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Technical Details for Exabyte VXA 172 Packet Tape Drive


Technical Details for Exabyte VXA 172 Packet Tape Drive Tape Drive
Exabyte VXA 172 Packet Tape Drive 
Description: Model ID 114.00700 / Exabyte VXA 172 Packet Tape Drive - Tape drive - VXAtape ( 86 GB / 172 GB ) - VXA-172 - SCSI LVD - internal - 5.25" / The VXA-172 provides enterprise level performance (up to 24MB/s) and the ability to grow as your data grows. First, by utilizing both the ... more
Exabyte VXA 172 Packet Tape Drive ... 80GB X6 and the 172 GB X10, the VXA-172 gives you the ability to buy only what you need and increase your capacity instantly. Second, the VXA-172 offers an industry first end-user electronic upgrade to give you the ability to use the 320 GB X23 tapes down the road.

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Technical Details for Exabyte VXA 172 Packet Tape Drive

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General
Device TypeTape drive - VXAtape
Recording StandardVXA-172
Enclosure TypeInternal
Interface TypeSCSI LVD
Enclosure ColourBlack
Width14.6 cm
Depth20.3 cm
Height4.2 cm
Weight1 kg
Storage Removable
TypeVXAtape - 5.25" x 1/2H
Capacity86 GB (native) / 172 GB (compressed)
Supported Tape Cartridges (Read and Write)VXAtape
Recording StandardVXA-172
Data Transfer Rate (native)12 MBps ( 42.2 GBph )
Data Transfer Rate (compressed)24 MBps ( 84.4 GBph )
Buffer Size8 MB
Expansion / Connectivity
Interfaces1 x Ultra160 SCSI LVD - 68 pin HD D-Sub (HD-68)
Compatible Bays1 x front accessible - 5.25" x 1/2H
Miscellaneous
MTBF300,000 hour(s)
Compliant StandardsCSA, UL
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support3 years warranty
Service & Support DetailsLimited warranty - replacement - 3 years
Environmental Parameters
Min Operating Temperature5 °C
Max Operating Temperature45 °C
Humidity Range Operating20 - 80%
 
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