Basic building block of the EntryDR™ family of field-upgradeable single tape subsystems.

The Big Picture

• A single VXA tape drive in external, modular, stackable enclosure
• Capacity: VXA-2 is 80GB native (160GB compressed).
• Speed: VXA-2 is 21GB/hour native (43GB/hour compressed).
• Single subsystem is field-upgradeable to dual drive subsystem.
• LCD display panel improves backup efficiency.
• Supports LVD and HVD connections directly.

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The Single VXA Tape Subsystem is part of GST’s EntryDR™ family. Single VXA Tape Subsystems are housed in upgradeable modular enclosures. This subsystem delivers high-performance and high reliability at cost-effective pricing to meet basic backup needs for the small to medium range of servers.

Building-block modularity enables the Single VXA Tape Subsystem to be upgraded to GST’s Dual VXA Tape Subsystem to strengthen disaster recovery protection. An LCD panel provides an advanced operator interface for visibility over the backup operation.

Model Overview

GST’s Single VXA Tape Subsystem is available in a variety of models. Each VXA technology is available in two server-to-SCSI Adapter interfaces:

Low Voltage Differential (LVD). Maximum SCSI negotiation of 160MB/s; the total server-to-storage peripheral connectivity is 12 meters.

High Voltage Differential (HVD). Maximum SCSI negotiation of 40MB/s; the total server-to-storage peripheral connectivity is 25 meters.

VXA Technology

VXA tape technology has evolved through two generations: VXA-1 and VXA-2 and provides outstanding capacity and performance with a highly stable technology roadmap. VXA utilize packet technology, providing improved data reliability.

Native cartridge capacities for VXA-2 are 80GB (160GB compressed) with speeds of 21GB/hr (43GB/hr compressed). A 2-to-1 compression ratio is achieved with Adaptive Lossless Data Compression (ALDC) technology.

Key Benefits

Hardware Investment Protection – The modular design of the Single VXA Tape Subsystem protects user investment by permitting the original single drive unit to be retained unmodified as part of the upgraded Dual VXA Tape Subsystem.

Space Saver – The small dimensions and weight of the modular configurations facilitate the optimum use of datacenter space.

Media Investment Protection – VXA-2 are backward-read compatible, and forward-read compatible to future generations.

Serviceability – Modularity of design permits individual drives to be easily replaced in building-block fashion by the user.

Key features

Stackable Enclosures – Individual modular enclosures enable each drive and the mirrored backup controller to be handled as separate building blocks; facilitates field upgrade from single to dual drives.

Convenient Drive Interface – RS232 interface for updating firmware and optimizing drive performance.

Service and Support – A variety of support programs provide installation and onsite service; includes GST’s Accelerated Ship Program (GASP) to get replacement units on the scene rapidly.

Warranty – Purchase price includes built-in 3 year warranty.

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