Economical And Intelligent Quantum Dlt-iv Tape Technology

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Organizations are creating enormous volumes of structured and un-structured data, which needs to be stored, protected and archived at a faster rate. This is fueling the demands for new robust, cost effective and scalable backup media solutions that can reliably preserve the mission critical data.

DLT is a popular tape storage format, which has now become an industry standard for small and medium business segment. Its scalable roadmap helps the users to conventionally migrate to the next DLT tape generation.

Quantum is a backup media specialist that provides the organizations broadest range of storage solutions. Whether your requirements are long term reliability, safe file transfer, high speed archiving, regulatory compliance or economical backup performance, Quantum DLT-IV tape technology is the right solution to all your needs.

DLT 4 is a half inch tape cartridge. Because of its excellent proven performance and increased operating efficiency, DLT-4 tape format has become the most economical medium for backing up business critical data in workstations, public sector, server environments and financial ...
... organizations. Quantum DLT IV tape features 80GB compressed recording capacity.

Quantum DLT-IV tape devices are engineered using strict quality control, advanced MP (metal particle) formulation and frequent audits. Sample backup cartridges from each lot are rigorously tested by Quantum according to the format proposed by ISO and ECMA (European Computer Manufacturers Association).

Quantum has developed a new binder system, which protects the recording tape media from airborne particles and reduces head and tape wear. Additionally, Quantum has introduced a smooth magnetic coating and has ensured uniform particle dispersion to increase the track density of DLT-IV tape cartridges.

Quantum’s DLT-8000 drive is based on DLT-4 technology. Quantum DLT-8000 drive provides you the luxury to also utilize the previous generation DLT media tapes including DLT-III and DLT-IIIXT. In compressed mode, the data throughput rate of DLT-8000 drives reaches up to 12 Mbps.
Leading DLT-4 tape brands are:
Quantum DLT IV tape
THXKD02

IBM DLT 4 tape
59H3040

Maxell DLT-4 tape
183270

Imation DLT-IV backup tape
16186
Fuji DLT-4 tape
26112088

Sony DLT IV tape
DL4TK88

Ongoing accelerated tests have proved that the Quantum DLT-IV backup cartridges can provide incredible reliability up to 1 million tape passes. Quantum DLT 4 tapes are built tough to the highest standards offering up to 30 years of storage life. Robust design and strong cartridge shell of Quantum DLT-IV tape protects against shocks and bumps. Quantum has introduced an exclusive tape leader in DLT-4 backup tapes, which stabilizes the tape movement and prevents tape slippage.

Quantum DLT-8000 drive reliably compresses your valuable data at an impressive ratio of 2 to 1. Quantum has employed a highly robust head that provides outstanding data accuracy with an exceptional working life of 50,000 hours. Quantum has reduced the tape tension, which ensures absolute reliability. DLT-8000 tape drive provides high speed data searching with an average time of 60 seconds. Customers can conveniently install the DLT-8000 tape drive in complex storage environments.

Quantum is the ultimate brand to trust with your organization’s sensitive information. When you select the Quantum DLT-4 tape technology, you are surely making a smart decision.

All device and products names in this article are trademarks and are sole-property of their owners.

Frank Miller is the Marketing Manager of Backuptape and markets DLT-IV tape and Quantum DLT-IV 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