Trends such as rush to E-commerce, increased user-created information and time-critical business applications along with increased pressure of strict data legislations, are forcing the organizations to preserve their mission critical data and business records over longer timer periods.
DAT (digital audio tape) has gained popularity among small and mid-range business segment. Additionally, the DAT tape technology is also widely used in workgroups, branch offices and network servers. DAT format, also called DDS (digital data storage), offers highest reliability and the most competitive total ownership cost in its class.
IBM is a global leader, technical specialist and a leading innovator in data storage products. IBM has leveraged its media excellence to develop high-class DDS-5 tape solution. DDS-5 or DAT72 tape features 36GB un-compressed and 72GB compressed media capacity.
Data managers prefer IBM’s backup tape products because of their premier quality, unparalleled performance, superior media robustness, exceptional compatibility, and lower operational and maintenance costs. For greater compatibility, IBM has introduced internal and external models of DAT-72 tape drive that are available in both 5.25-inch & 3.5-inch form factors.
Strong architecture and robust tape media of IBM DAT-72 backup cartridge help to ensure higher reliability and exceptional storage value during high duty cycles and unfavorable working conditions. Previous two generations of DDS including DDS3 & DDS4 are write-and-read compatible with IBM DAT72 tape drive. Thanks to this exceptional backward functionality, your tape investment will be secured. DDS roadmap has been designed to handle your future demands. Therefore if your storage requirements increase as the business grows, then you can easily migrate to the next DDS generation and still have the luxury to utilize your previous generation DDS tape cartridges.
Throughput rate of IBM DAT-72 tape drive has been raised to 7 MB/s (compressed). IBM has engineered “tape shield” technology that has helped to elevate the data reliability and durability of DAT72 tape drives. Tape shield mechanism sharply reduces the airborne contaminants and ensures perfect head-to-tape contact for accurate data tracking and seamless backup operations.
IBM DAT-72 drives also support rack-mount configuration, thus providing its customers convenience and more flexibility to install the DAT72 tape technology in their backup storage environment. IBM DAT72 drives are specifically designed for high speed backups and consistent performance.
IBM tape storage devices are precision-engineered and are rigorously tested to confirm their premier media quality and superior recording efficiency. Therefore the users can confidently store & archive their precious data assets with absolute integrity. Smart shied functionality is an advantageous feature incorporated in IBM DAT-72 drive that enables it to reliably record and extract the data from the narrow data tracks.
Intelligently designed IBM DAT72 technology provides an optimum balance of reliability and price, thus making it an economical choice for modern business enterprises and storage-intensive data centers. Product and devices names in the article are trademarks and are sole-property of their owners.
Author Resource:-
Rob Miller is the Marketing Manager of Tape4backup and markets DAT72 Tape and Sony SLR58GB 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.
Rob Miller
34972 Newark Blvd,# 501,Newark CA 94560
Tel: 888-491-4949
Fax: 888-449-5050
Email: rob@tape4backup.com
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