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With throughput rated at 24 megabytes per second (86.4 gigabytes per hour)*, Exabyte's 440 and 480 tape libraries store up to 3.2 terabytes* of data. Back up 345 gigabytes in just four hours. Libraries include Exabyte robotics, security interlock, modular design, multi-lingual LCD screen and bar code reader.            Two-year, extendible warranty, worldwide support.
 

Typical installations: Large enterprise application servers and networks.

Supported applications: Lights-out data center operations, unattended network backup/restore, remote storage, automated archiving, imaging and Hierarchical Storage Management.

These libraries accommodate Exabyte Mammoth or Eliant 820™ tape drives. The two-drive, 40-cartridge 440 upgrades easily to a four-drive, 80-cartridge 480. 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.
 

          440-480 Automated 8mm Tape Libraries
          Features

FEATURE                                                                                                         BENEFIT
Field upgradable Protects the customer investment, grows with storage needs 
Multi-drive capability Allows faster transfer of data and provides fault tolerance 
Rack and tower configurations  Provides installation flexibility 
Standard 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 
Removable magazines  Facilitates off-line storage
Dedicated cleaning slot Automate drive cleaning operations or use as extra data cartridge 
Entry/Exit port  Allows cartridge access without disrupting library operations 
 

Product Specifications
Capacity 
With 80 170m AME cartridges:  
     3.2 TB, compressed 
     1.6 TB, uncompressed 
With 80 160mXL cartridges:  
    1.12 TB, compressed 
     560 GB, uncompressed 
With 40 170m AME cartridges:  
     1.6 TB, compressed 
    800 GB, uncompressed 
With 40 160mXL cartridges:  
     560 GB, compressed 
     280 GB, uncompressed 		 Power 
100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 HZ 
Auto-switching power supply 
95 watts minimum 
45 watts maximum 
Data Transfer Rate, Aggregate 
With four Mammoth drives:  
     24 MB, per second, compressed 
     12 MB, per second, uncompressed 
With four Eliant 820:  
      8 MB, per second, compressed 
      4 MB, per second, uncompressed 
With two Mammoth drives:  
     12 MB, per second, compressed 
       6 MB, per second, uncompressed 
With two Eliant 820:  
       4 MB, per second, compressed 
       2 MB, per second, uncompressed 		 Dimensions (HxWxD) 
Standalone: 
     25.5 in. x 19 in. x 26.8 in. 
     64.8 cm x 48.3 cm x 68.1 cm 
Rack mount: 
      21 in. x 19 in. x 26.3 in. 
      53.3 cm x 48.3 cm x 66.8 cm 
Standalone: shipping package 
      31.62 in. x 25.5 in. x 33.25 in. 
      80.31 cm x 64.77 cm x 84.46 cm 
Rack mount: shipping package 
      27.62 in. x 24.25 in. x 33.12 in. 
      70.15 cm x 61.59 cm x 84.12 cm 
Cartridge Access Time 
<10 seconds 		 Weight 
Weights cited include four tape drives, four data cartridge magazines and 40 data cartridges. 
Standalone: 
       211 lbs./95.9 kg 
Rack mount: 
       152 lbs./69.1 kg 
Standalone: shipping weight 
       238 lbs./110 
Rack mount: shipping weight 
       179 lbs./82 kg 
 
 
Interface 
SCSI-2 Fast 
Narrow/Single-ended or Differential (Mammoth and Eliant 820) 
Wide/Differential (Mammoth) 		 Agency Certifications 
UL, CSA, VDE, IEC, FCC, TUV, CISPR 
 
 
Reliability 
Robotics: 
     1,750,000 mean cycles between failures 
Drive MTBF: 
     Mammoth: 250,000 hours 
     Eliant 820: 200,000 hours 		 Customer-ready Configuration 
The Exabyte 440 and 480 libraries include two or four Mammoth, or Eliant 820 8mm tape drives. Also included are robotics and enclosure as well as the following items: 
Bar code scanner and sample labels 
Power cord 
SCSI cable 
SCSI terminators 
Exabyte Premium or Mammoth Cleaning Cartridge 
Data Cartridge Magazines with dust covers 
40 EXATAPE 8mm Data Cartridges 
Unpacking Instructions 
Installation and Operation Guide 
Recording Method 
8mm helical scan 
Environmental 
Operating temperature: 
     5  C to 35  C (41  F to 95  F) 
Nonoperating temperature: 
     - 40  C to 60  C (-40  F to 140  F) 
Relative humidity, noncondensing, operating: 
     20% to 80% 
* Assumes 2:1 compression ratio.
**Compression capacity and throughput will vary dependent upon type of data and system configuration.
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
 

Recommended Media
Mammoth drive: EXATAPE™ 170m AME and Exabyte Mammoth Cleaning Cartridge

Eliant™ 820: EXATAPE™ 160mXL and Exabyte Premium Cleaning Cartridge Use of other cleaning methods may void drive warranty
Media is also available in EXAPAKsTM -- data cartridge magazines preloaded with appropriate EXATAPEs.
 
 
HTCE Product ID #H44E221
 
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