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Using Your Digital Data Storage (DDS) Tape Drive
DDS Tape Drive and Data Cassette Descriptions
DDS Tape Drive and Data Cassette Descriptions
This section describes basic information needed for using your DDS tape
drive and data cassettes. Note that this drive is also referred to as a DDS-DC
drive, the DC standing for Data Compression.
DDS Drive
Your DDS tape drive is a 3.5-inch form factor DDS tape drive with data
compression and a SCSI interface. It conforms to the DDS format standard
for storing computer data, and incorporates a data compression capability.
It’s a high-capacity, high transfer-rate device for data storage on tape.
Controls and Indicators
Figure 14 shows the LEDs, power on/off button, and eject button of the DDS
drive.
Figure 14 DDS Drive Controls and Indicators
Cassette LED Drive LED Eject Button