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AUTOMATION8.2
spectrum, from compact desktop libraries to enterprise level sys-
tems.Super DLTtape technology also incorporates features
designed specifically to support library applications. Optional
library-ready models offer the high reliability demanded in contin-
uous and random operations. Optional Memory Addressable
Cartridge (MAC) tracking systems let libraries and autoloaders
quickly review cartridge contents without loading them. Super
DLTtape's high data packing density means important savings in
valuable data center floor space.
And, because both the physical and control interfaces are compati-
ble with previous DLTtape drives, Super DLTtape drives can be
integrated cost-effectively and seamlessly into existing automated
storage solutions.
Backup To The Future
There are many reasons for the rise in popularity of tape automa-
tion systems. One of the main challenges facing network managers
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DLTtape*
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Including Benchmark’s DLT1 tape drive and
future generations of compatible DLTtape drives.
4 mm
LTO Ultrium
8 mm
Half Inch
Source: IDC June 2000
Worldwide Tape Automation Units Shipped
Figure 8-1 The DLTtape System Is the Overwhelming Choice
among high-performance tape systems for automated libraries.