Air Flow/Cooling Requirements

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

When mounted in the host enclosure, the tape drive must have adequate air flow. Ensure that ambient air is allowed to pass through the ventilation holes shown in Figure 3-1 on page 19. These ventilation holes must not be blocked. The air flow around the tape drive must be sufficient to prevent tape path temperatures from exceeding 45 °C (113 °F).

The tape drive is equipped with a temperature sensor. It issues an overtemperature signal through the LOG SENSE command if the above temperature is exceeded. You can access temperature data through the LOG SENSE command. See the VXA-320(VXA-3) SCSI Reference Manual.

Particulate Contamination Limits

The VXA-320 tape drive is designed to operate in environments that do not exceed the limits listed in Table 7-17.

Table 7-17Particulate contamination limits

Particle Size	Number of Particles >	Number of Particles >
(Microns)	Particle Size per Cubic Meter	Particle Size per Cubic Foot

0.1	8.8 x 107	2.5 x 106
0.5	3.5 x 107	1.0 x 106
5.0	2.5 x 107	7.0 x 106

Shock Specifications

The storage and nonoperating shock levels indicate how much shock the tape drive can withstand when it is not operating. The operating shock levels indicate how much shock the tape drive can withstand while reading and writing data. After withstanding this amount of shock, the tape drive operates normally.

Table 7-18lists the shock specifications for the tape drive.

Table 7-18Shock specifications

Operating		Nonoperatinga, b	Transportationc
5 g for	3 msecd	60 g for 3 msec	ISTA Procedure 2A
6 g for	11msece	50 g for 11 msec

aThe tape drive has been unpacked, but no power is applied.

bHalf-sine shock pulses are applied to each of the three orthogonal axes. (Three shocks at 60 g at a rate not exceeding 1 shock per second. One shock at 50 g.)

cThe tape drive is in its original shipping container.

dHalf-sine, at a rate not exceeding 1 shock per second; 20 shocks applied to each of the three orthogonal axes.

eHalf-sine, at a rate not exceeding 1 shock per every 3 seconds; 10 shocks applied to each of the three orthogonal axes.

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VXA-320 (VXA-3) specifications

Tandberg Data VXA-320 (VXA-3) is a sophisticated backup solution designed for businesses seeking reliable data storage and backup capabilities. It is part of the renowned VXA series, heralded for its innovative approach to data archiving and its robust performance in diverse operating environments.

One of the standout features of the VXA-320 is its impressive data transfer rate, which reaches up to 36 GB per hour. This capability significantly enhances backup speed, making it a suitable choice for organizations with extensive data storage needs. The device supports a native capacity of 160 GB per cartridge, which can be expanded to 320 GB when data is compressed. This dual-layer cartridge system ensures that users can efficiently manage large volumes of data without constantly needing to interchange tapes.

The VXA-320 employs the unique VXA tape format, characterized by its advanced error correction and data integrity features. This format minimizes data loss risks and ensures reliable restoration of information. Additionally, the VXA-3 incorporates a one-inch data path, allowing it to handle higher track counts and thereby achieve better storage density. This design improves the efficiency of data retrieval and archiving processes.

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