Quantum Dlt 8000 Is The Optimal Tape Drive For Dlt-iv Backup Storage Media

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As the backup storage demands continue to skyrocket, your IT environments require low-cost, intelligent and efficient backup solution. Digital linear tape, in short DLT tape, features the performance, durability and operating efficiency you need for reliable and cost-effective backup operations.

Quantum Corp. offers a wide range of precision-engineered, high performance data storage solutions that help customers address the rigorous backup storage challenges at the best price. Quantum DLT products are ideally designed to support demanding IT environments and SMB industry.

Quantum DLT 8000 drives features cutting-edge technologies and reliable attributes. This high speed tape drive provides you the flexibility and reliability demanded by today’s commercial applications. To ensure long term reliability, you should use the Quantum DLT-IV media with DLT8000 drive. This powerful combination provides excellent performance in mid-range storage management, departmental backups, small businesses, networks servers and branch offices.

40GB native and 80GB compressed data can be stored onto a Quantum DLT-IV tape. ...
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Robust MP (metal particle) tape formulation and technical enhancements in binder chemistry have further increased the durability and smoothness of Quantum DLT4 tape’s base film. As a result, the Quantum DLT-IV tape delivers exceptional resistance against harsh working conditions and features longer 30-year archival life. In un-compressed mode, the DLT 8000 drive achieves an impressive speed of 6MB/sec. that is why it is preferred by the IT professionals for mainframe systems using Linux, Windows NT, Netware and other industry-leading operating systems.

Few of the top brands of DLT 4 tape cartridges are HP, Fuji, Sony, Imation, Maxell and IBM. Their respective part numbers are C5141F, 26112088, DL4TK88, 42337, 183270 and 59H3040.

Quantum DLT-IV tape is shock-resistant, whereas its strong cartridge shell protects against inadvertent drops. So you can efficiently backup your data onto Quantum DLT4 tapes, safely transport them offsite and be assured of reliable disaster recovery.

Quantum DLT4 devices are reasonably priced, whereas their longer working life and low ongoing ownership cost have created great attraction for the budget-constrained organizations.

SMB segment is growing at a rapid rate. Quantum offers SMB customers the best economical backup solutions. You can count on the following Quantum tapes:

Quantum DAT160 tape, MR-D6MQN-01
Quantum LTO1 ultrium tape, MR-L1MQN-01
Quantum DDS 3 backup tape, CDM24
Quantum SDLT1 tape, MRSAMCL01
Quantum LTO ultrium 2 tape, MR-L2MQN-01
Quantum DAT72 tape, CDM72

Smooth tape movement enables the tape drive to precisely read/write the data tracks, which also reduces the tape wear-and-tear. Quantum has incorporated a special tape leader in DLT4 tape that ensures accurate data tracking and superior reliability. Tape locking system is an intelligent technology that prevents tape slack, thus leading to longer life expectancy. That is why the working life of Quantum DLT4 cartridge exceeds 1 million passes. The robust head of DLT 8000 drive features an unbeatable useful life of 50,000 hours, making it the optimal drive for business enterprises with slim I.T budgets.

So, if you are looking for investment protection, exceptional compatibility, reduced operation costs and supreme reliability in SMB environment, look to Quantum DLT4 solution first.

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Frank Miller is the Marketing Manager of Backuptape and markets Quantum DLT-IV tape and C5141F. 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