Sony Dds-4 Tape Products Deliver Unmatched Backup Performance

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DDS tape format has set new standards in backup media industry. DDS has a proven track record, and its scalable roadmap makes it the top choice of the data managers. DDS tape storage technology is highly preferred for the small and mid-range businesses. If you have a limited budget and are in search of an economical tape storage format that can deliver long term protection, then DDS is the ultimate tape solution which is robustly engineered to provide exceptional performance and smooth migration path.

Sony SDT-11000 is a precision-engineered DDS-4 tape drive that assures exceptional value in durability and reliability for the demanding I.T environments ranging from table top workstation to the mid-sized networks. DDS-4 SDT-11000 drive is designed for more convenience, flexibility and low ownership cost. On a single Sony DDS-4 tape the SDT-11000 drive will record 20GB / 40GB data at lowest cost per GB. DDS-4 tape format is the most cost efficient solution for the data rich applications and space-constrained environments.

Sony DDS-4 drive features all the advantageous features of the prior version DDS drives, ...
... along with technological advancements to improve your storage value. Good news is that all of your previous recorded information of DDS cartridges is now accessible because of the Sony SDT-11000 tape drive's backward read-write functionality. All of the previous three DDS versions are read & write compatible, thus providing you more flexibility and ensuring investment protection.

Architecture of Sony SDT-11000 drive has been redesigned to assure better flow of air. Sony has devised a new SAFE (super air flow environment) design which directs the outflow of air to improve the cooling system. Sony DDS4 drives features a highly reliable super head-cleaner technology that combines with the SAFE design to minimize the errors by preventing the accumulation of debris, which is a major factor that leads to read/write errors. Sony DDS-4 tape technology provides unmatched reliability and robustness required by today's IT environments.

DDS-4 tapes manufactured by leading media giants are listed below:

Sony DDS-4 backup tape
DGD-150P

Dell DDS4 data tape
09W083

Imation DDS 4 tape
40963

HP DDS4 tape
C5718A

TDK DDS-4 tape
27505

Quantum DDS4 tape
CDM40

Fuji DDS 4 tape
26047350

IBM DDS4 tape
59H4456

Maxell DDS4 tape
200028

With 40GB compressed capacity and 4.8 MB/s transfer rate, the Sony DDS4 is the optimal storage technology for the growing demands of UNIX and Windows NT platforms. Sony DDS4 drive backups 17.28 GB information in one hour. High capacity 10 MB data buffer enables the drive to compress quicker and stream faster to keep pace with the increasing backup demands.

The hyper metal head assures an amazing recording density of 122 KBPI, which results in higher output frequency, faster searching and increased storage performance. Increased recording density also helps to significantly improve the signal-to-noise ratio. Superior data integrity and lower ownership cost are ensured with robust media storage technologies incorporated into the Sony DDS4 tape devices. The drive is built tough to provide astonishing MTBF of 250,000, thus providing the proven reliability, data security and unbeatable performance that the IT managers can count on.

Frank Miller is the Marketing Manager of Backuptape and markets DDS-4 Tape and Sony DDS-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.

Frank Miller
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