Exabyte 17D DLT4000 Autoloader

Exabyte 17D DLT4000 / DLT7000 Autoloader

The Exabyte 17D autoloader brings convenient, cost-effective DLT automation technology to backup. Compact and affordable, the Exabyte 17D expands Exabyte’s line of high-capacity, high-performance DLTtape automation products. The Exabyte 17D accommodates one DLT 4000 or DLT 7000 tape drive and 7 Exabyte DLTtape data cartridges and is designed as an affordable alternative to standalone tape drives.

Typical application: Small departmental workgroups.

Supported applications: Network backup/restore, remote storage and automated archiving.

The Exabyte 17D autoloader brings convenient, cost-effective DLT automation technology to backup. Compact and affordable, the Exabyte 17D expands Exabyte’s line of high-capacity, high-performance DLTtape automation products. The Exabyte 17D accommodates one DLT 4000 or DLT 7000 tape drive and 7 Exabyte DLTtape data cartridges and is designed as an affordable alternative to standalone tape drives.

The Exabyte 17D’s user-friendly interface allows for easy configuration and use. The simple design leads to higher reliability and lower maintenance and service requirements. Backed by Exabyte’s award-winning support and service programs, the Exabyte 17D offers an unbeatable combination of capacity, performance and affordability for entry-level DLTtape automation applications.

  • 245 GB native capacity
  • 18 GB/hour native transfer rate
  • DLTtape technology

Products | 17D Specifications

Capacity: 245 GB, native/uncompressed
Transfer Rate: 17.6 GB per hour, native/uncompressed
Drive(s): DLT4000, DLT7000
Cartridge Number: 7
Access Time: 10 seconds, maximum
Interface: SCSI-2 Fast, Wide
Reliability: Robotics: > 250,000 mean cycles between failures
Drive MTBF:
As specified by Quantum Corporation
Environmental: Operating temperature:
100C to 400 C (500 F to 1040 F)
Nonoperating temperature:
-400 C to 650 C (-400 F to 1490 F)
Operating realtive humidity:
20% to 80%
Power: 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 HZ
Auto-switching power supply
144 watts maximum
94 watts minimum
Dimensions: Desktop
7.54 in. x 9.55 in. x 23.2 in.
19.0 cm x 24.1 cm x 58.9 cm
Shipping package:
21.0 in. x 15.5 in. x 27.5 in.
Rackmount
7.0 in. x 8.4 in. x 23.2 in.
19.0 cm x 24.1 cm x 58.9 cm
Shipping package:
14.0 in. x 23.4 in. x 34.5 in.
Weight: Desktop:
26.5 lbs
Shipping weight: 38.0 lbs.
Rackmount:
25.0 lbs
Shipping weight: 48.0 lbs.
Rackmount add-on weight:
25.0 lbs
Rackmount add-on shipping weight:
36.5 lbs
Certifications: UL, CSA, FCC, CISPRB
Configurations: The 17D autoloader includes one DLT 4000 or DLT 7000 drive, robotics, and enclosure, as well as the following items:
Power cord
2 keys
SCSI cable
SCSI terminator
Exabyte DLT IV media
Installation and Operation Guide
Cartidge storage case (desktop and rack-mount models)

Chris Whitehead

Chris Whitehead is a tape drive repair and data storage expert based in Reading, Berkshire, providing tape drive repair and data storage solutions across the UK.