High Performance Quantum SDLT-1 Tape Storage Technology
By: Tape4backup
Submitted: 2011-07-12 00:57:07 | Word Count: 595
Increased volume of digital multimedia, rush to E-commerce, rigid data legislations and modern backup applications have skyrocketed the demands for data protection.
SDLT tape is the backup industries most cost-effective and dependable storage technology, which keeps your business critical data secure and satisfies the rigid regulations.
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Quantum manufactures high quality SDLT tape products that provide exceptional performance in automated library systems, mainframe environments, high-end workstations, midrange computers and network servers. Quantum SDLT tape devices have set new standards for capacity and performance.
Fast speed Quantum SDLT-320 drives, based on SDLT-1 tape format, are trusted by the leading companies for long term security of their valuable data assets. Quantum SDLT-320 tape drives are robustly designed to withstand high duty cycles and sustained transfer speed of 32 MB/sec (compressed). 160 GB native information can be packed on a Quantum SDLT 1 tape. Previous generation DLT-IV tapes are read-compatible with the higher capacity Quantum SDLT-320 tape drives. This backward read functionality provides the users a strong grip on the previously backed up information.
Customers of modern enterprises can count on the Quantum SDLT-1 tape technology. Product roadmap of SDLT is intelligently designed to provide its customers a smooth up-gradation path. Scalable roadmap of SDLT offers multiple generations with media capacity reaching over 1 terabyte.
Track Density of Quantum SDLT-1 tape has been increased to 1058 tracks per inch, which allows the small sized cartridge to hold massive volume of data. Quantum SDLT 1 tape devices assure superior performance and long term investment protection. SDLT tape media format offers the efficient features of both optical and magnetic tape technology.
Quantum SDLT-1 drives feature HVD Ultra SCSI and LVD Ultra-2 SCSI interfaces, which provide instant connectivity to the complex server environments and busy data centers. Quantum has introduced new cartridge design that has helped to decrease the tape tension, which results in tape longevity and rock solid reliability. Quantum SDLT-1 backup tapes offer incredible useful life of up to 1,000,000 media passes.
Low operational cost and increased bit density makes Quantum SDLT-1 drives the best optimal choice for automated environments. In compressed mode, the SDLT-320 drive records up to 115 GB information in one hour. This enables the users to quickly backup their voluminous data with superior integrity. Quantum SDLT-1 data tapes achieve exceptional reliability with the help of a new buckling system that allows seamless tape movement, accurate data tracking and reduces tape tension.
SDLT-1 backup cartridges are listed below:
Quantum SDLT-1 tape
MR-SAMCL-01
HP SDLT-1 tape
C7980A
Dell Super DLT-1 tape
09W085
IBM SDLT 1 tape
35L1119
Maxell SDLT-1 tape
183700
Sony SDLT 1 tape
SDLT1-320
Quantum SDLT-320 drives are available in table-top and embedded models. Quantum SDLT-320 backup tapes are drives are built tough to deliver highest level of performance and media reliability. Data integrity and faster retrieval speed at critical in data centers. That's why Quantum has incorporated a durable read/write head in its SDLT-320 tape drives that deliver unparalleled reliability reaching up to 30,000 hours. Robust tape head dramatically lowers the error rate with an impressive MTBF of 250,000 hrs.
Quantum SDLT-320 backup technology is the ultimate medium for today's ever-changing storage requirements.
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Author Resource:-
Frank Miller is the Marketing Manager of Backuptape and markets Sdlt tape and Quantum sdlt-1 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.
Frank Miller
3984 Washington Blvd #503 Fremont CA 94538
Tel: 888-686-8273
Fax: 888-449-5050
Email: sales@backuptapes.net
