The VXA-172 PacketLoader is the world's only tape autoloader to provide up to 1.7 TB at 24 MB/sec, and offer "capacity on demand" through an affordable and easy electronic upgrade that increases capacity up to 3.2 TB. In addition to the "capacity on demand", the VXA-172 PacketLoader offers the scalability of different media sizes (172 GB X10 or 80 GB X6), lowering the overall cost of ownership. Packed with great features like: 1.7 TB capacity (upgradeable to 3.2TB), up to 24MB/s data rate, built-in barcode reader, slim 1U form factor, random library operation, multilingual LCD display and user upgradeable drive, the VXA-172 PacketLoader offers midrange features and "on-demand" room to grow at an entry level price.
Features
Type: Tape Autoloader - VXATape
Recording Standard: VXA 172
Enclosure Type: Rack Mountable - 1 U
Interface: SCSI LVD
Total Storage Capacity: 860 GB (native) / 1.7 TB (compressed)
1 x Ultra2 SCSI LVD ( input ) - 68 pin HD D-Sub (HD-68) 1 x Ultra2 SCSI LVD ( output ) - 68 pin HD D-Sub (HD-68)
Built In Devices
Status LCD
Compliant Standards
CSA, UL, FCC
Power
Consumption
AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Type
Power supply
Exabyte VXA 172 PacketLoader 1x10 Tape Autoloader Features
Provides enough capacity for up to two weeks of unattended backup (1.7TB upgradeable to 3.2TB).
Compatible with all VXA-2 and VXA-320drives: IBM, Fujitsu-Siemens, Apple, Acer.
Uses VXA-172 Packet Tape Drives with patented VXA Packet Technology — extreme tested for 100% data restore integrity.
Uses a compact 1U rack-mounted design to accommodate space constraints.
Ten 172 GB tape slots provide up to 1.7TB of data protection at up to 86.4GB/hr, offering the best value in entry to midrange automation.
Incorporates midrange autoloader features, such as a barcode reader standard, and random library operation functionality at an entry-level price.
Exabyte VXA 172 PacketLoader 1x10 Tape Autoloader Included Items
Exabyte VXA 172 PacketLoader 1x10 Tape Autoloader
4 Post Rack Mounting Kit
One VXA Cleaning Cartridge
US and International Power Cords
Quick Start Guide
68 Pin HD to HD LVD SCSI Cable
68 Pin HD LVD SCSI Terminator
Exabyte VXA 172 PacketLoader 1x10 Tape Autoloader Warranty Information
Warranty Length: Three Year Limited Warranty
Covers: Parts and Labor
Details: Exabyte certifies to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and manufacture at the time of purchase. If any defect in materials or manufacture appears after purchase, Exabyte's entire liability, and your exclusive remedy is replacement of the product with a comparable product. This warranty does NOT apply to failure of this Exabyte product resulting from misuse, abuse, accident, neglect or mishandling, improperly adjusted or maintained tape drives, incorrect application or operating environments, wear from ordinary use or if the product has not been purchased from a source authorized by Exabyte.
Provider: Exabyte
Contact: By Phone: 800-392-2983 Technical Support 303-417-7792
Exabyte VXA 172 PacketLoader 1x10 Tape Autoloader Video
1.800.814.5410 
858.764.8900 Mon-Fri 6AM-4PM PT
