AS 3636.1-1989

1 - AS 3636.1-1989 DATA STORAGE AND TRANSFER MEDIA-STORAGE, TRANSPORTATION AND MAINTENANCE OF MAGNETIC MEDIA FOR USE IN DATA...
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - 1 Scope
6 - 2 Definitions
6 - 2.1 alternative tracks.
6 - 2.2 axial runout
6 - 2.3 correctable error.
6 - 2.4 cosmetic blemishes.
6 - 2.5 coverset.
6 - 2.6 cylinder.
6 - 2.7 disk.
6 - 2.8 disk cartridge.
6 - 2.9 disk drive.
6 - 2.10 disk pack.
6 - 2.11 disk surface.
6 - 2.12 drive spindle lockshaft.
6 - 2.13 error correcting code (ECC).
6 - 2.14 error free.
6 - 2.15 extreme environment.
6 - 2.16 flag free.
6 - 2.17 flawed or flagged track.
6 - 2.18 formatting.
6 - 2.19 head crash.
6 - 2.20 head to disk interference (HDI).
6 - 2.21 high technology disks.
6 - 2.22 horizontal runout (HRO).
6 - 2.23 initialization.
6 - 2.24 library.
6 - 2.25 lockscrew assembly (LSA) (spindle lock).
6 - 2.26 low technology disks.
6 - 2.27 permanent (uncorrectable) error.
6 - 2.28 platter (plate).
6 - 2.29 rebuilt disk, as new.
6 - 2.30 recording surface.
6 - 2.31 refurbished disk (repaired disk ).
6 - 2.32 sector.
6 - 2.33 sector disk.
7 - 2.34 servo surface.
7 - 2.35 storage module (SMD).
7 - 2.36 substrate.
7 - 2.37 track.
7 - 3 Disk library
7 - 3.1 General
7 - 3.2 Personnel
7 - 3.3 Equipment
7 - 3.4 Location
7 - 3.5 Security, safety and cleaning
7 - 4 Incoming disks (control procedures)
7 - 4.1 Incoming inspection
7 - 4.2 Records
12 - 4.3 Acclimatization
12 - 4.4 Labelling
12 - 4.5 Initialization
12 - 5 Storage
12 - 5.1 Environment
12 - 5.2 Protective cabinets
13 - 5.3 Method of storage
13 - 5.4 Security and long term storage
13 - 6 Handling
13 - 6.1 Carrying the disk
13 - 6.1.1 Disk packs and storage modules.
13 - 6.1.2 Disk cartridges.
13 - 6.2 Pre-load inspection
13 - 6.3 Loading a disk
13 - 6.3.1 Disk packs and storage modules.
13 - 6.3.2 Disk cartridges.
13 - 6.4 Unloading a disk
13 - 6.4.1 General.
13 - 6.4.2 Disk packs and storage modules.
16 - 6.4.3 Disk cartridges.
16 - 6.5 General handling recommendations
16 - 7 Inspection and cleaning
16 - 7.1 General
16 - 7.2 Frequency
16 - 7.3 Methods of inspection and cleaning
16 - 7.3.1 General
16 - 7.3.2 Inspection only.
17 - 7.3.3 Inspection and cleaning by trained persons
17 - 7.3.4 Automatic cleaning devices.
18 - 7.3.5 Specialist cleaning contractors
18 - 8 General maintenance
18 - 8.1 General
18 - 8.2 Coversets
18 - 8.3 Filters and ‘O’ rings
18 - 8.4 Identity labels
18 - 8.5 Balance weights
18 - 8.6 Spindle locks and hub assemblies
18 - 9 Fault identification
18 - 9.1 General
18 - 9.2 Operator responsibilities
18 - 9.3 Damage during operation
25 - 9.4 Subsequent action
25 - 9.5 Operator report
25 - 9.6 Copying data from a suspect disk
25 - 9.7 Security
25 - 10 Performance monitoring
25 - 11 Transportation
26 - Appendix
26 - Appendix A. Goods inwards and inspection procedures
26 - A.1 General
26 - A.2 Goods inwards
26 - A.3 Inspection procedures
26 - A.4 Decision

Provides recommendations on the care and maintenance of exchangeable disks. It includes recommendations for storage, handling, transportation, inspection, cleaning, maintenance and fault identification. It is identical to and has been reproduced from BS 4783:Part 1:1988.

This Part of BS 4783 provides recommendations on the care and maintenance of exchangeable disks.It includes recommendations for storage, handling, transportation, inspection, cleaning, maintenance and fault identification.