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TSL-A500C

Internal 4 Cartridge AIT-2 Autoloader

Sony TSL-A500C Internal Autoloader

Designed for backup and near-line file storage, this autoloader features max performance AIT-2 tape technology. It's 4 cartridge magazine will hold up to a total of 600GB with large files spanned across multiple tapes or unattended backup with automatic tape rotation.

Features:

	AIT tape technology provide the ultimate in durability & reliability with tapes lasting up to 30,000 complete recordings/playbacks.
	All Push Loading ensures reliable tape movement with minimum mechanical wear.
	Magazine loading enables quick & easy interchange.
	Helical Scan recording ensures low mechanical stress and power consumption.
	Digital servo-controlled tape mgmt for smooth tape movement and precise tracking.
	Multi-level Error Correction Code & a Read-After-Write recording process ensures high data integrity.
	Special 'Laminate' Hyper Metal HeadTM ensures maximum playback performance even with worn &/or degraded recordings.
	High Speed SCSI interface with large buffer memory ensures efficient background operation with proper tape utilisation and low CPU interaction.
	Cartridges feature relatively short length (170 or 230m) tapes which combine with a special Memory In Cassette chip to enable super-fast searching & download.
	Cartridges are relatively small (8mm) and feature a dual spindle design that facilitates fast & reliable loading/ unloading.
	Designed to fit a standard 5.25" drive slot this mechanism will mount inside a server computer or rack.
	Compatible with backup/archival software from leading vendors including Computer Associates, Veritas & NovaStor.
	Supplied with user/installation manual and one Magazine (no tapes).

Specifications:

Design

	Drive Mechanism: SDX500C
	Tape Loading: Push Method
	Tape Storage: Magazine (4 cartridge)

Compatibility

	Formats Supported: AIT-1 & AIT-2
	Media Supported: 8mm 170m or 230m AIT-1/2 (with or without MIC)

Capacity

	MAX Native Capacity: 144GB (4 x 170m AIT-2 Tapes) or 200GB (4 x 230m AIT-2)
	MAX Compressed Capacity: Up to 432 or 600GB (4 Tapes, 3:1 avg. compression)

Performance

	Compression: Hardware ALDC (user selectable)
	Read/Write Speed: 6MB/s native, up to 18MB/s compressed
	Max Transfer Rate: 12MB/s async & 40MB/s synchronous
	Magazine Load/Unload: 2.5s
	Magazine Initialise: 75s
	Avg Tape Exchange: 55s (170m tapes with MIC), 75s (230m tapes with MIC)
	Search Speed: 720MB/s native, up to 2.16GB/s compressed (AIT-2 tapes with MIC)
	Avg Random File Access: < 27s (170m Tape), <30s (230m Tape)

Reliability

	Writing Method: Helical Scan
	Normal Tape Speed: 27.51mm/s Read & Write
	Tape Management: Electronic Digital-Servo Control
	Data Integrity: 3 level Electronic Error Correction
	Data Security: Read-After-Write
	Head Design: Dual Ferrite Write + Dual Ferrite Read
	Error Rate: Less than 1 in 1017 bits
	MTBF: 225,000 POH @ 30% Duty Cycle
	MSBF: 200,000 Tape Swaps
	Self Cleaning: Super Cleaning MechanismTM

Interface

	Type: ULTRA SCSI (Supports Single Ended & Low Voltage Differential)
	Connector: Single Female High Density 68pin (requires manual termination)
	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, Server or rack mount with with standard length 5.25" Full height drive slot.
	DC5/12V power supply with at least one available connector.
	SCSI Interface with at least one available ID and 68pin ribbon cable.
	For best performance recommend a dedicated I/F with features equivalent to the Adaptec DAHA-2940UWK
	Software Requirements: Drive will require SCSI drivers (should be supplied with the I/F card).
	Compat. backup s/w (eg. ArcServe, Novaback, Retrospect, BackUp Exec) + autol. support packs as req.

Physical

	Dimensions (WxHxD): 146 x 82.5 x 228.6mm
	Weight: 2.5kg (without magazine or tapes)

Power

	Voltage: DC 5/12V @ 1.8/0.45A Typ. Operating
	Current: 14W Typ. Operating

Optional Accessories

	CBSIC68RIB - CBSIC68RIB 68PIN SCSI Ribbon Cable
	CBSIR50R68 - CBSIR50R68 Ribbon Cable Adaptor for a 50pin SCSI Card
	CBSIR68TM - CBSIR68TM 68PIN Internal Terminator
	SDX-TCL - SDXTCL Universal AIT Cleaning Cartridge (Required only for extreme conditions)
	SDX2-50C - SDX2-50C 50GB AIT-2 Tape with 64kb MIC
	SDX236C - SDX2-36C 36GB Native 170m AIT-2 Tape (64KB MIC)
	TSL-MZA40 - TSL-MZA40 Spare/Additional Magazine

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