maximum)
48 seconds (average)
17 seconds (average)
16-bit fast/wide SCSI-2, differential
16-bit fast/wide SCSI-2, single-ended
4-channel, ferrite w/MIG
Specifications
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