Hp Lto-5 Is The New Multifunctional Tape Storage System For Massive Data Backups

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Even in the highly secure IT centers, there are chances of data breaches and loss of sensitive business information. This effects business continuity and the rival companies can easily take bite out of your revenue. Your loyal customers might also be diverted if you are unable to run business operations smoothly. The data protection regulations demand client privacy, robust security. Companies are forced to store their data for longer time duration. The question is how the organizations can perform un-interrupted operations irrespective of data being hacked, erased or tampered. Backup storage is the answer.

The traditional backup systems don’t have the flexibility and robustness to deal with the midsized & large businesses’ stiff demands. In addition to the fundamental data compression and fast throughput speed offered by the backup systems, I.T managers demand more usability and cutting-edge functionalities.

Hewlett-Packard HP’s has carefully analyzed these stringent customer demands and developed a state-of-the-art LTO-5 solution. It is the recently-introduced generation of LTO (Linear Tape Open) ...
... family that continues the legacy of multi-vendor compatibility plus breakthrough functionalities and massive recording capacity. The new tape cartridge in HP LTO5 family is C7975A. With a significant enhancement in track density, LTO5 can reliably house 88-89% higher data amount than predecessor LTO4. Native recording capacity of LTO-5 reaches 1500GB (1.5 terabyte). Almost twice the data volume can be saved and preserved within the same shelf space.

Dual partitioning is a smart feature, which has reduced burden on data administrators. The large data volumes can be reliably archived. Good news is that both partitions operate independently, making it ideal for video/broadcast applications and storage intensive organizations. The impressive range of full and half height drives make HP LTO-5 the most reliable and efficient solution. They can be directly connected to the demanding SAS-based servers and allow super fast backups at 140Mbps native speed.

This tape solution can also be used with numerous other servers from the top brands (Sun, IBM, Dell etc.). On the other hand, it is compatible with the major archiving & backup software.

The overall performance is optimized by the smart “data rate matching” technology. The drives will stream data accordingly with the incoming data rate. They can alter their speed, which helps to maintain superior reliability with busy host systems. So whenever there is fluctuation in the host’s transfer speed, these intelligent LTO-5 drives will adjust their backup speed. The sensitive data can also be backed up in encrypted form. The drives are designed to encode data with 256 bit encryption without affecting the overall performance. Its proven reliability and fast data processing provide confidence to the customers that their data security challenges can be met at a reasonable price.

The backward compatibility (read/write LTO4, read-only LTO3) facilitates the users to utilize the resources of heterogeneous LTO environment. So the existing LTO users won’t have to leave behind their datasets, and enjoy improved backup performance with minimal investment. LTO5 is the smartest technology that combines low operating cost with longer working life and innovative features.

Frank Miller is the Marketing Manager of Backuptape and markets Sony lto2 tape and D2407-LTO4. 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