<P>Compact and affordable, the EZ17 expands Exabyte s line of high-capacity, high-performance automation products. The EZ17 accommodates one Exabyte Mammoth or Mammoth-LT tape drive, the most reliable drive in its class, and seven Exatape<SUP></SUP> AME data cartridges in a removable data cartridge magazine.</P> <P>World-renowned Exabyte robotics automate backup procedures, eliminate operator error, and dramatically cut data management costs. The EZ17 is easy to operate and compatible with all major software applications. The user-friendly LCD screen guides users through status, diagnostics, and help functions. The EZ17 occupies very little space on a desktop or on top of a server. For optimal performance and convenience, two autoloaders can be mounted side by side in a standard 19" rack. The Exabyte EZ17 provides convenient, cost-effective automation technology to backup your important data. </P>