Description
Exabyte EXB-10E 8MM 100GB Tape Backup Library System w/Drive
The Exabyte EXB-10E is an enterprise-class automated tape backup library designed for high-capacity data archival and backup operations. This library system combines a robotic tape cartridge handler with an integrated 8MM AIT-2 tape drive, enabling unattended backup cycles and sequential archive storage for large-scale enterprise environments. The system supports tape cartridges with capacities up to 100GB native or higher with compression, making it suitable for mid-range data center and workgroup backup applications.
Specifications & What's Included
- Make/Model: Exabyte EXB-10E 8MM Tape Backup Library
- Tape Format: 8MM AIT-2 (Advanced Intelligent Tape)
- Native Capacity: 100GB per cartridge (up to 200GB compressed)
- Cartridge Slots: 10-slot automated magazine carousel
- Drive Interface: SCSI
- Transfer Rate: 3 MB/sec (native), up to 6 MB/sec (compressed)
- Tape Speed: 114 inches per second
- Data Compression: Hardware-based compression supported
- Included Components: Automated tape library mechanism, integrated 8MM AIT-2 drive, tape cartridge carousel, power supply
- Form Factor: Desktop library housing
- Era: Late 1990s–early 2000s enterprise backup solution
Applications
The EXB-10E was designed for enterprise-level backup and archival in data centers, network operations centers, and large workgroup environments from the late 1990s through 2000s. This library automates the backup cycle by robotically loading and unloading tape cartridges, eliminating manual tape swapping and enabling scheduled, unattended backups. It was commonly integrated into backup software suites such as Veritas NetBackup, LEGATO Networker, and Backup Exec, making it a standard component in legacy enterprise backup infrastructures. The 8MM AIT-2 format provided a balance of capacity, transfer speed, and cost-effectiveness for organizations requiring multiple terabytes of archive storage. Although tape backup has evolved significantly, many organizations continue to maintain legacy Exabyte libraries for long-term data retention and regulatory compliance archival, and the EXB-10E remains a capable solution for those environments. This unit is an excellent choice for legacy system restoration, data center archival projects, or organizations maintaining historical backup archives.
This Exabyte EXB-10E 8MM tape backup library system has been pulled from a working environment where it was previously in use for enterprise data backup operations. The unit has been visually inspected and appears to be in good condition with normal cosmetic wear consistent with age and operational use. The tape drive mechanism and library carousel are present and functional. Cosmetic wear to the exterior housing is typical for used equipment of this vintage. Please review all available photos and contact us with any questions or to request additional details before purchasing.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Exabyte |
Model: |
EXB-10E |
Type: |
8MM Tape Backup Library System |
Tape Type: |
8MM AIT-2 |
Capacity: |
100GB |
Interface: |
SCSI |
Form Factor: |
Desktop / Library |
SKU: |
7808 |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
USA |
Seller Notes: |
Includes tape drive and library mechanism |
Condition Notes: |
Exabyte EXB-10E 8MM 100GB tape library pulled from working environment, visually inspected, good condition. Includes drive and library carousel. Normal cosmetic wear typical of age. |
California Prop 65 Warning: |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and DEHP (a phthalate), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Go to P65Warnings.ca.gov |
