Breece Hill Technology's B2.15 library offers outstanding
capacity and solid performance at a great price. Leveraging proven reliable
robotics, the B2.15 is ideal for protecting data in small to mid-sized computer
networks and workstations. Ease-of-use is designed into the B2.15 with front and
rear access to all media and drives. The barcode reader comes standard and
flexible connectivity offers powerful methods for attaching to any SAN
environment.
Product Highlights
High Performance at Entry-level Pricing
Compared with industry-leading libraries, the B2.15 delivers greater capacity
with solid transfer rates at significantly lower costs.
Proven Reliability
Library is engineered for steadfast operation featuring self-calibration
robotics and demonstrating over 1 million cartridge changes. Means years of
trouble free operation.
Scalable Design through Drive Independence
Self-configuring drives mounted on universal load plates protect users'
investments. Facilitates an easy and seamless migration path by supporting both
DLT 4000 and DLT1.
Operating System and Software Compatibility
Interfaces with all major operating systems including Windows NT, UNIX, Novell
and others. Emulation mode allows library to operate with many leading
applications, assuring broad choice in software.
10 Cartridge Removable Magazine
Offers easy tape loading, unloading, transport and storage. All media and drives
are easily accessed from the front or rear of the library.
Backward Read Compatible with Quantum's DLT 4000
Makes a compelling and easy upgrade for sites already using digital linear tape
technology and DLT 4000 media.
Fibre Channel Connectivity
Provides universal compatibility with any SAN or NAS architecture using bridges
and routers.
Configuration
Drives
Cartridges
Q2.15
1 - 2
15
Drive and Performance
DLT 1
Data Storage Capacities
Native
.60 TB
Compressed 2:1
1.20 TB
Data Transfer Rates
Native
6MB/sec, 21.6 GB/hr
Compressed 2:1
12MB/sec 43.2 GB/hr
Data Cartridge Capacity
Native
40 GB
Compressed 2:1
80 GB
Average File Access Time
68 Sec.
Data Compression
DCLZ
Data Buffer
2 MB
MTBF
200,000 hrs
Media
DLT tape IV
Drive Interfaces
SCSI-2, Fast/Wide LDV/SE
Error Correction Code
Reed Solomon ECC; 64-bit CRC on each 4KB of data;
16-bit CRC on each record; Internal parity checking on cache buffer
Operation
Average Cartridge Access
12 Sec.
Cartridge Inventory Time
260 Sec.
Power On to Ready (Online)
30 Sec.
Operator Interface
Three Button, 4 x 16 LCD
Library Control Interface
SCSI-2
Library Diagnostic Interface
RS232
Ten Cartridge Magazine
Standard Feature
Bar Code Reader
Standard Feature
Reliability
Hard Error Rate
Less than 1 in 1017 bits read
Routine Maintenance
Head cleaning with B1 cartridge as required
MCBF
Greater than 1,000,000
MTTR
30 Min.
MTBF
200,000 hrs
Environmental & Physical
Dimensions
8.75"H x 17.5"W x 26.5"L
Operating temperature
100 to 400C
Operating humidity
20% to 80% non-condensing
Weight
Rackmount 66 lbs Tabletop 86 Lbs
Power requirements
100 to 240 VAC, 90 watts typical
Color
Standard black; Special order grey
Compliance & Agency Approvals
Safety
UL 1950; cUL (CSA 22.2-950); IEC 60950, TUV (EN60950)
Emissions
FCC Part 15B, Class A; CISPR 22, Class A; CE
(EN55022)
