High Capacity - High Performance Tape Drives

Formats available include Advanced Intelligent Tape (AIT), Super AIT (SAIT), Digital Linear Tape (DLT), SuperDLT (SDLT), LTO Ultrium, Tandem non-stop, VXA, 4mm/DAT/DDS, 8mm/Exabyte. Data interchange formats include 9 tracks, 3480, 3490, 3490E. Per-tape capacities range from 1GB to 1.3TB (compressed) with data transfer rates from 1Mb to 70MB per second (compressed).*

The Unylogix UNxx series of high performance tape units are intended for use with PC based systems and networks or Unix/Linux systems where a specific emulation is not required. Special tape-drives for Tandem & other environments are also available.
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Some Straight Talk on Data Compression

Unylogix carries tape libraries / jukeboxes based on each of the above technologies.


4mm FORMAT

4mm DDS-2 DAT - UN4-8
DAT Tape drive
Format 4mm DDS-2
Storage Capacity 8GB
Error Rate Less Than 1 in 1017
Data Transfer Rate 1.05 MB/sec
Compatibility Reads and writes DDS-1 and DDS-2 formats
     
 
4mm DDS-3 DAT -UN4-24
DDS-3 format
Format 4mm DDS-3 
Storage Capacity 24 GB [*]
Error Rate Less Than 1 in 1017
Data Transfer Rate 2.4 MB/sec 
Compatibility  Reads and writes DDS-1, DDS-2 and DDS-3 formats

NOTE:
Unylogix also carries tape libraries / jukeboxes based on DDS-3 technology.

 
 

4mm DDS-4 DAT -UN4-40
UN4-40000
Format 4mm DDS-4 
Storage Capacity 40 GB [*]
Error Rate Less Than 1 in 1017
Data Transfer Rate 4.8 MB/sec 
Compatibility  Reads and writes DDS-1, DDS-2, DDS-3 and DDS-4 formats

NOTE:
Unylogix also carries tape libraries / jukeboxes based on DDS-4 technology.



8mm FORMAT

8mm - UN8-5005XL
Exabyte Corp. Logo
Format 8mm
Storage Capacity 14GB [*]
Error Rate Less Than 1 in 1015
Data Transfer Rate 2 MB/sec

8mm -UNM-40

Based on the Exabyte Mammoth

The unit shown has the optional LCD display installed.
Format 8mm
Compatibility Mammoth drives are read compatible with all earlier models of 8mm drive
Storage Capacity 40 GB [*]
Error Rate Less Than 1 in 1017
Data Transfer Rate 3 MB/sec uncompressed
6 MB/sec compressed [*]

NOTE:
Unylogix also carries jukeboxes/libraries based on Mammoth technology.

 

8mm - UNM-150

Exabyte Mammoth 2

Based on the Exabyte Mammoth-2

Format 8mm
Compatibility Mammoth 2 drives are read compatible with all earlier models of Mammoth
Storage Capacity 150 GB [*]
Error Rate Less Than 1 in 1017
Data Transfer Rate 12 MB/sec uncompressed
30 MB/sec compressed [*]

NOTE:
Unylogix also carries tape libraries / jukeboxes based on Mammoth 2 technology.


Download the Exabyte Mammoth 2 Data Sheet in Adobe Acrobat® format .



AIT (Advanced Intelligent Tape) FORMAT

AIT - UNA-90
Sony SDX-300C Tape Units
Sony Logo

Based on the Sony SDX-300C Advanced Intelligent Tape (AIT-1) drive

Advanced Intelligent Tape

The AIT (Advanced Intelligent Tape) format is Sony's latest innovation in fast access high density tape recording technology. AIT forms the basis of Sony's new SDX series of tape drives and media. The ability to store large amounts of data and retrieve information quickly is critical in today's applications. Tape storage and retrieval has been revolutionized by Sony's award-winning Memory in Cassette (MIC architecture).

The MIC consists of a memory chip built into the data cartridge which holds the system's log and other user-definable information. Applications that benefit from MIC's capabilities include hierarchical storage management, video server, film editing and real-time data acquisition.

Format Advanced Intelligent Tape (AIT-1)
Compatibility The Sony drives are compatible with all AIT-1, AIT-2 and AIT-3 units
Storage Capacity 90 GB
(The SDX-300C utilizes IBM's new Adaptive Lossless Data Compression (ADLC) which has consistently produced compression ratios of 2.6:1, compared to 2.0:1 for other compression methods)
Error Rate Less Than 1 in 1017
Data Transfer Rate 3 MB/sec uncompressed
7.8 MB/sec compressed [*]
Interface Ultra-SCSI, Wide, Single-ended or Differential

More information on AIT tape drive technology...

NOTE:
Unylogix also offers tape libraries / jukeboxes based on AIT-1 technology.

AIT - UNA-130
AIT-2 tape drive
50/130GB AIT-2 DRIVE

Advanced Intelligent Tape

The UNA-130 offers a native capacity of 50GB and a compressed capacity of 130GB, with a data transfer rate of 6 MB/second native and 15.6 MB/second compressed.

