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Scalar 218
 

Overview

Library

 

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Operation

Library Interface:

HVD SCSI, Fast-Wide SCSI, Serial

Media Type:

DLT ½-inch, metal-particle cartridges

Indicators/Controls:

8 key (4 menu keys, 4 direction keys) keypad with LCD display to monitor and control system status, diagnostics, and configuration

Drive Type:

  • Quantum model DLT4000
  • Quantum model DLT7000
  • Quantum model DLT8000

Environmental

Electrical:

100-240 VAC, 47-63 Hz, 2.25 -- 1.25 A max

Temperature:

  • 10 to 40° C operating
  • -40 to 70° C storage and shipping

Humidity:

  • 20 to 80% RH, non-condensing operating
  • 90% maximum storage and shipping

Reliability

Library MTBF:

Greater than 80,000 power-on hours

Library MSBF:Greater than 1,000,000 cartridge changes (net, drive, and media) with scheduled maintenance

Library MTTR:

30 minutes

Power Consumption:

Less than 350 Watts

Maintenance:

Use cleaning cartridge whenever Use Cleaning Tape message is announced on a drive front panel.


Physical

Factor

Specifications

Dimensions:

  • 19.0" (w) x 24.50" (d) x 10.5" (h)
  • 48.3 cm (w) x 62.2 cm (d) x 26.7 cm (h)

Weight:

  • 70 lb. (w/2 drives)
  • 31.75 Kg (w/2 drives)

Shipping Weight:

  • 90 lb. (w/2 drives)
  • 40.82 Kg (w/2 drives)

 

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There are no downloadable drivers for this product.

noteNote: Quantum Tape Drive drivers can be found on the individual drive download page.


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NOTICE - New firmware may NOT be appropriate for all libraries and situations!
PLEASE - Check the Library's Firmware Release Notes (included in the downloaded file) for compatibility information regarding other currently installed firmware.
VERIFY - If you have questions about how to find your product's current firmware versions, refer to Finding Product Firmware Versions Reference Guide under Documentation below.
 
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Scalar 218 version 1.06
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Scalar 218M, version 1.14

Diagnostic

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There are no downloadable diagnostic tools for this product.


Documentation

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Product Use Guides
 Scalar 218 Theory of Operation49 KBMay 1998

Planning and Installation Guides
 Scalar 218 DLT Library Installation and Operating Guide1 MBAugust 1999
Scalar 218M Library Installation and Operating Guide 1 MBAugust 1999
 Scalar 218FC Library Installation and Operating Guide1 MBAugust 1999

Safety Guide
 System, Safety, and Regulatory Information Guide (Multiple Languages)4 MBSeptember 2006

Quantum Knowledge Base Information
 
Scalar 218: How can I find the Product Serial Number?
Finding Product Firmware Versions.
 

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