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SDLT 600A Product Manual, 81-81487-01 A01, December 2005, Made in USA.

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Contents

Preface xiii

Chapter 1 Introduction 1

Overview ...........................................................................................................................1

Product Features...............................................................................................................3

Chapter 2 Installing Your Tape Drive 4

Warranty Note.................................................................................................................. 4

Safety, Handling, and ESD Protection ..........................................................................5

Safety Precautions..................................................................................................... 5

Handling.....................................................................................................................6

Electrostatic Discharge Protection..........................................................................7

Pre-Installation Guidelines .............................................................................................8

Installing the Tape Drive.................................................................................................8

Secure the Rackmount Tape Drive into a Rack.....................................................8

Connect the Power to the Tabletop Tape Drive..................................................10

Connecting the SDLT 600A to the Network Port ...............................................11

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Tape Drive Remote Management ................................................................................12

Starting the Remote Management Web Pages.................................................... 12

Setup Menu.............................................................................................................. 14

Changing the Password .........................................................................................18

SDLT 600A Client/FTP Client ..............................................................................19

Configuring the Tape Drive.......................................................................................... 20

Windows Configuration ........................................................................................ 21

Multiuser Connection.............................................................................................24

Linux Configuration ............................................................................................... 26

Mac OS X Configuration ........................................................................................ 27

Chapter 3 Using Your Tape Drive 30

Front Panel Controls and LEDs.................................................................................... 31

Formatting Media Cartridges....................................................................................... 34

Updating the Firmware................................................................................................. 34

Updating the Tape Drive Firmware..................................................................... 34

Updating the Server................................................................................................ 35

Rebooting the Tape Drive...................................................................................... 36

Error Log ..................................................................................................................37

FTP Transfers ..................................................................................................................38

FTP Client Tool........................................................................................................38

SDLT 600A Client Tab............................................................................................39

Resume on transfer ................................................................................................. 41

Contextual Menu.....................................................................................................44

Partial restore........................................................................................................... 49

Configuration Tab................................................................................................... 57

List of Servers Management.................................................................................. 58

Multiuser Connection.............................................................................................59

System and MXF files .............................................................................................60

Supported FTP Commands ................................................................................... 61

Standard Commands (RFC959)............................................................................. 61

SITE Commands...................................................................................................... 70

Standard FTP Client................................................................................................77

C-API.........................................................................................................................77

Java Plug-In.............................................................................................................. 77

Acquiring the Java Plug-in ....................................................................................77

Certificate of Security ............................................................................................. 78

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Cleaning the Tape Mechanism.....................................................................................78

Occasional Cleaning of Tape Head ...................................................................... 78

When to Use the Cleaning Tape............................................................................ 79

Life Expectancy of the Cleaning Tape..................................................................79

Compatibility of the Cleaning Tape .....................................................................79

Loading the Cleaning Tape Into a Tabletop Tape Drive................................... 79

Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................. 80

Power-On Self-Test ................................................................................................. 80

POST Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 82

Over Temperature Condition................................................................................ 83

Frequently Asked Questions................................................................................. 83

Appendix A SDLT 600A Tape Drive Specifications 84

Tape Drive Technology .................................................................................................84

Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) Interface ......................................................................... 84

Material Exchange Format (MXF) Aware............................................................84

Laser Guided Magnetic Recording.......................................................................85

Pivoting Optical Servo............................................................................................85

Magneto Resistive Cluster Heads.........................................................................85

Advanced Partial Response Maximum Likelihood ...........................................85

Advanced Metal Powder Media...........................................................................85

Positive Engagement Tape Leader Buckling Mechanism................................. 86

Modular Design..............................................................................................................86

Data Control Module..............................................................................................87

Tape Control Module ............................................................................................. 88

Front Panel Module ................................................................................................89

Electronic Interface Module................................................................................... 89

Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge .........................................................................90

Product Specifications ................................................................................................... 90

Positive Engagement Tape Leader Buckling Mechanism................................. 91

Functional Specifications............................................................................................... 91

Performance Data....................................................................................................91

Shock and Vibration Specifications ......................................................................93

Current and Power Requirements........................................................................ 95

SDLT 600A Tape Drive Recording Method ........................................................ 99

Environmental Specifications.......................................................................................99

Air Flow Requirements ..........................................................................................99

Temperature and Humidity ................................................................................100

Storage and Shipment........................................................................................... 100

Altitude................................................................................................................... 101

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Recording Media Specifications.................................................................................101

Media Structure..................................................................................................... 102

Physical Data Cartridge .......................................................................................103

Media Shipping, Operating, and Storage Specifications.................................103

Appendix B Super DLTtape II Data Cartridges 105

Recognizing Quantum Super DLTtape I and II Data Cartridges.......................... 105

Data Cartridge Handling Guidelines ........................................................................106

Data Cartridge Inspection Procedure........................................................................108

Data Cartridge Write-protect Switch.........................................................................112

Loading a Data Cartridge............................................................................................114

Unloading a Data Cartridge .......................................................................................115

Appendix C Regulatory Compliance 117

Safety Regulations........................................................................................................118

Safety Certifications..............................................................................................118

Electromagnetic Field Specifications......................................................................... 118

Electromagnetic Emissions .................................................................................. 118

Electromagnetic Interference Susceptibility...................................................... 118

Immunity and ESD Limits...................................................................................119

Acoustic Noise Emissions ........................................................................................... 120

Environmental Compliance........................................................................................121

Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment ....................................................121

Glossary 122

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Figures

Figure 1 SDLT 600A Tape Drive ..............................................................................2

Figure 2 Install the Rackmount SDLT 600A...........................................................9

Figure 3 Connect the Power Cable .......................................................................... 9

Figure 4 Power on the Rackmount Tape Drive....................................................10

Figure 5 Powering On the Tape Drive ..................................................................11

Figure 6 Connecting to the Network Port (Tabletop Tape Drive Shown)....... 12

Figure 7 Start Window.............................................................................................13

Figure 8 Login Window ..........................................................................................14

Figure 9 SDLT 600A Main Page .............................................................................14

Figure 10 Setup Window........................................................................................... 18

Figure 11 Change Password .....................................................................................18

Figure 12 SDLT 600A/FTP Client............................................................................19

Figure 13 IP Configuration Options ........................................................................ 20

Figure 14 Local Area Connection Properties..........................................................21

Figure 15 Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties...................................................22

Figure 16 Start Window.............................................................................................23

Figure 17 Login Window ..........................................................................................23

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Figures

Figure 18 Setup Window........................................................................................... 25

Figure 19 Mac OS X System Network .....................................................................27

Figure 20 Mac OS X System Ethernet Network.....................................................28

Figure 21 Mac OS X IP Address Settings................................................................29

Figure 22 SDLT 600A Tape Drive Front Panel.......................................................31

Figure 23 Media Formatting..................................................................................... 34

Figure 24 Tape Drive Update ...................................................................................35

Figure 25 Tape Drive Update Progress Bar............................................................ 35

Figure 26 Server Update............................................................................................ 36

Figure 27 Server Update Progress Bar ....................................................................36

Figure 28 Reboot in Progress....................................................................................36

Figure 29 Save Changes.............................................................................................37

Figure 30 Restart Confirmation................................................................................ 37

Figure 31 FTP Error Log............................................................................................ 37

Figure 32 Java Virtual Machine Plug-in..................................................................38

Figure 33 FTP Error Pop-Up..................................................................................... 38

Figure 34 SDLT 600A Client Tab..............................................................................39

Figure 35 Download Progression Progress Bar ..................................................... 40

Figure 36 Site to Site Transfer Pop-up Window ....................................................41

Figure 37 File Exist Pop-up Window....................................................................... 41

Figure 38 Transfer in progress Pop-up Window...................................................42

Figure 39 Transfer error Pop-up Window.............................................................. 42

Figure 40 MXF Files and Metadata..........................................................................43

Figure 41 Additional Metadata Columns...............................................................44

Figure 42 Audio Essence Metadata .........................................................................44

Figure 43 Contextual Menu ...................................................................................... 45

Figure 44 Renaming Files or Folders.......................................................................45

Figure 45 Delete Pop-up Window ........................................................................... 46

Figure 46 Retrieving Files from the Trash Folder..................................................46

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Figures

Figure 47 Moving Pop-up Window.........................................................................47

Figure 48 Moving Pop-up Window — Destination Folder..................................47

Figure 49 Create Folder Pop-up Window...............................................................48

Figure 50 MXF Information of D10 PAL Essence.................................................. 49

Figure 51 MXF Information of DV NTSC Essence ................................................49

Figure 52 Partial Restore OP1A Pop-up Window ................................................. 50

Figure 53 Partial Restore OPATOM Pop-up Window..........................................51

Figure 54 Partial Restore Successful Pop-up Window .........................................51

Figure 55 Partial File List...........................................................................................52

Figure 56 Partial File List in OPATOM................................................................... 52

Figure 57 Download Progression Dialog................................................................53

Figure 58 Create Header Pop-up Window............................................................. 54

Figure 59 Metadata Header — Virtual File ............................................................54

Figure 60 Transfer in Progress.................................................................................. 54

Figure 61 Erase Tape Pop-up Window ...................................................................55

Figure 62 Eject Tape Pop-up Window..................................................................... 55

Figure 63 Eject Tape Error Pop-up Window..........................................................55

Figure 64 Tape Pop-up Information........................................................................56

Figure 65 Information on Software Licenses Pop-up Window ........................... 57

Figure 66 Configuration Tab Display......................................................................58

Figure 67 FTP Error Pop-Up..................................................................................... 59

Figure 68 FTP Error Pop-Up Window ....................................................................59

Figure 69 Certificate of Security...............................................................................78

Figure 70 SDLT 600A Tape Drive Front Panel LEDs............................................82

Figure 71 SDLT 600A Tape Drive Modular Design ..............................................87

Figure 72 Multiple Layers Comprise Super DLTtape II Media.........................102

Figure 73 Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge......................................................... 103

Figure 74 Super DLTtape II Media Shipping Limits........................................... 103

Figure 75 Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge......................................................... 106

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Figures

Figure 76 Bottom View of Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge ............................109

Figure 77 Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Reel Locks..................................... 110

Figure 78 Opening the Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge Door ........................ 110

Figure 79 Problems to Look for Inside the Data Cartridge Door...................... 111

