Quantum SDLT 600, Dual unit Rack Mount Version It also comes with DLTIce, which provides WORM (Write Once, Read Many) archival functionality, although we did not experiment with this. This system utilizes DLTSage, a data management solution that allows users to manage, predict and prevent problems before they occur. The default setting for data compression is on. SDLT 600 contains on-board hardware to compress and decompress data using a DLZ algorithm. MacTech has regularly been able to get 450 GB out of tapes in real world usage.

The tape drive provides 300 GB of storage capacity with a transfer speed of 36 MB/sec in native mode, and 600 GB of storage capacity with a transfer speed of 72 MB/sec in compressed mode. The tape system is available in four versions, an internal unit for server installation, a tabletop unit, a rack mount, and a library model for installing in tape automation systems. The SDLT 600 tape drive system comprises both the tape drive and the data cartridge. SDLT 600 tape drive systems are at the upper end of Quantum's line of digital linear tape drives that include the SDLT 220, SDLT 320, and of course, the new DLT-S4. Both are great technologies, with great brands behind them, lots of tape vendors, and are speedy with high capacity.

The bottom line is that no matter what you decide, DLT or LTO, you are bound to be pleased. DLT is on path to ultimately get to 14 terabytes per cartridge. It's all a matter of budget, and how much you need to back up. Whether you choose DLT or LTO, there are a variety of auto loader and library solutions for you to choose from. The latest in the DLT family is the DLT-S4 which holds a whopping 1.6 terabytes per cartridge (compressed) which is twice the capacity of the LTO-3 standard, and nearly three times the SDLT 600 that we selected for this review. There are several different levels of DLT from the most economical to the highest capacity. Quantum acquired Certance a while back which gave them a firm foothold in the LTO market, allowing Quantum to give their customers a wider array of choices.įor MacTech, capacity was the highest priority, so we went the DLT direction. LTO, on the other hand, was invented by IBM. That said, LTO's capacity is terrific, and DLT's speed is no slouch either. The first priority for DLT is capacity, and the first priority for LTO is speed. Both of these technologies are great, and have multiple sources for media. Quantum is in an interesting position in the market, in that they are leaders with both their DLT and LTO technologies. Educational Institution and Student DiscountsĬolumn Tag: Review Quantum's SDLT 600 Tape Drive System.

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