Quantum Dat 160, A High Performance Tape Media Format For Modern Business Enterprises

By Author: Frank Miller
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The digital content has increased exponentially due to tremendous development in internet network servers and data-rich applications. Moreover, competitive business environment and increased budget-constraints have further increased the pressure on data administrators, making their job even tougher to keep record of the increasing amount of data and also ensure its security. A firmly established backup tape solution is DAT (digital audio tape) that can be confidently used in today's SMBs and demanding data centers.

Keeping in view th? current and future data safety needs, Quantum manufactures world’s foremost tape formats. Quantum tape devices are precision-engineered for consistent performance, higher dependability and longer working life. Quantum h?? designed a f??t speed DAT-160 drive, wh??h ?? compatible for small and mid-range businesses. DAT-160 represents DDS-6 tape edition.

Quantum DAT-160 tape drive offers exceptional read-write accuracy at an ?n?r?d?bl? speed of 50 GB/hour in compressed mode. Massive amounts of data can be stored onto Quantum DAT-160 cartridge, enabled by the new robustly designed ...
... base film. Data storage capacity offered by Quantum DAT160 tape cartridge ?? 80 GB in native mode and 160GB in compressed mode. Quantum DAT-160 ?? a versatile tape solution that supports a broader range of complex storage area networks and busy data centers by offering more interface choices. SAS, SCSI and USB are host interface connectivity options provided by Quantum DAT-160 tape drives. Additionally, th? media flexibility is further enhanced as th? drive ?l?? offers table top and internal configurations.

Quantum has introduced the DAT160 drive models in 5.25inch and 3.5inch form factors industry standards. Therefore, providing the customers with the widest range of drive models that enables them to satisfy their backup needs at lowest cost per GB. The user can flexibly integrate the Quantum DAT-160 tape drives in a variety of organizations and backup environments, with these leading form factors. The backup operations are performed more efficiently and reliably by the Quantum DAT-160 solution than the competing tape technologies.

Higher amount of data can be accommodated in small sized DAT-160 cartridge. It can house 80GB in native mode and 160GB in compressed mode information with greater reliability. The part number of Quantum’s DAT160 tape cartridge is MR-D6MQN-01. An ultra-smooth tape reel that enables seamless tape movement and faster throughput rate is offered by the MR-D6MQN-01. Quantum DAT 160 drives can read/write data at a blazing speed of 13.8 Mbps in compressed mode, making it a perfect option for data-rich environments, workstations and time-critical business applications.

Quantum MR-D6MQN-01 tape cartridge has been specifically engineered for long term reliability of the data. Consistent performance over an extended useful life is ensured by the Quantum DAT-160 backup tape.

2 generation backward compatibility is also featured by Quantum DAT-160 drives, allowing the user to read and record data to DDS4 and DAT-72 tapes. Thus, the previous investments will be extended and the current investment in DAT-160 will also be secured, enabling the customers of Quantum DAT-160 technology to enjoy greater functional and cost benefits. The users can quickly archive and store large data files with superior reliability, at a compressed rate of 50 GB/hour.

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Frank Miller is the Marketing Manager of Backuptape and markets DDS 6 tape and Quantum DAT-160 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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Tel: 888-686-8273
Fax: 888-449-5050
Email: sales@backuptapes.net