Figure 80 Write-Protect Switch on Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge.............. 112

Figure 81 Loading a Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge ...................................... 115

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Tables

Table 1 System Defaults.........................................................................................15

Table 2 Front Panel Elements................................................................................32

Table 3 Standard Commands (RFC959)..............................................................62

Table 4 RFC775 Commands..................................................................................69

Table 5 SITE Commands ....................................................................................... 70

Table 6 Commands Not Normalized (Internet Draft)....................................... 76

Table 7 LED Lighting Pattern During Power-On Self-Test (POST) ................ 81

Table 8 Troubleshooting Chart.............................................................................83

Table 9 SDLT 600A Tape Drive Performance Data ...........................................91

Table 10 Non-operating Shock Specifications (Unpackaged)............................ 93

Table 11 Non-Operating Shock Specifications (Packaged, Drop) ..................... 93

Table 12 Non-Operating Vibration Specifications (Unpackaged).....................93

Table 13 Non-Operating Vibration Specifications (Packaged)..........................94

Table 14 Operating Shock and Vibration Specifications..................................... 94

Table 15 Current Requirements — SCSI Interface...............................................96

Table 16 Power Requirements — SCSI Interface .................................................98

Table 17 Temperature and Humidity Specification ..........................................100

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Tables

Table 18 Tape Drive Storage and Shipment Specifications.............................. 100

Table 19 Super DLTtape II Media Specifications...............................................101

Table 20 Super DLTtape II Media Operating Limits.........................................104

Table 21 Super DLTtape II Media Storage Limits.............................................. 104

Table 22 Write-Protect Switch Positions .............................................................113

Table 23 EMI Regulations and Certifications.....................................................119

Table 24 Acoustic Noise Emissions, Nominal....................................................120

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Preface

This document serves as an easy-to-use information source and product
catalog to familiarize Quantum customers and systems professionals
with the SDLT 600A tape drive. The SDLT 600A tape drive is an extension
of the Digital Linear Tape (DLT

Audience The primary audience for this document consists of end users installing

and using the tape drive.

Purpose This document provides information on the SDLT 600A tape drive

including:

®

) product family.

• Product description

• Installation instructions

• Operation instructions

• Tape usage and care

• Regulatory compliance and statements

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Document Organization This document is organized as follows:

Preface

• Chapter 1, Introduction

, provides an overview of the tape drive and

product features.

• Chapter 2, Installing Your Tape Drive

, includes information on
warranty, safety, handling, and ESD precautions, pre-installation
guidelines, and installation procedures.

• Chapter 3,

Using Your Tape Drive, provides information that you

need to use the tape drive, including front panel controls, loading the
applet, updating the firmware and software, viewing the error log,
rebooting, supported FTP commands, POST, cleaning the tape drive,
and general troubleshooting guidelines.

• Appendix A,

SDLT 600A Tape Drive Specifications, provides

product, functional, environmental, and recording media
specifications.

• Appendix B,

Super DLTtape II Data Cartridges, provides information

on recognizing, handling, inspecting, write-protecting, loading, and
unloading cartridges.

• Appendix C,

Regulatory Compliance, provides electromagnetic field

specifications, acoustic noise emissions, and environmental
compliance

This document concludes with a glossary and a detailed index.

Notational Conventions This document uses the following conventions:

Note: Notes emphasize important information related to the main

topic.

Caution: Cautions indicate potential hazards to equipment and are

included to prevent damage to equipment.

Warning: Warnings indicate potential hazards to personal safety and

are included to prevent injury.

This document uses the following:

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• Right side of the tape drive — Refers to the right side as you face the
component being described.

• Left side of the tape drive — Refers to the left side as you face the
component being described.

• Power cycle — Means to turn the tape drive or system on, then turn
them off (or off, then on).

• Dimensions in figures — All dimensions are shown with no units
specified (Inches understood unless otherwise specified).

Related Documents The following documents are related to the SDLT 600A tape drive:

Document No. Document Title Document Description

81-81488-xx SDLT 600A Quick Start

Guide

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Software License The SDLT 600A uses edtFTPj 1.4.5 Java API which is under the GNU

Lesser General Public License (LGPL) and hence can be freely used in
commercial or non-commercial products.

It should be noted, however, that under the LGPL, edtFTPj must be used
as a library and not directly incorporated into codebase.

• edtFTPj Web site: www.enterprisedt.com/products/edtftpj/

overview.html

• GNU Lesser General Public License: www.gnu.org/licenses/

lgpl.html

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Chapter 1

1Introduction

This chapter describes the features of the Quantum SDLT 600A tape drive
and covers the following topics:

• Overview

• Product Features

describes a basic overview of the tape drive.

lists product features of the tape drive.

Overview 1

The Quantum SDLT 600A is an extension to the family of DLT products
with video professionals in mind. Using the built-in FTP client in
conjunction with a standard Web browser, Material Exchange Format
(MXF) files can be stored and retrieved. A Gigabit Ethernet (GigE)
interface allows this drive to be quickly connected and accessed on your
network.

The SDLT 600A is ideal for serving a full range of video applications;
from hand-carrying video content out to a truck for live production to
facility-wide, long-term, secure archive.

The tape drive provides 300 Gigabyte (GB) of storage capacity with a
transfer speed of 36 Megabyte per second (MB/sec) native. This allows
for over 6 hours of HD (high definition) and over 25 hours of SD
(standard definition) storage on a single cartridge.

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Figure 1 SDLT 600A
Tape Drive

Chapter 1 Introduction

Overview

The SDLT 600A is available in either a tabletop (as shown in figure 1) or
rackmount unit.

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Chapter 1 Introduction

Product Features

Product Features 1

The SDLT 600A tape drive offers the following product features:

• Convergent technology — the benefits of file-based data tape storage
and the accessibility of video tape

• Built-in Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) interface

• Access to metadata and clip content by timecode-indexed in and out
points through a web-based interface.

• The tape drive provides 300 Gigabyte (GB) of storage capacity with a
transfer speed of 36 Megabyte per second (MB/sec) native. This
allows for over 6 hours of HD (high definition) and over 25 hours of
SD (standard definition) storage on a single cartridge.

• A streaming tape drive that uses half-inch wide Super Digital Linear
Tape (Super DLTtape II) media.

• A standard 5.25-inch full-height form factor to simplify integration
into system and tape library solutions.

• iTalk (and Pocket DLTSage iTalk)—Infrared (wireless) interface that
provides a remote testing base allowing customers and integrators to
access system diagnostic information from the front of the tape drive.

• For more information on the SDLT tape products and other product
information, go to www.dlttape.com/Home.htm

This Web page provides information that is constantly updated as
needed. Refer to this Web site often to obtain the most current
information.

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.

Chapter 2

2Installing Your Tape Drive

This chapter describes how to install the SDLT 600A tape drive. This
includes installation instructions, power and signal cabling descriptions,
and operating instructions. This chapter also includes information on
configuring and connecting the tape drive into a system.

This chapter covers the following topics:

• Warranty Note follow so that you do not void your warranty.

• Safety, Handling, and ESD Protection
safeguards to use when working with the tape drive.

• Pre-Installation Guidelines
installing the tape drive.

provides a general reminder of certain precautions to

describes appropriate

describes proper steps to take before

W arranty Note 2

See the warranty before installing your tape drive. Certain actions taken
during installation could void the warranty if not properly conducted.

Generally, the Limited Product and Limited Repair Warranties are
contingent upon proper use in the application for which the product is
intended; and do not cover the product if you perform any of the
following actions:

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Chapter 2 Installing Your Tape Drive

Safety, Handling, and ESD Protection

• Modify the product without the manufacturer’s written approval.

• Subject the product to unusual physical, environmental, or electrical
stress, including damage caused by handling or shipping in
unapproved containers or packaging.

• Disturb any warranty labels, or the integrity of the product in any
other way.

• Remove or damage the serial number label to the extent that
warranty status of the product cannot be determined.

Safety, Handling, and ESD Protection 2

Inappropriate or careless handling of SDLT 600A tape drives may result
in damage to the product. Follow the precautions and directions to
prevent damaging the tape drive. In addition, follow the steps in Pre-

Installation Guidelines to ensure that you have the correct hardware for

your system configuration.

Safety Precautions 2 For your safety, follow all safety procedures described here and in other

sections of the manual.

1 Power off the system before installing or removing the tape drive to

prevent the possibility of electrical shock or damage to the tape drive.
Unplug the unit that contains—or is to contain—the tape drive from
AC power to provide an added measure of safety.

2 Read, understand, and observe all label warnings.
3 The Pivoting Optical Servo (POS) uses a Class I laser product. This

laser product complies with 29 CFR 1200 and 29 CFR 1910 as
applicable on the date of manufacture.

Warning: If you open the tape drive chassis, you may become

exposed to invisible laser emission which could be
harmful if you are directly exposed to the beam.

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Chapter 2 Installing Your Tape Drive

Safety, Handling, and ESD Protection

Handling 2 Damage to the tape drive can occur as the result of careless handling,

vibration, shock, or electrostatic discharge (ESD). For more details about
ESD, see Electrostatic Discharge Protection

.

Caution: Always handle the SDLT 600A tape drive with care to

avoid damage to the precision internal components. Hold
the rackmount tape drive the sides or the tabletop tape
drive by the bottom. Never hold either tape drive by
inserting fingers into the receiver area on the front of the
tape drive. Damage to the receiver area may occur if you
lift or carry it in this manner.

Follow these guidelines to avoid damage to the tape drive:

• Always observe prescribed ESD precautions.

• Keep the external tape drive in its anti-static bag until ready to install.

• Always use a properly fitted wrist strap or other suitable ESD
protection when handling the tape drive.

• Hold the tape drive only by its sides.

• Do not bump, jar, or drop the tape drive. Use care when transporting
the tape drive.

• Always handle the tape drive carefully and gently. A drop of ¼ inch
onto a bench or desktop may damage a tape drive.

• Never place the tape drive so that it rests on its front bezel. Always
gently place the tape drive flat, bottom side down, on an appropriate
ESD-protected work surface to avoid the tape drive being
accidentally knocked over.

• Do not pack other materials with the tape drive in its anti-static bag.

• Place the tape drive in the anti-static bag before placing it in a
shipping container.

• Do not stack objects on the tape drive.

• Do not expose the tape drive to moisture.

• Do not place foreign objects inside the tape drive’s receiver area.

