The Q7 and Q47 provide high-capacity library solutions for
general data storage, archival or system backup. They are also well-suited for
"near on-line" storage and cataloged retrieval of large files (i.e.
image files) and large sequential data sets. The Q7 offers 1.96 TB compressed
data capacity and generates 36 GB/hr data throughput*. The Q47 provides up to
4.2TB of compressed data capacity and throughput rates of 72 GB/hr*. The
libraries pack a powerhouse of capacity and performance into a small footprint.
Product Highlights
Universal Load Plate Design
One of the many key features in Breece Hill's engineering design is the patented
universal load plate on which tape drives are mounted. This allows you to use
them not only in your Q7 and Q47, but in any other Breece Hill library as well
by swapping them between libraries in the field. The universal load plate
feature enables drives to be field replaceable, and protects your investment by
enabling you to scale up as your data capacities grow.
Embedded Intelligence
Embedded intelligence distinguishes Breece Hill's libraries. The company's
patented robotic positioning system consisting of a "learning
algorithm" automatically and continuously re-calibrates to compensate for
any changes in the library's physical environment. The robot can sense changes
in the physical environment and then adjust for those changes, significantly
reducing downtime and lowering overall service costs. The library barcode reader
generates faster inventory times than other comparable products. Moreover,
extensive recovery routines are enabled in a power-out situation. The library
not only remembers what it was doing, but completes the action when power is
restored, significantly reducing downtime and service costs.
SAN Connectivity
With the information explosion, it's important to know that the Q7 and Q47
provide universal compatibility with any SAN or NAS architecture. So you can be
prepared to take your company to the next level of sophistication as your
storage goals and priorities change.
Easy Library Management
Recognizing that a company's data is its most valuable asset, Breece Hill
designed the Q7 and Q47 for secure yet easy data access. A front locking door
opens to expose the carousel, robot and media. Drives, power supplies and
electronic modules are easily accessed from the rear of the unit, and can be
replaced quickly at your site. Maximum uptime and high availability is ensured
with continuous access to data through power-on exchange of tape drives.
Compatibility
Like all Breece Hill libraries, the Q7 and Q47 interface with any major
operating system including UNIX™, Windows NT™, Novell™ and others. They
are qualified with all leading storage management applications affording you
great choice and flexibility in your software selection.
Professional Services and Technical Support
We pride ourselves on exceptional, quick-response customer service. We deliver
on that by having the most knowledgeable in-house technical support team around.
Breece Hill offers various service and maintenance options on each product, and
our standard 3 year warranty gives users additional peace of mind. Moreover, our
professional services team provides technical analysis and consultation to help
you identify storage strategies and implement solutions, taking you where you
want to go.
* Based on published DLT7000 specifications.
CAPACITY
Library Capacity
Up to 4.2 TB*
Tape cartridge capacity
35 GB native; 70 GB at 2:1 compression
Tapes per library
60 tapes, including 4 removable magazines of 7
cartridges each
Magazine capacity
7 cartridges
Drives per library
4
Drives supported
DLT 4000 and 7000 drives
PERFORMANCE
Sustained transfer rate per drive
Up to 5.0 MB/sec uncompressed*
Peak transfer rate per drive
Up to 20 MB/sec uncompressed*
Average cartridge access
10 seconds
Search time
45 seconds
Initialize time
30 seconds
Hard error rate
1 X 1017 bits read
Undetected error rate
1 X 1030 bits read
RELIABILITY
Library reliability
>1,000,000 mean cycles field proven >100,000
POH
Tape drive MTBF
200,000* POH
Head life
20,000 tape motion hours
INTERFACES
Host interface
SCSI-2 ANSI X3T9.2 Single-ended or differential
Diagnostic
RS-232 AND SCSI
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating Temperature
+5oC to +35oC
Non-operating temperature
-40oC to +60oC
Operating humidity
20 to 80% non-condensing
Physical dimensions
45.75"H x 17.75"W x 28"L
116.205cm H x 45.085cm W x 71.12cm L
Power requirements
100 to 240 VAC, 220 watts average
DIAGNOSTICS
Remote access via RS-232 port Machine resident
maintenance utility for:
Individual manipulation for all components
Tracking software errors
Trace file captures last 8000 events
APPROVALS
FCC class A
TUV
UL 1950
CE
cUL
WARRANTY
Three years
Q47
4000
7000
Library Capacity+
1.2TB
2.1TB
Library Throughput
21.6 GB/hr
72 GB/hr
Cartridge Capacity
20 GB
35 GB
Drive Transfer Rate
1.5 MB/sec
5.0 MB/sec
DLTtape™
IV
IV
+Can be doubled using 2:1 compression *Using DLT 7000; numbers
will vary
with previous DLT generations.
DLT is a trademark of Quantum Corporation.
