Exabyte EXB-8505 8mm - Manual (Page 102)

Data Reliability
Data reliability is specified as a bit error rate (BER) in units of one
error per total number of bits transferred to the host.
Conditions for Data Reliability
The conditions under which the specifications for data reliability
apply are as follows:
The EXATAPE data cartridges used must comply with Standard
ISO/IEC 12246.
Data cartridges must be written and read on a tape drive that is in
good operating condition and properly grounded.
Environmental conditions for the tape drive and the 8mm data
cartridges must be maintained as specified in the “Environmental
Specifications” section of this chapter.
The tape drive must be cleaned with an Exabyte or
Exabyte-approved 8mm cleaning cartridge using the
recommended cleaning procedure. Refer to EXB-8205 and
EXB-8505 Installation and Operation for instructions.
Restrictions for Data Reliability
The following types of errors are not included in the determination of
data reliability:
Errors caused by a failure of the tape drive
Errors caused by faulty or damaged cartridges or media
Errors caused by failure to comply with input power and
grounding requirements, interference from external sources, or
incorrect system operation or failure
Errors corrected by the tape drive’s ECC
Errors occurring in blocks other than blocks containing user data
6-10 EXB-8205 and EXB-8505 510504
(Standard and XL)
6 Functional Specifications