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Chapter 2 Installing Your Tape Drive

Safety, Handling, and ESD Protection

Electrostatic Discharge Protection

Several electrical components of the SDLT 600A tape drive are sensitive

2

to static electricity and electrostatic discharge (ESD). Even a static
buildup or discharge that is too slight to feel can be sufficient to destroy
or degrade a component’s operation.

To minimize the possibility of ESD-related damage to the system, the
drive’s manufacturer strongly recommends using both a workstation
anti-static mat and an ESD wrist strap. When correctly installed and
properly used, these devices reduce the buildup of static electricity that
might harm the system.

Observe the following precautions to avoid ESD-related problems:

• Leave the tape drive in its anti-static bag until you are ready to install
it in the system.

• Always use a properly fitted and grounded wrist strap or other
suitable ESD protection when handling the tape drive and observe
proper ESD grounding techniques.

• Hold the tape drive only by its sides.

• Place the tape drive on a properly grounded anti-static work surface
pad when it is out of its protective anti-static bag.

• Do not use the bag as a substitute for the work surface anti-static pad.
The outside surface of the bag may not have the same anti-static
properties as the inside surface. It could actually increase the
possibility of ESD problems.

• Do not remove covers to use any test equipment to check components
on the PCBAs. There are no user-serviceable components on the tape
drive.

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Chapter 2 Installing Your Tape Drive

Pre-Installation Guidelines

Pre-Installation Guidelines 2

Before you begin, check the contents of the box and record the applicable
numbers and confirm software and operating system compatibility.
Check the tape drive to be certain it is operating properly before installing
it in a system.

1 Unpack and review the contents of the box for any physical damage.

If you find damaged items, contact your tape drive provider.

2 Record the model and serial number of the tape drive. These

numbers provide specific information about the tape drive and will
be very helpful if you must contact technical support. You can find
these numbers on the bottom of the tape drive enclosure.

The Model Number/Serial Number:

3 Make sure that the host computer is functioning properly and is

prepared for a network.

Installing the Tape Drive 2

The SDLT 600A tape drive is available in a rackmount version or a
tabletop version; for rackmount installation procedures, see Secure the

Rackmount Tape Drive into a Rack and for tabletop installation

procedures, see Connect the Power to the Tabletop Tape Drive

Secure the Rackmount Tape Drive into a Rack

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This section describes how to secure the rackmount tape drive into a rack.

2

Note: If you are installing a tabletop tape drive, proceed to Connect

the Power to the Tabletop Tape Drive.

1 Slide the rackmount tape drive into the equipment rack.
2 Secure the unit to the rack with the thumbscrews. See figure 2

.

.

Figure 2 Install the
Rackmount SDLT 600A

Chapter 2 Installing Your Tape Drive

Installing the Tape Drive

Thumbscrews

3 Connect one end of the power cord to the power cord connector on

the rear of the rackmount tape drive and the other end of the power
cord to an AC outlet. See figure 3

.

Figure 3 Connect the Power
Cable

Power cord
connector

Network port

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Figure 4 Power on the
Rackmount Tape Drive

Chapter 2 Installing Your Tape Drive

Installing the Tape Drive

4 Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the network port located on

the rear of the tape drive and connect the other end to a network
switch or router (see Connecting the SDLT 600A to the Network

Port).

Note: The GigE network port is backward compatible with

100BaseT and 10BaseT networks. To get the full
performance of the drive, use GigE networks.

5 Power on the tape drive using the switch on the front panel (see

figure 4

).

Power button

Connect the Power to the Tabletop Tape Drive

The tabletop tape drive power supply has an auto-sensing feature; it

2

requires no adjustment or switch setting changes for different AC
sources.

1 Attach the power cable to the tape drive.
2 Connect one end of the AC cord into the power connector on the rear

of the tape drive; connect the other end of the cord to the AC outlet.

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Figure 5 Powering On the Tape
Drive

Chapter 2 Installing Your Tape Drive

Installing the Tape Drive

3 Power on the tape drive using the switch on the rear panel (see

figure 5

).

4 Upon completion, proceed to the next section to confirm the

installation.

Caution: Quantum recommends the use of an uninterruptible

power supply (UPS). If power is interrupted while
the drive is operating, all changes to an inserted
cartridge will be lost.

Power connector

On/off switch

Connecting the SDLT 600A to the Network Port

To connect to the network port:

2

1 Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the network port located on

the rear of the SDLT 600A tape drive and connect the other end to a
network switch or router (see figure 6

).

The drive may be connected directly to a computer host network
port; no external network is necessary.

Note: The GigE network port is backward compatible with

100BaseT and 10BaseT networks. To get the full
performance of the drive, use GigE networks.

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Figure 6 Connecting to the
Network Port (Tabletop Tape
Drive Shown)

Router

Chapter 2 Installing Your Tape Drive

Tape Drive Remote Management

Host network port

Note:

The GigE network port is backward compatible with
100BaseT and 10BaseT networks. To get the full
performance of the drive, use gigabit Ethernet networks.

Optionally, the tape drive may be
directly connected to the host
network port.

Ethernet cables

Network port

Tape Drive Remote Management 2

The SDLT 600A utilizes a Web-based interface which allows you to
configure and manage the system from a remote workstation on the same
network. The tape drive is managed through the Web pages (accessible
using Internet browser software installed on the host computer) and can
be used to do the following operations:

• Set and configure IP addresses

• Change password

• Update tape drive and server firmware.

Starting the Remote Management Web Pages

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The SDLT 600A main page is available by entering the drive’s product IP

2

address (or URL) in the address bar of a Web browser.

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1 Type in the IP address of the drive (http://10.10.10.10) in the address

line of the browser.

Figure 7 Start Window

2 From the Start window, select

Login (see figure 16).

Select
Login

3 When prompted for a password (see figure 17), enter admin.

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Figure 8 Login Window

Figure 9 SDLT 600A Main
Page

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Enter
password

Once the correct password is entered the SDLT 600A Management
menu options are fully populated as shown in figure 9

.

• Save all changes — saves any setup modification information.

•

Restore all previous values — restores the previous setup

information.

Setup Menu 2 From the SDLT 600A main page, you can access to the Setup menu (on the

left side of the desktop) to manage the network options. These options are
described below.

Note: The values shown in the figures that follow are samples and

may not represent the current values set in the SDLT 600A.

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Table 1 System Defaults

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Tape Drive Remote Management

Name Password/Setting

Static IP address 10.10.10.10

Netmask 255.255.255.0

Main login admin

Username root

Default password password

Use DHCP 2

Check this box to enable DHCP.
If enabled, the SDLT 600A attempts to get its network configuration from

a DHCP server when it boots. If the device fails to connect to the network,
the predefined default values are used.

Hostname

Enter a name for the tape drive (the default is SDLT600A). This can be a
user friendly name. This appears as part of the IQN and will also be
passed to the DHCP Server for dynamic DNS updates. For more
information, contact your network administrator.

Note: When installing multiple drives, be sure each tape drive has a

unique IP address and host name.

IP address

For a manual IP address configuration (DHCP disabled), enter a valid IP
address here according to the network configuration. For more
information, contact your network administrator.

Note: The IP address MUST be unique; it cannot be in use by another

device on the network. Select an IP address that is appropriate
for your network environment.

2

2

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Netmask 2

Enter the subnet mask for your particular network here. It is advisable to
enter a fallback subnet mask when using DHCP in case the DHCP server
is unavailable. For more information, contact your network
administrator.

Broadcast address

Enter the broadcast address for your particular network here. It is
advisable to enter a fallback broadcast address here when using DHCP
just in case the DHCP server is unavailable. For more information,
contact your network administrator.

Default gateway

You can enter the IP address of the default gateway for your particular
network. Enter a default gateway only if you wish to connect from a
network. For more information, contact your network administrator or
see other third-party technical references for more details.

NTP server

Network Time Protocol (NTP) is any device that responds to NTP time
requests and synchronizes the clocks of computers (clients or servers)
over a network. Enter a NTP server address.

You can set the NTP server IP address in the SDLT 600A Setup page. This
is required to synchronize the SDLT 600A tape drive on a network.

For example, the NTP server stamps its date and time metadata when a
new file is stored on a SDLT 600A cartridge.

2

2

2

Note: Make sure your PC’s clock is accurate. Use a standard time

utility to match the atomic clock value. See www.

bin/view/Servers/WebHome.

To set the IP:

1 Connect the NTP time server to your network.
2 Set the NTP server IP address in the SDLT 600A Setup page.

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ntp.isc.org/

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SNMP manager 2

A Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Manager or SNMP
Service is an application that performs the operational roles of generating
requests to modify and retrieve management information, and receiving
the requested information and trap-event reports that are generated by
the SNMP agent. Enter an SNMP address.

Timeout FTP session

You can set the FTP session timeout (when the session ends) in the
SDLT 600A Setup page. Enter a timeout between 0 to 15 minutes. The
default value is 5 minutes.

New Root’s password

The password for root user connection can be set in the Quantum Setup
page using the New Root's password. The default login for root user
connection is root and password is Quantum. After setting it, and click

Update, the SDLT 600A must reboot to change the password.

Web interface enabled

If you have a valid administrator password, checking this option will
allow you to access the management functions within the server using the
Web browser interface.

Note: In order to use this function at least one of the management

interface options must be enabled.

2

2

2

Telnet interface enabled

If you have a valid administrator password, checking this option will
allow you to access the management functions within the server using a
command-line (telnet) interface.

Note: In order to use this function at least one of the management

interface options must be enabled.

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2

Figure 10 Setup Window

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Changing the Password 2 In the SDLT 600A main page, you can access the Change password menu

(on the left side) to change the password of the

Figure 11 Change Password

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SDLT 600A main page.

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SDLT 600A Client/FTP Client

Figure 12 SDLT 600A/FTP
Client

The SDLT 600A Client/FTP client allows you to transfer files to and from

2

the tape drive, partially restore MXF files, and view the MXF metadata.
In the

SDLT 600A main page, click SDLT 600A Client/FTP client.

Select
FTP client

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Chapter 2 Installing Your Tape Drive

Configuring the Tape Drive

Configuring the Tape Drive 2

There are several options available when configuring the SDLT 600A
within your network. Select the best solution based on the diagram
presented in figure 13

.

