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ECEMBER
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8
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PECIFICATIONS
This chapter provides specifications for the VXA-2 tape drive. This chapter
provides the following specifications for the internal and tabletop models of
the tape drive:
4
Data capacities
4
Performance specifications
4
Reliability specifications
4
Size and weight
4
Power specifications
4
Environmental specifications
4
Shipping specifications
4
Safety and regulatory agency compliance
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ATA
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APACITIES
Table 8-1
lists the data capacities for the VXAtape cartridge models.
Table 8-1
Data capacities in gigabytes (GB)
Cartridge
Model
Tape Length
Capacity,
a
Native
a
Maximum capacity; assumes the host computer keeps the tape drive streaming.
Capacity,
a
Compressed
b
b
Assumes a 2:1 compression ratio. Actual compressed capacity varies depending on the type of data being
recorded. The VXA-2 tape drive uses the ALDC (Adaptive Lossless Data Compression) algorithm and
integrated circuit chip. The ALDC algorithm is compliant with the European Computer Manufacturers
Association (ECMA) standard. Data compression is controlled by the software application.
V23
230 meters
80 GB
c
c
One gigabyte equals 1,000,000,000 bytes.
160 GB
V17
170 meters
59 GB
118 GB
V10
120 meters
40 GB
80 GB
V6
62 meters
20 GB
40 GB
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