Product manual

Introduction 3
Features and benefits
The following table summarizes the features and benefits of the Viper 200 drives.
Features Benefits
Performance
32 Mbyte-per-second compressed
transfer rate
Highest announced rate, over 115 Gbytes per hour
compressed
FastSense™ Optimization of data transfers resulting in shorter
backup times and increased reliability due to fewer
stops and starts
Intelligent Data Compression Maximizes performance and capacity by analyzing
compressibility prior to recording
Multiple interface options:
LVD, HVD, Fibre Channel
Provides maximum flexibility to system integrators
allowing optimization of the Viper 200 drive and
their system
Fast Search Tape search speeds between 6 and 9 meters per
second, equating to average time to file between
32 and 48 seconds
Cartridge Memory Enables fast loading of cartridges; stores pertinent
information regarding the media
64-Mbyte data buffer Extra fast backups on high-performance systems
Reliability
Tape Alert drive performance
monitoring and reporting
Remote monitoring of device performance
3
rd
generation read channel Increased maturity and data integrity
Patented head positioner Increased data integrity
Shock dampened isolated chassis Increased shock tolerance and reliability
Managed airflow dynamics with
isolated HTI chamber
Increased data integrity and reliability through
decreasing contaminants
Hard error rate of 1 in 10
17
bits Built-in reliability
Two levels of ECC Extra data safety and protection from errors
Reliable tape picking implementation Increased reliability and proof of strong engineering
Electrical
Very low RF emissions Ease of agency certifications
Low power consumption Typically only 23 to 34 watts operating range
Low heat rating Increased reliability
Controlled tape path during power
interruption
Disaster avoidance technology; saves data during
unplanned power outages and prevents
unnecessary field service
Software / Firmware / Interface
Custom designed LSI circuitry Seagate-designed and tested for fast, efficient data
processing
RISC processors Fast, efficient data processing
Second generation LVD firmware Mature SCSI firmware decreases the number of
revisions, increasing the ease of ongoing
qualifications