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Appendix A Specifications
A-Series LTO-3A Tape Drive
Quantum SuperLoader 3A Series User’s Guide
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A-Series LTO-3A Tape Drive
Drive Specifications
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Media Capacity
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Description
Quantum LTO-3A
Read/write transfer rate: maximum
sustained (LTO Ultrium 3 media)
Noncompressed mode: 68 MB/s
Compressed (2:1 typical): 136 MB/s
Burst transfer rate
160 MB/s (maximum, native)
Average access time
58 seconds (from BOT)
Loading time to BOT (for previously written
tape)
75 seconds (maximum)
Unloading time from BOT
30 seconds (maximum)
Interface type
Gigabit Ethernet (GigE)
Media Type
Capacity
LTO Ultrium 3 storage capacity
6.4 TB with 16 cartridges
12.8 TB (2:1 typical compression) with 16 cartridges