Quantum DLT 8000 Drive Delivers Excellent Storage Efficiency with DLT 4 Tape Media
By: Tape4backup
Submitted: 2011-05-05 01:13:36 | Word Count: 571
In today's instrumented E-business environment, reliable backups and protection of corporate data are vital to the success and sustainability of every organization. DLT (digital linear tape) provides a low-cost, intelligent and high speed backup solution to the tough data storage challenges. DLT tape technology minimizes the operational costs, provides a seamless growth path and maximizes the storage performance in small to medium-sized companies.
Quantum is a prime innovator and world-leading manufacturer of high quality backup tapes, libraries, autoloaders and drives. Media development process of Quantum is the most stringent within the tape industry. Superior quality and proven performance of Quantum DLT products provides customers the confidence that their business-critical information and data files are safe.
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Quantum's DLT 8000 drive has been specifically designed meet the rigorous backup demands of high-volume network servers, midrange computers, small organizations and busy data centers. DLT 8000 is a functionally-rich tape drive that represents the 4th generation DLT-IV tape format. For long term reliability and consistent performance, you should use the Quantum dlt-4 tape cartridge with DLT 8000 drive. This powerful combination provides a reliable and high speed solution for your increasing backup needs. Through a number of technological advancements and innovative features, the Quantum DLT tape devices deliver rock solid reliability, greater return on investment and more functionality at an affordable price. DLT 4 tape cartridge can retain 40GB / 80GB data.
DLT-8000 drive is built tough to support the high speed commercial applications and a broad range of demanding servers. In comparison to the previous generation DLT-7000 drive, the Quantum DLT-8000 drive features 20% faster transfer speed and 25% greater MTBF rating. The drive achieves a compressed speed of 12 Mbps and MTBF rating of 250,000 hours. That's not all; the robust drive head has extended the working life to 50,000 hours, making it an attractive tape solution for budget conscious IT managers.
When you are looking for longer working life, improved recording efficiency and greater value in data storage, look to Quantum's tape-based solution first. Quantum's tape portfolio features the industry-leading formats including SDLT (Super DLT), DAT/DDS and LTO ultrium. Readers won't have to do a lot of searching as few of Quantum's best selling tapes have been listed here:
Quantum has increased the robustness and useful life of its DLT backup tapes with the incorporation of MP (metal particle) formulation. The advanced tape binder system and ultra-fine base film contribute to the long term reliability and efficient backup operations even under high duty cycles. This results in an incredible useful life of more than 1 million end-to-end passes.
Shelf life of Quantum dlt-4 cartridge is 30 years. Mainframe computer systems using UNIX, LINUX, Windows NT, Netware, and other proprietary operating systems can count on Quantum DLT 8000 drive. Install the Quantum DLT-4 solution and reliably squeeze your increasing data volumes at an exceptional price. 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-IV 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
