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160GB - 2TB* TAPE LIBRARY SYSTEMS WITH TOTAL RELIABILITY Tandberg MLR Libraries now bring the total reliability and high performance of MLR Technology to automation!

At the heart of the system is the de facto industry standard Tandberg MLR tape drive with library file access times of less than 65 seconds. Add high performance robotics and you typically have your data in about one minute.

And, all Tandberg MLR products feature backward compatibility to older tapes and growth to future higher capacity tape drives by way of a rapidly advancing MLR Technology roadmap. Plus, data cartridge media affords you more than 10 year data retention - an important requirement for long term archival storage.

With data storage requirements doubling every twelve months, the decision to automate may be a lot sooner than you think. Whenever you need to store a lot of data, choose the Tandberg MLR Library and get the world's most reliable tape library system!

The Tandberg MLR libraries already support the major software platforms – including Novell NetWare, WindowsNT and UNIX.

TYPICAL TANDBERG MLR™ LIBRARY SPECIFICATIONS

MLR	Capacity	Transfer Rate (MB/s)		Typical		File Access	Cartridge
Library	Native	Compressed*	Native	Compressed*	Performance*,#	Time	Load Time@
*1210 (10 Data Cartridges)*
-MLR1	160GB	320GB	3.0	6.0	22GB <60 min	<65 sec	< 8.4 sec
-MLR3	250GB	500GB	4.0	8.0	29GB <60 min	<65 sec	< 8.4 sec
*1420 (20 Data Cartridges)*
-MLR1	320GB	640GB	6.0	12.0	43GB <60 min	<65 sec	< 9.9 sec
-MLR3	500GB	1000GB	8.0	16.0	58GB <60 min	<65 sec	< 9.9 sec
*1440 (40 Data Cartridges)*
-MLR1	640GB	1280GB	6.0	12.0	43GB<60 min	<65 sec	< 9.9 sec
-MLR3	1000GB	2000GB	8.0	16.0	58GB<60 min	<65 sec	< 9.9 sec

* = Assuming 2:1 Data Compression, @ = Pick & Place average, # = Maximum drives installed

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

System Model 1210 Model 1420 Model 1440

Capacity — Native/Compressed *: MLR1: 160 GB/320 GB
MLR3: 250 GB/500 GB
MLR1: 320 GB/640 GB
MLR3: 500 GB/1000 GB
MLR1: 640 GB/1280 GB
MLR3: 1000 GB/2000 GB

HTCE Product ID #: MLR1: H16T121
MLR3: H34T121
MLR1: H18T142
MLR3: H32T142
MLR1: H14T144
MLR3: H39T144

Transfer Rates

Per Drive, Hardware Data Compression OFF (Native)

MLR1: 1.5 MB/sec (5.4GB/hr) 1.5 MB/sec (5.4GB/hr) 1.5 MB/sec (5.4GB/hr)

MLR3: 2.0 MB/sec (7.2GB/hr) 2.0 MB/sec (7.2GB/hr) 2.0 MB/sec (7.2GB/hr)

Total, Hardware Data Compression ON (Compressed) **:

MLR1: 6.0 MB/sec (21.6GB/hr) 12.0 MB/sec (43.2GB/hr) 12.0 MB/sec (43.2GB/hr)

MLR3: 8.0 MB/sec (28.8GB/hr) 16.0 MB/sec (57.6GB/hr) 16.0 MB/sec (57.6GB/hr)

Time to Access Data

Cartridge Load Time
(Pick and Place Average): 8.4 sec 9.9 sec 9.9 sec

File Access Time: < 65 sec < 65 sec < 65 sec

System Interface: SCSI-2 FAST & WIDE 16-bit (8-bit for the robotics). SCSI-2 FAST & WIDE 16-bit (8-bit for the robotics). SCSI-2 FAST & WIDE 16-bit (8-bit for the robotics).

