Quantum Superloader 3 User Manual

SuperLoader User’s Guide 55
Chapter 3
3Tape Cartridge Use
Your SuperLoader uses magnetic tape technology to collect, backup, and
archive data. Magnetic tape is made of flexible plastic that is coated with
a ferromagnetic material on one side. A read/write head in the tape drive
discharges electrical impulses onto the moving ferromagnetic surface,
recording data as bits of positive and negative polarity. Therefore, it is
important to protect the tape from magnetic fields by properly caring for
them.
This chapter describes the magnetic tapes and how to handle them
properly. It also describes how to clean the tape drive.

Quantum Superloader 3 Specifications

General

Product Type	Tape Autoloader
Number of Tape Drives Installed	1
Number of Cartridge Slots	8
Tape Technology	LTO Ultrium
Data Compression Ratio	2:1
Native Capacity	12 TB
Compressed Capacity	24 TB
Interfaces	SAS
Humidity	20% to 80% non-condensing
Operating Temperature	10°C to 35°C
Supported Media	LTO-5, LTO-4