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Sun StorEdge 4mm DDS-3 Tape Drive and Autoloader

 
   
Adding storage space and backup capabilities to your servers and desktop systems just got easier, more convenient, and more cost-efficient than ever. Sun has dramatically increased the performance, capacity, and reliability of its 4mm Digital Audio Tape (DAT) offering with the Sun StorEdge 4mm DDS-3 Tape Drive and the Sun StorEdge 4mm DDS-3 Autoloader.

The 4mm DDS-3 tape drive triples its predecessor's capacity at 12GB, making it a superior solution for workstation backup and archive, as well as data distribution and interchange, for customers in any industry. With data compression, you can store up to 24GB per drive. And with the DDS-3 Autoloader, which holds up to six tape cartridges, you can backup and archive up to 72GB (up to 144GB with compression).

At the same time, the 4mm DDS-3 tape drive maintains backward read/write compatibility with DDS-2, DDS-1, and DDS-DC formats, so your previous investments in 4mm storage solutions are protected. You can restore old archived data, or use the drive for data interchange. The DDS-3 drive's Media Recognition System automatically adjusts to the correct tape format.

And the tape drive is fast. Its native data transfer rate is 1MB per second, and its built-in data compression increases the rate to 2MB per second. That means you can archive up to 57.6GB in an 8-hour window.

The 4mm DDS-3 tape drive also features improved reliability over all previous models, with a 300,000-hour MTBF at a 12 percent duty cycle. Each drive is tested rigorously on Sun systems prior to shipment to ensure highest-possible performance and quality. Each is covered by a three-year warranty. And each is can be fully supported under all standard SunSpectrum service contracts.

Whether you're looking for a cost-effective backup and storage solution for your mid-sized workgroup servers, or large-capacity, high-performance add-on storage for your desktop systems, or a reliable, compact data distribution and interchange system, Sun's latest 4mm DAT offerings are the ideal solution.

Standard Features:

 

External Drive or Autoloader Options (Sun StorEdgeTM UniPack/Sun StorEdgeTM FlexiPack) 68-to-68 pin SCSI cable, 50-to-68 pin SCSI cable
Internal Drive Option Internal drive with Sun light-grey bezel
Internal Drive Option for Sun Enterprise Servers Internal drive with Sun charcoal bezel
Internal Autoloader Options for
Sun Enterprise 5000 and 6000 Systems		 Internal Autoloader for the system or expansion rack with Sun charcoal bezel
Internal Autoloader with multi-tape backup tray for the system or expansion rack with Sun charcoal bezel

 

 

Capacity and Performance:

 

  Sun StorEdge 4mm DDS-3 Tape Drive Sun StorEdge 4mm DDS-3 Autoloader
Compression DCLZ DCLZ
Capacity(native) 12 GB per 125 m tape 72 GB with 125 m tape
Tapes supported 1 6 per magazine
Sustained transfer rate 1 MB/sec. native 1 MB/sec. native
Burst rate(synch/asynch) 10 MB/per sec. (synch)
3 MB/sec. (asynch)		 10 MB/per sec. (synch)
3 MB/sec. (asynch)
Buffer 2 MB 2 MB
Interface Single-ended SCSI-2 Single-ended SCSI-2
MTBF 300,000 hours (12% duty cycle) 55,000 hours (18% duty cycle)
Tape speed 0.41 in./sec. 0.41 in./sec.
Ave. file access time 40 sec. on 125 m cartridge 40 sec. on 125 m cartridge

 

Environment:

 

Temperature range 5ºC to 40ºC operating, -40ºC to 70ºC non-operating
Humidity range 20% to 80% operaing, 5% to 95% non-operating
Altitude range 0 to 4,600 m operating, 0 to 15,200 m non-operating

 

Regulations:

The products meet or exceed the following:

 

Safety UL 1950, CAN/CSA-C22.2, CSA No. 950-M89, CSA C108.8, EN 60 950, TUV
RFI/EMI DIN/VDE 0805, EN 55022, EN 60 555-2, FCC MP-4, VFG243/1991
FCC Rules FCC CFR 47 Part 15, Subpart B
Acoustical ISO 3744, ANSI S12.10.1985

 

Dimensions and Weight:</4>

 

  Sun StorEdge 4mm DDS-3 Tape Drive Sun StorEdge 4mm DDS-3 Autoloader
Size 3.5-in. form factor, half height 5.25-in. form factor, full height
Height 41.3 mm (1.6 in.) 82 mm (3.2 in.)
Width 101.6 mm (4.0 in.) 146 mm (5.7 in.)
Depth 150 mm (5.9 in.) 203 mm (8.0 in.)
Weight     1.0 kg (2.2 lb.) N/A

 

 

 

 

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