Specifications

12/01 Application ModuleX Service 115
Honeywell
9. DAT DRIVE
9.1 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
TDC3000 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
Sin
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 provided in the vendor provided users brochure that is
supplied with the equipment.
ATTENTION
The DAT tape cassettes are a high-density storage
medium that is sensitive to dirt, dust, magnetism and
humidity.
Be sure to read the media handling brochure provided
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. 11.7 DAT Tape and Associated
Parts, page 127