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Overview

HP StorageWorks DLT VS Family Tape Drive

Backing up to tape is a key component of a complete storage strategy. Tape drives can be used for creating daily and weekly backups and tape allows customers to remove information off-site. Tape can be used for archival purposes to retain data for up to 30 years. The new HP StorageWorks DLT VS160 Tape Drive provides 160 GB capacity and 16 MB/s performance compressed. This is double the capacity and performance of the DLT VS80, reducing the overall cost of ownership, increasing the capacity in a single tape drive, reducing the number of cartridges needed to store the same amount of information and resulting in less downtime needed for back-ups. The DLT VS160 is a half-height drive based on DLT tape technology. Customers who have outgrown previous-generation DLT drives can move to the DLT VS160 and get increased capacity and performance and backward-read compatibility with the DLT VS80 formatted media. The DLT VS160 media can be read by the SDLT 600 providing a longer-term upgrade solution when customers outgrow the DLT VS160.

What's New
  • HP StorageWorks DLT VS160 Tape Drive
    • Increased Capacity
      • With 160 GB capacity the DLT VS160 has double the capacity of the DLT VS80.
    • Increased Performance
      • The DLT VS160 transfers 16 MB/s of data, more than double that of the DLT VS80.
    • Investment Protection
      • The DLT VS160 is backward read compatible (BRC) with the DLT VS80.
    • Ease of Management
      • Supported by Library and Tape Tools (LTT), HP's unique management tool; making installation of tape drives easier and reducing down-time by troubleshooting errors.
    • Value
      • The DLT VS160 is a half-height drive with the price and capacity points to meet mid-range DLT customers' needs.
Models
DLT VS160, Internal, Worldwide
A7569B
DLT VS160, External, North America
A7570B
DLT VS160, External, International
A7571B
Key Features
HP StorageWorks DLT VS160:
  • Half-height, 5.25-inch form factor tape drives with DLT technology
  • Maximum native storage capacity of 80 GB, with compressed capacity at 160 GB, assuming 2:1 data compression
  • Maximum native data transfer rate of 28 GB/hour, up to 57 GB/hour with compression
  • Utilizes industry standard DLT VS 1 Media
  • Backward-read compatibility with data cartridges written in DLT VS80 format
  • Can be read by the SDLT 600 tape drive
  • HP Data Protector, HP Data Protector Express, VERITAS Backup Exec, CA BrightStor ARCserve, Yosemite TapeWare and native Windows support (the most recent list of backup applications supported can be found at http://www.hp.com/go/connect)
  • Qualified behind Microsoft® Windows 2000, Windows 2003, and Linux (Go to http://www.hp.com/go/connect for the most recent list of operating systems supported)
  • Available in internal, external (tabletop), and rack-mount models

Please check with http://www.hp.com/go/connect for more compatibility information.
Customer Benefits
  • Half-height form factor requires only half the space of traditional DLT drives providing customers with more flexibility in high density applications.
    • Leaves more room inside the server for other options
    • Can be rack-mounted in a 1U space
  • The DLT VS drives are designed to provide the right price capacity point for the mid-range customer.
  • Qualified on HP ProLiant server platforms and others. (Go To http://www.hp.com/go/connect for details.)
  • Backward-read compatibility provides an easy migration path for customers outgrowing current tape products.
  • DLT VS drives can be read by SDLT Tape Drives providing for an easy upgrade path to SDLT drives in the future.
  • Improved management and ease of integration into existing environment with Library and Tape Tools (LTT).
  • The DLT VS160 requires fewer data cartridges to complete data backup compared to the DLT VS80, lowering the customer's total cost of ownership.
  • The DLT VS160 offers 100% improvement in performance and reduces the backup window for customers by as much as 50%.
  • The DLT VS160 offers improved performance and reliability through enhanced technology inside the drive:
    • Data path improvements create a more reliable drive
    • Multi-channel thin-film MR head allows for increased capacity and performance
    • The TapeSense circuitry reduces media load errors
Family Comparison
 
DLT VS 80
DLT VS 160
Drive Technology DLT Half-Height DLT Half-Height
Capacity (compressed) 80GB 160 GB
Maximum Data Transfer (compressed) 6 MB/s 16MB/s
Buffer 2 16
Firmware Upgradeable Yes, with L&TT Yes, with L&TT
Maximum Drives per bus 2 2
MTBF 200,000 @100% 250,000 @ 100%
 