Figure 13 IP Configuration
Options

Leave SDLT 600A

on 10.10.10.10

Configure PC to IP

10.10.10.1

yes

To

configure

IP

Is
SDLT 600A
on it's own

network?

Configure

SDLT 600A for

DHCP

no

yes

Open PC's

network

properties

Is PC

configured

for DHCP?

no

Obtain valid IP and

netmask for

SDLT 600A

from network admin

Configure

SDLT 600A as

advised

done

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Windows Configuration 2

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Configuring the Tape Drive

1 The host IP configuration may have to be modified to communicate

with the drive.
The factory default IP address for the SDLT 600A is set to 10.10.10.10.

Figure 14 Local Area
Connection Properties

2 Go to
3 Go to

Network Connections and click the LAN icon.
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) connection and click Properties (see

figure 14

).

Select the TCP/IP
connection

4 In the General dialogue box (see figure 15), select the radio button

“Use the following IP address”.

• In the IP address box, enter 10.10.10.1

• In the Subnet mask box, enter 255.255.255.0

5 Click

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OK.

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Figure 15 Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP) Properties

Enter the IP address and
Subnet mask

6 Launch a Web browser (Internet Explorer, Netscape, or Firefox).

Note: For Linux — Configure using the following:

ifconfig eth0:1 10.10.10.1

For Macintosh — Configure using System Preferences,

Built-In Ethernet, and Manually 10.10.10.10.

Depending upon your present configuration, the drive may not be
initially recognized by the network. You may need to add a network
interface to use the drive temporarily or to configure it.

7 Type in the IP address of the drive (http://10.10.10.10) in the address

line of the browser.

8 From the Start window, select

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Login (see figure 16).

Figure 16 Start Window

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Select
Login

9 When prompted for a password (see figure 17), enter admin.

Figure 17 Login Window

Enter
password

Once the correct password is entered the SDLT 600A Management
menu options are fully populated.

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Chapter 2 Installing Your Tape Drive

Configuring the Tape Drive

Multiuser Connection 2 The system allows six users to be logged on to the root. All other users are

considered guests. The root user can operate all the features of the
SDLT 600A, while the guest user can only read the cartridge directory
(table of contents).

Note: If you require additional assistance when changing IP settings,

you may need to consult either your network administrator or
an authority on IP policies and standards.

Warning: Any change of the IP address could result in the loss of the

device; always double-check that the IP number is entered
correctly.

10 For network configuration settings, go to the

sub menu

Setup (see figure 18).

11 Set your IP address and subnet mask or select

save all changes, then restart your computer.

SDL T 600A manage ment

DHCP. Click update,

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Figure 18 Setup Window

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Setup menu

IP address

NTP server

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Chapter 2 Installing Your Tape Drive

Linux Configuration 2 The following is a sample Linux configuration.

[user@host ~]$ su -l
Password:
[root@host ~]# ftp 10.10.10.10
ftp: connect: Connection timed out
ftp> quit
[root@host ~]# ifconfig eth0:1 10.10.10.1 up
[root@host ~]# ftp 10.10.10.10
Connected to 10.10.10.10.
220---------- Welcome to SDLT 600A ---------­220-You are user number 1 of 1 allowed.
220-Local time is now 00:52. Server port: 21.
220 You will be disconnected after 15 minutes of
inactivity.
500 This security scheme is not implemented
500 This security scheme is not implemented
KERBEROS_V4 rejected as an authentication type
Name (10.10.10.10:root):
331 User root OK. Password required
Password: *****
230-This server supports FXP transfers
230 OK. Current directory is /
Remote system type is UNIX.
Using binary mode to transfer files.
ftp> quit
[root@host ~]# telnet 10.10.10.10
Trying 10.10.10.10...
Connected to 10.10.10.10 (10.10.10.10).
Escape character is '^]'.
SDLT 600A Interface
Password: *****
0 SDLT 600A Management ->
1 SDLT 600A Client ->
r Restore all previous values
s Save all changes
b Reboot
q Logoff
Enter option: q

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Connection closed by foreign host.
[root@host ~]# ifconfig eth0:1 down

[root@host ~]#

Mac OS X Configuration 2 Set an IP address:

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Figure 19 Mac OS X System
Network

1 From the blue Apple menu, select
2 Select

Network.

System Preferences.

Network

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Figure 20 Mac OS X System
Ethernet Network

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Configuring the Tape Drive

3 Highlight the Built-in Ethernet item and then select the Configure

button.

Network

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Figure 21 Mac OS X IP
Address Settings

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Configuring the Tape Drive

4 Select the Manually in the Configuration IPv4 drop-down box and

enter the IP address in the

IP Address dialogue box.

IP address settings

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Chapter 3

3Using Your Tape Drive

This chapter describes how to use your SDLT 600A tape drive to make a
trial back-up, clean the tape mechanism, as well as other useful
information. This chapter also includes information on the LEDs and
buttons on the front panel of the system.

This chapter covers the following topics:

• Front Panel Controls and LEDs
front panel controls and LEDs.

• Formatting Media Cartridges
use the tape drive, including front panel controls, loading the applet,
updating the firmware and software, viewing the error log, and drive
rebooting

• FTP Transfers
commands

• Cleaning the Tape Mechanism

• Troubleshooting
applet, and general troubleshooting guidelines.

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describes the file transfer procedures and FTP client

describes the POST, over temperature condition,

describes the functionality of the

provides information that you need to

describes the cleaning the tape drive

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Front Panel Controls and LEDs

Front Panel Controls and LEDs 3

All controls and LEDs are on the tape drive’s front panel. See figure 22 for
details. Use these controls and LEDs to operate the tape drive and
monitor the SDLT 600A tape drive’s activities. Table 2
and LED functionality.

Figure 22 SDLT 600A Tape
Drive Front Panel

describe control

Green/Orange LED
(Cartridge Status)

Green LED
(Drive Status)

Yellow LED

(Cleaning Required)

Eject Button

iTalk Port

On the SDLT 600A tape drive, the leftmost LED is dual color (green/
orange) This LED is the density indicator. When you insert a Super
DLTtape II data cartridge, this LED illuminates green.

Table 2

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summarizes these combinations.

Table 2 Front Panel
Elements

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Front Panel Controls and LEDs

LED/Button/
Port Title

All LEDs All LEDs illuminate

Color/
Symbol Action Explanation

SDLT 600A tape drive reset
briefly and then
illuminate in sequence
until the reset completes

No LED No LEDs illuminate No data cartridge is inserted

Cartridge Status

Green Remains OnSuper DLTtape II data cartridge ejected

LED

Remains OnBlank Super DLTtape II data cartridge inserted

Remains OnSDLT 600A tape drive formatted Super DLTtape II

data cartridge inserted

Cartridge Status

Orange On/Off Incorrect cartridge inserted.

LED

Green

Flashing

The tape drive is in use. This includes functions such

as:

• The tape is moving.

• The tape drive is calibrating, reading, writing, or
rewinding the tape.

Drive Status LED

• The tape drive is loading, unloading, or rewinding.

On The tape drive is idle. There may or may not be a data

cartridge in the tape drive.

Off The tape drive has not been powered on or is not

plugged into a power source.

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Front Panel Controls and LEDs

LED/Button/
Port Title

Cleaning
Required LED

Eject Button Press Use the

Infrared
Communication
Port

Note: Whenever the tape drive resets, all LEDs illuminate briefly and then illuminate in sequence

until the reset completes. Whenever the tape drive encounters an error, all LEDs flash together.

Color/
Symbol Action Explanation

Yellow On Cleaning is required. See Front Panel Controls and

LEDs for cleaning information.

!

Off Cleaning is not required.

Eject button to eject the tape data cartridge

from the tape drive. When you press the button, the
tape drive completes any active writing of data to the
tape, then ejects the data cartridge.

See the applicable data cartridge appendix for detailed
data cartridge handling procedures.

This infrared port, also known as iTalk, provides a
wireless remote testing base for customers and
integrators to access system diagnostic information.
See your Quantum sales representative for more
information.

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Chapter 3 Using Your Tape Drive

Formatting Media Cartridges

Formatting Media Cartridges 3

1 Insert the SDLTtape II cartridge into the tape drive.

Warning: When formatting with the SDLT 600A tape drive, all

existing data on the media cartridge will be
overwritten.

2 When the tape drive recognizes an unformatted media cartridge, a

prompt appears, click

Figure 23 Media Formatting

Yes.

Note: Always remove the data cartridge from the drive prior to

powering down the unit. This updates any change to that the
file system stored on the tape is consistent and that the tape in
the tape path is not damaged when the unit is powered up.

Updating the Firmware 3

Updating the Tape Drive Firmware

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From the SDLT 600A main page, you can access the Tape Drive update

3

menu (on the left side) to change the firmware of the tape drive.

Note: The tape drive update procedure completes after the update

file is uploaded. There is no confirmation of your choice.

To acquire the firmware, go to the software download page at

www.quantum.com.

http://

Figure 24 Tape Drive Update

Figure 25 Tape Drive Update
Progress Bar

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Updating the Firmware

During the update, the following progress bar appears:

Updating the Server 3 From the SDL T 600A main p age, you can access the Server update menu

(on the left side) to change the firmware of the FTP and HTTP server
board.

Note: There is no confirmation of your choice.

To acquire the firmware, go to the software download page at

www.quantum.com.

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http://

Figure 26 Server Update

Figure 27 Server Update
Progress Bar

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Updating the Firmware

Locate the following file to update:

SDLT600A.server<version>.firmware

During the update, the following progress bar appears:

Rebooting the Tape Drive 3 A system reset is available through a reboot command on the SDLT 600A

main page.

Note: Always remove the tape before turning off the SDLT 600A.

To reboot:

1 Click

Figure 28 Reboot in
Progress

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Reboot on the left side of the page.

Figure 29 Save Changes

Figure 30 Restart
Confirmation

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This will launch a configuration confirmation pop-up window.

2 Click OK.

A restart confirmation pop-up window appears.

3 Click OK.

Error Log 3 From the SDL T 600A main page, you can access the Error log menu as well

(a sample log shown in figure 31

).

Note: The Error log is available for HTTP Web pages only.

