About Streaming Tape; Tape Capacity - Alpha Microsystems AM-6000 Owner's Manual

Getting Started
and when you want to write on the diskette, the data may get scrambled!
When you boot the computer, the boot process automatically mounts your boot device, DSK0:. You
must mount any other disk devices in order to use them. For example, if your computer contains your
boot device, DSK0:, and a diskette drive called FLP0:, you need to type the following MOUNT
command at AMOS command level to access a diskette in the diskette drive:
MOUNT FLP0:
Whenever you change the diskette in the drive, you must use the MOUNT command again. To remove
the disk, type:
MOUNT FLP0:/U

ABOUT STREAMING TAPE

There are four different ¼" streaming tape drives available for your computer: the AM-625, AM-626,
AM-627, and AM-628. For information on transferring data to and from streaming tape, see the System
Commands Reference Manual. For information on cleaning tape drive heads, see Chapter 6.

Tape Capacity

The storage capacity of your tapes depends both on the drive you have and the type of tape cartridge you
are using. The following table shows the different types of tape cartridges available and the
corresponding capacity for the AM-625, AM-626, AM-627, and AM-628 drives.
The cartridge tapes shown in the table below are the ones specified for use by the tape drive
manufacturer. Using tapes other than those recommended may result in excessive head wear.
AM-6000 Computer Owner's Manual, Rev. 00
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