The VXA-2 tape drive provides 160 GB of data storage at an affordable price. VXA-2 is the second-generation drive based on VXA packet technology and is quickly becoming a replacement for DDS technology. VXA-2 is fully compatible with all VXA drives, media, and automation products currently available from IBM, Compaq, Apple, Fujitsu, Toshiba and others. VXA-2 delivers 4 times the capacity and twice the speed than DDS-4 at a similar price. It allows you to migrate your DDS technology to a higher capacity, higher performance tape backup product at the same cost to which you are accustomed.