EXB-8200 and EXB-8200SX Specifications

These specifications apply to the EXB-8200 and EXB-8200SX 8mm tape drives, which are packaged in a standard 5.25-inch, full-high form factor. The EXB-8200SX supports a high-speed search capability that operates at 75 times the normal tape speed of approximately 0.5 inches per second.

Data handling

Tape:	EXATAPE 8mm metal particle data cartridge (15m, 54m, 112 m) Exabyte or Exabyte-approved 8mm cleaning cartridge (the Exabyte Premium 8mm Cleaning Cartridge is preferred).
Read and write format:	8200 (uncompressed)
Capacity (112m tape):	2.5 GB
Data transfer rate (sustained):	246 KB/sec.
Max. burst transfer rate:	1.5 MB/sec. asynchronous
Reliability:	40,000 hours MTBF @ 10% duty cycle
Error correction:	Reed-Solomon
Error rate:	< 1 in 10¹⁷ bits

Tape control

Search speed:	EXB-8200: 2.46 MB/sec. EXB-8200SX: 18.5 MB/sec.
Rewind speed:	32.2 inches/sec. (81.7 cm/sec.)

Interface

Host interface:

SCSI-1, embedded single-ended or differential

Environment

Operating temperature:	+5°C to +40°C (+41°F to +104°F)
Non-operating temperature:	-40°C to +60°C (-40°F to +140°F)
Relative humidity:	20% to 80% (noncondensing)

Power

Typical power:

+5 VDC, +12 VDC 15 watts

Size and weight

Form factor:	Standard 5.25-inch full-high tape drive
Dimensions:	3.25 in. (h) x 5.75 in. (w) x 8.00 in. (d) (8.26 cm x 14.61 cm x 20.32 cm)
Weight:	4.5 lbs. (2.04 kg)