Dell SDLT 1, 09W085 Backup Tape is a Smart Choice For SDLT-320 Tape Drive

As the volume of organizational data continues to increase relentlessly, the IT managers are clamoring for cost-efficient data protection systems that provide a growth path, deliver long term reliability and exceptional compatibility with the latest operating systems and backup applications. SDLT tape, the advanced version of cutting-edge DLT (digital linear tape) technology, has been intelligently engineered for network backups, server environments and commercial markets. SDLT format's scalable tape generations facilitate the customers to expand their business operations and overcome the backup storage challenges at a greater value.

Dell-branded backup storage devices are globally renowned for their superior quality, low acquisition cost and longer life expectancy. Dell SDLT tape technology is the ideal solution for shrinking backup windows and tough backup storage challenges. Dell SDLT-1 solution is the IT managers' first choice for storage-intensive businesses, network backups, workstations, small computing environments, enterprise workgroups and mid-range storage management. Dell 09W085, SDLT-1 tape delivers superior performance and excellent write/read accuracy even under increased workloads.

Small sized Dell SDLT1 tape can store up to 160GB uncompressed data with supreme reliability. Media storage capacity of Dell SDLT1 backup tape doubles in compressed mode, thus reaching up to a remarkable 320GB.

Dell SDLT-320 represents 5.25 inch half-height tape drive, which is based on SDLT 1 technology. Dell SDLT-320 tape drive achieves a high transfer speed of 16 MB/second (native). That's why the data administrators prefer Dell SDLT320 drive for time-critical applications. The previous generation DLT 4 tape media is read compatible with SDLT320 drive. So the organizations can confidently upgrade their DLT backup systems and retrieve their previously backed up data with superior reliability. Dell SDLT320 drive can efficiently backup 58GB native data within an hour. Therefore, the business enterprises can create high-volume data backups within a shorter time span.

Introduction of Wide Ultra SCSI-2 LVD interface enables the users to easily integrate the SDLT-320 drive into complex backup environments and demanding workstations.

Dell is offering a comprehensive range of tape formats that deliver the durability and performance demanded by the 21st century I.T environments. Dell's leading SMB tape solutions include LTO 3 tape, DDS4 tape, LTO ultrium2 tape, DLT-IV tape and LTO 1 ultrium tape. Respective part numbers of these Dell tapes are 0HC591, 09W083, 340-8701, 09W080 and 09W084.

The Dell SDLT320 drive features optical and magnetic recording technologies, thus making it the most reliable tape drive in its class. The special optical servo technology writes the data on the back side of tape media, whereas the LGMR (laser guided magnetic recording) technology is utilized for recording data on the top layer of base film. This unique approach enables the Dell SDLT320 drive to store greater amount of data. The useful life of Dell SDLT 1 backup tape has been extended to 1,000,000 head passes. In addition, it offers a longer storage life of 30 years. Proven reliability and performance of Dell SDLT-1 technology provides IT managers the confidence and assurance that their priceless organizational data is secure.

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