The SuperLoader 3A incorporates Quantum’s revolutionary technology developed specifically as a storage solution for professional video environments with file-based workflows.  By leveraging standard video industry formats and proven IT industry standard tapes and drives, the Quantum SuperLoader 3A accommodates 1 or 2 magazines. Each magazine holds 8 data cartridges for a total of 16 cartridges, all housed within a two rack-unit enclosure. The SuperLoader 3A includes a gigabit Ethernet interface and a built-in FTP server, so it can be network attached and visible to every workstation. It also includes Quantum’s “MXF-aware” direct access to metadata and allows subclip access to content by timecode.
To order your SuperLoader 3A Tape Autoloader system use our Request Quote-Storage-Tape Libraries form.
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Features Scalable from 8 to 16 cartridge slots in a 2U rackmount unit Up to 4.8TB capacity Supports Super DLTtape II technology Instant capacity on-demand 1 year warranty  |
Specifications   |
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| Specification |
Details |
| Host Interface |
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| Super DLTtape II |
Gigabit Ethernet |
| Reliability |
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| MCBF |
400,000 power-on hours |
| Cartridge Capacity |
8 or 16 cartridges |
| Environmental |
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| Power |
90-256VAC / 47 to 63 Hz |
| Temperature |
10 to 35°C operating / -40 to 65°C non-operating |
| Humidity |
20 to 80% non-condensing operating / 10 to 90% non-condensing non-operating |
| Physical |
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| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
3.41 x 16.7 x 27.5 (in) / 42.42 x 8.66 x 69.85 (cm) |
| Weight |
31 (lbs) / 14.06 (kg) |
| Rack Space |
2U |
| Tape Format |
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| Recording Format |
640 track serial serpentine |
| Recording Density |
233K bits per inch |
| Track Density |
1490 tracks/inch |
| Encoding Method |
Partial Response Maximum Likelihood (PRML) |
| Variable Partitions |
1-20 |
| MXF Services |
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| Metadata |
File directory & basic MXF metadata available within <18 seconds of cartridge load, Display basic metadata in FTP client and Windows Explorer™ properties, Retrieve full MXF header |
| Partial restore of essence |
Generates new MXF file |
| Essences Supported |
Mpeg 2 "I" Frame, Mpeg 4 proxy, D10 (IMX 30-40-50 Mb/s), DvCam DVCPro 25/50 |
| Operational Patterns |
OP1A, OP-Atom |
| Descriptive Metadata Scheme |
1 DMS1 |
| Operations |
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| Cartridge Loader |
Single front loader slot (import port) and bulk cartridge loading in removable active magazines. |
On-board Remote Management Tools |
10/100baseT Ethernet |
| Available Operations |
Review System Status, Remote Diagnostics, Browse System Logs, Configuration, Firmware Upgrades, Drive Operations, Remote Management, Check Inventory, System Upgrades |
| Barcode Reader |
Standard |
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 Total Tapes, Capacity Ranges and Performance  |
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| Drive |
Cartridges |
Max Native Formatted Capacity (GB) |
Max Native Sustained Transfer Rate (MB/sec) |
Average File Access Time (sec) |
| Super DLTtape II |
16 |
300 |
36 |
79 |
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Confused by all the configuration options? Contact a PSDS sales engineer for help!
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