subject: Sony SDT-11000 Tape Drive is a Smart Choice for DDS 4 Backup Media [print this page] Sony SDT-11000 Tape Drive is a Smart Choice for DDS 4 Backup Media
Increasing number of regulations and data retention laws have forced the companies to secure and preserve their corporate data. The data administrators are turning to DDS (digital data storage) technology, which is ideally designed to support information systems, small and medium organizations, demanding enterprise applications, workgroups and workstations. Sony, the market leader in tape-based backup technologies, has developed a complete fourth generation DDS-4 tape solution to help solve the storage challenges. Sony DDS 4 tape solution offers large capacity, fast speed and superior performance in data intensive applications.
SDT-11000 is a high-speed DDS-4 tape drive that has been specifically developed by Sony to support DDS4 tape media. Sony SDT-11000 drive uses helical scan technology for read/write operations. Helical scan mechanism has dramatically improved the recording density. Throughput rate of SDT-11000 tape drive has been enhanced to 4.8MB/sec (compressed), which is 100% higher than that of DDS-3 tape drive. DDS-4 tape cartridge's size is relatively smaller than other tape cartridges in its class. Up to 40GB compressed data can be packed onto a tiny DDS 4 backup tape.
Sony DDS4 cartridge delivers outstanding durability and higher operating efficiency that is demanded by today's IT environments. Sony DDS 4 tape's strong cartridge shell protects against inadvertent drops. Therefore, the users can transport the Sony DDS 4 tapes to off-site locations without any fear of cartridge damage due to shocks or bumps. SDT-11000 drive has the amazing capability to read & write all the previous generation DDS media. It is compatible with four versions of DDS ranging from DDS-1 to DDS-4. Part numbers of compatible DDS tape cartridges are:
Sony DDS-4 tape, DGD150P
Sony DDS-3 tape, DGD125P
Sony DDS-2 tape, DGD-120P
Sony DDS-1 tape, DG90P
Sony DDS-1 tape, DG60P
Sony has introduced SCSI-3 Ultra Wide/LVD interface, which has enhanced the compatibility of SDT-11000 drive to a broad range of IT environments. Backup rate of SDT-11000 drive increases to 17.28 GB per hour in compressed mode. It performs high speed searching at an impressive speed of 360 MB per second, which makes it the prefect tape drive for time-critical applications. Architecture of DDS 4 cartridge has been redesigned by Sony to help increase its robustness, cartridge strength and allow smooth tape movement. Price of Sony SDT-11000 drive and DDS 4 cartridge is competitive.
Airborne pollutants can degrade the recording performance and cause read/write errors. An intelligent SAFE (Super Air Flow Environment) design has been introduced by Sony in SDT-11000 drive to prevent dust accumulation. This unique design improves the airflow through the drive specifically over the tape path area. In addition, it also helps to lower the temperature of drive components.
Mean time between failure (MTBF) rate of Sony SDT-11000 drive is 250000 hours, which is simply unbeatable in its class. Sony DDS4 is the indeed the most economical backup solution for SMB customers, and its proven performance provides you the confidence to manage your data cost-effectively. Product and software names mentioned throughout this article are trademarks and are sole property of their owners.
