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Faster and More Reliable Media
The advent of multimedia technology has contributed to the spread of the
Information Age. As a result, there is a growing demand for highercapacity,
faster and more reliable media products. With the same technology used to
develop 3.5-inch floppy disks, CDs, MOs and countless other formats, Sony
responds quickly to the needs of the market by supplying highly reliable media.
Sony’s data media safely and accurately stores ever increasing volumes of
data. We offer a full lineup of products that make use of the latest technology
to accomodate a wide range of applications and ensure that every storage need is
met with the highest level of quality and reliability possible.
Innovative Cartridge Mechanism
Chosen for mission-critical systems by U.S. government agencies and the
financial industry, DLT tape drives are widely used for rapid backup of network
server and workstation data. Also ideal for data-intensive multimedia
applications such as DVD mastering, this format offers massive capacity, rapid
transfer speed, and quick file access.
Fast High-Capacity Performance
A single DLT tape IV cartridge has a native capacity of 40GB(up to 80GB
compressed), and a data transfer rate of 5MB/s (up to 10MB/s compressed) using
the top-ofthe-line DLT7000 drive. Adaptive cache buffering, multiple heads,
longitudinal serpentine tracks, and high tape speed all contribute to this high
level of performance.
Low Wear on Tape and Heads
An advanced binder system minimizes tape and headwear, helping to ensure
reliability even after 1,000,000 passes. Also contributing to the media’s long
life are the DLT drive's sophisticated tape tension servo control system and the
low-contact, gentle tape path, in which only the back of the tape touches the
guide rollers.
High Data Integrity
With a bit error rate of only one in 10-17, DLT is the answer for
mission-critical applications. Precision tape manufacturing technology evokes
the full potential of DLT for high-reliability backup. Strict quality control
and an ongoing accelerated testing program also ensure long-term archival
stability.
Outstanding Format Compatibility
All DLT systems are designed to be backward compatible, thereby protecting your
data when migrating to a higher capacity system.