Improved Media Durability Of Quantum Dat-72 Backup Tape Format

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Modern information systems and busy data centers must ensure in-time availability of massive amounts of diverse data types at a lower cost and superior reliability.

DAT tape, also called DDS, has become an industry standard for small & mid-sized enterprise data protection. DDS tape format is the right medium for long term reliability and exceptional compatibility with a wide spectrum of IT environments.

Secure and preserve your precious business data with intelligent and affordable backup solutions from Quantum. Quantum DAT-72 tape technology is indeed a smart cornerstone of your company’s backup storage strategy for satisfying the data retention laws. DAT72 tape is the DDS tape format’s fifth generation.

Quantum DAT-72 tape drives provide outstanding performance and can be confidently connected to the USB or SATA ports on complex and demanding servers. 72 GB compressed and 36 GB native data can be squeezed onto a small sized Quantum DAT72 tape. The media capacity of DAT-72 tape cartridge is almost 80 percent greater than DDS 4 tape cartridge.

In order to lower the operating costs ...
... and save more time, Quantum has raised the recording performance of DAT-72 tape drive to 25.2 GB per hour (compressed). Quantum offers its users more choice by introducing the table-top and server instable internal DAT-72 drive models. Additionally, the table top DAT-72 tape drive can also be used with USB, eSATA, rack mount and SCSI connectivity options. Therefore the data administrators can easily choose the drive configuration, which is ideal for their IT infrastructure.

It is simply not feasible for any organization to lose its previously stored information. That’s why Quantum has introduced a backward compatibility feature, which is the ideal solution for investment protection. Three generations of DDS/DAT tape are read/write compatible with Quantum’s DAT-72 drives, which are DDS-5, DDS 4 and DDS 3 data cartridges.

Major tape storage formats are manufactured by Quantum. Part numbers of few popular backup cartridges are mentioned below:

Quantum DAT72 tape
CDM72

Quantum LTO3 tape, lto 3 ultrium tape
MR-L3MQN-01

Quantum SDLT2 tape
MR-S2MQN-01

Sony DDS-5 tape
DGDAT72

SLR-MLR tape

Quantum dlt-iv tape, dlt 4 tape
THXKD02

Quantum LTO 5 tape
MR-L5MQN-01

Quantum’s DAT 72 products are competitively priced, making it the prefect tape medium for budget-constrained companies. Quantum has used a strong plastic material to develop a durable cartridge shell. This helps to secure the tape cartridge from any potential damage due to rough handling, shocks or accidental drops. DAT 72 cartridge’s ultra fine base film helps to reduce the spacing loss between the tape-reel and drive head, which contributes to the precise data tracking and improved data reliability.

Quantum DAT72 tape solution is very energy-efficient and is simple to maintain with ongoing lower ownership cost. A new innovative “Tape Shield” mechanism has been incorporated by Quantum that optimizes the head to tape contact for greater reliability and precise data tracking. It also protects against pollutants and ensures smooth tape movement. As a result, the media wear-and-tear reduces significantly, and the users can store and archive their sensitive information with rock solid reliability.

DAT 72 tape is an affordable and intelligent backup medium you can count on!

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Frank Miller is the Marketing Manager of Backuptape and markets DAT 72 tape and Quantum DAT 72 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
3984 Washington Blvd #503 Fremont CA 94538
Tel: 888-686-8273
Fax: 888-449-5050
Email: sales@backuptapes.net