Quantum Audio A-Series Manuel D’Utilisation

Glossary

Quantum A-Series Tape Drives User’s Guide

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Java applets are small Java programs that get downloaded to the 

client computer and then run from a web browser when a web 

page that uses Java is loaded.

The removal or copying of data from the computer system 

onto secondary storage media that is safely stored away.

Application Specific Integrated Circuit.

American Society for Testing and Materials.

A/V or Audio/Video is a generic term used to describe products 

and services associated with audio and video. 

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A block that cannot reliably hold data because of a media 

flaw or damaged format markings.

An aluminum die casting that acts as the support platform 

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

plate includes the precision mounting holes used to install 

SDLT tape drives into a server or tape library.

(Also known as the faceplate.) A plastic panel that extends the 

face of a tape drive so that it covers a computer’s tape drive bay 

opening. The internal model of SDLT 600A has two bezels: a 

library bezel and an internal bezel.

Basic Input/Output System. A set of routines that work closely 

with the hardware to support the transfer of information 

between various elements of the system, such as memory, disks, 

and peripheral devices.

A sector or group of sectors. SDLT 600A supports block sizes up 

to 16 MB. 

Beginning of Media or Beginning of Tape. The physical 

beginning of the media.

Bureau of Standards, Metrology, and Inspection (Taiwan).

T

he buckling mechanism engages the media 

leaders on cartridge load and disengages them on cartridge 

unload.

An area of RAM reserved for temporary storage of data that is 

waiting to be sent to a device. The data is usually on its way to or 

from the tape drive or some other peripheral device.