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StorageWorks by Compaq DLT Tape Array III

Models
StorageWorks™ DLT Tape Array III by Compaq
DLT Tape Array III
Model 4 SDLT
229760-001 NA
229760-292 JPN2
229760-B31 INTL

DLT Tape Array III
Model 4 DLT
161140-001 NA
161140-291 JPN2
161140-B31 INTL

DLT Tape Array III
Model 0
168047-001 NA
168047-291 JPN2
168047-B31 INTL

The DLT Tape Array III provides up to 880GB of storage space (compressed) in a 5U rack mount enclosure. Supporting up to 4 drives, the Tape Array III is fully compatible with both DLT and SDLT tape devices.

 

 

 

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Overview
The Compaq DLT Tape Array III is a tape backup solution that houses up to four DLT or SDLT tape drives in a 5U rack mount enclosure. The DLT Tape Array III replaces the DLT Tape Array II, while providing customers with a backup solution that accommodates both SE and LVD tape devices.

DLT Tape Array III Customer benefits include:

  • Supports Compaq’s industry leading 20/40-GB DLT, 40/80-GB DLT, & SDLT 110/220-GB tape drives
  • Provides up to 880-GB of Data Protection storage capacity in a 5U rack-dense space
  • Supports both DLT & SDLT tape drives in the same enclosure, providing customers with Investment Protection and an easy transition to new SDLT drive technologies
  • Thoroughly tested and qualified with Compaq servers and industry leading software, resulting in fewer defects and problems

DLT Tape Array III Models:

  • Mod-4 SDLT – includes 5U rack mount storage enclosure configured with (4) SDLT 110/220 tape drives
  • Mod-4 DLT – includes 5U rack mount storage enclosure configured with (4) DLT 40/80 tape drives
  • Mod-0 – includes 5U rack mount storage enclosure; no tape drives installed
 
Key Features
  • Supports up to (4) DLT or SDLT tape drives
  • Provides up to 880GB of storage capacity (compressed)
  • Accommodates both SE and LVD tape devices
  • Supports tape drives qualified behind Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 & 2000, Netware, OpenVMS, & True64 Unix, SCO/Caldera Unix, and Linux
  • Supports tape drives qualified behind VERITAS Backup Exec, CA ARCserveIT/ARCserve 2000, and Dantz Retrospect Backup
  • Can support up to (4) devices on separate buses allowing for increased data transfer rates
  • Power and Service Required LED indicators
  • Uses in-house Compaq technology
  
Product Highlights
Tape Drives Supported
The DLT Tape Array III can support up to (4) full-height tape drives. Current models include configurations with (4) DLT 40/80 or SDLT 110/220 tape drives installed. The Tape Array III can also support previously released DLT tape drives including both the 20/40-GB & 35/70-GB DLT.
Rack Density
5U, rack mount form factor.
Capacity
The Tape Array III can reach a maximum capacity of 880-GB with (4) SDLT 110/220 tape drives installed (at 2:1 compression).
Drives Per Bus
Each model is shipped standard with cabling for (2) buses that can accommodate (2) tape drives per bus. A cable option kit can be purchased to allow for (4) separate buses, accommodating (1) tape drive per bus while maximizing overall performance.
Performance
A maximum data transfer rate of 88 MB/s or 316.8 GB/hour can be achieved with 4 SDLT 110/220 drives installed while utilizing 2:1 data compression.
LED Indicators
Power Supply and Service Required indicators located on the front panel.
Compatibility and Integration Testing
The DLT Tape Array III uses in-house technology, which ensures the customer of full compatibility with Compaq ProLiant and Alpha Servers and Adapters. Compaq thoroughly tests products with leading software and operating systems, including VERITAS Backup Exec and CA ARCserve.
Options Supported
The DLT Tape Array III is supported by a wide range of options including upgrade DLT tape drives, media packs, data protection software, cable kits, SCSI adapters, and controllers.
Servers Supported
The DLT Tape Array III supports Compaq’s complete line of ProLiant and Alpha servers.
Warranty
3-0-0 (Three year parts)
 
Software Components
Qualified with StorageWorks Data Protection Software Suite
Complete set of Compaq Data Protection Tools focused on simplifying the process of configuring, implementing, and maintaining a data protection strategy. Includes software applications such as Tape Storage Management Console and Compaq Insight Manager, as well as product information tools including technology White Papers, Service Advisories, and the Compaq Storage Products CD. An annual subscription service is also included providing up to three updates per year for Data Protection Tools that have been refreshed. For information on ordering the Data Protection Software Suite, please check the "Related Options" section of this QuickSpec or visit the Compaq.com website.
CS Support
Compaq Services provides a three-year, limited warranty, fully supported by a worldwide network of resellers, service providers, and hardware technical phone support during the warranty period. In addition, available service offerings include a full range of CarePaq packaged hardware and software services or customized service offerings to cover:
  • Installation and start up
  • Extended coverage hours and enhanced response times
  • System management and performance services
  • Availability and recovery services
 