Format Advanced Intelligent Tape (AIT-2)
Compatibility Backward read and write compatible with all AIT-1 units
Storage Capacity 130 GB
(The AIT family utilizes IBM's new Adaptive Lossless Data Compression (ADLC) which has consistently produced compression ratios of 2.6:1, compared to 2.0:1 for other compression methods)
Error Rate Less Than 1 in 1017
Data Transfer Rate 6 MB/sec uncompressed
15.6 MB/sec compressed [*]
Interface Ultra-SCSI, Single-ended, Low Voltage Differential (LVDS)

More information on AIT tape drive technology...

NOTE:
Unylogix also offers tape libraries / jukeboxes based on AIT-2 technology.

AIT - UNA-260
Advanced Intelligent Tape

Advanced Intelligent Tape

The UNA-260 offers a native capacity of 100GB and a capacity of 260GB, with a data transfer rate of 12 MB/second native and 31.2 MB/second compressed.

Format Advanced IntelligentTape (AIT-3)
Compatibility Backward read and write compatible with all AIT-1 and AIT-2 drives
Storage Capacity 100 GB native storage capacity, or 260 GB compressed capacity in a compact external or internal drive with a 31MB/sec sustained transfer rate  (2.6:1 compression).
Error Rate Less Than 1 in 1017
Data Transfer Rate 12 MB/sec uncompressed
31.2 MB/sec compressed [*]
Interface Ultra-SCSI, Wide, Low voltage differential (LVD)

More detailed specifications on AIT3 tape drive.

More information on AIT tape drive technology...

NOTE:
Unylogix also offers tape libraries / jukeboxes based on AIT-3 technology


AIT - UNA-520
New high capacity, high performance tape drive Advanced Intelligent Tape

Advanced Intelligent Tape

The UNA-520 offers a native capacity of 200GB and a compressed capacity of 520GB, with a data transfer rate of 24 MB/second native and 62.4 MB/second compressed!

Format Advanced IntelligentTape (AIT-4)
Compatibility Backward read and write compatible with AIT-3 tape media. Backward read compatible with AIT-1 and AIT-2 tape media.
Storage Capacity 200 GB native storage capacity, or 520 GB compressed capacity in a compact external or internal drive with a 62.4MB/sec sustained transfer rate  (2.6:1 compression).
Error Rate Less Than 1 in 1017
Data Transfer Rate 24 MB/sec native
62.4 MB/sec compressed [*]
Interface Ultra-160, Wide, Low voltage differential (LVD), 68-pin

More detailed specifications on AIT4 tape drive.

More information on AIT tape drive technology...

NOTE:
Unylogix also offers tape libraries / jukeboxes based on AIT-4 technology

 


SuperAIT (S-AIT)
SAIT - UNSA-1300

New high capacity, high performance tape driveSuper Advanced Intelligent Tape
500GB/1.3TB S-AIT DRIVE NOW AVAILABLE!!

Super Advanced Intelligent Tape

 
Format Super Advanced Intelligent Tape (S-AIT)
Storage Capacity 500 GB uncompressed storage capacity
1.3 TB compressed capacity per tape [*]
Data Transfer Rate 30 MB/sec uncompressed 
78 MB/sec compressed [*]
Interface SCSI Ultra 160, 2Gbps Fibre Channel

More information on SAIT tape drive technology...

NOTE:
Unylogix also offers tape libraries / jukeboxes based on S-AIT technology

 


VXA FORMAT
VXA - UNV-66 (Ecrix VXA-1)
VXA-1 tape unit
Packet technology makes this a high capacity, high performance and reliable tape drive.
Format 8mm
Storage Capacity 66GB [*]
Error Rate Less Than 1 in 1017
Data Transfer Rate 6 MB/sec compressed [*]
Interface SCSI, Narrow or Single-ended.
Complete drive specifications Please click here.

Unylogix VXA based tape units offer high performance/high capacity at a surprisingly low cost!

More information on VXA tape drive technology...


Download the VXA Data Sheet in Adobe Acrobat® format (87kb).

NOTE:
Unylogix also offers tape libraries / jukeboxes based on VXA technology.


VXA - UNV-160 (Ecrix VXA-2)
New VXA tape unit
Twice the speed and more than twice the capacity of VXA-1 !!

Building on three years of field-proven experience for VXA technology, VXA-2 brings and delivers the best value you'll find in a tape backup solution.
Format 8mm
Storage Capacity 160GB [*]
Error Rate Less Than 1 in 1017
Data Transfer Rate 12 MB/sec compressed
Interface SCSI Ultra2, LVD, Single-ended.
Complete drive specifications Please click here.

Unylogix VXA based tape units offer high performance/high capacity at a surprisingly low cost!

More information on VXA tape drive technology...

NOTE:
Unylogix also offers tape libraries / jukeboxes based on VXA technology.