Figure 31 FTP Error Log

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FTP Transfers

FTP Transfers 3

FTP Client Tool 3 The FTP Client Tool is the GUI of the applet, composed of two views,

which allows you to select from the corresponding tabs:

•

SDLT 600A Client — Main view allows you to explore local and

remote systems and make transfers

•

Configuration — Shows a list of servers and the specifications of the

FTP communication within the application

When selecting the FTP client, the Java Virtual Machine is first loaded
(see figure 32

Figure 32 Java Virtual Machine
Plug-in

).

If the cartridge is not inserted, the following pop-up window appears (see

figure 33

Figure 33 FTP Error Pop-Up

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).

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SDLT 600A Client Tab 3 SDLT 600A Client is the main tab view with a standard FTP client

interface, providing two file panes.

Figure 34 SDLT 600A Client
Tab

Server

Drive

Address bar

Panes

On the top of each pane, there are three text zones:

• The first zone allows you to select the system or server.

• The second zone allows you to select the drive (only available on

Local).

• The third zone displays the currently navigated path and allows you
to type the path within the address bar.

The panes can be local view or remote view and you can interact with the
system as follows

• double-click a folder to expand it to view the enclosed folders and
files;

• double-click a folder at the top followed by dots to go back toward
the parent folder;

• click an item (file or folder) to select it;

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•use Ctrl for non-continuous and Shift for continuous item selection;

• drag a marquee around the items from a non selected item to a other
item to select a group of items;

Figure 35 Download
Progression Progress Bar

• right-click an selected item to see the

Contextual menu, and

• click the column headings to change the sorting order.

Transfer

To transfer files, select one or more items in one pane, then drag and drop
to the other pane. You can transfer files within folders of the same pane
for remote site pane (e.g. into the SDLT 600A ftp server or into another ftp
server).

File transfers can be to or from any connected hard drive, SDLT 600A
drive, as well as tape to tape (between two servers).

Note: The transfer destination is always the path indicated in the

address bar.

Once a transfer is initiated, the bars show the transfer progress—when
the indicator is moving back and forth, the tape is seeking, and once data
copying actually begins the bar shows the progress.

3

Note: When you perform a transfer between two remote servers

(operation called

Server to server or File eXchange Protocol

(FXP), data is transferred directly from/to the source remote
server to/from the target remote server, without routing this
data through the client’s workstation. The client has no
indication of the exact progression.

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FTP Transfers

Figure 36 Site to Site Transfer
Pop-up Window

Resume on transfer 3 When you transfer a file, if there is already a file with the same name in

the destination, there is a conflict and the following pop-up window
appears:

Figure 37 File Exist Pop-up
Window

• Overwrite/Overwrite all — Erases the file already on the target and
copies the new file in its place.

Note: When you overwrite a file, it is not erased from the tape,

because the tape drive appends only (unless the file to
overwrite is the last file stored on the tape).

•

Resume/Resume all — Restarts the transfer exactly at the byte where

the previous transfer had been stopped. This is useful when the file is
not completely transferred (in case of a disconnection during the
transfer).

SDLT 600A supports only Resume on store operation.

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Figure 38 Transfer in progress
Pop-up Window

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The Resume operation is valid only if no other store has been completed
since the interrupted transfer, in which case, the following pop-up
window appears:

Figure 39 Transfer error Pop­up Window

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• Skip/Skip all— Continues the transfer for other selected files without
overwriting the specified file(s). The source files must be selected
(highlighted in blue) prior to attempting the drag and drop
procedure. Dropped files always go into the dir ectory shown in the addr ess
bar—you cannot drop files into a directory folder (even though it will
highlight, the files will not go into the directory). If you accidentally
release files in the window where you started, always select

Skip All

in the pop-up dialogue.

Figure 40 MXF Files and
Metadata

Information within the Panes

In addition to the information about a file (size, date, and so forth),
metadata information relative to the MXF files (file top, file end, essence,
and so forth) in provided within the pane.

The figure 40

shows the metadata columns of the MXF files.

Note: You can sort the display order of the metadata in columns of

the

Configuration tab.

3

Figure 41 shows additional metadata columns which can be viewed by

moving the slider at the bottom of the pane to the right.

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Figure 41 Additional Metadata
Columns

Figure 42 Audio Essence
Metadata

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Each MXF file’s metadata may contain information for several essence
types (e.g. video essence, audio essence) and you can display the
associated metadata by clicking the selector within the
as indicated in figure 41

and figure 42.

Essence column,

Contextual Menu 3 A Contextual menu allows you to control operations on the selected

items. This menu appears when you right-click within the pane or on an
icon.

The zone on top of the Contextual menu (see figure 43

) is for standard
operations available on all systems (local, standard server, application,
and so forth). The other two zones present operations that are only
available on the Application (MXF operations, Tape operations).

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Figure 43 Contextual Menu

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Standard operations

MXF operations

Tape operations

Standard Operations 3

• From the Contextual menu, the Rename selection allows to rename

the selected folder. Enter the new name (see figure 44

).

Figure 44 Renaming Files or
Folders

• From the Contextual menu, the Delete selection opens a pop-up

window (see figure 45

) to confirm the deletion of files. Once the

deletion is confirmed, the deleted file or folder is moved into the

Trash folder. The Trash folder is a system folder located at the root of

the file system (i.e.

/Trash). It cannot be deleted.

Deleting an MXF file erases all its associated files; all the virtual files
resulting from a partial restore or create header commands.

Deleting a folder will delete all the files within the folder as well as
any subfolders and their corresponding files. Folders are not stored
in the Trash, and therefore cannot be “undeleted”. However, files
within a discarded folder are deleted and remain in the Trash.

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Figure 45 Delete Pop-up
Window

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Note: The Trash folder (see figure 46) shows the list of files that

you have deleted. When you delete a file, it is not entirely
deleted from the tape, but rather, it is moved to the Trash
folder. Therefore, it is possible to “undelete” files from the
Trash, by moving the file back to its original location.

When a file is deleted and the same file is already located in the
Trash, the second instance of file is renamed with
<filename>xyz.extension. xyz starting to 000.

Since the maximum number of characters of the filename is 100, if the
deleted filename is 97 characters long, the second instance of file is
renamed with <truncated filename>xyz.extension. xyz starting to 000
(<truncated filename> means the last three characters of the filename
are truncated).

Figure 46 Retrieving Files
from the Trash Folder

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Figure 47 Moving Pop-up
Window

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• From the Contextual menu, the Move selection opens a pop-up

window (see figure 47

) to specify the destination of the file or folder.
The Move selection supports an absolute pathname, that is, you can
enter a full pathname in the dialog box to set the destination of the
file or folder.

Note: The Trash folder cannot be moved.

Note: This operation can be useful to undelete a file.

Enter the destination folder name (see figure 48).

Figure 48 Moving Pop-up
Window — Destination Folder

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Figure 49 Create Folder Pop­up Window

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• From the Contextual menu, the Create Folder selection opens a pop-

up window (see figure 49

) to specify the new folder. The Create
Folder selection supports an absolute pathname, that is, you can enter
a full pathname in the dialog box to set the destination of the file or
folder.

• From the Contextual menu, the MXF properties selection (see

figure 50

) opens a pop-up window showing metadata of all MXF files

selected:

• Filename

• Filesize

• Last modification date

•Starting time code

•Ending time code

• Duration in time codes

• Video essence type(s)

• Number of video frames

• MXF Operational pattern

• MXF Unique Media Identifier (UMID)

•Owner

•Group

Note: Multiple file selection is supported.

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Figure 50 MXF Information of
D10 PAL Essence

Figure 51 MXF Information of
DV NTSC Essence

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Note: The SDLT 600A supports different video essences (see

figure 51

) and MXF operational patterns.

•From the Contextual menu, the Partial restore… selection opens a

pop-up window to do a

partial restore of a selected MXF file.

Partial restore 3 Partial restore allows you to get a part of an MXF AV file (subclip access

by timecode) stored on the tape, that can be defined by the

code

and Ending time code or Starting time code and Number of frames.

Starting time

The Partial restore feature is currently only supported for MXF OP1A and
OPATOM operational patterns and only with Iframe-only video essences.
Partial restore of other video essences is not frame accurate. The Partial

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restore procedure for OP1A and OPATOM MXF files differs slightly from
other the partial restore operations due to the fact that OP1A has only one
video essence and one audio essence embedded into a single file, while
OPATOM is composed of a directory containing at least one video file
and several audio files and possibly other directories such as Video,
Audio, Clip, Icon, Thumbnails, etc. The operational differences between
the Partial restore operation of OP1A and OPATOM is that the procedure
for OP1A defines the destination file and the procedure for OPATOM
defines the destination directory. At the time of this publishing, the
applet has support for OP1A and OPATOM operational patterns
procedures only. Other operational patterns procedures are planned on
future firmware releases.

Figure 52 Partial Restore
OP1A Pop-up Window

Partial Restore of MXF OP1A

The Destination file name is the name of the virtual file.

When you click OK, the Partial restore command creates a corresponding
file within the application. The file is referred to as a

virtual file as it

contains no data but is actually a directory entry which points to the
designated subclip in the original file.

Note: The .mxf extension is a required part of the destination file

but will not be added automatically. Add the extension

name,
to the file name within the

Destination file name box.

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Figure 53 Partial Restore
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Partial Restore of MXF OP ATOM 3

The Destination file name is the name of the directory where the virtual
files will be stored. There is one virtual file per AV source file.

Note that in this case, the Destination field defines the directory where
the OPATOM subdirectories and files will be created. When you click
and then

Quit in the Partial Restore dialog, the virtual files are created

OK,

when the OPATOM or video audio MXF files are complete.
Once the virtual file is created, a pop-up window displays.

Figure 54 Partial Restore
Successful Pop-up Window

When you click OK, the complete partial restore list displays.
Once the partial restore has been successfully completed, the virtual

file(s) are listed in the directory. Since there is only one virtual file for
OP1A but several for OPATOM, when OPATOM virtual files are listed in
the directory, they appear within subdirectories as shown in figure 55

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In OPATOM, all of the files are organized the same as on a P2 Solid State
Media (SSM) Card in a directory, which contains the clip metadata
directory, video essence directory, and the audio essence directory. The
clip directory contains a clip metadata virtual file which stores the clip
structural and descriptive metadata and is located under the

file name

directory.

Destination

The Video directory contains the video virtual file and is located under
the Destination file name directory. The Audio directory contains all
audio virtual file files and is located under the Destination file name
directory.