DLT Tape Array III Specifications
Specifications for Enclosure Only (Model 0) – Model 4 Specifications in "DLT Tape Array III Product Family (Configured Models)"
Protocol Support Wide SCSI LVD & SE
Form Factor 5U, Rack Mount
Dimensions (HxWxD) Rack (Out of Box) 8.75 x 19 x 18.125 in / 22.2 x 48.26 x 46 cm
Rack (Shipped) 32.25 x 15.38 x 31 in / 81.92 x 39.07 x 78.74 cm
Weight Rack (Out of Box) 31 lbs (14.1 kg)
Rack (Shipped) 60 lbs (27.22 kg)
UPC Code 720591301163 (NA)
720591301200 (JPN)
720591301194 (INTL)
LED Indicators (On Front Panel) (1) Power Supply LED
(1) Service Required LED
Cable Type (External) (2) 68-Pin HD-to-VHDCI
Cable Lengths 12 ft (3.66 meter)
External Connector Type/Quantity 68 Pin High-Density (HD) / 2 Wide SCSI Connectors
(Can increase to 4 connectors with Optional LVD Cable Kit)
Logical Drive Supported DLT
Drives Supported DLT 20/40, DLT 35/70, DLT 40/80, SDLT 110/220
Maximum Number of Devices/Ports 2 drives per SCSI bus
Maximum Number of Drives 4 full-height
Input Requirements Nominal Line Voltage 110 to 240 VAC
Range Line Voltage 90 to 264 VAC
Line Frequency 47 – 63 Hz
Typical Input Current 2.3 A @ 120 VAC
Power 211 Watts (Max. 268 Watts)
Relative Humidity (non-condensing) Operating 20 to 80%
Shipping 5 to 95%
Temperature Range Operating 5° to 40°C
Shipping -30° to 60°C
   
Service & Support, CarePAQ and Warranty Information
Software Product Services
  • Standalone telephone support
  • Rights to new license version
  • Media and documentation updates
Hardware Product Services
  • Installation services
  • On-site maintenance (includes warranty support)
  • Response time upgrades during the warranty period
  • Post-warranty coverage
  • RAID setup and performance consulting via statement of work

For additional hardware installation and maintenance information, please refer to the URLs listed below:
http://www.compaq.com/services/carepaq/us/install/cp_storage.html
http://www.compaq.com/services/carepaq/us/hardware/cp_storage.html

Warranty Upgrade Options

  • Response – Upgrade on-site response from next business day to same day 4 hours
  • Coverage – Extend hours of coverage from 9 hours x 5 days to 24 hours x 7 days
  • Duration – Select duration of coverage for a period of 1, 3, or 5 years

CarePAQ Information
Sample part numbers:

  • FM-**XHW-36, 3 year, uplift to 5 x 9, Next Day Response
  • FM-**4HR-36, 3 year, uplift to 5 x 9, 4-hour Response
  • FM-**724-36, 3 year, uplift to 7 x 24, 4-hour Response
    ** represents a two digit product specific code
  • CarePAQ is defined as an upgrade to the product warranty attribute, available for a specific duration and hours of coverage.
  • CarePAQ is not available for less than the product’s warranty duration.
  • CarePAQ is available for sale anytime during the warranty period for most products, but the commencement date will be the same as the Warranty Start Date (delivery date to end user customer). Proof of purchase may be required.
  • CarePAQ services are prepaid.

For additional CarePAQ (hardware & software) information, as well as orderable part numbers, please refer to the URL listed below:
http://www.compaq.com/services/carepaq/index.html

Components
The following brick level options/components do not have individual CarePAQs. These items will be included in product CarePAQs into which they are installed.

Disk Drives Tape Drives CD/DVD ROM SCSI Hubs in SBBs Adapters
Bus Converters Backplane RAID Controllers Power Supplies Cabling Fans
  
