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DAT/DDS Tape Drive Repair
DDS format - Digital Data Storage
DAT format – Digital Audio Tape
DDS technology evolved from DAT technology. DAT technology was
created for audio recording applications. In 1989, Sony and HP
defined DDS format for data storage using DAT 4mm tape cartridges.
| DDS | DAT | CAPACITY |
| 4mm DDS5 | DAT72 | 36/72GB |
| 4mm DDS4 | DAT40 | 20/40GB |
| 4mm DDS3 | DAT24 | 12/24GB |
| 4mm DDS2 | DAT8 | 4/8GB |
| 4mm DDS1 | DAT4 | 2/4GB |
| 8mm | DAT160 | 80/160GB |
| 8mm | DAT320 | 160/320GB |
DDS/DAT Recommendation: A DDS tape cartridge should be
replaced after 100 full backups or 2000 passes. The DDS tape
drive should be cleaned every 24 hours with a cleaning tape and
discard cleaning tape after 30 cleanings.
NOTE: If you have a Fire Wire, SAS or SCSI interface, it makes
no difference to us ,we repair all of them. We started with
the 1.2GB tape drives and progressed to the 160GB tape drives over
the years. We have extensive experience for the entire product
line.
Just in case you wondered: Yes, we use oscilloscopes for tape
guide alignment off the RF module on the tape path as it relates to
the tape drive head alignment. Feel free to ask our
competitors if they do the same: I suspect the answer will be
a long pause, if they do answer, ask them which pin they use for
testing on the RF module and what wave form they look for on the
oscilloscope. I will guarantee the answer you receive will
allow you to make the decision to send your drive into Midwest
Technical Sales for repair.
MidWest Technical
offers:
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3 – 5 day standard
repair turnaround
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24 hour repair
expediting or advanced replacements
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No-cost repair
evaluation
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Free phone support
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6 month warranty
Repairs include internal cleaning, preventative maintenance, adjustments to manufacturer specifications and testing.
If you have any questions about DAT/DDS tape drive or autoloader repair, call us at 1-888-822-TAPE(8273) or complete RMA Repair Request form. Thank you for visiting Midwest Technical, the GO TO PEOPLE, in the tape drive repair marketplace. We are the most versatile data storage specialists in the industry.
