Affordable And Efficient Quantum Dat-72 Backup Tape Technology

By Author: Rob Miller
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Today's organizations and business enterprises have to manage, store and share large data files. Volume of this data continues to expand at an astounding rate. A security breach or loss of data can be costly for the organizations. IT managers need a simple, intelligent, low-cost and robust backup technology. DDS (digital data storage) tape format's proven reliability, scalable roadmap, and higher performance provides SMB customers the confidence that it is the ideal backup system for today's exploding needs. The latest generations of this successful DDS format, also called DAT, are DAT72 tape (DDS 5), DAT160 (DDS 6) and DAT-320 (DDS 7).

Quantum backup media products deliver superior durability, low ownership cost and higher operating to satisfy the most demanding storage needs. Quantum DAT-72 tape solution is well-suited for enterprise applications, mid-range servers, small businesses, workstations and storage intensive environments. Customers of SMB industry all around the world trust Quantum DAT-72 tape technology.

Quantum CDM72, DAT-72 tape can hold 36 / 72 GB data. This compact backup cartridge offers ...
... 80% improved recording capacity over its previous DDS4 tape. Quantum DAT 72 drives come in a variety of models including internal, rack mount and external. With Ultra2 SCSI LVD, USB and eSATA interfaces, the users can easily connect the drives to a wider range of servers and IT environments. So the data managers can flexibly choose the drive configuration that suits their IT infrastructure. With USB interface, the customers can quickly move the Quantum DAT-72 drive from server or workstation to another system.

DDS-DAT is the most successful tape technology and is supported by a large number of tape media specialists. Foremost brands of this popular tape format are Dell, Imation, HP, TDK, IBM, Sony and Maxell. Major competitors of DAT72 tape technology are SLR tape, DLT-IV tape, RDX cartridge, DLT tape, Travan TR5 tape, LTO-1 tape, AIT tape, LTO2 ultrium tape, VXA tape and SDLT tape.

With Quantum DAT-72 technology, you can be assured of complete investment security. Quantum DAT72 drive delivers higher backup speed of 25.2 GB/hour (compressed). Previous two generations DDS4 and DDS-3 media are fully compatible with DAT-72 drive. You can confidently perform both write and read operations. This cost-saving backward compatibility enables easy upgrades without losing the grip on previous generation DDS tapes. Higher transfer speed and backward compatibility of DAT-72 drive adds to its compelling attributes, making it an attractive solution for budget-constrained organizations.

Quantum DAT72 backup solution balances affordability and performance while delivering unmatched reliability in its class. And for off-site data storage, the Quantum DAT-72 cartridges can be safely moved and stored at remote sites. These compact DAT-72 tapes are robust enough to withstand high duty cycles, bumps, shocks, tough environmental conditions and un-intentional drops. The tape path has been sealed to protect the drive head and tape media from the harmful contaminants and airborne pollutants. As a result, the customers can enjoy longer working life and uninterrupted backups at a greater value.

Quantum DAT72 is a smart tape investment for enterprises requiring economical and high speed backup solution in a smaller footprint. Product and software names mentioned throughout this article are trademarks and are sole property of their owners.

Rob Miller is the Marketing Manager of Tape4backup and markets Quantum DAT-72 tape, Quantum CDM72 tape and Quantum LTO3 Tape. He has vast experience in the marketing.

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