DLT Tape Array III Product Family (Configured Models)
DLT Tape Array III Model Specifications
DLT Tape Array III Model 4 DLT
161140-001, -291, -B31
DLT Tape Array III Model 4 SDLT
229760-001, -292, -B31
Announce Date Sept 2000 March 2001
SCSI Level Fast-Wide LVD/SE Ultra SCSI-2, LVD/SE
Tape Drives (Installed) (4) DLT 40/80 GB (4) SDLT 110/220
Capacity
Native 160 GB 440 GB
Compressed (2:1) 320 GB 880 GB
Transfer Rates
Native (maximum) 24 MB/s (86.4 GB/h) 44 MB/s (158.4 GB/h)
Native (typical) 18 MB/s (64.8 GB/h) N/A
2:1 Compression (maximum) 48 MB/s (172.8 GB/h) 88 MB/s (316.8 GB/h)
2:1 Compression (typical) 36 MB/s (129.6 GB/h) N/A
OS Support Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows 2000
Novel NetWare 4.12 & 5.0 Novel NetWare 4.12 & 5.0
OpenVMS 7.1-2/7.2-1 OpenVMS 7.1-2/7.2-1
Tru64 UNIX 4.0F/5.0A Tru64 UNIX 4.0F/5.0A
Linux – Red Hat 7.0/7.1, SuSE 7.0/7.1, Caldera 3.5 Linux – Red Hat 7.0/7.1, SuSE 7.0/7.1, Caldera 3.5
SCO/Caldera Unix - OpenServer 5.0.6 (Certified) SCO/Caldera Unix - OpenServer 5.0.6 (Certified)
SCO/Caldera Unix - OpenUnix 8 (Certified) SCO/Caldera Unix - OpenUnix 8 (Certified)
Native OS Driver Microsoft Windows NT/2000 Backup Microsoft Windows NT/2000 Backup
OpenVMS native support OpenVMS native support
Tru64 native support Tru64 native support
Linux (Red Hat, SuSE, & Caldera) native support Linux (Red Hat, SuSE, & Caldera) native support
SCO/Caldera Unix (OpenServer/OpenUnix) native support SCO/Caldera Unix (OpenServer/OpenUnix) native support
ISV Compatibility VERITAS Backup Exec v8.5 for NT, 2000 and NetWare VERITAS Backup Exec v8.5 for NT, 2000 and NetWare
CA ARCserve 2000 for Windows NT/2000 CA ARCserve 2000 for Windows NT/2000
CA ARCserveIT v6.6 for NetWare CA ARCserveIT v6.6 for NetWare
Dantz Retrospect Backup v5.6 for Windows NT/2000 (Server & Workgroup version) Dantz Retrospect Backup v5.6 for Windows NT/2000 (Server & Workgroup version)
UPC Code 720591255398 (NA) 720591694166 (NA)
720591255381 (JPN) 720591694982 (JPN)
720591255404 (INTL) 720591694173 (INTL)
   
Tape Drive Specifications
DLT Tape Array III Model 4 DLT
161140-001, -291, -B31
DLT Tape Array III Model 4 SDLT
229760-001, -292, -B31
Tape Drive Type (Internal) DLT 40/80 GB

SDLT 110/220 GB

Capacity
Native 40 GB 110 GB
Compressed (2:1) 80 GB 220 GB
Transfer Rates
Native (maximum) 6 MB/s (21.6 GB/h) 11 MB/s (39.6 GB/h)
Native (typical) 4.5 MB/s (16.2 GB/h) N/A
2:1 Compression (maximum) 12 MB/s (43.2 GB/h) 22 MB/s (79.2 GB/h)
2:1 Compression (typical) 9 MB/s (32.4 GB/h) N/A
Compatible Media
DLT-III
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DLT-IIIxt
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DLT-IV
  •  

  • (Read Only)

SDLT
  •  

Data Access Time
Average File Access 60 seconds 70 seconds
Average Load Time 37 seconds 12 seconds
Mean Time to Data Access 97 seconds 82 seconds
Reliability MTBF 250,000 hours @ 80% duty cycle MTBF 250,000 hours @ 80% duty cycle
Head Life 50,000 hours 30,000 hours
Dimensions
5.25 in Full-Height (internal) 3.4x5.84x9.6 in / 8.63x14.83x24.38 cm 3.4x5.84x8.35 in / 8.63x14.83x21.2 cm
Tape Width 0.5 in / 12.65 mm 0.5 in / 12.65 mm
Tape Length 1,800 ft / 548.64 meter 1,800 ft / 548.64 meter
Tape Format
Recording Method Linear Linear
Recording Format Specification ECMA-286 ECMA Draft
Data Compression Lempel-Ziv (LZ) Lempel-Ziv (LZ)
Recording Format 2,7 RLL PRML
Interface Fast-Wide LVD/SE Ultra SCSI-2, LVD/SE
Environmental
Power – stand by 28 Watts steady state 17 Watts steady state
Power – maximum 56 Watts max 43 Watts max
Voltage 100 to 240 VAC 90 to 264 VAC
Frequency 50 to 60 Hz 20 Hz
Weight (internal) 6 lbs. 7 oz. / 2.9 kg 5 lbs. 4 oz. / 2.4 kg
  
