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SuperLoader 3A

Compact, High-Capacity, Low-Cost Method for Simple, Unattended Data Backup

FEATURES SUMMARY:

Quantum A-Series Tape Drives are an extension to the family of products with video professionals in mind, ideal for serving a full range of video applications.

Compatible with popular operating systems such as Windows, MAC OSX, Linux, and environments that support FTP and Ethernet interfaces.

Contains an A-Series tape drive and one or two tape magazines holding up to eight cartridges each.

Material Exchange Format (MXF) files can be stored and retrieved.

 
  • SuperLoader 3A 2U Rackmount Design- can also be used as a tabletop unit

Physical

Form Factor 2U
Width 16.7"
Length 27.5"
Height 3.41"
Weight (typical configuration) 31 lbs

Environmental

Temperature Range (Dry Bulb) 
Operating +10°C to +35°C
Nonoperating -40° C to +65°C
Temperature Variation 
Operating 10°C per hour
Nonoperating 20°C per hour
Humidity
Operating 20% to 80% noncondensing
Nonoperating 10% to 90% noncondensing
Gradient 10% per hour without condensation
Wet Bulb 
Operating 26°C max
Nonoperating 29°C max
Altitude
Operating -500 to 10,000 feet (-153 m to 3048 m)
Nonoperating -500 to 40,000 feet (-153 m to 12192 m)

Power

Line Voltage 60Hz System: 90-265 VAC;
50Hz System: 90-265 VAC
Line Frequency 47 - 63 Hz
AC Input Current 60Hz System: 4.0 A (RMS) for 115 VAC;
50Hz System: 4.0 A (RMS for 230 VAC
Power Consumption 60Hz = 75W
50Hz = 80W

Performance

SDLT 600A LTO-3A
Sustained Transfer Rate, native 36 MB/second 68 MB/second
Formatted Capacity, native 300GB 400GB
Average File Access Time 79 seconds 20 seconds
Interfaces Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet

IP Services

FTP server – with MXF service extensions
FTP Java client with partial restore support
HTTP Server – Cross platform configuration, status, and FTP client SNMP monitoring (DLTSage™)

MXF Services

Metadata
- File directory & basic MXF metadata available within <18 seconds of cartridge load
- Display basic metadata in FTP client and Windows Explorer™ properties
- Retrieve full MXF header
Partial restore of essence: (Generates new MXF file)
Essences Supported: Mpeg 2 "I" Frame, Mpeg 4 proxy, D10 (IMX 30-40-50 Mb/s), DvCam DVCPro 25/50
Operational Patterns: OP1A, OP-Atom Descriptive
Metadata Scheme: 1 DMS1

There are no downloadable drivers for this product.

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The current library firmware version and drive firmware versions are listed below. Please Contact Quantum Support if you need the latest firmware version and you have an active Warranty or Service Maintenance Contract.

SuperLoader 3A with SDLT600A Drive

  • V50 Library Firmware

    Latest version of firmware for a SuperLoader 3A with an SDLT600A drive.

  • SDLT600A V2.6.0 Server Firmware

    Latest version of Server Firmware for the SDLT600A in a SuperLoader 3A.

  • SDLT V45 Drive Firmware

    Latest version of Drive Firmware for the SDLT600A in a SuperLoader 3A.

SuperLoader 3A with LTO-3A Drive

  • V50 Library Firmware

    Latest firmware for a SuperLoader 3A with an LTO-3A drive.

  • SDLT600A V2.6.0 Server Firmware

    Latest version of Server Firmware for the SDLT600A in a SuperLoader 3A.

  • LTO-3A V20786318 Drive Firmware

    Latest version of Drive Firmware for the LTO-3A in a SuperLoader 3A.
    Note: LTO3-A drive code below version 2024
    If you are running LTO-3A drive code below version 2024, you should update to the latest drive firmware posted.

There are no diagnostic downloads for this product.

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North America
1-800-284-5101 or +1-720-249-5700
EMEA
+800-7826-8888 or +49 6131 324 185
Asia Pacific
+800-7826-8887 or +603-7953-3010