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Product Highlights
DLT VS Technology

The DLT VS Tape Drives provide HP customers with value-capacity solutions that share much of the technology used other DLT tape drives. From its compatibility with previous-generation drives to its use of DLZ data compression and RLL encoding, DLT VS technology offers HP customers many of the same technological features found in previous generation DLT drives, while improving such features as capacity and performance.
Media and Drive Compatibility

HP recommends that you use HP-branded cartridges in your HP tape drives to assure the highest level of protection for your valuable data. HP's test program for HP DLT VS media is the most thorough and comprehensive in the industry. All HP cartridges must satisfy an exhaustive battery of additional tests that relate directly to real-life situations, where real data and real businesses are at stake. Non-HP cartridges, whilst fully compatible, are less optimized for use in HP tape devices. Your best choice for ease of support and maximum dependability is to use HP-branded DLT cartridges at all times.

The DLT VS160 Tape drive uses the DLTtape VS1 160GB data cartridge and DLTtape VS160 cleaning cartridge. The DLTtape VS1 media is a new type of media with improvements over the DLT Type IV media used in the DLT VS80 drive. It offers higher capacity and improved reliability. The DLT VS80 Tape Drive utilizes HP DLTIV data cartridges as well as industry standard DLT Type IV media and DLT VS cleaning cartridges.

Software in the Box

The HP StorageWorks DLT VS tape drives include HP Data Protector Express Single Server Edition software. This easy to use backup application, based on Data Protector Express, robustly protects a single Windows, Linux or NetWare server. Also included is the Data Protector Express Bare Metal Disaster Recovery (BMDR) option which provides automated system recovery of the server following a major hardware or software failure. The fastest method to recovery the server is to use the Data Protector Express BMDR option and the One Button Disaster Recovery feature of the HP StorageWorks DLT VS tape drives. For more information about Data Protector Express Single Server Edition please visit: http://www.hp.com/go/dataprotectorexpress/sse.

As well as getting the Data Protector Express Single Server Edition software as part of the HP StorageWorks DLT VS tape drives solution, purchasers can easily and economically upgrade to the class-leading Data Protector Express backup/recovery software. This is a special part number, only available for registered users of Data Protector Express Single Server Edition that gives a significant discount off the regular price of Data Protector Express, to recognize the value of the in-box software. For more information about upgrading Data Protector Express Single Server Edition to Data Protector Express visit: http://www.hp.com/go/dataprotectorexpress/sse/upgrade.

If the HP StorageWorks DLT VS tape drive is for a large environment that requires UNIX support and/or enterprise class application and feature support then HP Data Protector software is the recommended backup/recovery software. For more information and evaluation software please visit http://www.hp.com/go/dataprotector.

Rack-mount Tape Options

The DLT VS160 is supported in the HP StorageWorks 1U and 3U Rack-mount Kits, allowing customer to install up to 2 internal DLT VS drives in a 1U rack-mount space or up to 4 internal DLT VS drives in a 3U rack-mount space, respectively. Standard configuration for 3U Rack-mount Kit provides two internal SCSI buses (channels) supporting one DLT VS drive per bus. Standard configuration for 1U Rack-mount Kit provides two internal SCSI buses (channels) supporting up to 2 DLT VS drives per bus.
NOTE: Please refer to the Rack-mount Tape Drive Kits QuickSpecs for further information: http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/10854_div/10854_div.html.

Library and Tape Tools

The HP StorageWorks HP StorageWorks DLT VS tape drive family is supported by HP's industry-leading diagnostic tool, HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools (L&TT). L&TT is a single, convenient program that's a snap to install and simple to operate. L&TT's intuitive user interface eliminates the need for training and deploys in less than five minutes. This tool can make integration of the drive into a network faster by troubleshooting any errors and firmware upgrades easier to manage. This robust diagnostic tool is designed for both the experienced professional and the untrained administrator. It ensures product integrity through self-diagnostics and fast resolution to device concerns.

