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ways. Probably the most common difference is the standalone
nature of many vertical applications. While these special-purpose
systems may be linked to a network system, they often don't rely
directly on the network for their operation. The special-purpose
application is usually substantial enough to require its own backup
system, rather than share a networked system.
Another characteristic common to many vertical DLTtape applica-
tions is the use of graphics. Because graphics files are usually very
large, any application that features graphical files produces vast
amounts of data that must be stored and recalled. The DLTtape
system is perfect for these types of applications because it offers an
economical way to quickly store and retrieve large graphics files.
A third characteristic that makes certain vertical applications ideal
for DLTtape system technology is high data volume. Applications
such as data acquisition often require very high data transfer rates to
keep pace with real-time events such as seismic recording, satellite
telemetry, instrument output, and financial markets. These types of
"firehose" applications demand high bandwidth, the kind of band-
width that only DLTtape technology can provide cost-effectively.
Super DLTtape Technology in Vertical Applications
Super DLTtape technology has a powerful impact on virtually
every application, horizontal and vertical, in which DLTtape tech-
nology is used. Clearly, however, there are applications in which
Super DLTtape systems have a bigger impact than others. For
example, many emerging e-commerce applications depend on hav-
ing vast amounts of customer data available very quickly. This class
of applications can take advantage of the speed and capacity of
Super DLTtape drives, probably in library configurations.
10.4 VERTICAL MARKET APPLICATIONS