Quantum DLT 8000 Tape Drive performs seamlessly With DLT-IV Backup Tape Media
By: Tape4backup
Submitted: 2011-01-21 00:17:32 | Word Count: 577
Business enterprises today are facing tough challenges due to the demanding data protection needs along with the ever-increasing budget and space constraints. DLT (digital linear tape) is the most successful, economical and intelligent backup tape format that is recognized worldwide as leading standard for mid-sized and small businesses.
IT managers trust Quantum backup media products for protection of their critical business data. Quantum products are robustly designed and are rigorously tested to ensure compliance with the industry standards. Quantum offers widest range of DLT tape products. Quantum DLT 8000 is an extremely reliable and high-speed tape drive that performs brilliantly in demanding data centers, workstations, mid-range computer systems and small businesses.
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DLT 8000 tape drive delivers improved reliability, greater capacity and superior recording performance at a better price. DLT 8000 drive can record 40GB native information on Quantum DLT-4 tape. The drive can read/write data at a sustained rate of 6 MB/s (uncompressed). Quantum DLT 8000 drive clearly stands apart with its advanced technological innovations and cost-effective backup performance.
Quantum DLT-4 tape solution provides excellent performance with a broad range of backup applications and dramatically reduces the backup time. Quantum DLT tape devices are robustly engineered with highest level of quality control. Frequent audits and in-process certification provides complete assurance that your critical business will be safe with Quantum DLT-IV tape solution. DLT tape products are being offered by the global tape media giants, which provide the customers more choice and flexibility. Market leading brands of DLT backup tapes are HP, IBM, Fuji, Dell, Maxell, Sony and Imation.
The readers will surely be surprised to know that Quantum DLT-IV tape cartridges can withstand more than one million head passes. Furthermore, the average archival life of Quantum DLT 4 cartridge is 30 years. THXKD02 (Quantum dlt iv tape), 59H3040 (IBM dlt 4 tape), 16186 (Imation dlt-4 tape), DL4TK88 (Sony dlt-iv tape), 26112088 (Fuji dlt-4 tape), 183270 (Maxell dlt-iv tape) and C5141F (HP dlt 4 tape) are some of the best-selling DLT-4 cartridges.
Strong outer cartridge shell combined with rugged design increases the overall cartridge strength, which provides long term protection against inadvertent drops, mechanical stress and shocks. Regular usage of cleaning cartridge is a good practice that keeps the drive in top condition. Quantum THXHC-02, cleaning cartridge can be used with DLT-8000 drive.
Smooth movement of tape reel is essential for precise data tracking. That is why Quantum has introduced an innovative tape locking mechanism that ensures seamless tape movement and prevents tape slippage. With Quantum DLT-4 tape, you can be assured of optimized backup performance and robust data security. Quantum DLT-4 tape solution allows cost-effective system up-gradations and provides long-term investment protection. Therefore the customers can standardize their storage system with a single backup tape technology.
The average head life of Quantum DLT 8000 drive is 50,000 hours. Additionally, the MTBF (mean time between failures) of Quantum DLT 8000 drive is also very impressive that reaches up to 250,000 hours. Quantum DLT-4 is the right solution you can count on! Product and software names mentioned throughout this article are trademarks and are sole property of their owners.
Author Resource:-
Rob Miller is the Marketing Manager of Tape4backup and markets dlt tape and quantum dlt-4 tape. He has vast experience in the marketing and trading industries and has been helping buyers who have the backup needs and guide clients about the technology.
Rob Miller
34972 Newark Blvd,# 501,Newark CA 94560
Tel: 888-491-4949
Fax: 888-449-5050
Email: rob@tape4backup.com
