9710 (StorageTek) Addendum for NonStop Servers

Addendum to the StorageTek 9710 for the Tandem Environment
Overview and Features of the 9710 Automated Cartridge Subsystem
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1.3.1 Product Overview for the 5155 drive
Using data compression and compaction, the 5155 drive features a typical
formatted capacity of 40GB (gigabytes) and a sustained maximum user data
transfer rate of 3.0MB/s (megabytes). Actual transfer rates and capacity may
vary according to system configuration.
1.3.2 Product Overview for the 5159
The 5159 drive is a high-performance, high-capacity, streaming cartridge
tape product designed for use on midrange and high-end computing systems.
Using data compression and compaction, the 5159 drive features a formatted
capacity of 70.0 GB and a sustained user data transfer rate of 10.0 MB/s
(megabytes).
1.4 Fast Data Transfer Rate
Used for unattended backups or archiving, the DLTtape drive(s)
housed in the 9710 Automated Cartridge Subsystem allows data to be
backed up at a higher capacity and a higher speed than earlier
products.
1.4.1 Fast Data Transfer Rate for the 5155 drive
While operating in the compressed mode, the 5155 drive maximum
transfer rate is 3.0 MB/s read. Actual transfer rates may vary
according to system configuration.
1.4.2 Fast Data Transfer Rate for the drive 5159
While operating in the compressed mode, the maximum transfer rate
for the 5159 drive is 10.0 MB/s read. Actual transfer rates may
also vary according to system configuration.