ADIC 4000 - Manual (Page 18)

2-4 Description
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The removable tape media cartridge allows long-term off-line
and/or off-site data storage. The tape media is rated at up to
500,000 passes and has a shelf life of up to 30 years providing
superior media durability and data reliability.
Table 2-3 on page 2-4 lists the drive models used in the
4000/7000DLT Series. Tape density is selected either from the
drive front panel or the host. The 4000DLT, and 7000DLT
drives can read/write 2.6, 6.0, and 10.0 GB formatted tapes for
100% interchange compatibility with earlier DLT drives.
The 4000/7000DLT Series includes Flash EEPROM
technology that allows easy on-site installation of firmware
updates from tape or from the host.
The 4000/7000DLT Series includes embedded diagnostic
software that tells you when head cleaning is required,
diagnostic results, and drive operating status. The drive has
embedded data logging of errors for failure analysis.
Front Panel Controls and Indicators
Figure 2-1 on page 2-5, and Figure 2-2 on page 2-6 show the
controls and indicators located on the front panel of the
4000/7000DLT Series.
Table 2-2 Transfer Rate (Compressed Mode)
Model Sustained
Maximum
(Write Operation)
Maximum
(Read Operation)
4000DLT 3.0 MB/sec 3.0 MB/sec 3.5 MB/sec
7000DLT 10.0 MB/sec 10.0 MB/sec 10.0 MB/sec
Table 2-3 Drive to Model Identification
Model Drive Model
4000DLT DLT4000
7000DLT DLT7000