Number of MLR Tape Drives 1 or 2 1 to 4 1 to 4

Drive Format and Compatibility *** MLR1 [MLR3] MLR1 [MLR3] MLR1 [MLR3]

Recording Format: QIC-5010 DC [QIC-25GB] QIC-5010 DC [QIC-25GB] QIC-5010 DC [QIC-25GB]

Number of Tracks: 144 data tracks +24 servo tracks 144 data tracks +24 servo tracks 144 data tracks +24 servo tracks

FRPI/Bpi: 50 800/67 700 [76 200/101 600] 50 800/67 700 [76 200/101 600] 50 800/67 700 [76 200/101 600]

MLR1 Backward Write/Read: QIC- 4GB/2GB QIC- 4GB/2GB QIC- 4GB/2GB

MLR3 Backward Write/Read: QIC-5010 DC (13 & 16 GB) QIC-5010 DC (13 & 16 GB) QIC-5010 DC (13 & 16 GB)

MLR3 Backward Read Only: QIC- 4GB/2GB QIC- 4GB/2GB QIC- 4GB/2GB

Media

MLR1 Data Cartridges (Length): Imation or Sony MLR1 16GB (1 500 ft; 457 m) Imation 13GB/Accuscribe 13GB (1,200 ft; 365m) Imation or Sony MLR1 16GB (1 500 ft; 457 m) Imation 13GB/Accuscribe 13GB (1,200 ft; 365m) Imation or Sony MLR1 16GB (1 500 ft; 457 m) Imation 13GB/Accuscribe 13GB (1,200 ft; 365m)

MLR3 Data Cartridges (Length): Imation or Sony MLR3 25GB (1 515 ft; 462m) Imation or Sony MLR3 25GB (1 515 ft; 462m) Imation or Sony MLR3 25GB (1 515 ft; 462m)

Media Data Retention (Archival Life): > 10 Years > 10 Years > 10 Years

Mechanics

Number of 10 Cartridge Magazines: 1 2 4

Magazine Carousel: No Yes Yes

Additional Cartridge Slots: 1 2 4

Private Slot (for Cartridge Exchange): 1 1 1

Bar-Code Reader: Optional Optional Standard

Bar-Code Scanning (All Cartridges): 13 sec 30 sec 55 sec

I/O Port (for Manual Load and Unload of Cartridges): Optional Standard Standard

Field Upgrades: Yes, Bar Code Reader and I/O Port Options Yes, Bar Code Reader Option and to Model 1440 —

Reliability

Load/Unloads (MEBF) - Robotics: 1 million 1 million 1 million

Mean Time Before Failure (MTBF) of Robotics Electronics: 200 000 hours @ 100% Duty Cycle 200 000 hours @ 100% Duty Cycle 200 000 hours @ 100% Duty Cycle

Library Warranty: 2 Year Factory 2 Year Factory 2 Year Factory

Physical Specifications

Height/Width/Depth (inches): 23.2/13.0/25.4 29.3/17.0/29.9 29.3/17.0/29.9

Height/Width/Depth (cm): 58.9/33.0/64.5 74.4/43.2/75.9 74.4/43.2/75.9

Weight (Net/Shipping): 70.0/89.0 lbs (31.8/40.4 kg) 104/130 lbs (47.3/59.0 kg) 104/130 lbs (47.3/59.0 kg)

Power Requirements

Input Voltage: Auto-sensing 90-264 VAC @ 48-62Hz Auto-sensing 90-264 VAC @ 48-62Hz Auto-sensing 90-264 VAC @ 48-62Hz

Idle: £ 80 W £ 120 W £ 120 W

Peak V-A: £ 350 V-A £ 400 V-A £ 400 V-A

Environmental Specifications

Temperature: Operating: +5° C to +30° C / +41° F to +86° F Storage: -20° C to +60° C / -4° F to +140° F Operating: +5° C to +30° C / +41° F to +86° F Storage: -20° C to +60° C / -4° F to +140° F Operating: +5° C to +30° C / +41° F to +86° F Storage: -20° C to +60° C / -4° F to +140° F

Regulatory Agency Approvals: UL, CUL, FCC, CE, GS, EMV/EMC (Complete compliance list on request) UL, CUL, FCC, CE, GS, EMV/EMC (Complete compliance list on request) UL, CUL, FCC, CE, GS, EMV/EMC (Complete compliance list on request)

