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TSL-11000

Internal 8 Cartridge DDS-4 Autoloader  

Sony TSL-11000 Internal Autoloader

Designed for backup and off-line file storage, this autoloader features the latest DDS-4 tape technology. It's 8 cartridge magazine will hold up to 160GB native or 320GB compressed.

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Features:
One of the largest capacities of it's type.
Magazine loading for quick & easy interchange.
All Push Loading ensures reliable tape movement with minimum mechanical wear.
Incorporates the latest Sony SDT10000 tape drive with patented Super Cleaning MechanismTM, Hyper Metal HeadTM technology & flying pre-amp for high cap
Uses Helical Scan recording for low tape stress and power consumption.
High Speed SCSI interface and large buffer memory ensures efficient operation with proper tape usage and low CPU interaction.
Digital servo-controlled tape mgmt for smooth operation with precise tracking.
Multi-level Error Correction Code & Read-After-Write security for data integrity.
Cartridges feature relatively short length (150m) tapes for fast searching & dual spindles for fast & reliable loading/ unloading.
Tape cartridges are small, durable and feature exceptional $/MB storage costs.
Internal mounting enables enhanced security on servers/power workstations wit lockable faceplates.
Compatible with backup/archival software from leading vendors including Computer Associates, Veritas & NovaStor.
Supplied with user/installation manual, one cleaning cartridge and one Magazine (no tapes).
8 tape capacity enables large files to be spanned across multiple tapes or unattended backup with daily rotation -8th slot used for cleaning cartridge

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Specifications:
Design
DriveMechanism: SDT10000
Tape Loading: Push Method
Tape Storage: Magazine (8 cartridge)
Compatibility
Formats Supported: DDS-4, DDS-3, DDS-2 & DDS-1
Media Supported: 4mm 150m, 125m, 120m, 90m, & 60m
Capacity
MAX Native Capacity: 160GB (8 x 150m Tapes)
MAX Compressed Capacity: Up to 320GB (8 x 150m Tapes @ 2:1 avg. compression)
Performance
Compression: Hardware DCLZ (user selectable)
Read/Write Speed: 2.36MB/s native, up to 4.72MB/s compressed (DDS-4 Mode)
Max Transfer Rate: 14MB/s async & 40MB/s synchronous
Magazine Load/Unload: 2/2.5s
Avg Tape Exchange: 50s
Search Speed: 115 Forward/ 155 Reverse x Normal Read/Write
Avg Access Time: Less than 55s (150m Tape)
Drum Rotation Speed: 8,503rpm
Reliability
Writing Method: Helical Scan
Normal Tape Speed: 17.33mm/s (Read/Write DDS-3 or DDS-4 modes)
Tape Management: Electronic Digital-Servo Control
Data Integrity: 3 level Electronic Error Correction
Data Security: Read-After-Write
Head Design: Dual Ferrite Write + Dual Laminate Read, Flying Pre-Amp
Error Rate: Less than 1 in 1015 bits
MTBF: 180,000 POH @ 20% Duty Cycle
Swap Rating: 100,000 Tape Loads/Unloads
Self Cleaning: Super Cleaning MechanismTM
Interface
Type: SCSI ULTRA WIDE
Connector: Single Female High Density 68pin
Buffer Size: 10MB
Environmental (Operating)
Temperature: 5ºC to 40ºC
Vibration: 0.25G peak
Shock: 5.0G
Relative Humidity: 20% to 80% (non condensing)
System Requirements
Hardware Requirements: PC Workstation or Server with standard length 5.25" Full height drive slot.
Internal power supply with at least one available connector.
SCSI Interface with at least one available ID, 68pin ribbon cable & driver software.
Best performance: SCSI-3 ULTRA WIDE is recommended eg Adaptec DAHA-2940UWK.
Software Requirements: Drive will require SCSI drivers (should be supplied with the I/F card).
Compatible backup s/w (ArcServe, Novaback, Retrospect, BackUp Exec, etc) plus the autoloader add-on
Physical
Dimensions (WxHxD): 146 x 82.5 x 241.6mm
Weight: 2.4kg (without magazine or tapes)
Power
Voltage: DC 5/12V @ 1.3/0.3A Typ. Operating
Current: 13W Typ. Operating
Optional Accessories
CBSIC68RIB 68PIN SCSI Ribbon Cable
CBSIR50R68 Ribbon Cable Adaptor for a 50pin SCSI Card
CBSIR68TM 68PIN Internal Terminator
DG90P DDS-1 4MM DATA TAPE 2-4GB 90M
DGD120P DDS-2 4MM DATA TAPE 4-8GB 120M
DGD125P DDS-3 4MM DATA TAPE 12-24GB 125M
DGD150P Data Tape 20-40GB 150M
DGD15CL Universal DDS Cleaning Cartridge
TSL-MZ8000 Spare Magazine

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