Unmatched Reliability Of Quantum Sdlt-1 Tape Media Format

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The need for higher capacity and faster backup solutions continues to grow due to the rapid increase in data volumes, stiff data retention laws, competitive business environment and business continuity challenges.

Quantum has consistently provided the data storage industry with innovative, advanced and economical storage solutions. Quantum has extended its global leadership with the development of enterprise class SDLT-320 tape drive that represents the 1st generation of SDLT tape. Quantum SDLT 1 tape solution offers lowest cost per GB in information-intensive enterprises, SMBs, data rich applications, departmental servers and complex storage environments.

Quantum SDLT-320 drive achieves higher recording density and unbeatable performance at an amazing transfer rate of 16 MB/second (native). Quantum SDLT 1 technology is the ultimate solution for modern business enterprises and automated backups.

A single Quantum SDLT-1 cartridge has the ability to reliably preserve 160GB native data over a longer time period of 30 years. Data compression ratio offered by SDLT-320 drive is 2:1. Therefore, the SDLT-1 ...
... tape’s capacity increases to 320 gigabytes, and recording performance to 115 GB per hour in compressed mode. Quantum SDLT 1 is a versatile tape solution that meets the storage demands of a wider range of complex server environments and enterprise class storage networks. SDLT-320 drive can also extract data from previous generation DLT-4 tapes.

SDLT tape format’s roadmap provides you complete peace of mind, as the customers can easily up-grade the storage system and migrate to the next generation. Thanks to the backward compatibility, you won’t lose you previous data, and benefit more by using the previous SDLT tapes with the next generation tape drive.

Quantum features a broad portfolio comprising of industry’s leading tape media formats. Part numbers of Quantum’s major backup tapes have been mentioned below:

Quantum SDLT2 tape
MR-S2MQN-01

Quantum lto ultrium tapes
MR-L1MQN-01, MR-L3MQN-01, MR-L4MQN-01, MR-L2MQN-01

Quantum dlt-iv tape
THXKD02

Quantum dat-160 tape
C8011A

Quantum dat-72 tape
CDM72

Cleaning cartridge helps to remove dust particles, pollutants and debris. Part number of cleaning cartridge developed by Quantum for SDLT-320 drive is MRSACCL01. Quantum’s SDLT cleaning cartridge can be used for 20 cleanings.

Quantum SDLT-320 drive features a durable tape head and robust architecture, which increases its durability and head life to 30,000 hrs. SDLT-320 drive provides unbeatable performance in its class with a mind-blowing 250,000 hrs MTBF. SDLT-320 drive is available in table-top and internal models.

Tape media of SDLT-1 is enclosed in a durable cartridge shell. Therefore, you can confidently transport the tape cartridges to remote locations, as they feature superior resistance against un-intentional drops and bumps.

Quantum SDLT-1 technology has established new levels of durability, capacity and backup performance. Quantum’s SDLT tape media are passed through exhaustive tests, which ensure their durability, performance and reliability under severe environmental conditions.

Quantum is famous for its innovative and advantageous technologies. Quantum has employed a new buckling mechanism, which has enhanced the robustness of SDLT-1 cartridge. That’s why the customers trust Quantum SDLT-1 tape format for automated computing systems and complex network servers.

So what are you waiting for! Install SDLT-1 tape storage system and start squeezing huge amounts of data and create superior business value.

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Frank Miller is the Marketing Manager of Backuptape and markets SDLT tape and SDLT1 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
3984 Washington Blvd #503 Fremont CA 94538
Tel: 888-686-8273
Fax: 888-449-5050
Email: sales@backuptapes.net