User`s guide

DDS-4/DAT 72 User’s Guide xi
Preface
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 DDS drives represent Quantum’s commitment to
engineering reliable and durable tape drive products that implement
leading-edge technology.
Audience This manual is written for drive owners and operators of the DDS-4 and
DAT 72 drives.
The guide has been written for everyday user’s of the drives to help with
initial set-up and maintenance.
Purpose This User’s Guide describes how to install, configure, and care for the
DDS-4 and DAT 72 external and internal tape drives. Please read the
appropriate chapters and appendixes carefully, and keep this Guide
handy for future reference.
This document provides information about the DDS-4 and DAT 72 drives
including:
• A quick installation guide
• Installing the tape drives (specific to internal and external drives)
• Basic tape drive operations
• Understanding the LEDs
• Troubleshooting guide.