Quantum Audio Tape Drives A-Series - Manual (Page 46)

Modular Design
Quantum A-Series Tape Drives User’s Guide 30
As shown in figure 10 , the SDLT 600A tape drive consists of five distinct
modules:
• Data Control Module (DCM)
• Tape Control Module (TCM)
• Front Panel Module (FPM)
• Electronic Interface Module (EIM)
• Super DLTtape II Data Cartridge (Data Cartridge).
The modular concept makes the SDLT 600A tape drive easy to
manufacture and configure. Each module is optimized to perform a
specific set of functions and designed to interface with the other modules
in a well defined and flexible manner.
The following subsections provide a brief overview of each module.
Figure 10 SDLT 600A Tape
Drive Modular Design
Note: Despite the deliberate modularity of each module, with the
exception of the FPM, individual users should not swap
modules. The FPM is the only module that is field replaceable.
Customer adjustments to the TCM, DCM, or EIM will void the
tape drive’s warranty.
DCM
TCM
FPM
Data
EIM ICM
EIM HIM
cartridge