DLT VS80

The value-priced, high-reliability, high-capacity linear streaming data cartridge tape drive for entry- to mid-range computing platforms.

FEATURES SUMMARY:

With a combination of data compression and compaction, the DLT VS80 tape drive offers a data cartridge capacity of 80GB (assumes 2:1 compression), and a sustained user data transfer rate of 6MB/sec (assumes 2:1 compression). Achieves fast data throughput and data access times.

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Tabletop
Internal

Performance

Native sustained transfer rate	3 MB/s
2:1 Compressed transfer rate	6 MB/s
Native formatted capacity	40 GB
2:1 compressed capacity	80 GB
Average file access time	68 sec
Interfaces available	Wide Ultra SCSI-2 (Low Voltage Differential)

Environmental Limits

Operating Temperature	50 to 104 F / 10 to 40 C
Non-condensing humidity	20% to 80%
Altitude	30,000' max
Non-operating Temperature	-40 to 151 F/-40 to 66 C
Non-condensing humidity	10% to 95%

Power

Voltage	+5V, +12V
Power consumption	15 Watts (average read / write operation)

Reliability

MTBF	200,000 hours at 100% duty cycle
Average Head Life	30,000 tape motion hours
Uncorrected error rate	1 x 1017 bits read
Undetected error rate	1 x 1017 bits read
Warranty	3 years

Physical

	Tabletop	Internal
Width	8.35"/ 212.13 mm	5.75"/ 146.05 mm
Height	2.61"/ 66.24 mm	1.62"/ 41.70 mm
Depth	10.73"/ 27.49 mm	8.50"/ 216.14 mm
Weight - varies by configuration	7.66 lbs/ 3.48 kg	3.19 lbs/ 1.45 kg

Media Compatibility

DLTtape IV	40GB native capacity
DLT 4000	Read Compatible
DLT1	Read/Write Compatible
DLT VS Cleaning Tape	20 uses

Note: Veritas BackupExec and Veritas NetBackup Drivers
If you are using Veritas BackupExec or Veritas NetBackup you should use the device driver that came with your software backup package.

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WinNT
Device driver to allow use of DLTtape Tape Drives with Windows NT 4.0 running on Intel x86 platforms. This is a self-extracting, compressed file that unzips into a set of files. Please view the README.TXT file for installation instructions.
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Win2K/2K3/XP (x86, x64)
The device driver allows you to use DLT tape drives with Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 running on x86 and x64 platforms. This is a self-extracting, compressed file that unzips into a set of files. Please view the ReadMe.htm file for installation instructions.

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V65
V65 update is recommended for improved compatibility with Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) and Operating Systms (OS), as well as overall product reliability improvement.
Instructions for upgrading firmware via a FUP tape can be found here.

StorageCare Sage xTalk Management Console

In less than thirty minutes xTalk will evaluate your tape drive's health and determine if it needs to be sent in for service. The application also provides detailed engineering drive analysis information and the abilty to quickly download updates to the firmware, application, online help, test script and release notes.

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DFU for Windows
Drive Firmware Upgrade for Windows
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Drive Firmware Upgrade for Linux
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DFU for NetWare
Drive Firmware Upgrade for NetWare

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