Tandberg MLR Library Configurations

Complete Tandberg MLR Library Systems Include: Library; magazines (1, 2 or 4); data cartridges (10, 20 or 40); cleaning cartridge; external 68/68 pin SCSI cable; active SCSI terminator; power cable; installation guide; drive installation kit (if maximum number of drives were not purchased); and any options purchased. Library; magazines (1, 2 or 4); data cartridges (10, 20 or 40); cleaning cartridge; external 68/68 pin SCSI cable; active SCSI terminator; power cable; installation guide; drive installation kit (if maximum number of drives were not purchased); and any options purchased. Library; magazines (1, 2 or 4); data cartridges (10, 20 or 40); cleaning cartridge; external 68/68 pin SCSI cable; active SCSI terminator; power cable; installation guide; drive
installation kit (if maximum number of drives were not purchased); and any options purchased.

* Assuming 2:1 data compression. ALDC Hardware Data Compression (QIC-154).
** With maximum number of drives installed.
*** Complete specifications for the Tandberg MLR tape drives are available on the individual drive data sheet.
Specifications subject to change without notice.

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System	Model 1210	Model 1420	Model 1440
Capacity — Native/Compressed *:	MLR1: 160 GB/320 GB MLR3: 250 GB/500 GB	MLR1: 320 GB/640 GB MLR3: 500 GB/1000 GB	MLR1: 640 GB/1280 GB MLR3: 1000 GB/2000 GB
HTCE Product ID #:	MLR1: H16T121 MLR3: H34T121	MLR1: H18T142 MLR3: H32T142	MLR1: H14T144 MLR3: H39T144
Transfer Rates
Per Drive, Hardware Data Compression OFF (Native)
MLR1:	1.5 MB/sec (5.4GB/hr)	1.5 MB/sec (5.4GB/hr)	1.5 MB/sec (5.4GB/hr)
MLR3:	2.0 MB/sec (7.2GB/hr)	2.0 MB/sec (7.2GB/hr)	2.0 MB/sec (7.2GB/hr)
Total, Hardware Data Compression ON (Compressed) :**
MLR1:	6.0 MB/sec (21.6GB/hr)	12.0 MB/sec (43.2GB/hr)	12.0 MB/sec (43.2GB/hr)
MLR3:	8.0 MB/sec (28.8GB/hr)	16.0 MB/sec (57.6GB/hr)	16.0 MB/sec (57.6GB/hr)
Time to Access Data
Cartridge Load Time (Pick and Place Average):	8.4 sec	9.9 sec	9.9 sec
File Access Time:	< 65 sec	< 65 sec	< 65 sec
System Interface:	SCSI-2 FAST & WIDE 16-bit (8-bit for the robotics).	SCSI-2 FAST & WIDE 16-bit (8-bit for the robotics).	SCSI-2 FAST & WIDE 16-bit (8-bit for the robotics).
Number of MLR Tape Drives	1 or 2	1 to 4	1 to 4
Drive Format and Compatibility ***	MLR1 [MLR3]	MLR1 [MLR3]	MLR1 [MLR3]
Recording Format:	QIC-5010 DC [QIC-25GB]	QIC-5010 DC [QIC-25GB]	QIC-5010 DC [QIC-25GB]
Number of Tracks:	144 data tracks +24 servo tracks	144 data tracks +24 servo tracks	144 data tracks +24 servo tracks
FRPI/Bpi:	50 800/67 700 [76 200/101 600]	50 800/67 700 [76 200/101 600]	50 800/67 700 [76 200/101 600]
MLR1 Backward Write/Read:	QIC- 4GB/2GB	QIC- 4GB/2GB	QIC- 4GB/2GB
MLR3 Backward Write/Read:	QIC-5010 DC (13 & 16 GB)	QIC-5010 DC (13 & 16 GB)	QIC-5010 DC (13 & 16 GB)
MLR3 Backward Read Only:	QIC- 4GB/2GB	QIC- 4GB/2GB	QIC- 4GB/2GB
Media
