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Tandberg Data SDLT 600 User Manual

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SDLT 600 Product Manual

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March 2004

81-81184-02 REV A01

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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.