Quantum LTO-8 HH SAS User Manual

Chapter 4: Operations
Inserting a Tape Cartridge
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3 Grasp the cartridge so that the write-protect switch faces you (see 1
in
Figure 7 on page 42).
4 Slide the cartridge into the tape
load compartment.
Note: If the cartridge is already in an ejected position and you
want to reinsert it, remove the cartridge then insert it
again. If the cartridge is already loaded and you cycle the
power (turn it off, then on), the tape will reload.
Figure 7 Inserting a
cartridge into the drive
Caution: Do not attempt to load a cartridge when the drive is in
Maintenance Mode until the drive requests it.

Quantum LTO-8 HH SAS Specifications

General

Native Capacity	12TB
Compressed Capacity	30TB
Native Data Transfer Rate	300 MB/s
Buffer Size	1GB
MTBF	250, 000 hours
Media Type	LTO Ultrium 8
Interface	SAS
Compressed Data Transfer Rate	750 MB/s
Encryption	AES 256-bit
Backward Compatibility	LTO-7, LTO-6
Compatibility	LTO-8