Sony LIB-81/A2 AIT Tape Library

Sony LIB-81/A2

The next step-up in the Sony library line is the Sony LIB-81/A2. This unit still offers all the advantages of a compact 1U rack height, but with a larger data storage capacity of up to 1.04 TB. In addition to bigger capacity, the LIB-81/A2 transfers data at up to 56.16 GB/hour.

Download Data Sheet (pdf)	Model Highlights Up to 1.04 TB capacity (2.6:1 compression) Robotics rated for greater than 1,000,000 cartridge changes Unique 8 slot internal carousel configuration T ransfer rate up to 56.16 GB per hour (2.6:1 compression) with one AIT-2 drive Low profile 1U height ideally suited for rack mount environment Leading storage density design per cubic foot Sony's MIC technology allows fast access to data User-friendly set up and operation for unattended backup
Low-Profile 1U Height [click for full-size image]
Sony LIB-81/A2 Technical Specifications Technology Library and Drive Type AIT Tape Library with AIT-2 Tape Drives   Capacity Media Maximum 130 GB (2.6:1 compression) Hardware Maximum 1.04 TB (8 cartridges, 2.6:1 compression) Native Capacity of Media 50 GB Native Capacity of Hardware 0.4 TB Number of Cartridge Slots 8 (internal carousel)     Transfer Rate Sustained Transfer Rate 6.0 MB/second (native)   15 MB/second (compressed) Burst Transfer Rate 12 MB/second (asynchronous, max)   40 MB/second (synchronous, max)     Speed Transfer Rate Up to 21.6 GB/hour (native)   Up to 56.16 GB/hour (compressed) Cartridge Access Time Less than 10 seconds Drum Rotational Speed 6,400 RPM     Interface Library Interface Ultra2 Wide SCSI   Low Voltage Differential   68-pin connector     Reliability MTBF Greater than 300,000 POH (100% duty cycle) MCBF Greater than 1,000,000 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 than 10-17 bits     Physical Dimensions Dimensions (H x W x D) 16 x 1.7 x 26.8 inches Weight 29 lbs (with 1 drive and no cartridges)     Environmental Operating Temperature 41° F to 95° F (5° C to 35° C) Non-Operating Temperature -40° F to 158° F (-40° C to 70° C) Operating Humidity 20% to 80% (non-condensing)