Tandberg Data SDLT 600 User Manual
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SDLT 600 Product Manual
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March 2004
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Native
Capacity
The capacity of a given media product in its basic recording
format (without the use of data compression).
Native Mode
Refers to the uncompressed storage capacity of a media
subsystem. (See Native Capacity.)
Node
In reference to a Fibre Channel network, a node is any device
attached to the network.
Parity
A method of generating redundant information that can be used
to detect errors in stored or transmitted data.
Peripheral
A device added to a system as a complement to the basic central
processing unit (CPU), such as a disk drive, tape drive, or printer.
POS
Pivoting Optical Servo
. An optically-assisted servo system that
combines high-density magnetic read/write data recording with
laser servo guiding.
Port
In reference to a Fibre Channel network, a port connects a node
to the network.
Positive
Engagement
Buckling
Mechanism
A highly robust, solidly engineered tape leader-buckling
mechanism for heavy-duty-cycle automated environments.
POST
Power-On Self-Test (POST). When power is applied to the tape
drive, it performs a POST.
PRML
See Advanced PRML.