Keysight / Agilent / HP E3249A VXI SCSI System Disk with DAT Drive
The Keysight E3249A is a VXI SCSI system disk with an integrated DAT drive, designed for data storage and system integration within VXI-based test and measurement systems. It provides reliable data storage and backup capabilities.
- Model
- Keysight / Agilent / HP E3249A
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $1,100
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- E3249A
This unit
The Keysight/Agilent/HP E3249A is a C-size VXI SCSI system disk module integrating a DAT drive for mass storage and backup within VXI-based test and measurement systems. This two-slot module combines a 2.17 GB formatted hard disk with a 4 GB DAT drive (8 GB compressed capacity) to deliver dual-function data management. The isolated SCSI-II interface on the front panel connects to host computers and peripherals without interference to VXI backplane traffic, ensuring reliable operation in demanding automated test environments.
Technical Specifications Hard Disk Drive
Formatted capacity: 2.17 GB
Average seek time (read): 9.5 ms
Average seek time (write): 10.5 ms
Track-to-track seek: < 2.5 ms
Head switch time: < 1 ms
Synchronous transfer rate: up to 10 MB/s
Asynchronous transfer rate: up to 5 MB/s DAT Drive
Capacity (non-compressed): 4.0 GB
Capacity (compressed): 8.0 GB typical
Backup time: approximately 30 minutes for 2 GB with compression
Media: DDS-2 compatible, 120-meter tape cartridge SCSI Interface
Type: Single-ended SCSI-II with two front-panel connectors
DAT drive SCSI ID (default): 3
Disk SCSI ID (default): 6
Backplane isolation: SCSI interface isolated from VXI backplane
Termination: required Physical & Environmental
Form factor: C-size, 2-slot VXI module
Cooling requirement: 3.3 liters/second at 0.13 mm H₂O for 10°C rise
Orientation: mainframe must be vertical when DAT drive is operational
Key Features
Dual storage: integrated hard disk and tape drive in single module
Isolated SCSI architecture eliminates VXI bus crosstalk
Data compression extends DAT capacity to 8 GB
Rapid backup capability within 30 minutes for 2 GB datasets
One 120-meter DDS tape cartridge included
Compatibility & Integration The E3249A integrates with VXI plug-and-play software drivers for Agilent VEE, National Instruments LabView, and LabWindows environments. Standard SCSI-II connectivity enables host computer communication and daisy-chain configuration with other SCSI peripherals.
Keysight / Agilent / HP E3249A — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Keysight / Agilent / HP E3249A. Calibration covers all module-specific parameters per manufacturer datasheet, output accuracy and linearity, frequency accuracy, and VXI register and trigger bus compliance. All calibrations ship with a NIST-traceable certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Common Keysight / Agilent / HP E3249A faults: relay contact wear, DAC/ADC drift, VXI backplane connector oxidation. Common faults include relay contact wear, DAC or ADC gain drift, and VXI backplane edge connector oxidation. Most modules are repaired at the component level with full post-repair verification in a C-size or D-size mainframe.
Keysight / Agilent / HP E3249A price
This Keysight / Agilent / HP E3249A is listed at $1,100. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Keysight / Agilent / HP E3249A calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Keysight / Agilent / HP E3249A is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Calibration for this instrument covers all module-specific parameters per manufacturer datasheet, output accuracy and linearity, frequency accuracy, and VXI register and trigger bus compliance. Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
