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Exabyte 218 4mm Tape Library
Product Information
High-Tech #H28E429
Exabyte's 218 brings affordable 4mm storage automation to small and
mid-sized departmental work groups. With throughput up to 7.2 gigabytes
per hour*, the 144-gigabyte* library provides a convenient, cost-effective
solution for the automation of network backup/restore, remote storage and
archiving applications. User-friendly interface; unsurpassed reliability.
Two-year warranty, worldwide phone and fax support.
Typical installations: Small
to mid-sized departmental workgroups.
Supported applications: Network backup/restore, remote storage and automated archiving.
The 218 accommodates up to two DAT DDS-2 4mm tape drives and 18 EXATAPE 4mm data cartridges. All Exabyte libraries feature the industry's most advanced and durable robotics system as well as a user-friendly interface and modular design.
Exabyte libraries are fourth-generation products that consistently demonstrate
the highest levels of reliability and software compatibility. Their use
can cut data
management cost and time by 50 percent. Recognized as the world leader
in data storage automation, Exabyte has shipped more tape libraries than
any other
company. The installed base of Exabyte tape drives and libraries
today exceeds one million units.
218
Automated 4mm Tape Library
Feature
| Field upgradable | Protects the customer investment |
| Multi-drive capability | Allows faster transfer of data and provides fault tolerance |
| Rack and tower configurations | Provides installation flexibility |
| Optional bar code support | Reduces media inventory time and improves file management |
| Front access | Direct access to drives and media, improving serviceability |
| Key lock with electronic override | Provides data security and insures safe operation |
| LCD display | Menu-driven interface provides easy operation and supplies user with instant library status |
| Dedicated cleaning slot | Automates the cleaning process, resulting in higher reliability |
| Capacity
144 GB, compressed 72 GB, uncompressed |
Weight
Weights cited include two tape drives and data cartridge magazine. Standalone: 87 lbs./39.5 kg Rack mount: 64 lbs./29 kg Standalone: shipping weight 118 lbs./53.5 kg Rack mount: shipping weight 88.1 lbs./39.9 kg |
| Data Transfer Rate, Aggregate
With two drives: 2 MB, per second, compressed 1 MB, per second, uncompressed |
Agency Certifications
UL, CSA, VDE, IEC, FCC, TUV, CISPR |
| Cartridge Access Time
<10 seconds |
Customer-ready Configuration
The 218 library includes one DAT DDS-2 drive, robotics and enclosure as well as the following items: Power cord SCSI cable SCSI terminators Exabyte 4mm cleaning cartridge Eighteen EXATAPE 4mm Data Cartridges Data cartridge magazine with dust cover Unpacking Instructions Installation and Operation Guide |
| Interface
SCSI-2 Fast Narrow/single-ended |
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| Reliability
Robotics: >1,250,000 mean cycles between failures Drive MTBF: 200,000 hours |
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| Recording Method
DAT DDS-2 helical scan |
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| Environmental
Operating temperature: 5 C to 35 C (41 F to 95 F) Nonoperating temperature: - 20 C to 60 C (-4 F to 140 F) Relative humidity, noncondensing, operating: 20% to 80% Power 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 HZ Auto-switching power supply 55 watts minimum, 65 watts maximum |
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| Dimensions (HxWxD)
Standalone: 22 in. x 9.5 in. x 21.4 in. 55.9 cm x 24 cm x 54.4 cm Rack mount: 8.7 in. x 19 in. x 21.1 in. 22. cm x 48.3 cm x 53.7 cm Standalone: shipping package 17 in. x 30.8 in. x 30 in. 43.2 cm x 78.1 cm x 76.2 cm Rack mount: shipping package 16.0 in. x 26.5 in. x 30.3 in. 40.6 cm x 67.3 cm x 76.8 cm |
Recommended Media
EXATAPETM 120m 4mm and Exabyte 4mm Cleaning Cartridge
Use of other cleaning methods may void drive warranty
Media is also available in EXAPAKs -- data cartridge magazines preloaded
with appropriate EXATAPEs.
| HTCE Product ID #H28E429 |