Specifications

Escala Tower PL & S, E, T System Hardware
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4.2.10. 12/24 GB DAT 4 mm Tape Drive (MTUG028)
The 4mm Tape Drive features IPL capability and up to 24GB of storage capacity with compression in
a 5.25" half high enclosure that attaches via the SCSI interface.
Characteristics
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Non-data grade media rejection (will not write on audio grade media)
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DDS, DDS2 and DDS3-data compression format
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SCSI2 command support with SCSI-2 SE interface
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Synchronous and asynchronous SCSI data transfers, Streaming operation
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Average file search speed: 40 second (125m tape)
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12GB capacity per cartridge, 24GB with data compression (typical)
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Data transfer rate: 1 MB/s Max. Sustained Native
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Data Buffer 2 MB
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Rewind Speed 1m/s.
Cartridge Types
DDS1 (60m) DDS1 (90m) DDS2 (120m) DDS3 (125m)
Characteristics
Read and write
in DDS1
Read and write
in DDS1
Read and write
in DDS2
Read and write
in DDS3
Data ca
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1.3GB/2.6GB 2GB/4GB 4GB/8GB 12GB/24GB
Bull Express
Reference cartrid
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3226 3227 3228 3230
* in Not Compressed/Compressed mode
Supported Systems
Escala E230, E250, T430, T450, T610, PL220T, PL400T and PL600T.
4.2.11. 20/40 GB DAT 4 mm Tape Drive (MTUG039)
The 4mm Tape Drive features IPL capability and up to 40GB of storage capacity with compression in
a 5.25" half high enclosure that attaches via the SCSI interface.
Characteristics
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Non-data grade media rejection (will not write on audio grade media)
•
DDS2, DDS3, and DDS4-data compression format
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SCSI2 command support with Ultra Wide LVD and Single-Ended interface
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Synchronous and asynchronous SCSI data transfers, Streaming operation
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Average file search speed:
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50 second (155m tape)
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20GB capacity per cartridge, 40GB with data compression (typical)
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Data transfer rate:
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Max. Sustained Native: 3 MB/s
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Data Buffer 8 MB
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Rewind Speed 1m/s.