QUANTUM CORPORATION
DLT 7000 (EXTERNAL VER. 1)
Device Type | External Tape Drive |
Interface | SCSI-2 Fast/Wide |
Format | DLT |
Sustained Transfer Rate | 5.0 MBPS 10.0 MBPS (compressed) |
Size | 9.0 in (h) x 4.8 in. (w) |
View | Top |

DRIVE SELECT ID |
Note: Drive IDs are selected via SW1. Use buttons 1 or 2 to select a higher or lower SCSI ID. The current ID selection will appear in the viewing window. |
MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED MEDIA | ||
Tape | Capacity Without Compression | Capacity With Compression |
DLT tape IV 1778ft. | 35GB | 70GB |
DLT tape IIIxt 1778 | 15GB | 30GB |
DLT tape III | 10GB | 20GB |

DIAGNOSTIC LED(S) | |||
LED | Color | Status | Condition |
Write Protect | Orange | On | Cartridge is write-protected. |
Write Protect | Orange | Off | Cartridge is write-enabled. |
Tape In Use | Yellow | Blinking | Cartridge is loaded and tape is moving. |
Tape In Use | Yellow | On | Cartridge is loaded and ready for use. |
Use Cleaning Tape | Yellow | On | Drive head requires cleaning, or tape is bad. |
Use Cleaning Tape | Yellow | Remains on after cleaning tape unloaded | Cleaning tap attempted to clean drive head, tape expired, cleaning not performed. |
Use Cleaning Tape | Yellow | Turns on when data cartridge loaded after cleaning | Problem data cartridge. Attempt different cartridge. |
Use Cleaning Tape | Yellow | Off | Cleaning complete, or cleaning unnecessary. |
Operate Handle | Green | On | Okay to operate cartridge insert/release handle |
Operate Handle | Green | Off | Do not operate cartridge insert/release handle |
2.6 | Yellow | On | Indicates tape is recorded in 2.6GB format. |
2.6 | Yellow | Blinking | Indicates tape is recorded in another density selected for a write from BOT. |
6.0 | Yellow | On | Indicates tape is recorded in 6.0GB format. |
6.0 | Yellow | Blinking | Indicates tape is recorded in another density selected for a write from BOT. |
10.0/15.0 | Yellow | On | Indicates tape is recorded in 10.0GB format if DLT™ tape III is used. Indicates tape is recorded in 15.0GB format if DLT™ tape IIIxt is used. |
DIAGNOSTIC LED(S) CONTINUED | |||
LED | Color | Status | Condition |
10.0/15.0 | Yellow | Blinking | Indicates tape is recorded in another density selected for a write from BOT. |
20.0 | Yellow | On | Indicates tape is recorded in 20.0GB format. |
20.0 | Yellow | Blinking | Indicates tape is recorded in another density selected for a write from BOT. |
35.0 | Yellow | On | Indicates tape is recorded in 35.0GB format. |
35.0 | Yellow | Blinking | Indicates tape is recorded in another density selected for a write from BOT. |
Compress | Yellow | On | Compression mode enabled (10.0, 15.0, and 35.0GB densities only). |
Compress | Yellow | Off | Compression mode disabled. |
Density Override | Yellow | On | Density from front panel selected. Density to be selected by the host (automatic). |
Density Override | Yellow | Off | You are in density selection mode. |
Note: All four right side or all seven left side indicators 'On' designates that the Power-on self-test (POST) is starting. All four right side or all seven left side indicators 'Blinking' designates that an error has occurred in the POST; clear the error by pressing the unload button, or turn drive power off and then on again. If error remains service is required. | |||