L&TT:

  • Verifies installation of the drive
  • Tests/verify the health of the drive and media
  • Provides HP support with detailed device information
  • Offers multiple options for finding and upgrading new firmware
  • Performs performance optimization and recommendations
  • Is included with each DLT tape drive and available via free download supporting all HP tape products

Additional information on L&TT plus download information can be found at http://www.hp.com/support/tapetools.
Compatibility and Integration Testing

The DLT VS160 Tape Drives are fully supported and compatible with ProLiant, HP-UX, and Alpha Servers and controllers. Other platforms are also supported; please check http://www.hp.com/go/connect for detailed lists. HP thoroughly tests products with leading software and operating systems, including HP Data Protector, Data Protector Express, VERITAS Backup Exec, CA ARCserve, and Yosemite TapeWare.
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Compatibility

HP's extensive compatibility testing program assures that the HP StorageWorks DLT VS Tape Drives work with leading servers, operating systems, and backup applications - and not just those sold by HP. For the latest list of servers, workstations, operating systems, and backup software that support HP StorageWorks DLT VS Tape Drives, check the tape backup compatibility pages on our web site at: http://www.hp.com/go/connect.
HP Server Compatibility

The HP StorageWorks DLT VS160 tape drives are supported on the following classes of HP systems:

  • HP ProLiant DL servers
  • HP ProLiant ML servers
  • HP Integrity servers
  • HP 9000 servers
  • HP AlphaServers
  • HP workstations
For details of which tape drive models work with which systems, including third-party (i.e. off-platform) systems, visit http://www.hp.com/go/connect for the latest hardware compatibility information.
OS Support
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows 2003
  • HP-UX
  • Alpha Tru64
NOTE: Please visit http://www.hp.com/go/connect for the latest compatibility information.
NOTE: The Data Protector Express in-box software supports Windows, Linux and NetWare.
Backup Software Support

ISV Backup Software Platforms

  • HP Data Protector
  • HP Data Protector Express
  • VERITAS Backup Exec for Windows NT/ Windows 2000
  • Computer Associates ARCserve 2000, for Windows NT/ Windows 2000
  • Yosemite TapeWare (Linux OS Support only)
  • Native Operating System Backup Applications
NOTE: Please visit http://www.hp.com/go/connect for the latest compatibility information.
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Service and Support, HP Care Pack, and Warranty Information

HP Care Pack Services offer upgraded service levels to extend and expand your standard product warranty with easy to buy, easy to use support packages that help you make the most of your hardware and software investments. They let you choose the support levels that meet your business requirements, from basic to mission-critical. They help you contain total cost of ownership.

HP Care Pack warranty extensions can be purchased along with HP products to cost-effectively upgrade or extend your warranty. For many products, post-warranty HP Care Pack Services are available when your original warranty has expired.
Why purchase an HP Care Pack service?

Your standard warranty protects against product defects. HP Care Pack Services help you guard against unplanned downtime, which can reduce your productivity and profitability. These convenient service packages:

  • Protect your investment in HP products
  • Provide consistent, predictable levels of support across your entire department or business
  • Ease budget planning with fixed-cost support that includes parts and labor
  • Give you direct access to proven technical and problem-solving expertise
  • Offer a choice of response-time and repair-time commitments
  • Deliver prompt, measurable results
  • Are available whenever and wherever you do business

HP Care Pack availability may vary by country and product.

Supporting your Adaptive Enterprise journey

HP Services helps you make the Adaptive Enterprise real for your organization. The breadth, depth, and quality of HP hardware and software support services can help you improve the performance of your IT support processes and resolve the complex software and hardware problems that tax user productivity. HP Care Pack services help you increase IT environment stability, efficiency, and agility from the desktop to the data center, and improve the productivity of your employees.
Warranty and Services Included with the Product Hewlett-Packard provides a 3-year, next-day, parts exchange, limited warranty, for the StorageWorks DLT VS160 Tape Drive, plus 9x5 phone support for the duration of the warranty.

For more information about HP's Global Limited Warranty and Technical Support, visit: ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/products/storageworks/warranty/EN_321708-008.pdf
Recommended Services

In order to maximize ROI and product uptime, and minimize the cost of ownership, Hewlett Packard recommends:

3 years 24 x 7 Hardware Support

  • Guards against downtime, which reduces productivity and profitability
  • Eases budget planning with fixed-cost support that includes parts and labor
  • Direct access to proven technical and problem-solving expertise

3 years 24 x 7 Software Support

  • Improve the productivity of system managers and operators
  • Improve system performance and reduce downtime due to software defects
  • Expedite problem resolution through expert-level technical resources
  • Enjoy consistent service coverage across geographically dispersed sites
  • Update HP and selected third-party software at a predictable cost
  • Take advantage of subscription savings on software updates
  • Keep your license compliancy up-to-date
Available HP Care Pack Services

Extend your product warranty with a wide choice of cost-saving support packages.

