The VXA-172 PacketLoader is the world's only tape autoloader to provide up to 1.7 TB at 24 MB/sec, and offer "capacity on demand" through an affordable and easy electronic upgrade that increases capacity up to 3.2 TB. In addition to the "capacity on demand", the VXA-172 PacketLoader offers the scalability of different media sizes (172 GB X10 or 80 GB X6), lowering the overall cost of ownership. Packed with great features like: 1.7 TB capacity (upgradeable to 3.2TB), up to 24MB/s data rate, built-in barcode reader, slim 1U form factor, random library operation, multilingual LCD display and user upgradeable drive, the VXA-172 PacketLoader offers midrange features and "on-demand" room to grow at an entry level price.

Exabyte is an industry leader in network backup systems and intelligent, automated data storage products. IT and MIS professionals around the world rely on Exabyte for superior network storage solutions positioned for the future. Exabyte's tape libraries and autoloaders are intelligently engineered to satisfy the scalability, reliability, serviceability and manageability requirements of today's data storage environments.