Configuration Information
Step 1 – DLT Tape Array III – Base Configuration
Select one:
Model Part Number Model Description
DLT Tape Array III Model 4 SDLT 229760-001
229760-292
229760-B31
Wide SCSI LVD rack-mountable enclosure (5U) with power supply and fan, four SDLT 110/220 tape drives, four SDLT data cassettes, two SCSI cables, Power Cord, Native Drivers on CD, User’s Guide on CD, and Documentation
DLT Tape Array III Model 4 DLT 161140-001
161140-291
161140-B31
Wide SCSI LVD rack-mountable enclosure (5U) with power supply and fan, four DLT 40/80 tape drives, four DLT IV data cassettes, one DLT cleaning cassette, two SCSI cables, Power Cord, Native Drivers on CD, User’s Guide on CD, and Documentation
DLT Tape Array III Model 0 168047-001
168047-291
168047-B31
Wide SCSI LVD rack-mountable enclosure (5U) with power supply and fan, two SCSI cables, Power Cord, Native Drivers on CD, User’s Guide on CD, and Documentation
 
Step 2 – Additional/Related Options
Part Number UPC Code
Tape Drives 20/40 GB DLT Internal Tape Drive 340743-B22, -292 743172744111/743172744128
40/80 GB DLT Internal Tape Drive 146196-B24 743172935458
110/220 GB SDLT Internal Tape Drive 192106-B21 720591440848
Media DLT Cleaning Cartridge 199704-001 743172174512
DLT Type IV Data Cartridge, 7-Pack 295192-B21 743172453907
DLT Type IV Data Cartridge, 21-Pack 217861-B21 720591570279
DLT Type IV Data Cartridge, 315-Pack 217862-B22 720591570392
SDLT Media, 5-Pack 188527-B21 720591390273
SDLT Media, 10-Pack 188527-B22 720591390587
SDLT Media, 20-Pack 188527-B26 720591433208
Tape Storage Software Data Protection Software Suite 259596-B21 613326269466
External SCSI Cables 68-Pin HD/VHDCI, 12ft (for SE and LVD SCSI tape devices) 341177-B21 743172660848
68-Pin HD/68-Pin HD, 5m (for LVD SCSI tape devices only) 328215-001 743172633910
68-Pin HD/68-Pin HD, 10m (for LVD SCSI tape devices only) 328215-002 743172633927
Cable Kits LVD Cable Kit, 68-Pin HD/VHDCI 168048-B21 720591301170
LVD Cable Kit, 68-Pin HD/68-Pin HD 242381-B21 720591867416
Rail Kit Alpha Rail Kit 254795-001
Part Number UPC Code
Controllers/Host Bus Adapters
Intel-Based Servers Single Channel 64-bit Wide Ultra 3 154457-B21 743172991447
Dual Channel 64-bit Wide Ultra 3 129803-B21 743172876379
Wide-Ultra SCSI 3 272514-001 743172349668
Dual Channel Wide-Ultra SCSI 3 295554-B21 743172491978
64-bit Dual Channel Wide Ultra2 SCSI Adapter 348757-B21 743172625199
32-Bit Fast-Wide SCSI-2/E Controller 142290-001 743172173065
AlphaServers Single Channel PCI To Ultra SCSI, UWSE SN-KZPBA-CA
Single Channel PCI To SCSI UWD (Fast20 Diff) SN-KZPBA-CB
Comb SCSI/Ether Dual Channel KZPCM-DA
Single Channel Ultra 2 SCSI, LVD 3X-KZPCA-AA
Dual Channel PCI Ultra 3 LVD Multimode 3X-KZPEA-DB
PCI three-port RAID (FWSE) Controller w/ 8MB cache memory KZPAC-CB
PCI one-port RAID (FWSE) Controller KZPAC-AA
PCI three-port RAID (FWSE) Controller w/ 4MB cache memory KZPAC-CA
Smart Array Controllers Smart Array 5304/128 Controller 158939-B21
Smart Array 5302/64 Controller 124992-B21 743172866172
Smart Array 5302/32 Controller 166207-B21 720591292225
Integrated Smart Array Controller 128293-B21 743172873477
(DLT Tape Array III can also be connected to ProLiant servers preconfigured with an Integrated Smart Array Controller)
  
Servers Supported
Intel-Based Servers ProLiant DL360
ProLiant DL380
ProLiant DL580 / 6400R
ProLiant PL6000
ProLiant PL6500
ProLiant PL8000
ProLiant PL8500
ProLiant ML330
ProLiant ML350
ProLiant ML370
ProLiant ML530 / 3000R / 3000
ProLiant ML570 / 5500R / 5500
ProLiant CL380
ProLiant CL1850
AlphaServers AS800
AS4100
AS8200 / AS8400
DS10 / DS10L
DS20 / DS20E / AlphaStation DS20E
ES40 / AlphaStation ES40
GS60 / GS60E
GS80 / GS140 / GS160 / GS320
XP900
XP1000
(Connecting the DLT Tape Array III to any of the supported ProLiant and AlphaServers requires the use of a secondary controller, host bus adapter, or Smart Array controller. Please see the list of supported controllers, host bus adapters, and Smart Array controllers to select the appropriate model)

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