Quantum Lto3, A-series Tape Drive Is Ideal For Video Professionals

By Author: Frank Miller
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Audio/video professionals require faster transfer rate and absolute integrity for sharing and storing HD (high definition) and SD (standard definition) media files.

Quantum has rigorously engineered ProVideo A-Series tape products that are specifically designed to fulfill the demands of modern audio/video applications.

Quantum’s LTO-3 ultrium A-Series tape drive is ideally designed for long term reliability, faster access and low operational costs. It combines the accessibility and convenience of conventional video tape cassette with the flexibility, reliability and higher performance of LTO-3 tape technology. LTO 3 ultrium tape is a proven backup storage format that provides unmatched media compatibility and interoperability. LTO-3 A-Series drive offers enhanced capacity of 800GB (compressed) per single Quantum LTO 3 tape.

Quantum A-Series drive features new breakthrough tape-based file system that allows you to use the LTO-3 ultrium tape like a traditional video cassette. LTO-3 A-Series drive provides faster access to the media documents at a speed of 68 MB/sec.

LTO tape format has a clear ...
... scalable roadmap that extends up to eighth LTO ultrium generation. LTO is an open standard, and this openness leads to innovation, superior quality, widespread availability and superior media compatibility at the best prices. As a result the customers are the ultimate winners.

Quantum has leveraged its technical expertise to enhance the working life and storage performance of LTO3 A-Series drive. The tape drive writes a unique file system directory to each tape cartridge, and allows the customers to drag & drop the media files. This ensures seamless transfer of data between workgroups, graphic devices and network servers. LTO3 A-Series drive can also run on multiple operating systems, which makes it the most ideal choice for sophisticated video/audio environments. Built-in FTP and gigabit Ethernet connectivity allow you to share and transfer media files through internet, thus enabling the customers to access and manage the documents from remote locations.

Quantum LTO3 cartridge can house up to 400 GB native information. Strong base film and robust magnetic coating layer of Quantum LTO-3 media cartridge help to prolong its archival life to 30 years. This means that the users can record up to 30 hours of SD and 7 hours of high definition (HD) data on a single Quantum LTO-3 tape.

Quantum LTO 3 tapes are built tough to ensure extremely low error rate, long term durability and unprecedented operational performance during increased workloads and harsh working conditions. Quantum LTO3 ultrium cartridges provide outstanding tape stability and allow smooth tape movement to elevate the recording performance.

You can confidently use the LTO3 A-Series drive in table top, rack mount and stand alone configurations. The drive has a larger 128 MB data buffer, which allows faster transfer of data files with rock solid reliability. LTO3 A-Series drive supports Mac OS, Linux, UNIX, Windows server and Windows Desktop operating systems.

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Frank Miller is the Marketing Manager of Backuptape and markets LTO3 tape and Quantum LTO-3 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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