Introduction; Functions - Fujitsu Siemens Computers LTO-3 Operating Manual

Introduction

The Streamer LTO-3 half height 400GB/800GB SCSI Ultra320 is a drive for magnetic tape
cartridges.
The streamer is a mass storage which is especially suited for the following applications:
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Backup of hard disk drives
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Data archiving
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Data acquisition
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Data exchange
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Software distribution
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Emergency recovery
This manual contains all the information you require to install and operate the streamer.
To install the streamer, you need some knowledge of hardware. Make sure you observe the
instructions in the "Important notes" chapter of your computer's operating manual.
The streamer has to be operated only in SCSI Bus mode LVD (Low Voltage Differential).
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SCSI Bus mode SE (Single Ended) is not allowed and leads to losses speed and to
exceeding abrasion of the streamer and magnetic tape cartridges.
Pay attention to an appropriate SCSI configuration in Bus mode LVD during the
connection of the streamer (controller, cabling, and timing).
In the event of any problems occurring, please contact your sales outlet or your customer
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service center.
Further information
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How to mount the streamer into the computer is described in the following manuals:
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Operating manual for your computer
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Technical Manual for your computer
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Information about the SCSI interface can be found in the following manuals:
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Technical Manual for the SCSI board
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Operating manual for your computer
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Technical Manual for your computer
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For information on the required SCSI drivers and the backup software, refer to the software
documentation.

Functions

In order to operate the streamer, the computer must therefore have a SCSI interface of the
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type Ultra160 or Ultra320 and the appropriate SCSI drivers must be installed.
The streamer is equipped with the following properties/functions:
● a SCSI interface of the type Ultra320 HD (high density), wide (16 bit) LVD/SE (Low Voltage
Differential or Single-Ended)
● a 68-pin Wide SCSI port
● a memory capacity of 400 Gbyte (without compression) or 800 Gbyte (with 2:1-compression).
● a maximum continuous data transfer rate of up to 60MB per second with compression
● an internal buffer of 128 MB
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