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Appendix B. Product specifications
This appendix includes the product specifications and requirements.
CRU parts
The following CRU parts can be ordered:
Data capacities
The VXA tape cartridge has the following capacities:
Cartridge model
Tape length
Capacity
Capacity
a
b
on the type of data that is being recorded. The tape drive uses the Adaptive
Lossless Data Compression (ALDC) algorithm and integrated circuit chip. The
ALDC algorithm is compliant with the Ecma International standard. Data
compression is controlled by the software.
c
Size and weight
The tape drive has the following dimensions and weight:
Height
Bezel Height
Depth
Width
Bezel Width
Weight
The tape drive is a 5.25-inch form factor drive for integration into an enclosure.
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CRU PN
39M5640
25R0048
10L5600
a
, native
a
b
, compressed
Maximum capacity assumes that the host server keeps the drive streaming.
Assumes a 2:1 compression ratio. Actual compressed capacity varies depending
GB stands for 1 000 000 000 bytes.
Description
Tape drive
SCSI cable
Screw pack
X23
230 meters
c
160 GB
320 GB
41.2 mm (1.62 in.)
42.6 mm (1.68 in.)
203.0 mm (8.0 in.)
146.0 mm (5.75 in.)
149.2 mm (5.87 in.)
1.0 kg (2.2 lb)
Tier
Tier 1
Tier 1
Tier 1
B-1
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