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DLTtape System Technology And Storage Management
As the shape of storage management software emerges, it’s clear
that the DLTtape system is a good fit. Here are some of the
strengths that make DLTtape technology the right foundation for
enterprise storage management solutions.
Capacity. The total size of the storage infrastructure in large organi-
zations is growing at a tremendous pace. Storage capacity is
absolutely essential, and the DLTtape system offers far more capaci-
ty than any other solution. An SDLT 220 drive can put 220GB (at
2:1 compression) on a single cartridge, far more than its nearest
rivals.
Performance. In the storage management game, just as in sports,
pure speed can solve lots of problems. With transfer rates up to
11MB/s (22MB/s at 2:1 compression), DLTtape systems have the
native speed that gives developers of storage management systems
the edge they need.
Scalability. No tape technology should even be considered if you
don’t know for sure that it can be scaled up. DLTtape technology
has already proven its ability to scale from a few hundred MB to
hundreds of terabytes.
Growth path. DLTtape technology is a proven, time-tested technol-
ogy that still has a great deal of head-room in terms of growth in
capacity and performance. We’ve barely scratched the surface in
terms of tape coating technology, track density, and head technolo-
gy. You can expect years of dramatic improvements in DLTtape
technology, starting with the next generation Super DLTtape sys-
tem. (See Chapter 17 for more details.)
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