Seagate STD2401LW-S - User Manual

Important information about this
document
The following document, the Scorpion 40 DDS-4 Tape Drive Product Manual, is
the complete guide for this tape drive. Because the tape drive comes installed
in your Gateway
TM
computer, some of the information in the product manual
does not apply. This information is listed below.
■ Installing hardware and software
Your Scorpion 40 DDS-4 Tape Drive comes installed on your Gateway
computer. Should you need to reinstall software or drivers, you can do
so using your Gateway System Restoration CD or Gateway Server
Companion CD. Disregard information about installing software and
drivers from diskettes. Use only the CDs mentioned above.
■ Reaching technical support
For technical support, contact Gateway and not the technical support
contacts mentioned in the manual. You can access Gateway technical
support at www.gateway.com.
■ Warranty information
Your Gateway warranty applies to the entire system, which includes the
Scorpion 40 DDS-4 Tape Drive. No other warranty, including the one in
the manual, is applicable.
■ Disregard the following information:
■
All references to installing a 3-5-inch internal Scorpion 40 drive or
an external Scorpion 40 drive.
■
All references to purchasing a SCSI termination connector. Gateway
supplies the SCSI termination connector on this system.
■
All references to purchasing a cleaning tape. Gateway supplies a
cleaning tape. Clean the tape heads as instructed in the manual.
■
All references to installing revised firmware.
■
All references to dip-switch 10 settings. Dip-switch 10 comes
configured in the off position. The Vendor ID for this switch is set
to “Archive Python.”
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Summary

Important Information for Gateway Users

Hardware and Software Installation

Instructions for reinstalling software and drivers using specific Gateway CDs.

Technical Support Contact

Specifies contacting Gateway support directly for assistance.

Warranty Clarification

States that Gateway warranty applies to the entire system, including the tape drive.

Information to Disregard

Lists specific sections and topics in the manual that do not apply to this configuration.

FCC Notice and Safety Warnings

Additional Warnings

Lists crucial safety precautions for preventing fire or electrical hazards.

About This Manual

Introduction to the Scorpion 40 Drive

Overview and Applications

Describes the drive's purpose, capacity, performance, and typical applications.

DDS Format Compatibility

Details support for DDS-4, DDS-3, DDS-2, and DDS recording formats.

Capacity and Transfer Rates

Lists storage capacities and data transfer rates for different recording modes.

Key Features

Highlights the drive's technological advancements, reliability, and performance characteristics.

Scorpion 40 Drive Models

Describes the available internal and external configurations of the Scorpion 40 drive.

Specifications

Overview of Specifications

Introduces the types of technical specifications covered in this chapter.

Physical Specifications

Lists the physical dimensions and weight for internal and external models.

Power Specifications

Details voltage, current, and power consumption for internal and external drives.

Drive Performance Specifications

Outlines key performance metrics like capacity, error recovery, and transfer speeds.

Environmental Requirements

Specifies operational and non-operational temperature, humidity, and vibration limits.

Reliability Metrics

Summarizes reliability specifications including MTBF, MTTR, and error rates.

DDS Cartridge Specifications

Lists recommended DDS data and cleaning cartridges.

Regulatory Compliance

Lists the standards and regulations the drive complies with.

Installation Guide

Unpacking and Inspection

General instructions for handling and checking the drive upon receipt.

Internal Drive Configuration

Details on setting SCSI ID, parity, termination, and dip-switches for internal drives.

Internal Drive Mounting

Procedures for mounting the drive in 3.5-inch and 5.25-inch bays.

Connecting Internal Drive Cables

Connecting SCSI interface and power cables to the internal drive.

External Drive Installation

Steps for installing the external subsystem, including configuration and connections.

Drive Operation and Maintenance

Cartridge Handling Procedures

Procedures for loading, unloading, and initializing tape cartridges.

DDS Cartridge Compatibility

Information on supported DDS tape types and recommended models.

Status Indicators and Write Protection

Explains LED indicators and how to write-protect cartridges.

Head Cleaning and Environmental Operation

Guidelines for cleaning tape heads and operating the drive in different environmental conditions.

Data Compression and Firmware Updates

How the drive handles data compression and the process for loading firmware updates.

Theory of Operations

Drive Design and Mechanism

Overview of DAT technology, drive mechanism, motors, and helical scan recording.

Electronics and Data Integrity

Details on signal processing, flash memory, sensors, and RAW error checking.

Media Recognition and Cartridges

Explains the Media Recognition System (MRS) and DDS cartridge specifications.

Data Compression

Compression Principles and Benefits

Explains the concept of data compression and its advantages for tape drives.

Compression Considerations

Factors influencing compression effectiveness, such as data type and host transfer rate.

Hardware Compression Implementation

Describes the drive's hardware compression using the DCLZ algorithm.

DCLZ Algorithm Operation

Details the simplified operation of the DCLZ algorithm for compression and decompression.

Seagate STD2401LW-S Specifications

General

Brand	Seagate
Model	STD2401LW-S
Category	Storage
Language	English