TANDBERG Super DLT Product manual TM Revision 2 June 2002 - 432589-01 SDLT 220 and SDLT 320 Product Manual Copyright Copyright © 2002 by Tandberg Data All rights reserved. .. Trademarks Quantum, the Quantum logo, DLTtape, the DLTtape logo, Super DLTtape and the Super DLTtape logo are trademarks of Quantum Corporation registered in the U.S.A. and other countries. Laser Guided Magnetic Recording (LGMR) and Pivoting Optical Servo (POS) are trademarks of Quantum Corporation. Other company and product names used in this document are trademarks, registered trademarks, or service marks of their respective owners. Legal Disclaimers The information contained in this document is the property of Tandberg Data ASA. Tandberg retains its copyright on the information contained herein in all cases and situations of usage, including derivative works. 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SDLT 220 and SDLT 320 Product Manual Revision History Revision 422216-01 Date (YYMMDD) 020610 Summary of Changes Initial Release SDLT 220 and SDLT 320 Product Manual User Manual Statements for Class A Equipment (Internal Tape System) This equipment generates, uses, and may emit radio frequency energy. The equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against radio frequency interference in a commercial installation. Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause interference, in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference. Any modifications to this device--unless expressly approved by the manufacturer--can void the user's authority to operate this equipment under Part 15 of the FCC rules. Note: Additional information on the need to interconnect the device with shielded (data) cables or the need for special devices, such as ferrite beads on cables, is required if such means of interference suppression was used in the qualification test for the device. This information will vary from device to device and needs to be obtained from the EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) group or product manager. Warning! This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. Achtung! Dieses ist ein Gerät der Funkstörgrenzwertklasse A. In Wohnbereichen können bei Betrieb dieses Gerätes Rundfunkstörungen auftreten, in welchen Fällen der Benutzer für entsprechende Gegenmaßnahmen verantwortlich ist. Warning! This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Attention! Ceci est un produit de Classe A. Dans un environnement domestique, ce produit risque de créer des interférences radioélectriques, il appartiendra alors à l'utilisateur de prendre les mesures spécifiques appropriées. SDLT 220 and SDLT 320 Product Manual User Manual Statements for Class B Equipment (Tabletop Tape System) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference that may cause undesirable operation. Any modifications to this device--unless expressly approved by the manufacturer--can void the user's authority to operate this equipment under Part 15 of the FCC rules. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · · · · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for help. Note: Additional information on the need to interconnect the device with shielded (data) cables or the need for special devices, such as ferrite beads on cables, is required if such means of interference suppression was used in the qualification test for the device. This information will vary SDLT 220 and SDLT 320 Product Manual from device to device and needs to be obtained from the EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) group or product manager. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Purpose and Scope. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Referenced Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structure of this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reader Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-4 1-4 1-5 CHAPTER 2 SDLT 220/320 Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 SDLT 220/320 Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 SDLT 220/320 Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Laser Guided Magnetic Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Pivoting Optical Servo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Magneto Resistive Cluster Heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Advanced Partial Response Maximum Likelihood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Advanced Metal Powder Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Positive Engagement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 SDLT 220/320 Modular Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Data Control Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Tape Control Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 TCM PCBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Base Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Cartridge Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Positive Engagement Tape Leader Buckling Mechanism . . . . . . 2-9 Front Panel Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Electronic Interface Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 Table of Contents SDLT Cartridge Tape Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Key Differences Between the SDLT 220 and the SDLT 320 . . . . . . . . Tandberg Data Diagnostics Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TapeAlert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2-11 2-12 2-13 CHAPTER 3 Drive Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Interface Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Physical Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Storage Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Compression. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Data Integrity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Maximum Data Transfer Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Reliability (MTBF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Load and Unload Cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Functional Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 SDLT 220/320 Performance Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Shock and Vibration Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 Current and Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 Tape System Recording Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12 Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13 Air Flow Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13 Temperature and Humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14 Storage and Shipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14 Altitude. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15 Particulate Contamination Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15 Recording Media Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15 Backward-Read Compatibility Transfer Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17 CHAPTER 4 Installing Your Tape Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Safety, Handling, and ESD Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Electrostatic Discharge Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 Pre-Installation Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Configuring and Installing an Internal Tape Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 Setting the Internal Drive SCSI ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7 Configuring the Internal Drive for TERMPWR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10 Configuring the Internal Drive for Narrow SCSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10 Table of Contents Installing the Internal Tape Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Securing the Internal Tape Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting the Internal Drive Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Configuring and Installing a Tabletop Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Configuring the Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing the Tabletop Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SCSI Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC Power Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Confirming the Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...