The Quantum DLT VS160 is an extension to the DLT data protection family that pushes all of the smart options that users have come to expect - reliability, value, and space... more
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drive - DLT Enclosure Type External Dimensions (WxDxH) 21.2 cm x 27.5 cm x 6.6 cm Weight 3.5 kg Capacity 80 GB (native) / 160 GB (compressed) Interface Type SCSI LVD Data Transfer Rate 8 MBps (native) / 16 MBps (compressed) Media Type DLT Recording Standard DLT-VS160 General Device Type Tape drive - DLT Enclosure Type External Width 21.2 cm Depth 27.5 cm Height 6.6 cm Weight 3.5 kg Colour Beige Compatibility PC Storage Removable Capacity 80 GB (native) / 160 GB (compressed) Interface Type SCSI LVD Data Transfer Rate 8 MBps (native) / 16 MBps (compressed) Average Seek / Access Time 90 sec Recording Standard DLT-VS160 Media Type DLT Expansion / Connectivity Interfaces Ultra160 SCSI - 68 pin HD D-Sub (HD-68) Miscellaneous MTBF 250,000 hour(s) Environmental Parameters Min Operating Temperature 10 �°C Max Operating Temperature 40 �°C Humidity Range Operating 20 - 80%
drive - DLT Enclosure Type External Dimensions (WxDxH) 21.2 cm x 27.5 cm x 6.6 cm Weight 3.5 kg Capacity 80 GB (native) / 160 GB (compressed) Interface Type SCSI LVD Data Transfer Rate 8 MBps (native) / 16 MBps (compressed) Media Type DLT Recording Standard DLT-VS160 General Device Type Tape drive - DLT Enclosure Type External Width 21.2 cm Depth 27.5 cm Height 6.6 cm Weight 3.5 kg Colour Beige Compatibility PC Storage Removable Capacity 80 GB (native) / 160 GB (compressed) Interface Type SCSI LVD Data Transfer Rate 8 MBps (native) / 16 MBps (compressed) Average Seek / Access Time 90 sec Recording Standard DLT-VS160 Media Type DLT Expansion / Connectivity Interfaces Ultra160 SCSI - 68 pin HD D-Sub (HD-68) Miscellaneous MTBF 250,000 hour(s) Environmental Parameters Min Operating Temperature 10 �°C Max Operating Temperature 40 �°C Humidity Range Operating 20 - 80%
drive - DLT Enclosure Type External Dimensions (WxDxH) 21.2 cm x 27.5 cm x 6.6 cm Weight 3.5 kg Capacity 80 GB (native) / 160 GB (compressed) Interface Type SCSI LVD Data Transfer Rate 8 MBps (native) / 16 MBps (compressed) Media Type DLT Recording Standard DLT-VS160 General Device Type Tape drive - DLT Enclosure Type External Width 21.2 cm Depth 27.5 cm Height 6.6 cm Weight 3.5 kg Colour Black Compatibility PC Storage Removable Capacity 80 GB (native) / 160 GB (compressed) Interface Type SCSI LVD Data Transfer Rate 8 MBps (native) / 16 MBps (compressed) Average Seek / Access Time 90 sec Recording Standard DLT-VS160 Media Type DLT Expansion / Connectivity Interfaces Ultra160 SCSI - 68 pin HD D-Sub (HD-68) Miscellaneous MTBF 250,000 hour(s) Environmental Parameters Min Operating Temperature 10 �°C Max Operating Temperature 40 �°C Humidity Range Operating 20 - 80%
drive - DLT Enclosure Type Internal Dimensions (WxDxH) 14.6 cm x 21.6 cm x 4.2 cm Weight 1.4 kg Capacity 80 GB (native) / 160 GB (compressed) Interface Type SCSI LVD Data Transfer Rate 8 MBps (native) / 16 MBps (compressed) Media Type DLT Recording Standard DLT-VS160 Manufacturer Warranty 3 years warranty General Device Type Tape drive - DLT Enclosure Type Internal Width 14.6 cm Depth 21.6 cm Height 4.2 cm Weight 1.4 kg Colour Beige Compatibility PC Storage Removable Capacity 80 GB (native) / 160 GB (compressed) Interface Type SCSI LVD Form Factor 5.25 x 1/2H Data Transfer Rate 8 MBps (native) / 16 MBps (compressed) Average Seek / Access Time 90 sec Recording Standard DLT-VS160 Media Type DLT Expansion / Connectivity Interfaces 1 x Ultra160 SCSI Compatible Bays 1 x front accessible - 5.25" x 1/2H Miscellaneous MTBF 250,000 hour(s) Manufacturer Warranty Service & Support 3 years warranty Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 3 years Environmental Parameters Min Operating Temperature 10 �°C Max Operating Temperature 40 �°C Humidity Range Operating 20 - 80% Max Altitude Operating 9.1 km "
Advantages: Fast, reliable, Good Price Disadvantages: No SCSI cable included, Not Great instructions
...It was delivered direct from Quantum within a week.
The one problem I had was - no SCSI cable which really annoys me when it's a SCSI device. If i didn't have a mass collection of the damn things, I would have had to go out and buy one. The instructions were not great, although anybody installing such a device would probably have enough knowledge.
It's been in use a while now - no problems, no hardware conflicts, nothing. Everything is running ...
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Data Transfer Rate (compressed): 16 MBps ( 56.3 GBph )
Average Seek / Access Time: 90 sec
Expansion / connectivity
Interfaces: 1 x Ultra160 SCSI
Compatible Bays: 1 x front accessible - 5.25" x 1/2H
Miscellaneous
Mounting Kit: Included
MTBF: 250,000 hour(s)
Manufacturer's product description
The Quantum DLT VS160 is an extension to the DLT data protection family that pushes all of the smart options that users have come to expect - reliability, value, and space efficiency, making it the performance offering for value servers and the value offering for performance servers. The DLT VS160 fills the need for enterprise-class capacity and throughput in a value-priced solution. It features a half-high form factor and offers 80 GB of native capacity (160 GB compressed) and an 8 MB/second native transfer rate (16 MB/second compressed). Available as an internally configured unit or as a self-standing enclosed unit, the DLT VS160 uses DLTtape VS1 media, offering, increasing capacity-value with enhanced reliability and durability, all at an industry leading cost per GB.
Manufacturer warranty
Service & Support: 3 years warranty
Service & Support Details: Limited warranty - 3 years
Environmental parameters
Min Operating Temperature: 10 °C
Max Operating Temperature: 40 °C
Humidity Range Operating: 20 - 80%
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