Sdlt And Lto Backup Tape Formats Are Ideal For Storagetek L80 Tape Library

By Author: Rob Miller
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The data administrators are facing tough challenges as they have to manage exploding data amounts within their existing backup windows, handle the increasing complexity and ensure compliance with stringent data retention laws. StorageTek offers high-performance, intelligent and best-of-breed backup media solutions that reduce total ownership cost and maximize data protection at a superior value. StorageTek has developed a state-of-the-art L80 tape library that provides tremendous recording capacity, cost-effective automated tape solution and more data-use options. It is the optimal solution for large scale businesses, complex IT environments, enterprise applications and medium-sized organizations.

The industry’s foremost tape-based backup technologies are LTO ultrium and SDLT tape. Good news is that L80 library supports both these cutting-edge tape formats. Compatible SDLT tape versions are SDLT-1 and SDLT2. LTO-1, LTO2 and LTO 3 tape devices can be integrated with L80 tape library. You have the flexibility to make a blend of LTO and SDLT tape media types as well. And guess what, you won’t need any special media ...
... management software.

Quantum-branded SDLT drives, and LTO tape drives from Quantum, IBM and HP are supported by StorageTek L80 library. Maximum storage capacity of L80 tape library is 32 TB (uncompressed). It features 80 cartridge slots and can house up to 8 tape drives. L80 library is also widely used in distributed UNIX, Novell, Linux and Windows environments. With LTO-3 tape drive, the L80 library achieves a remarkable backup speed of 2,304 GB/hr. As your backup storage needs increase, you can easily scale the capacity of StorageTek L80 library by adding drives and tape cartridges.

Industry’s top tape-media giants are offering LTO and SDLT tape devices. I have listed few tape brands and their respective part numbers:

26300201, Fuji SDLT-2 tape
16988, Imation SDLT2 tape
SDLT1-320, Sony SDLT 1 tape
09W085, Dell SDLT-1 tape
229323, Maxell LTO-5 tape
C7974A, HP LTO4 tape
0HC591, Dell LTO3 tape

StorageTek L80 is a space-efficient automated library solution that saves time, space and money. StorageTek has introduced an advanced web-based diagnostic tool that further enhances the storage value and reduces the operational costs. IT administrators are provided the luxury to remotely manage the storage & archival operations. Library status tool software intelligently monitors the library operations and provides clear picture of the entire system. On the basis of this information, the data administrators can make proactive decisions. L80 library’s digital vision camera system allows you to efficiently manage and track the tape media. The library offers an unmatched 360,000 hour MTBF, making it the perfect library solution for emerging commercial applications. L80 tape library can also be easily expanded with the help of a fiber channel router.

Medium and small business segment is growing exponentially. Other economical backup media solutions for this market segment are DLT tape, RDX cartridge, SLR-140 tape, DLT, AIT, TR5 Travan tape, SLR-100 tape and DAT/DDS tape. With L80 library, you get a cost-efficient and intelligent automated backup solution that satisfies your growing data requirements at the best price. Product and software names mentioned throughout this article are trademarks and are sole property of their owners.

Rob Miller is the Marketing Manager of Tape4backup and markets SDLT tape and HP LTO4 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