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SEAGATE STD28000N-RFT TAPESTOR DAT 8

Scorpion

Seagate's TapeStor DAT 8 tape backup solution includes everything needed to begin backing up your system today. Based on the industry-standard DDS-2 format, it features up to 8 Gbytes capacity, backup speeds up to 66 Mbytes per minute, media, installation accessories and Backup Exec server-only software. TapeStor DAT drives are covered by a 3-year limited warranty and qualify for Seagates REACT Rapid Replacement program.
Features Benefits
Up to 8-Gbyte storage capacity in one cartridge Ideal backup for network servers and workstations
Reads and writes in DDS, DDS-DC and DDS-2 format Ability to read and format DDS, DDS-DC and DDS-2 tapes
5.25-inch half-height drive, adaptable to 3.5-inch drive bay Maximum installation flexibility
Works with leading backup software Choice of the best software for your application
1.1-Mbyte/sec transfer rate Fast data backup
Seagate's REACT program Rapid Replacement Program
Diagnostic utility on Tape Resource CD Proper installation/operation confirmation
Backup Exec software (multilingual edition) Award-winning backup software in English, French, German and Spanish
   

Distinctions
  • Diagnostic utility on Tape Resource CD
  • Industry's highest reliability and MTBF
  • Flexible form-factor
  • Innovative cleaning mechanism
  • REACT Rapid Replacement Program
  • Backup Exec, Seagate RSS version, server-only software for Windows NT/2000 Server & NetWare
  • Seagate provides a single source for all of your storage needs, including tape backup and software
   

The Seagate Advantage
  • TapeStor DAT 8 offers a significantly faster data-transfer rate, higher shock and temperature tolerances, higher reliability specifications, extra media and Backup Exec for Windows NT/2000 Server and Netware over the HP Surestore DAT 8.
     
Capacity and Interface
Compressed (Gbytes) 8 24 40
Native (Gbytes) 4 12 20
Interface SCSI-2
 
SCSI-2
 
Ultra2 SCSI
 
 
  Performance
Sustained Transfer Rate      
  Compressed Rate(Mbytes/min) 66 132 330
  Native (Mbytes/min) 33 66 165
Tape Speed (in/sec, mm/sec) 11.9 11.9 20.4
Search/Rewind Speed (x base DDS-1 speed) 200 200 400
Average Access Time      
  90 Meter Tape (secs) 30 30 30
  120 Meter Tape (secs) 40 40 40
  125 Meter Tape (secs)   40 40
  150 Meter Tape (secs)     45
Buffer (Mbytes 2000 2000 10000
Recording Method ANSI/ECMA  ANSI/ECMA  ANSI/ECMA 
  Helical Scan (R-DAT) Helical Scan (R-DAT) Helical Scan (R-DAT)
  (R-DAT) (R-DAT)  
  DDS-2 DDS-3 DDS-4
 
  Reliability & Data Integrity
MTBF(20% duty cycle)      
  Internal(hours) 265000 150000 412000
  External(hours)   150000  
Error Rate(bits) < 1 per 1015 < 1 per 1015 < 1 per 1015
Limited Warranty(years) 3 3 3
MTTR (hours) < 0.5 < 0.5 < 0.5
 
  Data Cartridge
Recommended Data Cartridge      
  Seagate Model Number STDM8 STDM24 STDM40
  Capacity (Gbytes) 8 24 40
  Format DDS-2 DDS-3 DDS-4
  Length 120 125 150
Compatible Cartridge Formats      
  DDS, DDS-DC (meters) 60, 90 60, 90 90
  DDS-2 (meters) 120 120 120
  DDS-3 (meters)   125 125
  DDS-4 (meters)     150
Recommended Cleaning Cartridge      
  Seagate Model Number STDMCL STDMCL STDMCL
 
  Power Requirements
+5V±5% Idle/Operating (amps max) 0.44/1 0.48/1 1.2/1.35
+12V±10% Idle/Operating (amps max) 0.28/1.8 0.3/1.8 0.15/0.25
Watts (typ) 5.5 1 9
Auto-ranging Input Voltage (external)   100 - 240  
 
  Environmental
Operating Temperature (ºC)      
  Internal 5/45 5/45 5/45
  External / 5/45 /
Nonoperating Temperature (ºC) -40/65 -40/65 -40/65
Relative Humidity      
  Operating (%) 80 80 80
  Nonoperating (%) 90 90 90
 
  Form-Factor
Internal half-height
5.25-inch
external
external
half-height
5.25-inch
External

 

Description
Media type DDS-2
Model name TapeStor DAT 8
Model number STD28000N-RFT
Interface type SCSI-2
Native Capacity (max) 4
Compressed (2:1) capacity (max) 8
  Physical Specifications
Form factor (width) 5.25-inch
Form factor (height) half-height
Height 41.2 mm
Width 146 mm
Length 175 mm
Weight 1.1 kg
  Performance
Sustained transfer rate (native) 33 Mbytes/min
Sustained transfer rate (compressed) 66 Mbytes/min
Max burst transfer rate (synchronous) 600 Mbytes/min
Max burst transfer rate (asynchronous) 420 Mbytes/min
Max tape speed - read/write 11.9 Inches/sec
Max tape speed - search/rewind 200 Inches/sec
Average access time (max capacity) 40 seconds
Drum rotation speed (max) 6,000 RPM
Head-to-tape speed 372 Inches/sec
Default buffer (cache) size 2,000 Kbytes
  Configuration
Recording format ANSI/ECMA
Recording method Helical Scan (R-DAT)
Recording density 61,000 bits/inch
Flux density 76,250 flux changes/inch
Track density 2,804 tracks/inch
  Compatibility
Read/write compatibility DDS-2, DDS-DC, DDS
Media compatibility STDM8
  Electrical Requirements
Current usage, Standby(+5V DC) 0.44 amps max
Current usage, Standby(+12V DC) 0.28 amps max
Current usage, Operation(+5V DC) 1 amps max
Current usage, Operation(+12V DC) 1.8 amps max
Current usage, max (5V) 0.8 amps
Current usage, max (12V) 0.6 amps
Power usage, Nominal 5.5 watts
Voltage tolerance & ripple 10
  Environmental Specifications
  shock and vibration  
Operating shock (max) 10 Gs (11-msec)
Nonoperating shock (max) 50 Gs (11-msec)
Operating vibration (max) 0.5 Gs
Nonoperating vibration (max) 1.5 Gs
  temperature and humidity  
Operating temperature (min) 5 deg C
Operating temperature (max) 45 deg C
Nonoperating temperature (min) -40 deg C
Nonoperating temperature (max) 65 deg C
Operating temperature change (max) 120 deg C/hour
Operating relative humidity (max) 80 %
Nonoperating relative humidity (max) 90 %
Wet bulb temperature(max) 26 deg C
  altitude  
Operating altitude (min) -100 m
Operating altitude (max) 4,575 m
Nonperating altitude (min) -300 m
Nonperating altitude (max) 15,200 m
  acoustics  
Operating acoustics (max) 50 dBA
Idling acoustics (max) 45 dBA
  Reliability
MTBF (20% duty) 265,000 hours
Error rate < 1 per 1015 errors/bits read
Warranty period 3 year(s)
Supports read-while-write Yes

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