Quantum SDLT-1 Tape Solution Provides Unmatched Reliability

Rush to E-business, larger financial databases and rapid growth in communications & networking contribute to the relentless increase in enterprise storage demands. Over time, SDLT tape format has proven up to the exploding backup demands. Roadmap of SDLT or Super DLT format has been carefully engineered with the customers' future needs in mind. Therefore the users can easily move on to the next SDLT tape generation as their needs change.

Quantum offers efficient, durable and secure enterprise storage solutions to protect your valuable data assets at an affordable price. Leading organizations trust the Quantum SDLT tape products to secure their valuable data assets more than any other tape format.

With exceptional versatility, Quantum SDLT-1 tape technology is the quality media choice for midrange applications, library automation systems, workgroups, demanding storage area networks and departmental servers. 320GB compressed information can be backed up on a Quantum SDLT-1 tape.

Quantum SDLT-320 is a highly quality first generation SDLT tape drive that achieves higher storage performance at 32 Mbps (compressed). Quantum SDLT-320 drive has been specifically developed to withstand heavy workloads and high duty cycles with an MTBF of 250,000 hrs. Quantum has combined its technical innovations with the proven optical & magnetic media technologies to produce superior quality SDLT-1 tape devices.

Previous generation DLT-4 data tapes are fully read-compatible with the SDLT-1 tape drive. Durable tape head incorporated in Quantum SDLT-320 drive provides consistent performance up to 30,000 hours. Quantum has introduced a powerful leader bucking system in its SDLT-1 tape cartridges that helps to stabilize the tape movement during harsh working conditions. Strong cartridge shell secures the SDLT-1 tape against shocks and mechanical stress in event of accidental drops.

By any measure, Quantum SDLT 1 tape technology delivers extensible platform to satisfy the ever-changing demands of business enterprises. Good news is that the SDLT-1 cartridge provides up to 1,000,000 tape passes, so you can be assured of long term reliability and lower cost per gigabyte. SDLT-320 drive efficiently performs its functions at a remarkable throughput rate of 115 GB/hour.

Competitors of the SDLT tape format are VXA tape, LTO ultrium tape, DDS tape, DLT tape and SLR tape.

Quantum manufactures a wide range of backup tapes. I have mentioned below a few of the popular media tapes developed by Quantum:

Quantum SDLT-1 tape
MR-SAMCL-01

Quantum DAT-72 tape
CDM72

HP DDS 5 tapes
Sony DDS-5 tape

Quantum LTO4 tape
MR-L4MQN-01

Travan tape

Quantum LTO 5 tape
MR-L5MQN-01

Quantum DDS 4 tape
CDM40

Data managers can count on the SDLT tape technology to scale with their backup demands. Unique and the most attractive feature of Quantum SDLT-320 drive is its powerful combination of magnetic and optical storage technologies, which has been made possible with the introduction of laser guided optical technology. This has helped to bring new levels of media reliability and performance.

Quantum SDLT-320 drive can be confidently integrated with the world's leading operating systems, software and server brands. Super DLT tape technology is recognized worldwide as the most efficient tape medium that assures customers of long term reliability, outstanding performance, investment protection and exceptional compatibility.

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