Library specifications, Library data storage capacity, Appendix a. library specifications – Spectra Logic 10000 User Manual
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Appendix A. Library Specifications
This chapter includes information on:
• Sony AIT Tape Drive Specifications
• Sony AIT Media Specifications
• SCSI Cables and Terminators
Library Specifications
Library Data Storage Capacity
Data capacity depends on the number of media slots available in the library and the
type of media used. The relationship between media slots, tape drives and data
capacity is outlined in the following table.
Library Capacity
Media Type
AIT-2 (230-meter)
AIT-3 (230-meter)
20-Slot Native
1.00 TB
2.00 TB
20-Slot Compressed
2.60 TB *
5.20 TB
40-Slot Native
2.00 TB
4.00 TB
40-Slot Compressed
5.20 TB *
10.40 TB
* Uses ALDC compression rate of 2.6:1. Actual compression rates are data-dependent and may vary .