Specifications

3/96 Application Module
X
Service 99
Honeywell Inc.
Section 9—DAT DRIVE
Introduction
DAT drive purpose
A directly connected Digital Audio Tape (DAT) drive is an optional feature
for the A
X
M. It provides the capability to perform software “Backup” and
“Restore” operations without a communication connection over the PIN
network. It may also be used for software installation and software updates.
This locally connected DAT tape can also be utilized to recover from a
catastrophic failure of the coprocessor primary hard drive.
The maximum capacity of the DAT tape media is 2 gigabytes.
DAT drive location This optional device is available only if the A
X
M node is mounted in TDC
3000
X
console furniture which has sufficient available space to
accommodate a DAT drive in the removable media tray (two devices
maximum per station).
Cartridge drives for the LCN and DAT drive for the possible U
X
S in the
same furniture will also require space in the removable media trays of a
system console (cluster of stations). A table top cabinet adjacent to the
station with a slide tray for removable media is also available.
Operation and
media handling
The procedures for operating the DAT tape drive and media handling
precautions are given in the vendor-provided users brochure that is
supplied with the equipment.
Spare Parts
The spare parts list for the DAT drive and associated parts is provided in
the last section of this document.
ATTENTION
The DAT tape cassettes are a high-density storage medium
that are sensitive to dirt, dust, magnetism and humidity.
Be sure to read the media handling brochure provided with
the equipment.