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DLT2000xt

The high-performance, high-capacity, streaming cartridge tape product for use on midrange and high-end computing systems.

FEATURES SUMMARY:

Using data compression and compaction, the DLT2000xt drive features a formatted capacity of 30GB and a sustained user data transfer rate of 2.5MB/s. Maximizes data throughput and minimizes data access time.

 
  • Model Mount SCSI
    TH3AA-YF Internal single-ended
    TH3AB-YF Internal differential
    TH3BA-YF Tabletop single-ended
    TH3BB-YF Tabletop differential
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Performance

Native sustained transfer rate 1.25 MB/s
2:1 Compressed transfer rate > 2.5 MB/s
Native formatted capacity 15 GB
2:1 compressed capacity 30 GB
Average file access time 68 sec
Interfaces available SCSI-2

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%

Reliability

MTBF 80,000 hours
Media durability 1,000,000 passes / 17,850 uses
Head Life 30,000 hours
Uncorrected error rate 1 x 1017 bits read
Undetected error rate 1 x 1027 bits read
Warranty 2 years

Physical

Tabletop Internal
Width 9"/ 229 mm 5.7"/ 144.8 mm
Height 4.87"/ 124 mm 3.25"
82.5 mm
Depth 12.75"/ 325 mm 9"/ 229 mm
Weight - varies by configuration 15 lb/ 6.63 kg 6 lb/ 2.9 kg

Power

Voltage +5V, +12V
Power consumption 25 Watts (average read / write operation)

Media Compatibility

DLTtape III 10.0 GB native capacity
DLTtape IIIxt 15GB native capacity
DLT 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.

    The driver download is a self-extracting compressed file that unzips into a set of files. See the ReadMe.htm file for installation instructions, then access the StorageCare Sage Dashboard application from either the Windows Start menu or Device Manager.
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    V60

    V60 update is recommended for improved compatibility with Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) and Operating Systms (OS), as well as overall product reliability improvement.
    Note: This firmware is for standalone drives only. If your drive is in a library contact your service representative regarding firmware updates.
    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.

    Download xTalk for your tape drive

Resources

Service Resources

Contact Quantum Services

North America
1-800-284-5101 or +1-720-249-5700
EMEA
+800-7826-8888 or +49 6131 324 185
Asia Pacific
+800-7826-8887 or +603-7953-3010