Freecom DLT-S4 800-1600GB Black External Kit

Sony Electronics is now shipping its fourth-generation Advanced Intelligent Tape (AIT-4) drives and data media in volume through the reseller channel. Based on a compact 3.5-inch drive form factor using 8mm recording media, AIT-4 offers 200 GB of native storage capacity (520GB with 2.6: 1 compression) and a native data transfer rate of 24MB/second.

AIT-4 media features an areal density of 1.17Gb/inch2, which is greater than any other magnetic tape media in the world. This remarkable areal density was achieved through a new tape formulation process, dubbed Advanced Metal Evaporated II (AME II). With volume shipments of AIT-4, Alan Sund, marketing director for tape storage solutions in Sony Electronics' Component and Business Solutions Division said that Sony is the only tape storage company to ship a total of four generations of drives and media within the same format simultaneously.

Freecom TapeWare LTO 960 Series offers an Ultra High Performance Backup up to 800 GB.

PRODUCT FEATURES:

Based on the leading HP LTO-Technology;

Saves up to 800 GB of data on a single data cartridge in less than 2 hours;

Up to 160 MB/s data transfer rate;

Lowest price/ GB in comparison to other tape technologies;

Internal and external 5, 25"-Solution (full height);

One Button Disaster Recovery;

Tape Alert monitors device and media and warns before errors occur;

MTBF at 250.000 hours at permanent use (100% duty cycle);

Supports WORM functionality (Write Once Read Multiple) with LTO Ultrium 3 WORM media;

Automatically cleaning of the recording head;

Reads the data while writing: the written data gets checked and automatically overwritten in case of bad media section;

Even in the case of 12.5 % recorded data loss (one complete track) on the tape, the data can be restored;

Supporting most of the operating systems and platforms like e. g. Windows (NT), NetWare, Linux, MAC OS, UNIX, Sun Solaris, Silicon Graphics, IBM AIX.

Highlights of the Freecom TapeWare LTO-960i internal Black Kit

• Based on the leading HP LTO-Technology;
• Saves up to 800 GB of data on a single data cartridge in less than 2 hours;
• Up to 160 MB/s data transfer rate;
• Lowest price/ GB in comparison to other tape technologies;
• Internal and external 5, 25"-Solution (full height);
• One Button Disaster Recovery;
• Tape Alert monitors device and media and warns before errors occur;
• MTBF at 250.000 hours at permanent use (100% duty cycle);
• Supports WORM functionality (Write Once Read Multiple) with LTO Ultrium 3 WORM media;
• Automatically cleaning of the recording head;
• Reads the data while writing: the written data gets checked and automatically overwritten in case of bad media section;
• Even in the case of 12.5 % recorded data loss (one complete track) on the tape, the data can be restored;
• Supporting most of the operating systems and platforms like e. g. Windows (NT), NetWare, Linux, MAC OS, UNIX, Sun Solaris, Silicon Graphics, IBM AIX.

Freecom understands that consumers appreciate easy to install, ready to use, well priced products. Freecom products offer flexibility, connectivity and value that are unmatched by other manufacturers.

PRODUCT FEATURES:

Based on leading HP LTO-technology;

Saves up to 400 GB of data on a single data cartridge in less than 3 hours;

Up to 172.8 MB/s data transfer rate;

Lowest price per GB in comparison to other tape technologies;

OBDR: One Button Disaster Recovery;

Automatically cleaning of the recording head;

Offers LTO2 Capacity to an affordable SMB pricing;

Supporting most of the operating systems and platforms.

Freecom understands that consumers appreciate easy to install, ready to use, well priced products. Freecom products offer flexibility, connectivity and value that are unmatched by other manufacturers.

PRODUCT FEATURES:

Based on leading Quantum DLT-Technology;

Connection with standard SCSI Ultra320-Interface;

Including DLTSage: monitors drive and media health;

MTBF of 250.000 hours (@ 100% duty cycle);

Compares the data while writing (Read While Write), theoretical no verify necessary;

WORM (Write Once Read Many) support with DLTSage on standard S4 Media;

Backwards read compatible to SDLT600 and SDLT320;

Roadmap with large capacity.

Highlights of the Freecom DLT-S4 800-1600GB black external kit

• Based on leading Quantum DLT-Technology;
• Connection with standard SCSI Ultra320-Interface;
• Including DLTSage: monitors drive and media health;
• MTBF of 250.000 hours (@ 100% duty cycle);
• Compares the data while writing (Read While Write), theoretical no verify necessary;
• WORM (Write Once Read Many) support with DLTSage on standard S4 Media;
• Backwards read compatible to SDLT600 and SDLT320;
• Roadmap with large capacity.

Up to 150 GB native storage capacity or 390 GB compressed (2.6:1) in a compact, 3.5" half height form-factor - store more information in less space. Sustained data transfer rate of 4 MB/s native provides high performance for today's most demanding environments - backup up to 14.4 GB/hour native. Extremely durable Advanced Metal Evaporated (AME) media provides extraordinary reliability and a virtually contamination-free environment reducing the need for periodic cleaning.