Figure 56 Partial File List in
OPATOM

Figure 56

shows the resulting subdirectories created from the OPATOM
partial restore operation (i.e. this is what would be seen if you double­clicked the folder identified as partialP2-0005AJ in figure 55

).

The result of the partial restore command is a virtual file. This file must be
retrieved to be completed on the local hard disk.

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Figure 57 Download
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Retrieve a Virtual File 3

After a successfully completed partial restore (for both OP1A and
OPATOM), you can retrieve the virtual file to the local hard disk.

Note: The destination of the virtual must be set to the local hard disk.

Once the file is transferred, a MXF-compliant file is saved to your local
disk (see figure 57

).

When the file is transferred, an MXF-compliant file is saved to your local
disk.

• From the Contextual menu, the Create Header selection opens a pop-

up window (see figure 58

) to create an MXF header metadata file. The
Create Header selection supports an absolute pathname, that is, you
can enter a full pathname in the dialog box to set the destination of
the file or folder.This action is used to extract any MXF file’s header
metadata into a separate file. This separate file is user specified to
contain binary or XML data as configured (see SDLT 600A options

on
page 61). Select the MXF file for which metadata is to be extracted
and then select the

Create Header item from the Contextual menu.

The result of this command is a virtual file.

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Figure 58 Create Header Pop­up Window

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Choose the appropriate extension as configured (see figure 59).

This file must be retrieved to be completed on the local hard disk. This file
can be in text format (xml) or binary format depending on the setup
option (see SDLT 600A options

on page 61). Once the file is transferred,

the MXF header file is saved to your local disk.

Figure 60 Transfer in Progress

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Tape Operations 3

•From the Contextual menu, click Erase tape. This will open a pop-up

window (see figure 61

) to erase the entire tape after your

confirmation.

Warning: All existing data on the media cartridge will be

overwritten and all existing data on the file system
will be overwritten when you click

Erase tape.

•From the Contextual menu, click Eject tape. This will open a pop-up

window (see figure 62

) to eject the loaded tape.

Figure 62 Eject Tape Pop-up
Window

Note: You cannot eject the tape without root privileges (see

figure 63

Figure 63 Eject Tape Error
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•From the Contextual menu, click Tape info.... This will open a pop-up

information window (figure 64

) to give information about the tape

identifier and how space is utilized on the tape as follows.

•

Media ID — This ID is linked to the cartridge generated after the

first initialization. The ID never reset.

•

Tape space — This indicates the total space used on the tape and

the total free space available on it (the native capacity after an
erase operation is 300 GB).

EMAM space — This indicates the total number of entries used in

•

the file system and the total free space available in the file system.

•

Files inventory — This indicates the number of entries in the file

system for each file type; MXF files, non MXF files, directories,
deleted files, virtual files (virtual files are created by a partial
restore command or by a create header command: virtual file
exist only into the file system and are not stored on tape). The
number of directories takes into account the two system folders:

/ and /Trash.

Figure 64 Tape Pop-up
Information

•From the Contextual menu, click Licenses information… opens a pop-

up window about product version and licenses of SDLT 600A server
and of Java FTP client. The first version number into Information on
server is the version of the server firmware.

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Figure 65 Information on
Software Licenses Pop-up
Window

Configuration Tab 3 The Configuration tab contains four sections (see figure 66). The left

section allows you to manage the list of servers. The other three sections
are only available when you are using the application:

• Top — Default options for FTP connections

•Center —

Columns to show

•Right — File data to extract.

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Figure 66 Configuration Tab
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List of Servers Management

While loading, the applet prompts you for the login and password to

3

connect to the FTP server.

Root User Connection

3

The default login for root user connection is root and password is

Quantum. This server is the first added in the list of servers. The password

for root user connection can be set in the Quantum Setup page using the
New root's password. After setting it, and click

Update, the SDLT 600A

must reboot to change the password.

Guest User Connection

3

The default login for guest user connection is guest and password is

guest. The password for guest user cannot be set in the Quantum Setup

page.

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Prior to Connecting to A New Server 3

Before connecting to a new server, you need to update the list with its
information: its IP address, login and password; then click
remove a server of the list, select it and click

Remove.

Add. To

Within the

SDLT 600A client tab, choose the name of the server you want

in the combo box on the top of a pane.

Note: Your list of servers is saved locally on your computer.

If a remote server cannot be connected, the following pop-up window
appears.

Figure 67 FTP Error Pop-Up

Multiuser Connection 3 The system allows six users to be logged on at a time to the SDLT600A;

although six users may be logged on, only one single root user at a time.
All other users are considered guests. The root user can operate all the
features of the SDLT 600A, while the guest user can only read the
cartridge directory (file system table of contents).

Note: If a root user is already connected, and you try to connect as a

root, you will have the following FTP error pop-up window
(see figure 68

).

Figure 68 FTP Error Pop-Up
Window

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System and MXF files 3 The application is designed to connect and to transfer MXF files (see

figure 66

).

Columns to show

These checkboxes specify what you want to see in the columns of the
panes (

SDL T 600A client tab) in the list of files.

Note: You can dynamically change the order of the columns in the

pane using the mouse by simply moving one column to
another place.

File data to extract

These checkboxes specify what information you want to extract when
you select

MXF properties on the MXF files. You can click MXF properties

in the Contextual menu.

FTP Client Options

You can set two connection specifications:

•

Buffer size — Specifies the size in bytes of the buffers used by the

applet to send or receive data on the network.

10240 bytes is selected

by default.

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3

3

Note: This option has no effect on other servers not using this

application.

The optimal file size is

10240 bytes, but you may also have to

configure the settings on your network card to forward blocks of
10240 bytes on the network. Ensuring that these two settings are set is
the only way to have the best transfer rate.

Timeout (sec) — Specifies the timeout of the FTP client session in

•
seconds. Session will be disconnected after the timeout occurs. Unit is
second. 180 seconds is selected by default.

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Headers to XML — Allows you to retrieve the header files of MXF files in

the XML text format (default) or in MXF binary format.

Supported FTP Commands

Standard Commands (RFC959)

The following FTP commands are supported:

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• Standard commands (RFC959):

MKD

, MODE, NLST, NOOP, PASS, PASV, PORT, PWD, QUIT, REST,

RETR

, RMD, RNFR, RNTO, SITE, STOR, STRU, SYST, TYPE, and USER

ABOR, CDUP, CWD, DELE, HELP, LIST,

• Commands (RFC775): XCUP, XCWD, XMKD, XPWD, and XRMD

• SITE commands: DELE, EJECT, ERASE, ESSTYP, FREE, FSIZ, FTYP,

HELP

, HDR2XML, HEADER, IDLE, MEID, MXFNFO, PARTIAL, REFH, TC,

TIME

, and VERSION

• Commands not normalized (INTERNET DRAFT): FEAT, SIZE, MDTM,

MLST

, and MLSD

The following standard commands are supported:

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Command

ABOR

Syntax abor <CRLF>
Parameters N/A
Purpose aborts a file transfer (STOR or RETR).
Command

ACCT

Syntax acct <CRLF>
Parameters N/A
Purpose not implemented.
Command

ALLO

Syntax allo <SP> <decimal-integer> [<SP> R <SP> <decimal-integer> ] <CRLF>
Parameters N/A
Purpose not implemented.
Command

APPE

Syntax appe <SP> <pathname> <CRLF>
Parameters N/A
Purpose not implemented
Command

CDUP

Syntax cdup <CRLF>
Parameters N/A
Purpose equivalent to "cwd .."
Command

CWD

Syntax cwd <SP> <pathname> <CRLF>
Parameters - <pathname>: an existing relative or absolute directory.
Purpose This command allows the user to work with a different directory.

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Command DELE (*)
Syntax dele <SP> <pathname> <CRLF>
Parameters <pathname>: an existing relative or absolute pathname.
Purpose This command allows the user to send a file to the Trash. RMD must be used instead of

DELE to delete a directory.

Command

HELP

Syntax help [ <SP> <command> ] <CRLF>
Parameters <command>: a FTP command.
Purpose Without parameters, this command lists in alphabetic order the standard commands.

When <command> is a valid standard command, HELP provides the syntax of
<command>.

Command

LIST

Syntax list [<SP> <options>] [<SP> <pathname>] <CRLF>
Parameters • <options>: same format as ls UNIX command. '-a' and '-l' are currently supported. If no

options, it is equivalent to a "ls -l" UNIX command.

• <pathname>: the directory or the filename that will be listed. A null argument implies
the current working directory.

Purpose This command lists directory or file contents the same way the UNIX command 'ls -l'

does.
Contents will be sent to the passive DTP.
TYPE must be previously set to ASCII by the client.

Command

MKD (*)

Syntax mkd <SP> <pathname> <CRLF>
Parameters <pathname>: a relative or absolute pathname.
Purpose This command causes the directory specified in the pathname to be created as a directory.
Command

MODE

Syntax mode <SP> <mode-code> <CRLF>
Parameters <mode-code>: transfer mode. Only 'S' (Stream) is supported.
Purpose This command allows the client to change the transfer mode. The only available transfer

mode is Stream ('S').

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Command

NLST

Syntax nlst [<SP> <options>] [<SP> <pathname>] <CRLF>
Parameters • <options>: same format as ls UNIX command. '-a' and '-l' are currently supported. If no

options, it is equivalent to a "ls" UNIX command.

• <pathname>: the directory or the filename that will be listed. A null argument implies
the current working directory.

Purpose This command lists directory or file contents the same way the UNIX command "ls" does.

Contents will be sent to the passive DTP.
TYPE must be previously set to ASCII by the client.

Command

NOOP

Syntax noop <CRLF>
Parameters N/A
Purpose This command does not affect any parameters or previously entered commands.

It specifies no action other than that the server send an OK reply.

Command

PASS

Syntax pass <SP> <string> <CRLF>
Parameters <string>: the user's password.
Purpose This command must be immediately preceded by the USER command.

Any attempt to use this command when connected will be refused.

Command

PASV

Syntax pasv <CRLF>
Parameters N/A
Purpose This command requests the server-DTP to "listen" on a data port (which is not its default

data port) and to wait for a connection rather than initiate one upon receipt of a transfer
command.

The response to this command includes the host and port address this server is listening
on.

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Command

PORT

Syntax port <SP> <host-port> <CRLF>
Parameters - <host-port>: the concatenation of a 32-bit IP address and a 16-bit TCP port address.