HP Care Pack Services are sold by HP and HP authorized enterprise and commercial resellers. Services for customers purchasing via direct and enterprise resellers are quoted using HP order configuration tools. Additional information about HP Care Pack Service features and benefits is available at http://www.hp.com/hps/carepack/services/.

Key for HP Care Pack Service availability in the table below:
E = Service available for customers purchasing direct and via enterprise resellers
C = Service available for customers purchasing via commercial resellers
N/A = Service not applicable
HP Care Pack Services
Deployment and Per Event Services
Service Available
HP Installation
E/C
HP Installation & Startup
N/A
HP Implementation
N/A
For more information about Deployment and Per Event Services for HP Storage, visit http://www.hp.com/hps/storage/.
HP Care Pack Services
Availability Services
1 yr
3 yr
4 yr
5 yr
HP Next Day Hardware Support
E/C
E/C
C
C
HP 4 Hr, 9x5 HW Support
E/C
E/C
C
C
HP 4 Hr, 13x5 Hardware Support
E/C
E/C
C
C
HP 4 Hr, 24x7 Hardware Support
E/C
E/C
C
C
HP 6 HR Call-to-Repair HW Support
E/C
E/C
C
C
HP Software Support
E/C
E/C
C
C
HP Software Support 24x7
E/C
E/C
C
C
HP Support Plus
E/C
E/C
C
C
HP Support Plus 24
E/C
E/C
C
C
HP Proactive Essentials 9x5, 10 SW Incidents
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
HP Proactive Essentials 9x5, 25 SW Incidents
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
HP Proactive Essentials 9x5 Unlimited
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
HP Proactive Essentials 24x7, 25 SW Incidents
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
HP Proactive Essentials 24x7, 50 SW Incidents
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
HP Proactive Essentials 24x7 Unlimited
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
HP Proactive 24 Service (*)
E/C
E/C
N/A
N/A
HP Critical Service (*)
E/C
E/C
N/A
N/A
To find HP Care Pack Services available via HP authorized commercial resellers, visit http://h30125.www3.hp.com/csn/salesmktg/elfpack/elf_nonlkup_ctrylang.asp?code=ELNL
HP Care Pack Service Product Numbers

Enterprise & Commercial Purchased Care Packs
('A' stands for physical Care Pack, 'E' for electronic Care Pack)
Product Number
Product Description
U2090A/E Tape Installation HW Installation Only
H3155A/E HW, "3-year", "NBD", "9x5", "on-site"*
H4616A/E HW, "3-year", "4-hour", "13x5", "on-site"
U2068A/E HW, "3-year", "4-hour", "24x7", "on-site"
U6358A/E HW, "3-year", "6hr CTR", "24x7", "on-site"
U9338A/E HW, "4-year", "4-hour", "13x5", "on-site"
U9339A/E HW, "4-year", "4-hour", "24x7", "on-site"
U9340A/E HW, "5-year", "4-hour", "13x5", "on-site"
U9341A/E HW, "5-year", "4-hour", "24x7", "on-site"
UA450PE HW, "1-year", "NBD", "9x5", "on-site", "Post Wty"
UA451PE HW, "1-year", "4-hour", "13x5", "on-site", "Post Wty"
UA452PE HW, "1-year", "4-hour", "24x7", "on-site", "Post Wty"
UA453PE HW, "1-year", "6hr CTR", "24x7", "on-site", Post Wty"
Enterprise Purchased Care Packs
Product Number
Product Description
DLT VS160
Band
DLT VS160
Install Band
HA113A1 Tape Installation HW Installation Only
N/A
596
HA101A3 HW, "3-year", "next-day", "13x5", "on-site"
455
N/A
HA103A3 HW, "3-year", "4-hour", "13x5", "on-site"
455
N/A
HA104A3 HW, "3-year", "4-hour", "24x7", "on-site"
455
N/A
HA105A3 HW, "3-year", "6hr CTR", "24x7", "on-site"*
455
N/A
HA106A3 SW, "3-year", "Phone-in", "9x5"
N/A
N/A
HA107A3 SW, "3-year", "Phone-in", "24x7"
N/A
N/A
HA106A3 SW, "3-year", "Phone-in", "9x5"
N/A
N/A
HA107A3 SW, "3-year", "Phone-in", "24x7"
N/A
N/A
HA109A3 HW Only, Support Plus, "3-year", "13x5"
455
N/A
HA110A3 HW Only, Support Plus 24, "3-year", "24x7"
455
N/A
HA111A3 HW Only, Proactive 24, "3-year", "24x7"*
455
N/A
HA112A3 HW Only, Critical Service, "3-year", "24x7"*
455
N/A
NOTES:
* Both Proactive 24 & Critical Service only relate to 'reactive elements', 'proactive elements' are available on time & materials basis. (SW is supported separately per package).

