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VXA-172 PacketLoader 1x10 1U
The VXA-172 PacketLoader is
the
world’s
only
tape
autoloader to provide up to 1.7
TB, at 24 MB/sec and offer “on-
demand capacity” through an
affordable and easy firmware
upgrade
that
increases
capacity up to 3.2 TB.
In addition to the “on-demand”
capacity, the VXA-172 Packet-
Loader offers the scalability of
different media sizes (172 GB
X10 or 80 GB X6), lowering the
overall cost of ownership.
Packed with great features like:
1.7 TB capacity (upgradeable to
3.2TB), up to 24MB/s data rate,
built barcode reader, slim 1U
form factor, random library op-
eration, multilingual LCD dis-
play and user upgradeable
drive, the VXA-172 PacketLoad-
er offers midrange features and
“on-demand” room to grow at
an entry level price.
• Remarkable affordability
— automation for the
price of a single drive
• Barcode reader included
as standard feature,
allowing easy media
management
• 4-post Rack-mount
kit included for easy
installation into a
standard 19’ rack
• VXA Packet Technology
— the
New Standard
in
tape storage
• Read-write compatible
with all VXA-2 and
VXA-320 products
including those offered
by IBM, Fujitsu-Siemens
Apple and others.
• Provides enough capacity for up to two weeks
of unattended backup (1.7TB upgradeable to
3.2TB).
• Compatible with all VXA-2 and VXA-320drives:
IBM, Fujitsu-Siemens, Apple, Acer.
• Uses VXA-172 Packet Tape Drives with patent-
ed VXA Packet Technology — extreme tested
for 100% data restore integrity.
• Uses a compact 1U rack-mounted design to
accommodate space constraints.
• Ten 172 GB tape slots provide up to 1.7TB of
data protection at up to 86.4GB/hr, offering the
best value in entry to midrange automation.
• Incorporates midrange autoloader features,
such as a barcode reader standard, and random
library operation functionality at an entry-level
price.
VXA Packet Technology
VXA Packet Technology writes and reads data
in small, digital packets, much like the Internet.
This is a significant difference from all other tape
technologies, which rely on costly and
expensive track-based technologies.
VXA Packet Drives and Autoloaders offer:
• A Perfect Write™ and a 4 level Reed-
Solomon Error Correction Code (ECC).
• Amazing transfer speeds — up to 86 GB per
hour — allowing network administrators to
backup 172 GB of data in under two hours.
• VXA X Tape are available in three different
cartridge capacities (40/80 GB and 86/172 GB),
providing VXA-172 users the flexibility to choose
the capacity that best meets their current storage
and budget needs with the ability to add capacity
on demand, simply by using larger capacity
VXA Tapes.
VXA X Tape uses AME, which provides
significantly longer tape life than other tape
technologies — 500 minimum uses — as
compared to only 99 maximum recommended
uses for DDS tapes.
• Superior reviews and awards by leading
technology analysts and publications along with
adoption by leading computer manufacturers
including IBM, Apple and Fujitsu-Siemens.
*Assumes a 2:1 compression ratio. Compression,capacity and throughput will vary dependent upon type of data and system configuration.
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Requires use of X6, X10, X23 or V23 VXATape Media.