<host-port> ::= <host-number>,<port-number>
<host-number> ::= <number>,<number>,<number>,<number>
<port-number> ::= <number>,<number>

<number> ::= any decimal integer 1 through 255
Purpose This command changes the default data port value.
Command

PWD

Syntax pwd <CRLF>
Parameters N/A
Purpose This command causes the name of the current working directory to be returned in the

reply.
Command

QUIT

Syntax quit <CRLF>
Parameters N/A
Purpose This command closes the control connection opened with the sequence USER+PASS, if a

file transfer is not in progress.

If file transfer is in progress, the client should send an ABOR command before a QUIT.
Command

REIN

Syntax rein <CRLF>
Parameters N/A
Purpose not implemented
Command

REST

Syntax rest <SP> <marker> <CRLF>
Parameters <marker>: offset in the file (in bytes) at which the transfer will be restarted.
Purpose This command is useful to restart an interrupted transfer.

It gives to the server the byte position in the file at which the transfer will restart.

It must be immediately followed by a STOR or RETR command which shall cause file

transfer to resume.

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Command RETR (*)
Syntax retr <SP> <pathname> <CRLF>
Parameters <pathname>: an existing relative or absolute pathname.
Purpose This command causes the server-DTP to transfer a copy of the file, specified in the

pathname, to the server DTP at the other end of the data connection.
Command

RMD (*)

Syntax rmd <SP> <pathname> <CRLF>
Parameters <pathname>: an existing relative or absolute directory.
Purpose This command allows the user to remove a directory from the file system. It cannot be

used in the following cases:

• remove Trash or Root

• remove a file

• remove a directory which contains data.

Command

RNFR

Syntax rnfr <SP> <pathname> <CRLF>
Parameters <pathname>: an existing relative or absolute directory.
Purpose This command specifies the old pathname of the file which is to be renamed.

This command must be immediately followed by a RNTO command specifying the new

file pathname.
Command

RNTO (*)

Syntax rnto <SP> <pathname> <CRLF>
Parameters <pathname>: a relative or absolute directory that does not exist yet.
Purpose This command specifies the new pathname of the file specified in the immediately

preceding RNFR command.

Together the two commands cause a file to be renamed. Can be used to move a file.
Command

SITE

Syntax site <SP> <command> [ <some optional arguments...> ] <CRLF>
Parameters <some optional arguments...>: see each SITE command for details.
Purpose This command is used to implement custom FTP commands.

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Command

SMNT

Syntax smnt <SP> <pathname> <CRLF>
Parameters N/A
Purpose not implemented.
Command

STAT

Syntax stat [<SP> <pathname>] <CRLF>
Parameters N/A
Purpose not implemented.
Command

STOR (*)

Syntax stor <SP> <pathname> <CRLF>
Parameters <pathname>: an existing relative or absolute pathname.
Purpose This command causes the server-DTP to accept the data transferred via the data

connection and to store the data as a file at the server site.

If the file specified in the pathname exists at the server site, then its contents shall be

replaced by the data being transferred.

A new file is created at the server site if the file specified in the pathname does not already

exist.
Command

STOU

Syntax stou <SP> <CRLF>
Parameters N/A
Purpose not implemented.
Command

STRU

Syntax stru <SP> <structure-code> <CRLF>
Parameters <structure-code>: file structure. Only 'F' (File) is supported.
Purpose This command allows the client to change the file structure.

The only available transfer mode is 'File' ('F').

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Command

SYST

Syntax syst <CRLF>
Parameters N/A
Purpose This command is used to find out the type of operating system at the server.

Its successful answer is "UNIX Type : L8”.
Command

TYPE

Syntax type <SP> <type-code> <CRLF>
Parameters - <type-code> ::= A [<sp> <form-code>]

| E [<sp> <form-code>]

| I

| L <sp> <byte-size>

<form-code> ::= N | T | C
Purpose changes data Representation and Storage type.

Supported types: 'A'(ASCII), and 'I' or 'L 8' (8-bit binary).
Command

USER

Syntax user <SP> <string> <CRLF>
Parameters <string> : user name.
Purpose This command allows the client to be identified by the server.

It will be the first command transmitted by the user after the control connections are

made.

It must be immediately followed by the PASS command. The command sequence

USER+PASS is necessary to access to the server file system.

Any attempt to use this command when connected will be refused.

Note: (*) = Commands requiring the ROOT privilege.

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Command

XCUP

Syntax

Parameters

Purpose see

Command

CDUP

XCWD

Syntax

Parameters

Purpose see

CWD

Command XMKD (*)

Syntax

Parameters

Purpose see

Command

MKD

XPWD

Syntax

Parameters

Purpose see

PWD

Command XRMD (*)

Syntax

Parameters

Purpose see

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Command

CHMOD

Syntax site chmod <SP> <mode> <SP> <arg> <CRLF>

Parameters N/A

Purpose not implemented.

Command

DELE (*)

Syntax site dele <SP> <pathname> <CRLF>

Parameters <pathname>: an existing relative or absolute pathname.

Purpose This command definitively erases a file or a directory in the file system.

The targets that cannot be deleted are:

• a directory which contains data

•Trash

• Root

Command

EJECT (*)

Syntax site eject <CRLF>

Parameters N/A

Purpose This command ejects the cartridge.

Command

ERASE (*)

Syntax site erase <CRLF>

Parameters N/A

Purpose This command erases the EMAM. It also creates two directories on the tape: a root and a

Trash.

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Command

ESSTYP

Syntax site esstyp <SP> <pathname> <CRLF>

Parameters <pathname>: an existing relative or absolute MXF file name or directory.

Purpose This command sends to the user-PI the type of the essence(s) contained in the MXF file

specified in the pathname.
If the pathname is a directory, the command will do it for all the MXF files contained in

the directory.

Command

FREE

Syntax site free <CRLF>

Parameters N/A.

Purpose This command returns some useful information about Tape Space, eMAM space, and a

file inventory.

Command

FSIZ

Syntax site fsiz <SP> <pathname> <CRLF>

Parameters <pathname>: an existing relative or absolute MXF file name or directory.

Purpose This command sends to the user-PI the number of frames contained in the MXF file

specified in the pathname.
If the pathname is a directory, the command will do it for all the MXF files contained in

the directory.

Command

FTYP

Syntax site ftyp <SP> <pathname> <CRLF>

Parameters <pathname>: an existing relative or absolute MXF file name or directory.

Purpose This command sends to the user-PI the operational pattern of the MXF file specified in

the pathname.
If the pathname is a directory, the command will do it for all the MXF files contained in

the directory.

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Command

HELP

Syntax site help [ <SP> <command> ] <CRLF>

Parameters <command>: a FTP SITE command.

Purpose Without parameters, this command lists in alphabetic order the implemented SITE

commands.
When <command> is a valid SITE command, HELP provides the syntax of <command>.

Command

HDR2XML

Syntax site hdr2xml <SP> <switch> <CRLF>

Parameters <switch> : a string that can be equal to ‘on’ or ‘off’ (case insensitive).

Purpose Enable (switch=’on’) or disable (switch=’off’) XML mode for MXF header files. Side

effects in XML mode:

- RETR: the header files are generated in XML before being sent to the client.

Command

HEADER (*)

Syntax site header ["]<in-filename>["] <SP> ["]<out-filename>["] <CRLF>

Parameters • <in-filename>: a relative or absolute pathname of a MXF file. The user must use

<”source name”> if there is space in that name.

• <out-filename>: the desired relative or absolute header path name. It must be located
in an existing folder. The user must use <”source name”> if there is space in that name.

Purpose This command extracts the header of a MXF file and creates a corresponding entry in the

file system.

Command

IDLE

Syntax site idle <SP> <time> <CRLF>

Parameters <time>: timeout value in seconds.

Purpose This command changes the default value of the idle time.

If the server does not detect any activity of a client for <time> seconds, it disconnects it.

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Command

MEID

Syntax site meid [<SP> <pathname> ]<CRLF>

Parameters <pathname>: an existing relative or absolute MXF file name or directory.

Purpose This command sends to the user-PI the UMID of the MXF file specified in the pathname.

If <pathname> is a directory, the command will do it for all the MXF files contained in
the directory.

Without parameter, this command returns the cartridge media ID to the user-PI.

Command

MXFNFO

Syntax site mxfnfo <SP> <pathname> <CRLF>

Parameters <pathname>: an existing relative or absolute MXF file name or directory.

Purpose This command sends to the user-PI a list of information relative of the MXF file specified

in the pathname:

• operational pattern (FTYP)

•number of frames (FSIZ)

• UMID (MEID)

• essence(s) type (ESSTYP)

•timecodes (TC)

If <pathname> is a directory, the command will do it for all the MXF files contained in
the directory.

It will also add the name of the file at the beginning of the list.

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Command PARTIAL (*)

Syntax site partial <SP> <tcin> <SP> <tcout or number of frames> <SP> ["]<in-filename>["]

<SP> ["]<out-filename>["] <CRLF>

Parameters • <Tcin>: time code XX:XX:XX:XX

• <Tcout>: time code XX:XX:XX:XX or a number of frame 0 to 2147483647.

• <in-filename>: a file name in the current folder or a path/filename. The user must use
<”source name”> if there is space in that name.

• <out-filename>: a file name in the current folder or a path/filename. Except in case of
OPATOM file, in this case the output must be an existing folder. The user must use
<”output name”> if there is space in that name.

Purpose Create partial MXF file(s).

Expected results:

• Source is one OP1A file:

A file named <output name> is created in the current folder or in the target folder if
specified in <output name>.

• Source is one file of a complete OPATOM P2 set of files:

A folder named CONTENTS/ is created in the folder <output name>, this folder will be
composed of three subfolder:

• AUDIO/ that contain MXF audio files.

• VIDEO/ that contain MXF video file.

• CLIP/ that contain the XML file.

The target files will have the same names than there corresponding sources.

• Source is one file of an OPATOM set of files:

A folder named <output name> is created that contain targeted files, all with the same
names than there corresponding sources.

Command

STAT

Syntax site stat [<SP> <pathname>] <CRLF>

Parameters N/A.

Purpose not implemented.

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Command

TC

Syntax site tc <SP> <pathname> <CRLF>

Parameters <pathname>: an existing relative or absolute MXF file name or directory.

