Quantum Audio A-Series Manuel D’Utilisation

Modular Design

Quantum A-Series Tape Drives User’s Guide

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As shown in 

, the SDLT 600A tape drive consists of five distinct 

modules:
• Data Control Module (DCM)
• Tape Control Module (TCM)
• Front Panel Module (FPM)
• Electronic Interface Module (EIM)
• Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge (Data Cartridge).
The modular concept makes the SDLT 600A tape drive easy to 

manufacture and configure. Each module is optimized to perform a 

specific set of functions and designed to interface with the other modules 

in a well defined and flexible manner.
The following subsections provide a brief overview of each module.

Figure 10  SDLT 600A Tape 
Drive Modular Design

Despite the deliberate modularity of each module, with the 

exception of the FPM, individual users should not 

 

modules. The FPM is the only module that is field replaceable. 

Customer adjustments to the TCM, DCM, or EIM will void the 

tape drive’s warranty.