Breece Hill Technology's A2.15 and A2.30 AIT2 tape libraries
offer outstanding capacity and solid performance at a great price. Leveraging
proven reliable robotics, the A2.15 and A2.30 are ideal for automated backup and
storage in today's distributed networks and servers. With one or two AIT2
drives, the 15 cartridge library provides up to 1.95 TB capacity, and the 30
cartridge library expands up to 3.90 TB capacity*. Combine that with 112 GB/hr
data transfer rates and advanced engineering design concepts, the A2.15 and
A2.30 represent a smart investment for any organization.
Product Highlights
Exceptional Performance Value
State-of-the-art engineering concepts distinguish the A2.15 and A2.30 as
libraries in the compact series packed with expanded functionality. Standard
features including the barcode reader, and removable magazines and drive modules
makes the libraries a cost-effective automation solution.
Easy Library Management
Simplicity of design is the foundation for the libraries' reliable operation. A
chassis-mounted, intelligent robotic mechanism picks and places with only two
motors. Library management is easy with one or two 15 cartridge removable
magazine pack(s). An integrated dust cover protects tapes throughout media
rotations.
Knowing that the company's data is its most valuable asset,
the A2.15 and A2.30 was designed for easy yet secure data access. A front
locking panel opens to a 15 cartridge removable magazine. Maximum uptime and
high availability is ensured with power-on exchange of tape drives.
Investment Protection
Your investment is protected since multiple generations of Sony's AIT technology
is supported in the A2.15 and A2.30 libraries -- up to AIT 4, which is specified
to provide 520 GB/cartridge and 62.4 MB/sec throughput with compression. Users
benefit from a seamless migration path.
Advanced Drive Technology
Sony's AIT drives are designed with Memory in Cassette (MIC) architecture. The
MIC consists of a memory chip built into the data cartridge that holds the
system's log and other user-defined information. Applications that benefit from
MIC's capabilities include hierarchical storage management, video server, film
editing and real-time data acquisition.
Compatibility
Like all Breece Hill libraries, the A2.15 and A2.30 interface with any major
operating system including UNIX™, Windows NT™ and Novell™. Qualified with
the leading storage management applications, you have wide choice and
flexibility in your software selection.
Technical Service and Support
We pride ourselves on exceptional, quick-response customer service. We deliver
on that by having the most knowledgeable in-house technical support team around.
Breece Hill offers various service and maintenance options on each product, and
our standard 3 year warranty gives users additional peace of mind.
* Based on published AIT2 specifications
Configuration
Drives
Cartridges
A2.15
1-2
15
A2.30
1-2
30
Drive and Performance
AIT2
Data Storage Capacities
Native
Compressed*
A2.15
0.75 TB
1.95 TB
A2.30
1.50 TB
3.90 TB
Data Transfer Rates
Native
Compressed*
A2.15 & A2.30
12 MB/sec
31 MB/sec
43 GB/hr
112 GB/hr
Data Cartridge Capacity
50 GB
130 GB
Average File Access Time
27 Sec.
Data Compression
ALDC
Data Buffer
8 MB
MTBF
250,000 hrs
Media
AME
Drive Interfaces
ULTRA SCSI, Fast/Wide LVD/SE
Operation
Average Cartridge Access
12.5 Sec.
Cartridge Inventory Time
A2.15
40 Sec.
A2.30
52 Sec.
Power On to Ready (Online)
A2.15
53 Sec.
A2.30
65 Sec.
Library Control Interface
SCSI-2
Library Diagnostic Interface
RS232
Fifteen Cartridge Magazine(s)
Standard Feature
Bar Code Reader
Standard Feature
Reliability
Hard Error Rate
Less than 1 in 10 17 bits read
Routine Maintenance
Automatic head cleaner and cleaning cartridge as
required
MCBF
Greater than 1,000,000
MTTR
30 Min.
MTBF
250,000 hrs
Environmental & Physical
Dimensions
8.6"H x 16.9"W x 16.5"D (tower,
desktop or rackmount)
Operating temperature
20 to 300C
Operating humidity
20% to 80% non-condensing
Weight
30 lbs
Power requirements
100 to 240 VAC, 120 watts typical
Color
Standard black
Compliance & Agency Approvals
Safety
UL 1950, cUL (CSA 22.2-950), IEC 60950
Emissions
FCC Part 15B, Class B, CISPR 22, Class B, CE
(EN55022)
