User's Manual

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Contents

Introduction 1

Overview......................................................................................................................1

DDS Format Standard Compatibility.....................................................................1

DAT 72 and DDS-4 Capacity and Transfer Rates ................................................2

Features ......................................................................................................................3

DAT 72 and DDS-4 Drive Models................................................................................4

Specifications 7

Overview......................................................................................................................7

Physical Specifications ................................................................................................7

Power Specifications ...................................................................................................9

Drive Performance Specifications .............................................................................10

Environmental Requirements ....................................................................................12

Reliability ...................................................................................................................12

Mean Time Between Failures .............................................................................13

Mean Time to Repair...........................................................................................13

DDS Cartridge Specifications ....................................................................................13

Regulatory Compliance .............................................................................................14

Installation 15

Introduction................................................................................................................15

Unpacking and Inspection .........................................................................................15

Installing an Internal Drive .........................................................................................15

Guidelines and Cautions.....................................................................................16

Configuring an Internal Drive ..............................................................................16

DIP Switch Settings.............................................................................................18

Mounting an Internal Drive..................................................................................20

Installing an External Drive........................................................................................24

Configuring the External Drive ............................................................................24

Connecting the SCSI Interface Cable .................................................................25

Connecting the Power Cord................................................................................25

Drive Operation and Maintenance 27

Loading a Cartridge ...................................................................................................27