User`s guide

Quantum DAT 320 User’s Guide 1
Chapter 1
Introduction
This chapter provides quick-start instructions for getting the internal or
external tape drives up and running in the shortest possible time.
Topics in this chapter are:
• Product Overview
• Tape D r i v e Com p o nent s
Note: See chapter for internal drive installation instructions or chapter
for external drive installation instructions.
Product Overview
You have purchased the finest, most reliable DAT drive available. The DAT
320 drive represents a commitment to engineering reliable and durable tape
drive products that implement leading-edge technology.
Designed for computer environments that require high-performance, high-
capacity data storage, the DAT 320 drive is based on a 5.25-inch mechanism
and available as external and internal tape drives (see Figure 1
).