The Care Pack information quoted above relates to 3 year offerings only, 1yr packs are available for each offering (replace A3 with A1).
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Support Portal
The HP support portal provides one-stop access to the information, tools and services you need to manage the daily operations of your IT environment.

Features include:

  • Access to self-solve tools (including search technical knowledge base)
  • Efficient logging and tracking of support cases
  • Collaboration with other business and IT professionals
  • Download of patches and drivers
  • Access to diagnostic tools
  • Proactive notification of relevant information

Access to certain features of the support portal requires an HP service agreement. To access the support portal, visit http://www.hp.com/support
HP Education Services For more information about HP Education Services for Storage and SAN, visit http://education.hp.com/curr-storsan.htm
Additional Services Information

For more information about Deployment, Per Event, Consulting and Education services for HP Storage, visit: http://www.hp.com/hps/storage/

For more information about HP Care Pack Services for Storage, visit: http://www.hp.com/hps/carepack/storage/cp_networked.html

For more information about HP Storage Software, services and updates, visit:
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If you have specific questions, contact your local HP representative. Contact information for a representative in your area can be found at "Contact HP" http://www.hp.com
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Options
Related Options
Media HP DLTtape VS1 160GB Data Cartridge
NOTE: For use with the DLT VS160 Drive.
C8007A
HP DLT VS160 Cleaning Cartridge
NOTE: For use with the DLT VS160 Drive.
C8016A
HP DLTtape IV Data Cartridge
NOTE: For use with the DLT VS80 Drive.
C5141F
HP DLT1/VS Cleaning Cartridge
C7998A
Host Bus Adapters, Controllers, and Accessories for ProLiant Servers Please check http://www.hp.com/go/connect for the most recent list supported controllers. Some controllers may be out-of-date.  
Smart Array 6i Controller (integrated on system board on certain servers)
NOTE: This controller is integrated only on HP ProLiant DL380 G4 servers. 		N/A
Integrated Single Channel Ultra320 SCSI Controller N/A
Integrated Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Controller N/A
64-Bit/133-MHz Single Channel Ultra320 SCSI HBA G2
NOTE: This controller may also be used for connecting HP DLT VS tape drives to ProLiant or 3rd party server platforms such as Dell, IBM, and Sun. Please refer to the HP Tape Backup Products Compatibility website at http://www.hp.com/go/connect for more information.		 374654-B21
  HP SC11Xe Host Bus Adapter
NOTE: Recommended SCSI HBA for connecting Ultrium tape drives to ProLiant DL servers. 		412911-B21
Host Bus Adapters, Controllers, and Accessories for HP PA-RISC and IPF servers 64-Bit/133-MHz Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Adapter A7173A
Please refer to the HP Tape Backup Products Compatibility website at http://www.hp.com/go/connect for more information on support for HP PA-RISC and IPF servers.  
Host Bus Adapters, Controllers, and Accessories for HP AlphaServers 32-Bit PCI to Single Channel Wide-Ultra2 SCSI Adapter 3X-KZPCA-AA
Triple-Function Combo Adapter: LVD / SCSI II, 10/100 UTP Ethernet, and 2D Graphics 3X-DEPVZ-AA
Dual Channel 64/66-MHz PCI-to-SCSI Ultra160 Host Bus Adapter 3X-KZPEA-DB
Host Bus Adapters, Controllers, and Accessories for 3rd Party servers and workstations 64-Bit/133-MHz Single Channel Ultra320 SCSI HBA G2
NOTE: This SCSI controller supports a wide range of connectivity to non-HP 32-bit servers. Please refer to the HP Tape Backup Products Compatibility website at http://www.hp.com/go/connect for more information on support for non-HP 32-bit server platforms using your HP SDLT tape drive. 		374654-B21
Please refer to the HP Tape Backup Products Compatibility website at http://www.hp.com/go/connect for more information on SDLT support for non-HP servers using third-party controllers and adapters.  
