Seagate STU62001LW Viper Product Manual page 13

Installation
Features
Intelligent Data Compression
Multiple interface options:
LVD, HVD, Fibre Channel
Fast Search
Cartridge Memory
64-Mbyte data buffer
Reliability
Tape Alert drive performance
monitoring and reporting
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3 generation read channel
Patented head Positioner
Shock dampened isolated chassis
Managed airflow dynamics with
isolated HTI chamber
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Hard error rate of 1 in 10
Two levels of ECC
Reliable tape picking implementation
Electrical
Very low RF emissions
Low power consumption
Low heat rating
Controlled tape path during power
interruption
Software / Firmware / Interface
Custom designed LSI circuitry
RISC processors
Second generation LVD firmware
Supports native firmware of a wide
variety of UNIX platforms
Support for Ultra SCSI-2,
Low Voltage Differential,
High Voltage Differential, and
Single-ended interfaces
Benefits
backup times and increased reliability due to fewer
stops and starts.
Maximizes performance and capacity by analyzing
compressibility prior to recording
Provides maximum flexibility to system integrators
allowing optimization of the Viper 200 drive and
their system
Tape search speeds between 6 and 9 meters per
second, equating to average time to file between
32 and 48 seconds
Enables fast loading of cartridges; stores pertinent
information regarding the media
Extra fast backups on high-performance systems.
Remote monitoring of device performance
Increased maturity and data integrity
Increased data integrity
Increased shock tolerance and reliability
Increased data integrity and reliability through
decreasing contaminants
bits Built-in reliability
Extra data safety and protection from errors.
Increased reliability and proof of strong
engineering
Ease of agency certifications
Typically only 23 to 34 watts operating range
Increased reliability
Disaster avoidance technology; saves data during
unplanned power outages and prevents
unnecessary field service.
Seagate-designed and tested for fast, efficient data
processing
Fast, efficient data processing
Mature SCSI firmware decreases the number of
revisions, increasing the ease of ongoing
qualifications.
Reduced set-up and configuration time
Compatible with the today's and tomorrow's high-
performance interfaces.
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