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 Sony LIB-81/A3 AIT Tape Library

Sony LIB-81/A3

At the top of Sony's 81-series automated tape library line is the Sony LIB-81/A3. Still only 1U high, this model houses one AIT-3 tape drive to offer a whopping 2.08 TB of data storage capacity. Data transfer speed is also increased, clocking in at a blazing 86.4 GB/hour.

Sony LIB-81/A3
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Model Highlights
  • Up to 2.08 TB capacity (2.6:1 compression)
  • Robotics rated for greater than 1,000,000 cartridge changes
  • Unique 8 slot internal carousel configuration
  • Transfer rate up to 86.4 GB per hour (2.6:1 compression) with one AIT-3 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

Sony LIB-81/A3 Technical Specifications

Technology
Library and Drive Type AIT Tape Library with AIT-3 Tape Drives
   
Capacity
Media Maximum 260 GB (2.6:1 compression)
Hardware Maximum 2.08 TB (8 cartridges, 2.6:1 compression)
Native Capacity of Media 100 GB
Native Capacity of Hardware 0.8 TB
Number of Cartridge Slots 8 (internal carousel)
   
Transfer Rate
Sustained Transfer Rate 12 MB/second (native)
  24 MB/second (compressed)
Burst Transfer Rate 160 MB/second (asynchronous, max)
   
Speed
Transfer Rate Up to 43.2 GB/hour (native)
  Up to 86.4 GB/hour (compressed)
Cartridge Access Time Less than 10 seconds
Drum Rotational Speed 6,000 RPM
   
Interface
Library Interface Ultra 160 Wide SCSI
  Low Voltage Differential
  68-pin connector
   
Reliability
MTBF Greater than 400,000 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)
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