MLR1 Data Cartridges (Length):	Imation or Sony MLR1 16GB (1 500 ft; 457 m) Imation 13GB/Accuscribe 13GB (1,200 ft; 365m)	Imation or Sony MLR1 16GB (1 500 ft; 457 m) Imation 13GB/Accuscribe 13GB (1,200 ft; 365m)	Imation or Sony MLR1 16GB (1 500 ft; 457 m) Imation 13GB/Accuscribe 13GB (1,200 ft; 365m)
MLR3 Data Cartridges (Length):	Imation or Sony MLR3 25GB (1 515 ft; 462m)	Imation or Sony MLR3 25GB (1 515 ft; 462m)	Imation or Sony MLR3 25GB (1 515 ft; 462m)
Media Data Retention (Archival Life):	> 10 Years	> 10 Years	> 10 Years
Mechanics
Number of 10 Cartridge Magazines:	1	2	4
Magazine Carousel:	No	Yes	Yes
Additional Cartridge Slots:	1	2	4
Private Slot (for Cartridge Exchange):	1	1	1
Bar-Code Reader:	Optional	Optional	Standard
Bar-Code Scanning (All Cartridges):	13 sec	30 sec	55 sec
I/O Port (for Manual Load and Unload of Cartridges):	Optional	Standard	Standard
Field Upgrades:	Yes, Bar Code Reader and I/O Port Options	Yes, Bar Code Reader Option and to Model 1440	—
Reliability
Load/Unloads (MEBF) - Robotics:	1 million	1 million	1 million
Mean Time Before Failure (MTBF) of Robotics Electronics:	200 000 hours @ 100% Duty Cycle	200 000 hours @ 100% Duty Cycle	200 000 hours @ 100% Duty Cycle
Library Warranty:	2 Year Factory	2 Year Factory	2 Year Factory
Physical Specifications
Height/Width/Depth (inches):	23.2/13.0/25.4	29.3/17.0/29.9	29.3/17.0/29.9
Height/Width/Depth (cm):	58.9/33.0/64.5	74.4/43.2/75.9	74.4/43.2/75.9
Weight (Net/Shipping):	70.0/89.0 lbs (31.8/40.4 kg)	104/130 lbs (47.3/59.0 kg)	104/130 lbs (47.3/59.0 kg)
Power Requirements
Input Voltage:	Auto-sensing 90-264 VAC @ 48-62Hz	Auto-sensing 90-264 VAC @ 48-62Hz	Auto-sensing 90-264 VAC @ 48-62Hz
Idle:	£ 80 W	£ 120 W	£ 120 W
Peak V-A:	£ 350 V-A	£ 400 V-A	£ 400 V-A
Environmental Specifications
Temperature:	Operating: +5° C to +30° C / +41° F to +86° F Storage: -20° C to +60° C / -4° F to +140° F	Operating: +5° C to +30° C / +41° F to +86° F Storage: -20° C to +60° C / -4° F to +140° F	Operating: +5° C to +30° C / +41° F to +86° F Storage: -20° C to +60° C / -4° F to +140° F
Regulatory Agency Approvals:	UL, CUL, FCC, CE, GS, EMV/EMC (Complete compliance list on request)	UL, CUL, FCC, CE, GS, EMV/EMC (Complete compliance list on request)	UL, CUL, FCC, CE, GS, EMV/EMC (Complete compliance list on request)
Tandberg MLR Library Configurations
Complete Tandberg MLR Library Systems Include:	Library; magazines (1, 2 or 4); data cartridges (10, 20 or 40); cleaning cartridge; external 68/68 pin SCSI cable; active SCSI terminator; power cable; installation guide; drive installation kit (if maximum number of drives were not purchased); and any options purchased.	Library; magazines (1, 2 or 4); data cartridges (10, 20 or 40); cleaning cartridge; external 68/68 pin SCSI cable; active SCSI terminator; power cable; installation guide; drive installation kit (if maximum number of drives were not purchased); and any options purchased.	Library; magazines (1, 2 or 4); data cartridges (10, 20 or 40); cleaning cartridge; external 68/68 pin SCSI cable; active SCSI terminator; power cable; installation guide; drive installation kit (if maximum number of drives were not purchased); and any options purchased.