User's Guide

DDS-4/DAT 72 User’s Guide 1
Chapter 1
1Quick Start Installation
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 Drive Components
• Installing the Internal Tape Drive
• Installing the External Tape Drive
Product Overview 1
You have purchased the finest, most reliable digital data storage (DDS)
drive available. As the industry leader, Quantum has once again
revolutionized storage with the Model DDS-4 and Model DAT 72 drives.
The DAT 72 and DDS-4 drives represent a commitment to engineering
reliable and durable tape drive products that implement leading-edge
technology.
Note: If you prefer more detailed instructions, see chapter 3
for
internal drive installation instructions or chapter 4
for external
drive installation instructions.