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.