Quantum Q250 User Manual

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Figure 2-14: DICEY Block Diagram
and that the encoded bit stream has between one and seven
o bits between each 1 bit.
o Generates a sync time-out error if sync is not detected
after pll locks on the preamble (an alternating field of Is
and Os).
o Detects sync pattern (100100) and generates a sync error if
there is a drop out, drop in, or shifted bit.
o Controls access to buffer RAM via DMA transfers, in this
priority: (1) disk, including user data and servo position
data, (2) microprocessor, and (3) 5080 SCSI controller.
o DMA cycles are controlled by a state machine in the Master
Control Unit, synchronized to the 15 MHz clock from FYLO.
o Disk and write functions are controlled by a state machine
in the serial channel, synchronized to READ CLOCK.
o Can read and write to buffer RAM (to and from both the disk
and the SCSI bus) at the burst transfer rate of 1.25 Mbytesj
sec.
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Quantum Q250 Specifications

General

Brand	Quantum
Model	Q250
Category	Storage
Language	English