Quantum govault 40gb Guia Do Utilizador

Chapter 1  Introduction

Operational Features

GoVault™ for Windows User’s Guide

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The GoVault firmware:

• Implements Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) Block 

Commands (SBC-2) device server

• Translates SATA-based ATAPI block commands/status response to 

SATA-based ATA commands on the SATA drive interface

• Handles the:

• Write-protect feature of the GoVault cartridge
• GoVault dock activity LED indicator
• GoVault disk drive operating states

• Manages  the:

• Lock mechanism for the GoVault cartridge to prevent accidental 

data loss and enhance drive longevity by assuring that an orderly 

cache flush and shutdown are applied to the drive before each 

cartridge eject operation

• Timeout/standby modes for the GoVault dock electronics to 

extend product life and maximize the Mean Time Between 

Failure (MTBF)

Operational Features

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GoVault for Windows provides its own operational properties and 

context support under the Windows operating system. See 

information about installing the GoVault system application software, 

and 

 for information about using GoVault. 

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Most backup applications that can mount removable media disk-type 

devices can access GoVault for Windows. For the current list of 

Quantum- or vendor-tested compatible backup applications, visit the 

Quantum website at: