Chapter 1: General Description And Specifications; General Description; Key Features - Quantum DLT 8000 Product Manual

GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS
This chapter provides a description and gives specifications for the Quantum DLT™ 8000
Tape System.
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Quantum DLT™ 8000 tape system is a high-performance, high-capacity,
streaming cartridge tape product designed for efficient data back-up for midrange and
high-end computing systems. With Quantum's DLT advanced linear recording
technology, a highly accurate tape guide system, and an adaptive control mechanism,
the system is ideally suited for mid-range systems, network servers, and high-end
workstations and systems.
Using data compression and compaction, the DLT 8000 tape system features a
formatted capacity of 80.0 GB* and a sustained user data transfer rate of 10
MB/second* (native capacity is 40.0 GB; native data transfer rate is 6.0 MB/second).
The device is an extended-length, 5.25 inch form factor, half-inch tape system. The
design includes a four channel read/write head, Lempel-Ziv (LZ) high-efficiency data
compression, and tape mark directory to maximize data throughput and minimize data
access time.
The tape system is available either as an integrated or "embedded" drive or as a
tabletop version. The tabletop version is packaged in a housing and includes its own
cooling fan and power supply, requiring ac power.
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KEY FEATURES

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40.0 GB Native, 80.0 GB Compressed* Capacity
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Superior Error Detection and Correction
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Extensive Embedded Diagnostic/Self-Test Software plus Basic Health Check
(BHC) Test
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Variable speed recording
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Fast access to Data via Tape Mark Directory
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Tape-Loadable Firmware
* Formatted capacity assuming a 2:1 data compression ratio. Note that actual
compression ratio depends on the type of data and system configuration.
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