Exabyte VXA-172 Leaflet
VXA-172
PacketLoader 1x10 1U
To get your
protection up
and working
fast, each
VXA-172 Packet-
Loader 1x10 1U
is packaged with
all necessary
components.
protection up
and working
fast, each
VXA-172 Packet-
Loader 1x10 1U
is packaged with
all necessary
components.
For optimal performance
and reliability, Exabyte
provides VXA Packet
media and cleaning
cartridges specifically
designed for use with VXA
Packet Tape Drives and
VXA PacketLoaders.
and reliability, Exabyte
provides VXA Packet
media and cleaning
cartridges specifically
designed for use with VXA
Packet Tape Drives and
VXA PacketLoaders.
Each VXA-172 Packet-
Loader comes equipped
with:
• A bar code reader and
Loader comes equipped
with:
• A bar code reader and
bar code labels
• A 4-post rack-mount kit
• One VXA cleaning
• One VXA cleaning
cartridge
• US and international
power cords
• A printed Quick Start
Guide
• One 68-pin HD to HD
LVD SCSI Cable
• One 68-pin HD LVD
SCSI Terminator
The VXA-172 Packet-
Loader 1x10 1U is part
of an entire family of
automation products
featuring VXA Packet
Technology. Visit
www.exabyte.com.
Loader 1x10 1U is part
of an entire family of
automation products
featuring VXA Packet
Technology. Visit
www.exabyte.com.
VXA-172 PacketLoader 1x10 1U Configurations Exabyte Part #
VXA-172 PacketLoader 1x10 1U LVD
VXA-172 PacketLoader 1x10 1U LVD
119.00700
Warranty Uplifts Exabyte Part #
3-year (total) 5x9 Next Business Day On-Site Service (OSS)
3-year (total) 5x9 Next Business Day On-Site Service (OSS)
†
1012313-000
Capacity
860 GB native, 1.7 TB Compressed
(Upgradeable to 1.6TB Native,
3.2TB Compressed)
Data Transfer Rate, Aggregate
43.2 GB/hr native,
86.4 GB/hr compressed
Cartridge Access Time
< 10 seconds
Interface
SCSI-3 Ultra 160
Reliability
Robotics: >250,000 mean cycles
between failures (MCBF)
Recording Method
Packetized data, 128 bytes per packet,
helical scan
Read and Write Formats
Read: VXA-2, VXA-3
Write: VXA-2, VXA-3
Environment
Operating temperature:
5° C to 40° C (41° F to 104° F)
Nonoperating temperature:
-40° C to 60° C (14° F to 140°F)
Relative humidity, noncondensing,
operating: 20% to 80%
Power
100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz
Auto-switching power supply
Power Consumption:
35W
860 GB native, 1.7 TB Compressed
(Upgradeable to 1.6TB Native,
3.2TB Compressed)
Data Transfer Rate, Aggregate
43.2 GB/hr native,
86.4 GB/hr compressed
Cartridge Access Time
< 10 seconds
Interface
SCSI-3 Ultra 160
Reliability
Robotics: >250,000 mean cycles
between failures (MCBF)
Recording Method
Packetized data, 128 bytes per packet,
helical scan
Read and Write Formats
Read: VXA-2, VXA-3
Write: VXA-2, VXA-3
Environment
Operating temperature:
5° C to 40° C (41° F to 104° F)
Nonoperating temperature:
-40° C to 60° C (14° F to 140°F)
Relative humidity, noncondensing,
operating: 20% to 80%
Power
100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz
Auto-switching power supply
Power Consumption:
35W
Dimensions (HxWxD)
1.72 x 17.6 x 27.0 inches
4.36 x 44.8 x 68.6 cm
1U rack height
Weight
23 lbs.
10.4 kgs
Shipping weight:
33.5 lbs.
15.2 kgs
Agency Certifications
UL, CSA, FCC, CISPR
Warranty
Three-Year Advance Exchange
Software Compatibility
Compatible with all major backup applica-
tions and operating systems. For up to
date compatibility information please visit
our website at www.exabyte.com
1.72 x 17.6 x 27.0 inches
4.36 x 44.8 x 68.6 cm
1U rack height
Weight
23 lbs.
10.4 kgs
Shipping weight:
33.5 lbs.
15.2 kgs
Agency Certifications
UL, CSA, FCC, CISPR
Warranty
Three-Year Advance Exchange
Software Compatibility
Compatible with all major backup applica-
tions and operating systems. For up to
date compatibility information please visit
our website at www.exabyte.com
Contact an Exabyte sales representative
at 1-800-EXABYTE for availability of
products using VXA Packet Tape
Technology.
at 1-800-EXABYTE for availability of
products using VXA Packet Tape
Technology.
VXA-172 (VXA-3) PacketLoader 1x10 1U
Technical Specifications
**Native/compressed (assumes a 2:1 compression ratio). Compression, capacity and throughput will vary dependent upon type of da
and system configuration. †May not be available in certain geographical locations. ©2006 Exabyte Corporation. Exabyte and VXA are
registered trademarks of Exabyte Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
and system configuration. †May not be available in certain geographical locations. ©2006 Exabyte Corporation. Exabyte and VXA are
registered trademarks of Exabyte Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Japan: 81 (3) 6202 7623
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Hong Kong: (852) 2295 6370
Japan: 81 (3) 6202 7623
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Argentina: 001-800-200-1111
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Brazil: 000 811 728 0552
Chile: 1230 020 2007
Mexico: 95 800 887 6745
Argentina: 001-800-200-1111
— at the tone dial
1-800-982-6369
Brazil: 000 811 728 0552
Chile: 1230 020 2007
Mexico: 95 800 887 6745
Europe:
France: +33 (0)1 69353340
Germany: +49 (0)6103 90960
UK: +44 (0)1753 792 834
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europe-info@exabyte.com
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Germany: +49 (0)6103 90960
UK: +44 (0)1753 792 834
www.exabyte-europe.com
europe-info@exabyte.com
VXA Packet Tapes
Exabyte offers a
full line of Certified
media to optimize
VXA Packet Tape
Drive performance
and ensure data
integrity.
*Native/compressed, assumes 2:1 compression. **Requires firmware level 2105 or higher.
Product
Part No.
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VXA-172
X23 (230m) Data Cartridge
111.00221
80GB/160GB* 160/320GB*
—
X10 (124m) Data Cartridge**
111.00206
40GB/80GB*
86/172GB*
86/172GB*
X6 (62m) Data Cartridge**
111.00200
20GB/40GB*
40GB/80GB* 40GB/80GB*
Cleaner
111.00209
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