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Foreword
The world of data storage has changed a great deal since we pub-
lished the first Quantum DLTtape ™ Handbook in 1997. In just this
short time, the role of storage has evolved dramatically. It has
become clear that effective storage strategies are fundamental to
the success of virtually any information technology strategy,
whether it's in re-energized smokestack industries or e-commerce.
Since the first Quantum DLTtape Handbook, we now have pub-
lished a total of eight editions, plus two editions in Japanese and
one in Chinese. And, while the roles of storage and DLTtape tech-
nology have changed and evolved with incredible speed, the
objective of the handbook is still much the same as it was original-
ly: to educate our various audiences by providing an in-depth look
at DLTtape system technology and a comprehensive overview of
DLTtape products and solutions. The book will also give you a
context for understanding how storage technology has evolved into
such an integral part of enterprise IT strategy, and the role
DLTtape technology plays.
The most notable change in the content of this eighth edition is
the inclusion of extensive information on the new Super DLTtape ™
technology, the next generation of DLTtape technology. Super
DLTtape technology delivers dramatic increases in DLTtape speed
and capacity, while continuing the DLTtape commitment to com-
patibility with previous generations of drives and media.
Incorporating a number of important technology innovations,
Super DLTtape technology promises to broaden the role of the
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