Quantum Sdlt-320 Drive Is Specifically Designed For Sdlt 1 Backup Tapes

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Continual advancements in networking, bigger corporate databases, rush to E-business and increasing volumes of digital multimedia are driving the backup storage demands. DLT tape storage format has proven up to the challenge with its superior, scalable and cost-efficient performance. DLT format’s extended version is Super DLT or SDLT tape.

Quantum Corp. is the largest independent manufacturer of backup storage systems, media, software, drives and libraries. Quantum incorporates state-of-the-art technologies in its data storage devices and offers backup solution for companies of all sizes. Quantum SDLT 1 tape solution is ideally suited for mid-sized companies, busy data centers, financial institutions and small organizations that have limited space and tight budgets. SDLT-1 cartridge can accommodate 160 / 320 GB data.

Quantum SDLT 320 tape drive has been intelligently engineered for automated backup environments and high duty-cycle requirements. SDLT-320 drive represents SDLT-1 generation. The drive features fast transfer speed of 115GB/hour (native). Its low cost per GB and higher recording density makes ...
... it the most reliable choice for commercial applications. The previous generation DLT-4 tape cartridge is backward read compatible with the high speed Quantum SDLT-320 drive. This enables the DLT customers to cost-effectively upgrade their backup system to SDLT-1 format. PRML “Partial Response Maximum Likelihood” technology has been introduced in SDLT 320 drive, which has raised the bar on data integrity and storage performance.

SDLT tape format’s scalable roadmap secures your investment and facilitates the organizations to grow with their backup needs. Quantum has designed rack-mount, internal and tabletop SDLT-320 tape drives. So the users can flexibly select the drive model and integrate them into their complex IT infrastructures. Quantum has combined the best features of magnetic and optical formats in SDLT 320 tape drive, which has helped to significantly improve the performance and robustness. Optical tracking capability has been introduced in SDLT 320 drive with the help of “laser guided optical servo” technology.

A comprehensive range of data storage devices is offered by Quantum, which satisfies a wider range of specific backup requirements. Some of the best selling tape cartridges offered by Quantum are:

MR-L3MQN-01, Quantum LTO-3 tape
THXKD02, Quantum dlt-4 tape
CDM40, Quantum DDS 4 tape
MR-L5MQN-01, Quantum LTO-5 tape
MR-D6MQN-01, Quantum DAT-160 tape

Quantum backup media products are recognized worldwide as industry standards. Quantum products are precision-engineered with a focus on long term reliability, speed and superior quality. An innovative tape buckling system has been incorporated in Quantum SDLT 1 cartridge that optimizes the performance during high duty cycles, making it the perfect option for automated computing environments. The robust cartridge shell provides protection in event of inadvertent drops. Additionally, it can also withstand shocks and bumps, thus ensuring safe transportation to off-sites. Quantum SDLT-1 cartridge is extremely durable and provides an incredible media life of 30+ years. What’s more, the cartridge is robust enough to withstand more than 1,000,000 head passes. SDLT 320 drive can be confidently used with the world’s leading backup software and server brands.

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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
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