A 64Kbit memory chip built into the data cartridge offers sophisticated data access capability providing high-speed file location and file access. Super Head Cleaner provides an automated cleaning solution and increases head life and reduces the need for periodic cleaning. Adaptive Lossless Data Compression (ALDC) provides greater data compression efficiency and offers average compression of 2.6:1. Helical Scan Recording writes the tape in one pass with a slow tape speed and allows higher recording densities than linear recording - it reduces wear-and-tear on the data cartridge and drive, increasing reliability, head life, and storage capacity within a compact form-factor.

Up to 150 GB native storage capacity or 390 GB compressed (2.6:1) in a compact, 3.5" half height form-factor - store more information in less space. Sustained data transfer rate of 4 MB/s native provides high performance for today's most demanding environments - backup up to 14.4 GB/hour native. Extremely durable Advanced Metal Evaporated (AME) media provides extraordinary reliability and a virtually contamination-free environment reducing the need for periodic cleaning.

A 64Kbit memory chip built into the data cartridge offers sophisticated data access capability providing high-speed file location and file access. Super Head Cleaner provides an automated cleaning solution and increases head life and reduces the need for periodic cleaning. Adaptive Lossless Data Compression (ALDC) provides greater data compression efficiency and offers average compression of 2.6:1. Helical Scan Recording writes the tape in one pass with a slow tape speed and allows higher recording densities than linear recording - it reduces wear-and-tear on the data cartridge and drive, increasing reliability, head life, and storage capacity within a compact form-factor.

The HP StorageWorks Ultrium 232 Tape Drive is one the newest LTO1 drives on the market and the fastest in HP portfolio. This affordable superdrive delivers enterprise-class backup capacity, performance, and reliability at a midrange price. With a compressed capacity of 200 GB per data cartridge and a compressed data transfer rate of 115 GB per hour, this LTO1 drive is read- and write-compatible with all first-generation Ultrium tape drives and media, and its media can be read by any LTO1, 2, or 3 drive from any manufacturer.

Despite its low cost, the Ultrium 232's rugged design delivers excellent reliability and includes many of the advanced features of its bigger siblings. The drive employs data rate matching to adjust to the speed of the host, reducing wear and tear on both the drive and media while increasing performance, particularly on slower systems. The Ultrium 232 supports HP StorageWorks One-Button Disaster Recovery (OBDR), taking the worry out of disaster planning.

The HP StorageWorks Ultrium 448 tape drive represents HP's second generation of half-height LTO tape drive technology. As the highest capacity, highest performance half-height drive in the StorageWorks family, the Ultrium 448 delivers a compressed storage capacity of 400 GB per data cartridge, using LTO 2 media. The Ultrium 448 Tape Drive is fully read and write compatible with all first and second-generation Ultrium drives and media. These features combined with low pricing make the Ultrium 448 the ideal direct-attach and network backup solution for entry-level and midrange servers where capacity and low cost of ownership are critical.

The HP StorageWorks Ultrium 232 Tape Drive is one the newest LTO1 drives on the market and the fastest in HP portfolio. This affordable superdrive delivers enterprise-class backup capacity, performance, and reliability at a midrange price. With a compressed capacity of 200 GB per data cartridge and a compressed data transfer rate of 115 GB per hour, this LTO1 drive is read- and write-compatible with all first-generation Ultrium tape drives and media, and its media can be read by any LTO1, 2, or 3 drive from any manufacturer.

Despite its low cost, the Ultrium 232's rugged design delivers excellent reliability and includes many of the advanced features of its bigger siblings. The drive employs data rate matching to adjust to the speed of the host, reducing wear and tear on both the drive and media while increasing performance, particularly on slower systems. The Ultrium 232 supports HP StorageWorks One-Button Disaster Recovery (OBDR), taking the worry out of disaster planning.

Sony's AIT-5 offers up to 400GB native capacity within a single 8mm cartridge and 24MB/s native data transfer rates, as well as WORM capability for enhanced data security. AIT-5 drives and automation set new AIT standards for capacity, reliability and performance, and offers backward read/write compatibility with AIT-3, AIT-3EX, and AIT-4.

Up to 150 GB native storage capacity or 390 GB compressed (2.6:1) in a compact, 3.5" half height form-factor - store more information in less space. Sustained data transfer rate of 4 MB/s native provides high performance for today's most demanding environments - backup up to 14.4 GB/hour native. Extremely durable Advanced Metal Evaporated (AME) media provides extraordinary reliability and a virtually contamination-free environment reducing the need for periodic cleaning.

A 64Kbit memory chip built into the data cartridge offers sophisticated data access capability providing high-speed file location and file access. Super Head Cleaner provides an automated cleaning solution and increases head life and reduces the need for periodic cleaning. Adaptive Lossless Data Compression (ALDC) provides greater data compression efficiency and offers average compression of 2.6:1. Helical Scan Recording writes the tape in one pass with a slow tape speed and allows higher recording densities than linear recording - it reduces wear-and-tear on the data cartridge and drive, increasing reliability, head life, and storage capacity within a compact form-factor.

Sony's AIT-5 offers up to 400GB native capacity within a single 8mm cartridge and 24MB/s native data transfer rates, as well as WORM capability for enhanced data security. AIT-5 drives and automation set new AIT standards for capacity, reliability and performance, and offers backward read/write compatibility with AIT-3, AIT-3EX, and AIT-4.