Quantum Audio A-Series Manuel D’Utilisation

Functional Specifications

Quantum A-Series Tape Drives User’s Guide

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The following tables provide non-operating and operating shock and 

vibration specifications for the SDLT 600 tape drive.

Table 7   Non-operating Shock 
Specifications (Unpackaged)

Rewind Tape Speed

160 ips

Linear Search Tape Speed

160 ips

Average Rewind Time**

77 seconds

Maximum Rewind Time**

156 seconds

Average Access Time** (from 

BOT)

79 seconds

Maximum Access Time** (from 

BOT)

190 seconds

Load to BOT**

18 seconds (typical) 

63 seconds (unformatted tape)

Unload from BOT**

19 seconds

Nominal Tape Tension

Stationary: 3.0 ± 0.5 oz 

Operating Speed: 3.5 ± 0.5 oz

*

Depending on data type and Ethernet network connection 

configuration. GigE is required for 36 MB/s.

** Note that data is typical; times may be longer if error recovery 

time is necessary, or if the command times out for any reason.

Peak Acceleration

40 G

140 G

Duration

10 ms (180 inches/

second)

2 ms