HP SureStore E Tape Library Models 2/20, 4/40, and 6/60 - (English) User's Guide

Drives and Media
Quantum DLT Drives & Media
Appendix D D-5
Drives & Media
Quantum DLT Drives & Media
This section describes the following:
• DLT Drive and Media Specifications
• Using DLT Tape Cartridges
• Troubleshooting DLT Drives
DLT Drive and Media Specifications
Table D-4 DLT Drive Specifications
Description Quantum DLT 8000
Performance
Read/write transfer rate:
maximum sustained (DLT
Type IV media)
• Non-compressed mode:
6.0 MB/second
• Compressed (2:1 typical):
12.0 MB/second
Burst transfer rate 20 MB/second
Average access time 60 seconds
Loading time to BOT
(for previously written tape)
37 seconds (average)
Unloading time from BOT 17 seconds (average)
MTBF 250,000 hours
Interface type • Low-Voltage Differential (LVD)
Fast wide SCSI
• High-Voltage Differential (HVD)
Fast wide SCSI