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Digital Equipment TLZ06 User Manual

Digital Equipment TLZ06
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TLZ06 Cassette Tape Drive
Owners Manual
Order Number: EK-TLZ06-OM. 004
Digital Equipment Corporation

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Digital Equipment TLZ06 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandDigital Equipment
ModelTLZ06
CategoryStorage
LanguageEnglish

Summary

1 TLZ06 Cassette Tape Drive Product Description

1.1 Overview

Introduces the TLZ06 cassette tape drive for high-capacity off-line data storage.

1.1.1 System Support

1.2 Design Features

1.2.1 What is Digital Audio Tape (DAT)?

Describes DAT technology, helical scan, and data integrity benefits.

1.2.2 What is Digital Data Storage (DDS)?

Details DDS recording format, backup capabilities, and error correction.

1.3 TLZ06 Models

1.3.1 Checking Your Shipment for Model TLZ06-DA

Lists items to verify in the TLZ06-DA shipment package.

1.3.2 Ordering Additional Cassettes

Provides part numbers for ordering additional cassette tapes and cleaning cassettes.

2 Installing the Tabletop Drives

2.1 General

Overview of installing TLZ06-DA or TLZ6L-DA tabletop drives with external SCSI.

2.2 Shut Down, Halt, and Power Off the System

Procedure for safely shutting down the system before drive installation.

2.3 Selecting the SCSI Address

2.4 Connecting a SCSI Signal Cable — Drive to System

2.5 Adding Another Tabletop Drive — Drive to Drive

2.6 Connecting the Power Cable

3 Installing the TLZ06-AA/BA Cassette Tape Drive

3.1 General

Overview of installing TLZ06-AA (3.5-inch) and TLZ06-BA (5.25-inch) drives internally.

3.2 Shut Down, Halt, and Power Off the System

Procedure for safely shutting down the system before installing internal drives.

3.3 Selecting the SCSI Address

3.3.1 Other Optional Switch Settings

3.4 Connecting a SCSI Signal Cable — Drive to System

3.5 Connecting the Power Cable and Mounting

4 Verifying TLZ06 Cassette Tape Drive Installation

4.1 General

Overview of verifying installation using the power-on self-test (POST).

4.1.1 POST Execution

Procedure for executing the power-on self-test (POST) to check installation.

5 Using the TLZ06 Cassette Tape Drive

5.1 General

Overview of using TLZ06 drives, buttons, indicators, and cassette tapes.

5.2 Drive Controls

Details the function of the power switch, unload button, and front panel LEDs.

5.3 TLZ06 Cassette Tape

Details the cassette tape, write-protect tab, and LED status explanations.

5.4 Cassette Tape Usage

Instructions for handling, protecting, and inserting cassette tapes.

6 Preventive Maintenance and Problem Solving

6.1 Cleaning the Heads

Procedure for performing head cleaning on the TLZ06 cassette tape drive.

6.2 Problem Solving

6.3 Repair Services

6.3.1 On-Site Service

Details on-site service for convenient and prompt repair at the customer's location.

6.3.2 BASIC Service

Description of BASIC Service coverage, hours, and inclusions.

6.3.3 DECservice

Premium on-site service for committed response and continuous maintenance.

6.3.4 Carry-In Service

Fast, personalized response with maintenance costs planned via monthly fees.

6.3.5 DECmailer Service

Expert repair at a per-use charge for users with troubleshooting resources.

6.3.6 Per Call Service

Noncontractual maintenance based on time and materials for occasional support.

7 TLZ6L Auto Loader

7.1 Overview

Introduces the TLZ6L auto loader, its capacity, and SCSI-2 support.

7.2 Indicators

Describes the TLZ6L auto loader's LED indicators for status and activity.

7.3 Dot Matrix Display

7.3.1 Activity Messages

Lists and explains various activity messages displayed by the auto loader.

7.3.2 Status Messages

Details status messages for the auto loader when the drive is not active.

7.4 Operation

7.4.1 Automatic Operations

Explains automatic Sequential and Random Access modes for the auto loader.

7.4.2 Manual Operations

Details manual loading and unloading procedures for magazines and cassettes.

7.4.3 Single Cassette Operation

7.5 Switch Settings

7.5.1 Switchpack 1

Details functions of SW1 switches for language, display intensity, and continuous cycle.

7.5.2 Switchpack 2

7.6 Routine Maintenance

7.6.1 Cleaning the Rollers

Step-by-step guide for cleaning the auto loader's rollers.

A Cassette Tape Drive Specifications

A-1 TLZ06 Cassette Tape Drive Specifications

Lists detailed technical specifications for the TLZ06 cassette tape drive.

A-1 (Cont.) TLZ06 Cassette Tape Drive Specifications

Continues listing technical specifications for the TLZ06 cassette tape drive.

A-2 TLZ06-DA Noise Declaration

Declares acoustic values for the TLZ06-DA model per ISO standards.

A-3 TLZ6L Cassette Tape Drive Specifications

Lists detailed technical specifications for the TLZ6L cassette tape drive.

A-4 TLZ6L-DA Noise Declaration

Declares acoustic and emission values for the TLZ6L-DA model.

B Enabling/Disabling Data Compression

B.1 ULTRIX Compression Modes

Specifies device names for using compression or noncompression modes in ULTRIX.

B.2 ULTRIX DUMP Utility

Parameters for using the DUMP utility with TLZ06 drive in compressed/noncompressed modes.

B.3 VMS Compression Modes

Specifies software switches for compression and noncompression in VMS.

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