Rack-mount Tape Options 1U Rack-mount Kit, Worldwide
NOTE: Please refer to web page for further information: http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/storageworks/3urackmount/index.html 		A7445B
3U Rack-mount Kit, Worldwide
NOTE: Please refer to web page for further information: http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/storageworks/3urackmount/index.html 		274338-B22
Software Data Protector Express backup/recovery softwareBB117ET
Cable Kits 68-pin HD/VHDCI, 16.40 ft/5 m
NOTE: External Cable only.
328215-001
68-pin HD/VHDCI, 12 ft/3.66 m
NOTE: External Cable only.
328215-002
Kit Contents    
Model Kit Contents Description
Part Number
DLT VS160 Internal One Internal Drive, HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM (contains links to HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools utilities, user manuals and Windows drivers),Data Cartridge, Warranty Documentation, Media Documentation, HP Data Protector Express Single Server Edition backup software and HP Data Protector Express Bare Metal Disaster Recovery option on CD-ROM, 1 ribbon cable, self-terminated.
*NOTE: 0D1 will appear after this part number on your sales order if factory integration into a server or rack-mount kit is indicated 		A7569B*
DLT VS160 External One External Drive, HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM (contains links to HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools utilities, user manuals and Windows drivers),Data Cartridge, Warranty Documentation, Media Documentation, HP Data Protector Express Single Server Edition backup software on and HP Data Protector Express Bare Metal Disaster Recovery option CD-ROM, 1 Ultra3/Ultra160 compliant SCSI cable, 68 VHDCI TO 68-PIN,HD, 2.5M, 1 terminator, 1 power cord. A7570B
DLT VS160 External (Int'l) One External Drive, HP StorageWorks Tape CD-ROM (contains links to HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools utilities, user manuals and Windows drivers), Data Cartridge, Warranty Documentation, Media Documentation, HP Data Protector Single Server Edition backup software and HP Data Protector Express Bare Metal Disaster Recovery option on CD-ROM, 1 Ultra3/Ultra160 compliant SCSI cable, 68 VHDCI TO 68-PIN,HD, 2.5M, 1 terminator. A7571B
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Technical Specifications
DLT VS160 Tape Drive
Dimensions Form Factor ¼ inches half-height
Physical (H x W x D) Internal 1.656 x 5.807 x 8.7 in (4.20 x 14.75 x 22.2 cm)
Physical (H x W x D) External 2.61 x 8.3 x 10.73 in (6.63 x 21 x 21 x 27.25 cm)
Shipping (H x W x D) Internal 12.75 x 9.38 x 6.38 in (32.69 x 23.83 x 16.21 cm)
Shipping (H x W x D) External 14.75 x 12.50 x 7.12 in (37.47 x 31.75 x 18.09 cm)
Weight Out of box Internal 3.0 lb (1.36 kg)
Out of box External 8.00 lb (3.63 kg)
Shipping Internal 6 lb (2.72 kg)
Shipping External 12.25 lb (5.56 kg)
Capacity Native 80 GB
Compressed
(assumes 2:1 data compression)
 160 GB
Buffer Size 16 MB
Performance Sustained Transfer Rate (native) 8 MB/s
Sustained Transfer Rate (with 2:1 data compression) 16 MB/s
Burst Transfer Rate 160 MB/s (Synchronous)
Data Access Time 90 s
Average Load Time 120 s
Average Unload Time 25 s
Reliability MTBF 250,000 hours at 100% duty cycle
Uncorrected Error Rate 1x1017 bits read
Media Compatibility DLT VS 1
VS80 and DLT 1 formatted DLTtape IV - read only
 
Tape Format Recording Format 240 tracks
Data Compression DLZ
Data Encoding Method PRML
Interface SCSI Interface Wide Ultra III SCSI-2 (LVD)
SCSI Connector Internal: one 68-pin HD
External: two 68-pin HD
Power Specifications Power Requirements +5V, +12V
Power Consumption 15 Watts (average read/write operation)
Environmental Specifications Temperature Operating
 50° to 104° F (10° to 40° C)
Storage 40° to 150.8° F (-40° to 66° C)
Non-Condensing Humidity Operating
 20% to 80%
Storage 10% to 95%
Drive LED Indicators External Power Drive has detected an unrecoverable error condition
Drive Error Power on/off or tape is in motion
Ready Drive has detected an error but does not indicate an unrecoverable error

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