QUANTUM CORPORATION
DLT 2000 (EXTERNAL)
Device Type |
External Tape Drive |
Interface |
SCSI-2 |
Format |
DLT |
Sustained Transfer Rate |
1.25 MBPS 3.0 MBPS (compressed) |
Size |
5.77in (h) x 9.25in. (w) |
View |
Top |
DRIVE SELECT ID |
Note: Drive IDs are selected via SW1. Use buttons 1 or 2 to select a higher or lower SCSI ID. The current ID selection will appear in the viewing window. |
MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED MEDIA | ||
Tape |
Capacity Without Compression |
Capacity With Compression |
Compac tape III 1167ft. |
10GB |
20GB |
DIAGNOSTIC LED(S) | |||
LED |
Color |
Status |
Condition |
Write Protect |
Orange |
On |
Cartridge is write-protected. |
Write Protect |
Orange |
Off |
Cartridge is write-enabled. |
Tape In Use |
Yellow |
Blinking |
Cartridge is loaded and tape is moving. |
Tape In Use |
Yellow |
On |
Cartridge is loaded and ready for use. |
Use Cleaning Tape |
Yellow |
On |
Drive head requires cleaning, or tape is bad. |
Use Cleaning Tape |
Yellow |
Remains on after cleaning tape unloaded |
Cleaning tap attempted to clean drive head, tape expired, cleaning not performed. |
Use Cleaning Tape |
Yellow |
Turns on when data cartridge loaded after cleaning |
Problem data cartridge. Attempt different cartridge. |
Use Cleaning Tape |
Yellow |
Off |
Cleaning complete, or cleaning unnecessary. |
Operate Handle |
Green |
On |
Okay to operate cartridge insert/release handle |
Operate Handle |
Green |
Off |
Do not operate cartridge insert/release handle |
Operate Handle |
Green |
Blinking |
Close handle and wait for steady green indication before inserting cartridge. |
2.6 |
Yellow |
On |
Indicates tape is recorded in 2.6GB format. |
2.6 |
Yellow |
Blinking |
Indicates tape is recorded in another density selected for a write from BOT. |
6.0 |
Yellow |
On |
Indicates tape is recorded in 6.0GB format. |
6.0 |
Yellow |
Blinking |
Indicates tape is recorded in another density selected for a write from BOT. |
DIAGNOSTIC LED(S) | |||
LED |
Color |
Status |
Condition |
10.0 |
Yellow |
On |
Indicates tape is recorded in 10.0GB format if DLT™ tape III is used. Indicates tape is recorded in 15.0GB format if DLT™ tape IIIxt is used. |
10.0 |
Yellow |
Blinking |
Indicates tape is recorded in another density selected for a write from BOT. |
Compress |
Yellow |
On |
Compression mode enabled (10.0, 15.0, and 35.0GB densities only). |
Compress |
Yellow |
Off |
Compression mode disabled. |
Density Override |
Yellow |
On |
Density from front panel selected. Density to be selected by the host (automatic). |
Density Override |
Yellow |
Off |
You are in density selection mode. |
Note: All four right side or all seven left side indicators ‘On’ designates that the Power-on self-test (POST) is starting. All four right side or all seven left side indicators ‘Blinking’ designates that an error has occurred in the POST; clear the error by pressing the unload button, or turn drive power off and then on again. If error remains service is required. |