Purpose This command sends to the user-PI the Timecodes of the MXF file specified in the

pathname.
If the pathname is a directory, the command will do it for all the MXF files contained in

the directory.

Command

TIME

Syntax site time <CRLF>

Parameters N/A.

Purpose This command sends to the user-PI the current date and time of the system.

Command

VERSION

Syntax site version <CRLF>

Parameters N/A.

Purpose This command sends to the user-PI the following list of versions:

• Server Version and build date

• Tape manager library version and build date

• SCSI library version and build date

• Mxf interface library version and build date

• MxfTk library version and build date

• BZ2 library version and build date

• Drive firmware version

• Kernel version and build date

•Libc used

• libFSDLT 600A version and build date

Note: (*) = Commands requiring the ROOT privilege.

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Command

FEAT

Syntax feat <CRLF>

Parameters N/A.

Purpose This command lists all the supported extended commands.

The server currently supports only two extended commands (both from the draft "draft­ietf-ftpext-mlst-16.txt"): 'SIZE' and 'REST STREAM'.

Command

SIZE

Syntax size <SP> <pathname> <CRLF>

Parameters N/A.

Purpose This command is used to obtain the transfer size of a file from the server-FTP process.

This size is the exact number of bytes that would be sent over the data connection if that
file were transmitted in BINARY mode.

A SIZE command on a directory will fail.

Command

MDTM

Syntax mdtm <SP> <pathname> <CRLF>

Parameters N/A.

Purpose not implemented.

Command

MLST

Syntax mlst [<SP> <pathname>] <CRLF>

Parameters N/A.

Purpose not implemented.

Command

MLSD

Syntax mlsd [<SP> <pathname>] <CRLF>

Parameters N/A.

Purpose not implemented.

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FTP Transfers

Standard FTP Client 3 To take full advantage of the SDLT 600A tape drive capabilities, you must

have an FTP client that allows you to send SITE commands. See

Supported FTP Commands

on page 61 for more information.

C-API 3 The SDLT 600A has an API for easy integration into third-party

applications. The API_SDLT 600A is a DLL that integrates into standard
FTP clients with all standard FTP commands. Additionally, there are
extended FTP commands designed especially dedicated for the Quantum
SDLT 600A drive.

So the API_SDLT 600A contains four files:

API_SDLT 600A.dll,

•

•

API_SDLT 600A.lib,

•

API_SDLT 600A.h, and

•

libcurl.dll.

The API_SDLT 600A was developed in C l and built with Microsoft
Visual C++ 6.0. It uses the

libcurl library which is also in C and built with

Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0.

Java Plug-In 3 The only software required on your system is the Java Plug-in. The Java

Plug-in is the virtual machine software that allows the execution of Java
applets. The Java Plug-is available at www.java.com

.

Note: If the screen appears grey in color, this indicates that the Java

Virtual Machine has not been loaded. See Acquiring the Java

Plug-in.

Acquiring the Java Plug-in 3 The applet needs the Java Virtual Machine to run. This is a plug-in called

Java Plug-in and is provided by Sun Microsystems.

The applet will install immediately. When you load the applet for the first
time, a pop-up window may ask you to download and install the Java
plug-in, if you need that plug-in you can just follow the instructions on
the screen or go to www.java.com

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to download it.

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If you have Java Plug-in version 1.5 or later or the Java Runtime

Environment

not need to download new software. The plug-in should activate on your
Web browser automatically once installed.

Certificate of Security 3 Since the applet reaches the local directories of your computer, a

certificate of security is required. When the applet is loaded, the

Plug-in

certificate of security.

Figure 69 Certificate of Security

version 1.5 or later installed on your computer, you should

displays a pop-up window prompting you to accept our

Java

Cleaning the Tape Mechanism 3

This section discusses the tape drive cleaning tape, maintenance
considerations, and important compatibility issues.

Note: When the yellow LED is lit, use the SDLT CleaningTape to

clean the unit. Do not clean the tape drive unless the tape drive
specifically indicates cleaning is necessary.

Occasional Cleaning of Tape Head

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SDLT 600A tape drives occasionally require preventive cleaning. The

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amount of ambient pollution and particulates in the environment, to a
large degree, dictates the cleaning frequency.

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Cleaning the Tape Mechanism

Clean your tape drive only when cleaning is necessary. The yellow alert
LED located on the front bezel of the tape drive notify you if you need to
clean the tape drive; the location of this LED (and other front bezel LEDs)
is shown in figure 22

on page 31.

Clean the SDLT 600A tape drive with the SDLT CleaningTape.

Caution: Use ONLY the SDLT CleaningTape. Other cleaning tapes

are incompatible with the SDLT 600A tape drive heads.

When to Use the Cleaning Tape

Life Expectancy of the Cleaning Tape

Compatibility of the Cleaning Tape

Loading the Cleaning Tape Into a Tabletop Tape Drive

The SDLT 600A tape drive uses a built-in tape cleaning algorithm in

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conjunction with a

cleaning tape. The SDLT CleaningTape is packaged in a

plastic case, and is light gray in color.
A yellow LED located on the front bezel of the SDLT 600A tape drive

indicates when cleaning is needed; figure 22

on page 31 shows the

location of this LED (and other front bezel LEDs).

Each SDLT CleaningTape is good for 20 uses. Use one of the labels that is

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supplied with the tape to track the number of uses. If the cleaning LED
stays lit after you clean the drive, the tape life has expired. Acquire a new
tape and repeat the cleaning process.

The SDLT CleaningTape is intended for use in SDLT 600A tape drives

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Alternatively stated, the SDLT CleaningTape only cleans the SDLT MRC
heads.

Follow these steps to load an SDLT CleaningTape into an SDLT 600A

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tape drive:

1 Insert the cleaning tape, with the Front Slide Label Slot facing

outward, into the tape drive until the tape drive engages with the
cleaning tape and begins to take up the cleaning media. The green

Drive Status LED flashes and the cleaning cycle begins automatically.

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Troubleshooting

2 When the cleaning cycle completes, the cleaning tape automatically

ejects from the tape drive and the yellow alert LED turns off.

Note: On the last cleaning, the cleaning tape will not eject. Use

the

Eject button on the front of the tape drive to eject the

expired cleaning tape and dispose of the cleaning tape.

3 Remove the cleaning tape, place it back into its plastic case, and mark

the label after each cleaning.

Troubleshooting 3

The following subsections provide troubleshooting information that
might be helpful should the system fail its Power-On Self-Test (POST).

See the data cartridge appendices in this document (Super DLTtape II

Data Cartridges on page 105) for complete visual inspection instructions

for Super DLTtape II data cartridges.
The Web site www.dlttape.com

SDLT systems.

Power-On Self-Test 3 The SDLT 600A tape drive performs a Power-On Self-Test (POST) each

time the tape drive is powered on. POST normally completes in 10 to 15
seconds—when a data cartridge is not in the tape drive— when the unit is
powered on. However, if a data cartridge is in the tape drive when the
unit is powered on, POST duration is longer, depending on how much
tape in the data cartridge may be loaded in the tape drive.

Table 7

turned on. See figure 70
front panel.

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provides the sequence of operation to expect when power is

to help familiarize yourself with the LEDs on the

also includes valuable information about

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Table 7 LED Lighting Pattern
During Power-On Self-Test
(POST)

Stage What You Observe

1 (Power

All LEDs illuminate for approximately one second.

On)

2 The LEDs flash on, then off in a progressing pattern from

left to right. Stages 1 and 2 generally complete within
approximately five seconds.

3 The right LEDs remain off, the left LED illuminates

steadily, and the middle LED flashes until POST
completes. This stage typically lasts for 5 to 10 seconds.

4 When POST is complete, the middle LED stops flashing

and remains illuminated; the left LED turns off, and right
LED remains off.

POST
Failure

Note: If a data cartridge is in place when power is turned on, all

If POST fails, the middle and right LEDs illuminate
steadily and the left LED flashes.

stages remain the same except stage 3. It may take a
considerably longer time for stage 3 to complete due to tape
rewind and searching operations that occur during that stage.

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Figure 70 SDLT 600A Tape
Drive Front Panel LEDs

Green/Orange LED
(Cartridge Status)

Green LED
(Drive Status)

Yellow LED
(Cleaning Required)

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POST Troubleshooting 3 Table 8 provides troubleshooting tips that you will find useful in the

event that your tape drive fails its POST.
If, after attempting the recommended actions listed in the table, the

problem still exists or recurs, a hardware failure may be the cause.
Contact your service representative.

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Table 8 Troubleshooting Chart

If… Then… You should…

Troubleshooting

System does not recognize the
tape drive.

The tape drive does not power
on.

Over Temperature Condition

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Host computer may not be
configured to recognize the

Configure system to recognize
the tape drive’s ID.

network.

Network/IP parameters may
not be correct.

Configure network/IP
parameters.

Network cable may be loose. Ensure that the network cable is

fully seated at each connector
end.

No power is reaching the tape
drive.

Check the tape drive’s power
cable connection at the back of
the system.

The tape drive has a thermal sensor located in the tape path. This sensor,
which is used to accurately monitor the air temperature in the tape path,
issues a TapeAlert warning at 47 degrees C, and detects an overtemp
condition when the temperature in the tape path reaches 50 degrees C.
When the tape path temperature sensor detects an overtemp condition,
the tape rewinds, unloads, and ejects from the tape drive. (As long as the
tape drive is not mounted in a tape automation library, the tape ejects.)

If the tape drive is mounted in a tape automation library, the data
cartridge rewinds to BOT and unbuckles in preparation for unloading,
but does not automatically eject.

Frequently Asked Questions

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For the latest FAQs, see http://www.quantum.com/Products/

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TapeDrives/DLT/Index.aspx.

Appendix A

3SDLT 600A Tape Drive

Specifications

This chapter describes the technology behind the drive as well as the
various specifications that apply to the Quantum SDLT 600A tape drive.

Tape Drive Technology 3

The SDLT 600A tape drive incorporates various new state-of-the-art
technologies that contribute to the SDLT architecture. Some of these ideas
are trademarked, others are patented. The following subsections
introduce the important technologies that together, comprise the
SDLT 600A tape drive.

Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) Interface

Material Exchange Format (MXF) Aware

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A Gigabit Ethernet interface allows the drive to be quickly connected and

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accessed on your network.

A client applet can be used store and retrieve MXF files to (and from)

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tape.