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DLT8000
 

Overview

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Performance
Native sustained transfer rate6 MB/s
2:1 Compressed transfer rate12 MB/s
Native formatted capacity40 GB
2:1 compressed capacity80 GB
Average file access time60 sec
Interfaces availableSCSI-2 Fast / Wide, SE / LVD or HVD

Reliability
MTBF250,000 hours at 100% duty cycle
Media durability1,000,000 passes / 15,000 uses
Head Life50,000 hours
Uncorrected error rate1 x 1017 bits read
Undetected error rate1 x 1027 bits read
Warranty3 years

Physical Specifications
Internal Drive 
Width5.7"/ 144.8 mm
Height3.25"/ 82.5 mm
Depth9"/ 228.6 mm
Weight - varies by configuration6 lb/ 2.9 kg

Environmental Limits
Operating Temperature50° to 104° F / 10° to 40° C
Non-condensing humidity20% to 80%
Altitude+40,000' max
Non-operating Temperature-40° to 151° F/-40° to 66° C
Non-condensing humidity10% to 95%

Power
Voltage+5V, +12V
Power consumption28 Watts (average read / write operation)

Media compatibility
DLTtape III10GB native capacities
DLTtape IIIxt15GB native capacity
DLTtape IV20, 35, and 40GB native capacities
DLT cleaning tape20 uses

 

 

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noteNote: Veritas BackupExec and Veritas NetBackup Drivers 
If you are using Veritas BackupExec or Veritas NetBackup you should use the device driver that came with your software backup package.

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WinNT
Device driver to allow use of DLTtape Tape Drives with Windows NT 4.0 running on Intel x86 platforms. This is a self-extracting, compressed file that unzips into a set of files. Please view the README.TXT file for installation instructions.

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Win2K/2K3/XP (x86, x64)
The device driver allows you to use DLT tape drives with Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 running on x86 and x64 platforms. This is a self-extracting, compressed file that unzips into a set of files. Please view the ReadMe.htm file for installation instructions.

 

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V87
V87 update is recommended for improved compatibility with Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) and Operating Systms (OS), as well as overall product reliability improvement.
Note: This firmware is for standalone drives only. If your drive is in a library contact your service representative regarding firmware updates.
Instructions for upgrading firmware via a FUP tape can be found here.

 

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StorageCare Sage xTalk Management Console - In less than thirty minutes xTalk will evaluate your tape drive's health and determine if it needs to be sent in for service. The application also provides detailed engineering drive analysis information and the abilty to quickly download updates to the firmware, application, online help, test script and release notes.
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StorageCare Sage xTalk for Windows
Please view the xTalk Management Console User's Guide For Windows (2 MB) for information on unpacking and installing this package.

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StorageCare Sage xTalk for Solaris
Please view the README_solaris.txt file for information on unpacking and installing this package.
This program is compatable with the following Solaris operating systems:
- SolarisSparc 2.8 (must have latest patches from Sun)

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StorageCare Sage xTalk for Linux
Please view the xTalk Management Console User's Guide For Linux (233 KB) for information on unpacking and installing this package.
This program is compatible with the following Linux operating systems:
- Kernel 2.4.7-10

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DFU for Windows
Drive Firmware Upgrade for Windows

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DFU for Linux
Drive Firmware Upgrade for Linux

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DFU for NetWare
Drive Firmware Upgrade for NetWare

Density Select is a utility that enables users to specify that an SDLT 160/320 tape drive write data cartridges that are backward compatible with SDLT 110/220 tape drives.
Note: The use of the term data cartridge in these instructions refers to Super DLTtape I data cartridges.
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Density Select
Unzip the downloaded file and double-click PCD.exe to begin installation.

 

Documentation

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Product Use Guides
 DLT 8000 Product Manual2.4 MBNov 2003

Planning and Installation Guides
 Installation on SGI IRX20 KBMar 2001
 Installation on HP9000 series 700 or 80013 KBMar 2001
 Installation on Sun Solaris 2.5 and Below133 KBJuly 2003
 Installation on Sun Solaris 2.6 and Above115 KBNov 2003
 Installation on Linux372 KBJan 2006
 Installing a DLTtape or Super DLTtape Drive into an AIX System105 KBSep 2004

Reference Guides
 DLT 8000 Jumper Settings
DLT 8000 Part Numbers
 User Reference Guide - Super DLTtape System335 KBMay 2004
 Software Compatability for Super DLT/DLT Product Lines (SDLT600, SDLT 320, SDLT 220 and DLT 8000)48 KBJan 2005
 DLT Firmware Personalities13 KBMar 2001
 

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