DIGITAL LINEAR TAPE (DLT) FORMATDLT tape units

DLT1 Tape Drive

DLT1 tape drive

Format DLT1 Tape Drive
Storage Capacity 40 Gb (native)
80 Gb (compressed)
Warranty Three Years
Data Transfer Rate 3 Mb/sec (native)
6 Mb/sec (compressed)
Compatibility *Compatible with all key
application software packages
*Backward read-compatible with DLT 4000

Download the DLT-1 Data Sheet in Adobe Acrobat® format .

NOTE:
Unylogix also offers tape libraries / jukeboxes based on DLT1 technology.


DLT - UND-40
DLT tape units
Format Digital Linear Tape IV
Storage Capacity 40 GB [*]
Error Rate Less Than 1 in 1017
Data Transfer Rate 1.5 MB/sec uncompressed
3 MB/sec compressed
Interface SCSI-2 Narrow

NOTE:
Unylogix also offers tape jukebox/libraries based on DLT-4000 technology.

 
 
DLT - UND-70
DLT tape units
Format Digital Linear Tape IV
Storage Capacity 70 GB [*]
Error Rate Less Than 1 in 1017
Data Transfer Rate 5 MB/sec uncompressed
10 MB/sec compressed
Interface Ultra-SCSI

NOTE:
Unylogix also offers tape jukebox/libraries based on DLT-7000 technology.


DLT - UND-80
DLT tape units
Format Digital Linear Tape IV
Storage Capacity 80 GB [*]
Error Rate Less Than 1 in 1017
Data Transfer Rate  6 MB/sec uncompressed
12 MB/sec compressed
Interface Ultra -SCSI

NOTE:
Unylogix also offers tape jukebox/libraries based on DLT-8000 technology.



SuperDLT FORMAT

SDLT - UND-220
Super DLT
Format SuperDLT
Storage Capacity 220 GB [*]
Error Rate 1 in 1017 bits read
Data Transfer Rate 11 MB/sec uncompressed
22 MB/sec compressed
Interface LVD Ultra, 160 SCSI, 2GB Fibre Channel

NOTE:
Unylogix also offers tape jukebox/libraries based on SuperDLT technologies.



SDLT - UND-320
Super DLT
Format SuperDLT
Storage Capacity 320 GB [*]
Error Rate uncorrected: 1 in 1017
Data Transfer Rate 16 MB/sec uncompressed
32 MB/sec compressed
Interface LVD, Ultra 2 SCSI, HVD, Ultra SCSI

NOTE:
Unylogix also offers tape jukebox/libraries based on SuperDLT technologies.


SDLT - UND-600
Super DLT
Format SuperDLT
Storage Capacity 600 GB [*]
Error Rate uncorrected: 1 in 1017
Data Transfer Rate 36 MB/sec uncompressed
72 MB/sec compressed
Interface LVD Ultra, 160 SCSI, 2GB Fibre Channel

NOTE:
Unylogix also offers tape jukebox/libraries based on SuperDLT technologies.



LTO Ultrium FORMAT

LTO - UNL-200
LTO 200
Format LTO Ultrium
Storage Capacity 200 GB [*]
Data Transfer Rate 15 MB/sec uncompressed
30 MB/sec compressed
Interface Ultra-SCSI LVD and HVD,
Fibre Channel

NOTE:
Unylogix also offers tape jukebox/libraries based on LTO technologies.


LTO-2 - UNL-400
LTO 200
Format LTO Ultrium
Storage Capacity 400 GB [*]
Data Transfer Rate 35 MB/sec uncompressed
70 MB/sec compressed
Interface Ultra-SCSI LVD and HVD,
Fibre Channel

NOTE:
Unylogix also offers tape jukebox/libraries based on LTO technologies.


LTO-3 - UNL-800
LTO-3
Format LTO Ultrium
Storage Capacity 800 GB [*]
Data Transfer Rate 68 MB/sec uncompressed
136 MB/sec compressed
Interface Ultra 160 SCSI,
Fibre Channel

NOTE:
Unylogix also offers tape jukebox/libraries based on LTO technologies.



StorageTek 9840 FORMAT

9840 - UN9840-80
StorageTek 9840
Format StorageTek 9840
Storage Capacity 80 GB [*]
Data Transfer Rate 10 MB/sec uncompressed
40 MB/sec compressed
Interface Fibre Channel, Ultra -SCSI, ESCON

NOTE:
Unylogix also offers tape jukebox/libraries based on 9840 technology.



* NOTE:
Total capacity for data compression units is based on the manufacturers' quoted data compression ratios of 2:1 for 4mm (DAT), Exabyte 8mm, Quantum DLT, SuperDLT and LTO Ultrium units, 2.6:1 for AIT and Super-AIT units, and 4:1 for STK 9840 units. Data transfer rate is also based on these assumptions. Actual speed and capacity is system dependent.


Data Interchange Tape Drives

We also offer data interchange tape drives & tape jukebox. Click here for more information.



Tandem Non-stop drives

We also offer Tandem Non-stop tape drives & tape jukebox. Click here for more information.