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Abstract
This document contains information on the new VXA-2 Tape Drive Option.
Content
General information
The new VXA-2 Tape Drive Option offers a cost-effective solution
for IBM eServer xSeries server customers looking for an efficient
low-cost tape product. This single drive tape has 80GB drive
capacity, up to 160GB in compression. The VXA tape drive will
compliment the IBM eServer xSeries server line.
This tape drive is a reliable rack mounted tape unit that supports Ultra2 low-voltage differential (LVD) SCSI connections of up to 80MBps. It provides convenience and ease of use features, while supporting high-speed tape backup and up to 160 GB of data storage in compressed mode.
Normally reserved for more expensive tape drives, IBM is offering the following features as standard on their new VXA-2 tape drive:
- Up to 6/12 MB/s transfer rate
- Up to 80/160 GB(1)capacity
- SCSI interface
- The drive and power supply are in one removable Field
Replaceable
Unit (FRU).
Trial software
To get you started quickly, a trial version of popular tape
backup software is included with the VXA tape drive. Included
are:
- Veritas Backup Exec for windows NT/Windows 2000
- Veritas Backup Exec for Novell NetWare
- Computer Associates Arcserve IT 2000 for Windows 2000
- Computer Associates Arcserve IT for Linux (RedHat and SuSE)
Warranty
3 year limited customer carry-in exchange.
Note: 3 years. on parts and zero labor unless installed
in a rack or server when purchased. Then it carries same warranty
as rack or server.
Packaging
You will receive one box containing the following items:
- VXA tape drive
- Package of mounting screws
- Multi-lingual User Manual CD
- Quick install guide/warranty
- Internal SCSI cable
- SCSI ID jumpers
- Cleaning cartridge
World Wide
VXA-2 tape drive
- Marketing part number: 59P6746
- Replacement part number (FRU): 19P4898
Additional Part Numbers Replacement part numbers
(FRU)
World Wide
Test cartridge for Customer Engineer (CE) use
- Marketing part number: N/A
- Replacement part number (FRU): 19P4879
Product dates
World Wide
- Announce date: 15 Apr 2003
- Planned availability date: 09 May 2003
- Effective withdrawal date: *
Performance specifications as known at time of announcement
6MBps transfer rate, 12MBps compression, 80/160GB capacity, SCSI interface.
Physical, environmental, and compatibility specifications as known at time of announcement
Height
- 1.68 inches
- 42.6 mm
- 5.87 inches
- 149.2 mm
- 8 inches
- 203 mm
- Between 5 degrees Celsius and 45 degrees Celsius
- Between 41 degrees Fahrenheit and 113 degrees Fahrenheit
Operating: between 20% and 80% (non-condensing)
Agency approvals
- UL
- cUL
- TUV
- C-Tick
ENERGY STAR compliance: No
Note: The Energy Star emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service.
Hardware requirements for IBM systems
See ServerProven for all parts that are compatible with this system.Software requirements
- Windows NT
- Windows 2000 Server
- Windows 2000 Advanced Server
- Linux
- Novell NetWare 5.x, 6.x
- SCO UnixWare
Compatibility
None
Note: Some configurations may not be compatible.
Limitations
None
Document Location
Worldwide
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Modified date:
24 January 2019
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