HP SureStore E Tape Library Models 2/20, 4/40, and 6/60 - (English) User's Guide

Drives and Media
HP Ultrium Drives & Media
Appendix D D-19
Drives & Media
HP Ultrium Drives & Media
This section describes the following:
• DLT Drive and Media Specifications
• Using DLT Tape Cartridges
• Troubleshooting DLT Drives
HP Ultrium Drive and Media Specifications
Table D-8 Ultrium Drive Specifications
Description HP Ultrium
Performance
Read/write transfer rate:
(maximum sustained)
• Non-compressed mode:
15 MB/second
• Compressed (2:1 typical):
30 MB/second
Burst transfer rate 80 MB/second
Average access time 90 seconds
Loading time 25 seconds (maximum)
Unloading time 13 seconds (maximum)
MTBF 250,000 hours
Interface type • Low-Voltage Differential (LVD)
Ultra 2 SCSI
• High-Voltage Differential (HVD)
Ultra SCSI