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Chapter 1 Introduction
Product Features
Two models of S-AIT Tape Drive Units are available according to the type of
interface of your host computer.
SAITe1300-S
Uses the Ultra 160 Wide Low Voltage Differential/Single-Ended (LVD/SE)
SCSI
SAITe1300-F
Uses 2 Gbps Fibre Channel interface
Common Features
• Native storage capacity of 500 GB per cartridge (1.3 TB at 2.6:1 compression)
with the S-AIT data cartridge SAIT1-500.
• Native sustained data transfer rate of 30 MB per second.
• High data reliability with the Read After Write and Fragment Rewrite
functions, and the three levels of Error Correction Code (ECC).
• Possibility to enable and disable the Read After Write (RAW) function.
• High-speed search and tape rewind.
• Supports variable and fixed record length.
• 72 MB buffer memory.
• Very compact design that allows you to set two units side by side on a 19-inch
rack (2U height).
• Sealed mechanism with the front door and the air filter.
• Very easy to change the air filter.
• Half transparent front panel through which you can verify the cartridge even
when the door is closed.
• Sleek and elegant design.
Features of the SAITe1300-S (SCSI model)
• Ultra 160 SCSI LVD/SE interface is fully supported for host computer access.
• Burst data transfer rate of 160 MB per second, synchronous.
• Supports SCSI disconnection and arbitration.
Features of the SAITe1300-F
(Fibre Channel Interface model)
• 2 Gbps Fibre Channel interface.
• 200 MB per second burst data transfer rate.
• Private Loop, Public Loop, Point-to-Point, and Switched Fabric topologies.
• Full-duplex transfers.
• FCP2 support.
• Class of service: Class 3
