Quantum DLT-S4 Betriebsanweisung

DLT-S4 Product Manual

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Glossary

(v.) To read, write, or update information on a storage medium, 

such as magnetic media. (n.) The operation of reading, writing, or 
updating stored information.

The interval between the time a request for data is made by 

the system and the time the data is available from the tape drive.

Advanced Partial Response Maximum Likelihood. The 

advanced PRML channel technology provides high-encoding efficiency 

recording densities for greater capacity and performance.

Advanced Metal Powder Media. A state-of-the-art media 

first designed for Super DLTtape. It incorporates durable metal powder 

technology for high-density data storage and embedded non-magnetic 

information for head tracking.

The removal or copying of data from the computer system 

onto secondary storage media that is safely stored away.

Application Specific Integrated Circuit.

A copy of a file, directory, or volume on a separate storage 

device from the original, for the purpose of retrieval in case the original is 

accidentally erased, damaged, or destroyed.

An aluminum die casting that acts as the support platform 

for the other modules and for the tape drive enclosure. The base plate