Quantum A-Series User Manual

Environmental Specifications

Quantum A-Series Tape Drives User’s Guide

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The SDLT 600A tape drive uses the Partial Response Maximum 

Likelihood (PRML) 32/33 encoding method for reading/writing SDLT 

600A tape drive format. It uses the same algorithm for reading SDLT 220, 

SDLT 320, and the DLT VS160 tape drive formats.

Environmental Specifications

The SDLT 600A tape drive operates in environments that include general 

offices and work spaces with systems capable of maintaining standard 

comfort levels.
The following subsections provide the environmental specifications for 

the SDLT 600A tape drives (both the internal and the tabletop 

configurations). For long-term trouble-free operation, the manufacturer 

strongly recommends that SDLT 600A tape drives be used in a clean, 

smoke-free environment.

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The internal tape drive requires adequate air flow to dissipate the heat 

resulting from continuous drive operation. Specifically, the air flow must 

be sufficient to keep the tape path temperature below 50 °C.
To allow enough air into the tape drive to keep the tape path below this 

temperature, it is important to keep the cooling holes in the rear and the 

grill in the front of the tape drive clear of any obstructions that may 

hinder the air flow. 

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The ambient operating environment for the tape drive may not exceed 

the limits shown in 

It is also important to limit the ambient air temperature to no 

greater than 40 °C.