Sony LIB-81/A3 LIB-81EA-A3 Leaflet
Product codes
LIB-81EA-A3
®
AIT Library LIB-81
The Sony Advanced Intelligent Tape (AIT) Library LIB-81 System
offers the unbeatable combination of capacity and compact-
ness. It stores up to 2.08 TB* (when using AIT-3 drive(s) at
2.6:1 compression with ALDC) and delivers high data transfer
rates. The AIT format’s proven reliability and robust robotics
(
offers the unbeatable combination of capacity and compact-
ness. It stores up to 2.08 TB* (when using AIT-3 drive(s) at
2.6:1 compression with ALDC) and delivers high data transfer
rates. The AIT format’s proven reliability and robust robotics
(
>
1,000,000 cartridge changes) ensure long-lasting perform-
ance. Configure your Sony AIT Tape Library LIB-81 with either
an AIT-1, AIT-2, or AIT-3 tape drive to balance performance
and value.
an AIT-1, AIT-2, or AIT-3 tape drive to balance performance
and value.
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
UNIQUE 8 CARTRIDGE INTERNAL CAROUSEL CONFIGURATION
Offers high capacity—Up to .28 TB* native, .72 TB compressed** with AIT-1; up to .40 TB native,
1.04 TB compressed** with AIT-2; and up to .08 TB native, 2.08 TB compressed** with AIT-3
Offers high capacity—Up to .28 TB* native, .72 TB compressed** with AIT-1; up to .40 TB native,
1.04 TB compressed** with AIT-2; and up to .08 TB native, 2.08 TB compressed** with AIT-3
LOW PROFILE 1U DESIGN
Ideally suited for rack mount environments and data centers.
Ideally suited for rack mount environments and data centers.
MEMORY-IN-CASSETTE (MIC)
Fast data access and archiving.
Fast data access and archiving.
USER-FRIENDLY SET UP AND OPERATION, INCLUDING REMOTE MONITORING THROUGH
BACKUP SERVER
Offers flexible management of unattended backup.
BACKUP SERVER
Offers flexible management of unattended backup.
1. HOW MUCH BACKUP CAPACITY DO
YOU NEED?
The Sony AIT LIB-81 System offers up to
.28 TB* native, .72 TB compressed** with
AIT-1; up to .40 TB native, 1.04 TB com-
pressed** with AIT-2; and up to .08 TB
native, 2.08 TB compressed** with AIT-3.
YOU NEED?
The Sony AIT LIB-81 System offers up to
.28 TB* native, .72 TB compressed** with
AIT-1; up to .40 TB native, 1.04 TB com-
pressed** with AIT-2; and up to .08 TB
native, 2.08 TB compressed** with AIT-3.
2. WHAT TYPE OF SERVER INTERFACE ?
The Sony AIT LIB-81 System features Ultra
Wide SCSI LVD in the AIT-1 and AIT-2 tape
drive models and Ultra 160 Wide SCSI LVD
in the AIT-3 tape drive model for high
throughput and broad compatibility.
The Sony AIT LIB-81 System features Ultra
Wide SCSI LVD in the AIT-1 and AIT-2 tape
drive models and Ultra 160 Wide SCSI LVD
in the AIT-3 tape drive model for high
throughput and broad compatibility.
3. DO YOU HAVE NEAR-LINE STORAGE
NEEDS?
Sony AIT LIB-81 Systems are well suited to
near-line storage. They incorporate memory-
in-cassette (MIC) technology, which enables
fast access to data.
NEEDS?
Sony AIT LIB-81 Systems are well suited to
near-line storage. They incorporate memory-
in-cassette (MIC) technology, which enables
fast access to data.
4. WOULD YOU BE INTERESTED IN A
SCALABLE, COMPACT, EXTREMELY
RELIABLE TAPE STORAGE SOLUTION?
The Sony AIT LIB-81 System meets these
requirements and is tested, proven, and
backed by Sony.
SCALABLE, COMPACT, EXTREMELY
RELIABLE TAPE STORAGE SOLUTION?
The Sony AIT LIB-81 System meets these
requirements and is tested, proven, and
backed by Sony.
IS THIS SOLUTION RIGHT FOR YOU?
LIB-81
*TB means one trillion bytes when referring to tape cartridge capacity. Capacity may vary.
**2.6:1 compression with ALDC
**2.6:1 compression with ALDC