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Sony LIB-304/A2 AIT Library 304 2 Drive, 30 Cartridge

  • Up to 3.9 TB Capacity (2.6:1 compression)
  • High Reliability MTBF of 300,000 POH (100% duty cycle)
  • Scalable from 2 to 4 AIT-2 Tape Drives
  • Standalone or 19-inch Rack Mount configuration
  • Two Removable 10-slot Magazines
  • Utilizes Sony's MIC Technology for quick data loading and access

Up to 3.9 TB Capacity (2.6:1 compression)
The AIT Library 304, with 30 cartridge capacity, holds up to 3.9 TB of data for enterprise level storage requirements

High Reliability
With an MTBF of greater than 300,000 Power On Hours (100% duty cycle) and greater than 500,000 cycles MCBF, the Sony AIT Library 304 can provide years of trouble-free operation

Scalable from 2 to 4 AIT Tape Drives
With the ability to increase the number of drives from 2 to 4 units, the AIT Library 304 can deliver data transfer rates of up to 172.8 GB per hour to meet your storage needs and decrease your date backup window.

Two Removable 10-slot Magazines
Easily add, remove, transport, or store your tape cartridges with the convenient 10 cartridge capacity tape magazines.

Utilizes Sony's MIC Technology
Sony's Memory-In-Cassette technology helps to deliver fast access to data, making the LIB-304/A2 a perfect solution for archiving and near line storage.

**Reliability and performance specifications are averages and are based on normal office environmental conditions. Actual experience may vary.


General:
Model Type: AIT-2 Tape Library

Included Accessories:

Two removable 10-cartridge magazine
One 230M 50GB AIT-2 data cartridge with MIC
One AIT cleaning cartridge
One 6-foot SCSI cable
One terminator
Power cord
Barcode labels
Short SCSI cable (2 pcs)
One blank panel
One ether cable
One magazine cover
Installation & Operation Guide
Warranty registration card Software: one CD-ROM (Program for ethernet), Novastor Tape Copy

Optional Accessories:
(not included): AIT-2 Expansion Drive Sled (SDX-500C/304)

19-inch Standard Rack Mount (ACY-RK152)

10-Cartridge Magazine (KIT-MZ304)

10-Pack 50 GB AIT-2 Data Cartridges (10SDX2-50CBA)

10-Pack Cartridge Cases (100SDXPPCASE)

Capacity:
Media Maximum: 130 GB (2.6:1 compression)
Hardware Maximum: 130 GB (2.6:1 compression)
Native Capacity of Media: 50 GB
Native Capacity of Hardware: 1.5 TB
Number of Cartridge Slots: 30

Transfer Rate:

Sustained Transfer Rate: 6.0 MB/s (Native) / 12.0 MB/s (Compressed)
Burst Transfer Rate: 12.0 MB/s (Async., Max.) / 40.0 MB/s (Sync., Max.)

Speed:
GB/ Hour Transfer Rate: Up to 86.4 GB per hour (Native)
Up to 172.8 GB per hour (Compressed)
Cartridge Access Time: Less than 10 s
Tape Inventory Time: Less than 60 s
Drum Rotational Speed: 6,400 rpm

Buffer Memory: 10 MB (Drive)

Interface:
Library Interface: Ultra Wide SCSI
Low Voltage Differential

Reliability:
MTBF: Greater than 300,000 POH (100% duty cycle)
MCBF: Greater than 500,000 cycles
Average Head Life: Greater than 50,000 hours
Average Media Uses: Greater than 30,000 end-to-end passes, or 30 years
Error Rate: Less than10-17 bits

Physical Dimensions:
Dimensions: 8.65 x 17.25 x 24.10 inches
Weight: 75 lbs
(with 4 drives, 2 magazines, no cartridges)

Enviromental:
Operating Temperature: 41o F to 95o F / 5o C to 35o C
Non-Operating Temperature: -40o F to 158o F / -40o C to 70o C
Operating Humidity: 20% to 80% (non-condensing)

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