User manual for Seagate STT20000N SCSI minicartridge drive covering installation, operation, maintenance, and technical specs.
This manual details the Seagate STT20000N SCSI minicartridge drive, designed for high-performance, high-reliability data storage. It supports up to 60 MB/min transfer without compression and up to 120 MB/min with software compression. The drive features embedded SCSI controllers for compatibility with various systems and includes a 512-Kbyte buffer. It is available in 3.5-inch and 5.25-inch form factors and supports QIC-3220-MC and QIC-3095 tape standards.
Installation and operation are covered, including jumper settings, SCSI termination, cabling, and maintenance procedures. The manual also explains SCSI-1 and SCSI-2 interfaces, tape formats, and drive mechanics, with sections on troubleshooting and regulatory compliance.
| Transfer Rate (Uncompressed) | up to 60 megabytes per minute |
|---|---|
| Transfer Rate (Compressed) | up to 120 Mbytes/min |
| Physical Height (3.5-inch) | 1.0 in / 25 mm |
| Physical Width (3.5-inch) | 4.0 in / 102 mm |
| Physical Length (3.5-inch) | 6.2 in / 157.5 mm |
| Weight (3.5-inch) | 1.0 lbs / 0.5 kg |
| Data Encoding Method | 1,7 RLL |
| Tracks | 108 data tracks and 1 directory track |
Up to 60 megabytes per minute without data compression.
Up to 120 Mbytes/min with software data compression (assuming 2:1 compression ratio).