Data transmission
| Burst transfer rate |
12 MB/s |
| Backup rate native performance |
21.6 GB/h |
| Backup rate compressed performance |
56.16 GB/h |
AIT-2 Tape Library, 16 Tape Cartridges with up to 2.08 TB Capacity, 1 or 2 AIT-2 Tape Drives
Qualifying as one of the backup industry's slimmest libraries, the Sony LIB-162/A2 AIT tape library measures in at only 2 rack-units high. But don't let the compact size fool you, because the LIB-162/A2 offers up up to 2.08 TB of storage capacity with one or two AIT-2 tape drives and 16 tape cartridges.
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Up to 2.08 TB capacity (2.6:1 compression)
Robotics rated for greater than 1,000,000 cartridge changes
Unique 16 slot internal carousel configuration with built-in barcode reader
Transfer rate up to 112 GB per hour (2.6:1 compression) with AIT-2 drives
Low profile 2U height for leading storage density design per cubic foot
Scalable from one to two AIT-2 drives
User-friendly set up and operation for unattended backup
Up to 2.08 TB Capacity (2.6:1 compression)
The AIT Library 162 tape library, with a unique 16 slot internal carousel configuration, holds up to 2.08 TB of data for enterprise level storage requirements
High Reliability
With an MTBF of greater than 300,000 Power On Hours (100% duty cycle) and greater than 1,000,000 cycles MCBF, the Sony AIT Library 162 can provide years of trouble-free operation
Scalable from 1 to 2 AIT Tape Drives
With 1 AIT-1 tape drive, the AIT Library 162 can deliver data transfer rates of up to 74.9 GB per hour (2.6:1 compression) to meet your storage needs and decrease your date backup window. A second, hot swappable, drive can be added on with an easy to install optional drive sled unit.
Low profile 2U height
With a very low profile 2U height, the AIT Library 162 delivers industry leading storage density per cubic foot, providing mass storage in a compact, easy to use, system.
