Dell Dlt-iv, 09w080 Backup Tape Delivers Excellent Reliability With Dlt-vs80 Drive

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For data-rich medium & small businesses, DLT (digital linear tape) offers a highly cost-effective, robust and secure backup solution. The customers of firmly-established DLT format can seamlessly comply with the toughest industry regulations. Advanced version of DLT is called Super DLT, in short SDLT tape. Reliable data security, scalable roadmap, higher operating efficiency and longer working life make DLT the best tape solution for today’s storage-intensive businesses.

Rigorous media testing processes and engineering expertise make Dell the most reliable tape brand. Dell products deliver unparalleled performance, and are backed up by industry-leading technical assistance. To help meet the stiff data protection challenges, Dell offers a robustly designed PowerVault DLT VS80 drive that is suitable for space-constrained backup environments. DLT VS80 drive is based on the DLT format’s fourth generation DLT-IV tape. DLT VS80 drive saves more data-center space, as it can be easily configured within rack-mounted servers. DLT-4 tape is a smart choice for entry-level to midrange client/server environments, SMBs, ...
... enterprise workgroups and commercial applications. DLT VS80 drive’s half-height form factor makes it more space-efficient than rival tape drives. Media capacity of Dell DLT-IV tape, part number 09W080, is 40GB / 80GB.

DLT VS80 is a smart choice for PowerVault storage devices and Dell PowerEdge servers. Ease-of-use and exceptional compatibility with the market-leading software, backup application and operating systems further enhance the storage value and improve the ROI. As your backup storage requirements increase, the customers of Dell DLT-4 technology can seamlessly migrate to the next generation Dell SDLT-1 technology. Thanks to the backward media compatibility, you can utilize the previous DLT-IV tape resources and meet your growing backup needs in a cost effective manner. Recording capacity offered by SDLT-1 cartridge is 320 GB (compressed). That is why the value-conscious customers prefer DLT format that standardizes your company-wide backup system and secures your I.T investments.

Foremost DLT-4 tape brands are Fuji, HP, IBM, Imation, Maxell, Quantum and Sony. Part numbers of these DLT-4 tape brands are 26112088, C5141F, 59H3040, 11776, 183270, THXKD02 and DL4TK88.

Dell DLT-4 is the ultimate tape storage solution for enterprise customers. You can easily integrate the DLT VS80 drive in complex IT environments, rack-mounted servers and tower server environments as well. In compressed mode, the backup speed of DLT VS80 drive reaches up to 21.6 GB/hour. Fast throughput rate provides IT staff the ability to complete their job tasks quickly. Dell has introduced advanced features in both DLT VS80 drive and DLT-IV tape cartridge to help ensure supreme reliability and robust data security. MTBF rating of DLT VS80 reaches up to 200,000 hours, whereas its robust drive head features remarkable useful life of 30,000 hours. The tape drive is also very energy-efficient, and its simplified tape path helps to reduce tape friction and allow prefect head-to-tape contact. Advanced “read after write” technology ensures rock solid reliability.

So you can trust Dell DLT-IV technology that provides cost-effective and reliable data protection at a low cost per GB. Product and software names mentioned throughout this article are trademarks and are sole property of their owners.

Frank Miller is the Marketing Manager of Backuptape and markets DLT-IV tape and dlt 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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