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VXA

VXAÙ revolutionizes the tape storage industry by using technology similar to that already proven in the networking, Internet and rewriteable CD markets. VXA sets a new standard for data restore and interchange while offering extraordinary tape drive performance. The VXA-1 tape drive is the very first high capacity tape solution designed specifically for your beyond-lightning quick Power Mac G3 or G4. This state-of-the-art drive provides extraordinary performance and restore capabilities unprecedented in the data storage industry.

Plus, with its sleek, translucent design, the VXA-1 will look right at home by your Power Mac.

Files Hogging Your Hard Drive? VXA Is For You.
If you dabble into the realm of gigabytes on a somewhat regular basis, then VXA is for you. While your typical CD-burner burns out at about 650 MB, the VXA-1 offers you a generous 66 GB capacity Æ with a transfer rate of 6 MB/sec. Which makes it ideal for applications like high-end graphic design. Gaming. Digital video. Web authoring. Computer-aided design. And publishing.

Using The Technology That Makes The Web Work.
Packets Æ thatÍs the technology already proven wildly successful on the World Wide Web, in networking, and for the CD-rewriteable markets. And thatÍs the enabling technology behind VXA. Called Discrete Packet Format» (DPF), it allows data to be written and read in packet form Æ dramatically improving the ability to restore your precious data.

Reliability ThatÍs, In A Word, Revolutionary.
VXA also incorporates two other noteworthy (and proprietary) features. Variable Speed Operation» (VSO) completely annihilates a wear-and-tear tape problem called ñbackhitchingî which can lead to critical data loss. OverScan Operation» (OSO) is a unique technique where the packets are read by multiple scans Æ virtually assuring 100% restore of all your data.

Extreme Testing. Extremely Impressive Results.
To ever ensure the safety of your data, weÍve put VXAtape through a rigorous battery of tests. We boiled it. Froze it. Even kerplunked it in hot coffee. The results? 100% restore every time. Your faith? WeÍll even restore that, too.

Specifications assume a 2:1 compression ratio. Compression, capacity and throughput will be dependent upon the type of data and system configuration. All specifications and pricing information are subject to change without notice.

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VXA receives Macworld's highest rating: 4 Mice!

Reliability
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Packetized data 64 bytes of user data plus ECC
Error Correction 4-layer Reed Solomon ECC
MTBF 300,000 hours
MTTR 30 minutes
Hard Error Rate < 1 in 1 X 1017 bits
Warranty 3 years

Environmental
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Operating Temperature +10Ü C to +40Ü C
Non-Operating Temperature -40Ü C to +60Ü C
Relative Humidity 20% to 80% non-condensing

Physical
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Dimensions (H x W x D) Internal: 1.63 in. x 5.75 in. x 8.0 in. (41mm x 146mm x 203mm)
External: 3.38 in. x 8.93 in. x 11.25 in. (86mm x 227mm x 285mm)
Weight Internal: 2.2 lbs. (1kg)
External: 6.6 lbs. (3kg)
Color White, black, red, or translucent.

Power
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Internal Requirement: +5 VDC, +12 VDC
Consumption: 8 watts typical
External Requirement: universal auto-switching, 96 to 240 VAC
Consumption: 12 watts typical

VXA Support - VXA-1 products from Ecrix Corporation set a new standard for tape drive value, reliability and data availability. Because we recognize product support as an essential component of customer satisfaction, all VXA-1 products come with exceptional support services, including 3-year warranty, free phone support during the warranty period, and fast, user-friendly website with practical solutions.

Software Compatibility - The VXA-1 is compatible with major backup applications. For up-to-date compatibility information, please see Technical Support - Software Compatibility.

*Compressed specifications assume a 2:1 compression ratio. Compression, capacity and throughput will be dependent upon the type of data and system configuration.

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

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