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Chapter 1. Introduction The IBM VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive is a versatile backup and restore device for low to mid-range servers. This SCSI tape drive is capable of storing up to 80 gigabytes (GB) of native data on a 230-meter VXA tape. It can transfer data at a sustained rate of up to 6 megabytes (MB) per second. Both capacity and transfer rates are further enhanced with its onboard hardware data compression feature. Figure 1-1. VXA-2 tape drive In addition to this user's guide, the option package contains: v IBM VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive v Mounting screws v Backup application CDs (trial versions) v Cleaning cartridge v Quick Start Guide v Device drivers (on the Documentation CD) v SCSI cable Contact your place of purchase if an item is missing or damaged. Be sure to retain your proof of purchase and packing material. They might be required to receive warranty service. Software description The IBM VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive option package includes trial-version backup application CDs. These CDs contain popular backup and restore applications for Microsoft® Windows® 2000, Novell NetWare, and Linux. You can install the appropriate application for your computer system by following the installation instructions that come with the CD you select. These trial versions expire after 30 to 90 days, depending on the application you use. Use the trial period to determine the best application for your specific computer configuration. For information on purchasing a permanent installation copy of the © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 1-1

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Chapter 1. Introduction
The IBM VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive is a versatile backup and restore device for
low to mid-range servers. This SCSI tape drive is capable of storing up to 80
gigabytes (GB) of native data on a 230-meter VXA tape. It can transfer data at a
sustained rate of up to 6 megabytes (MB) per second. Both capacity and transfer
rates are further enhanced with its onboard hardware data compression feature.
In addition to this user’s guide, the option package contains:
v
IBM VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive
v
Mounting screws
v
Backup application CDs (trial versions)
v
Cleaning cartridge
v
Quick Start Guide
v
Device drivers (on the
Documentation CD
)
v
SCSI cable
Contact your place of purchase if an item is missing or damaged. Be sure to retain
your proof of purchase and packing material. They might be required to receive
warranty service.
Software description
The IBM VXA-2 Internal Tape Drive option package includes trial-version backup
application CDs. These CDs contain popular backup and restore applications for
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
2000, Novell NetWare, and Linux. You can install the
appropriate application for your computer system by following the installation
instructions that come with the CD you select. These trial versions expire after 30
to 90 days, depending on the application you use.
Use the trial period to determine the best application for your specific computer
configuration. For information on purchasing a permanent installation copy of the
Figure 1-1. VXA-2 tape drive
© Copyright IBM Corp. 2003
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