Table of Contents
SDLT Cartridge Tape Module .............................2-10
Key Differences Between the SDLT 220 and the SDLT 320 . ....... 2-11
Tandberg Data DiagnosticsTools ............................2-12
TapeAlert................................................2-13
CHAPTER3 DriveSpecifications....................... 3-1
Product Specifications.......................................3-1
Interface Type ..........................................3-2
Physical Dimensions . . ...................................3-2
StorageCapacity ........................................3-3
Compression............................................3-3
DataIntegrity...........................................3-4
MaximumDataTransferRate..............................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
CurrentandPowerRequirements ..........................3-10
Tape System Recording Method . . .........................3-12
Environmental Specifications ................................3-13
AirFlowRequirements..................................3-13
Temperature and Humidity ...............................3-14
Storage and Shipment. . .................................. 3-14
Altitude...............................................3-15
ParticulateContaminationLimits ..........................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