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Typical installations: Large client-server networks, large departmental application servers

Supported applications: Unattended network backup/restore, remote storage, automated archiving, imaging and hierarchical storage management.

The Exabyte 230D accommodates up to two Quantum DLT 4000 or DLT 7000 tape drives and 30 EXATAPE 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 fifth-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 1.5 million units.
 

          Automated DLT Tape Library
          Features

FEATURE                                                                                                         BENEFIT
First member of a new family Same design, same parts for all sizes and applications
Exabyte 480 emulation Supports a broad range of software applications
Field upgradable Protects the customer investment
Rack and tower configurations Provides installation flexibility
Laser bar code scanner Reduces media inventory time and improves file management
Front access Direct access to drives and media improves serviceability
Enhanced LCD display Menu-driven interface provides easy operation and supplies user with instant library status
Multi-drive capability Increases throughput, permits concurrent operation 
Allows fault tolerance
Key lock with electronic override Provides data security and ensures safe operation
Removable 5 cartridge magazine Facilitates off-line storage, loading of library
Additional cartridge slot Use for additional data cartridge or to automate drive cleaning operations 
 
Exabyte 230D Automated DLT Tape Library Technical Specifications
         Capacity 
         With DLT 4000 drives: 
            1.2 TB, compressed* 
            600 GB, uncompressed 

         With DLT 7000 drives: 
            2.1 TB, compressed* 
            1050 GB, uncompressed

Dimensions (HxWxD) 
Standalone: 
     21.1 in. x 19.0 in. x 29.0 in. 
     53.6 cm x 48.3 cm x 73.7 cm 
Rack mount: 
     17.47 in. x 19.0 in. x 29.0 in. 
     44.37 cm x 48.3 cm x 73.7 cm 
Shipping package: 
     33.0 in. x 24.25 in. x 34.5 in. 
     83.8 cm x 61.6 cm x 87.6 cm
         Data Transfer Rate, Aggregate 
         With DLT 4000 drives: 
            6 MB per second, compressed* 
            3 MB per second, uncompressed 

         With DLT 7000 drives: 
            20 MB per second, compressed* 
            10 MB per second, uncompressed

Weight 
Weights cited include two tape drives, 6 data cartridge magazines and 5 data cartridges. 
Standalone: 172 lbs./78.0 kg 
    Shipping weight: 216 lbs./98.0 kg 
Rack mount: 153.0 lbs./69.4 kg 
    Shipping weight: 219.5 lbs./99.6 kg
         Cartridge Access Time 
         < 10 seconds
Media 
EXATAPE DLT Data Cartridge and DLT CleaningTape III Media is available in EXAPAKs data cartridge magazines preloaded with appropriate EXATAPEs.
         Interface 
         With DLT 4000 drive: 
            SCSI-2 Fast 
            Narrow/Single-ended 
            and Differential 
         With DLT 7000 drive: 
            SCSI-2 Fast 
            Wide/Single-ended 
            and Differential
Agency Certifications 
UL, CSA, IEC, FCC, TUV, CISPR
         Reliability 
         Robotics: 
            >1,000,000 mean cycles between failures 
         Drive MTBF: 
            DLT drive reliability as published 
            by Quantum Corporation 
         DLT 7000 drive: 
            200,000 hours 
         DLT 4000 drive: 
            80,000 hours
Warranty Two-year, 1st year on site
         Environmental 
         Operating temperature: 
            10º C to 35º C (41º F to 95º F) 
         Nonoperating temperature: 
            - 20º C to 60º C (-40º F to 140º F) Relative humidity, 
         noncondensing, operating: 
            20% to 80%
Customer-ready Configuration 
The 230D library includes one DLT 4000 or DLT 7000 drive, robotics and enclosure as well as the following items: 
   Power cord 
   SCSI cables 
   SCSI terminator 
   DLT Cleaning Tape 
   5 DLT Data Cartridges 
   Data cartridge magazines 
   Unpacking Instructions 
   Installation and Operation Manual
         Power 
         90 to 259 VAC, 48 to 62 Hz 
         Auto-switching power supply 
            155 watts maximum approx. 
            65 watts minimum approx.
 
HTCE Product ID #H42E466
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