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Quantum SDLT 320

The SDLT 320 represents a major advance in capacity and performance. It offers the lowest cost per GB of any other storage solution on the market and, as part of the DLTtape product family, enjoys the highest industry acceptance. The SDLT 320 is backward read compatible with DLTtape IV media and uses the same Super DLTtape I cartridges as the SDLT 220, preserving your data storage investments. Specifically designed for the high duty-cycle requirements of high-end and automated environments, the SDLT 320 is the ultimate solution for today's demanding backup needs.

  • Native capacity of 160 GB at 16 MB/s transfer rate
  • 2:1 Compression allows 320 GB at 32 MB/s
  • 250,000 hours MTBF at 100% duty cycle
  • Fully backward read compatible with DLTtape IV cartridges and uses Super DLTtape I media
  • Advanced Metal Particle Media embeds the optical servo tracks onto the reverse side of the tape freeing up 100% of tape's magnetic side for recording data
  • High efficiency PRML Channel creates more tracks on the tape
  • Laser Guided Magnetic Recording combines best of optical and magnetic technologies
  • Pivoting Optical Servo increases high duty cycle reliability
  • Magneto-Resistive Cluster Heads for the highest data density  
  • Increased media capacity provides easier use and lower cost of ownership

Data Sheet

The ideal choice for high-end and automated environments, the SDLT 320 is designed for high duty-cycle with a rating of 250,000 hours MTBF at a 100% duty cycle. It can backup 115 GB per hour (in compressed mode), and can store 320 GB on a single cartridge (compressed) offering the lowest cost per GB and the highest storage density around. The SDLT 320 is backward read compatible with DLTtape IV media and uses the same Super DLTtape I cartridges as the SDLT 220 allowing seamless migration to Super DLTtape and preservation of your data storage investments. It is also fully compatible with the leading server brands, operating systems and backup software.

Specifications

Performance

 
Native sustained transfer rate 16 MB/s
2:1 compressed transfer rate 32 MB/s
Burst transfer rate SCSI bus 80 MB/s max
Native formatted capacity 160 GB
2:1 compressed capacity 320 GB
Cartridge load time to BOT, formatted tape 12 sec
to BOT, unformatted tape 40 sec
Average file access time 70 sec
Interfaces available LVD, Ultra 2 SCSI, HVD, Ultra SCSI
 

Tape format

 
Recording format 448 track serial serpentine
Recording density 193 k bits / inch
Track density 1058 tpi
Encoding method Partial Response Maximum Likelihood (PRML)
Data compression DLZ
 

Reliability

 
MTBF 250,000 hours at 100% duty cycle
Media durability 1,000,000 passes / 17,850 uses
Uncorrected error rate 1 x 1017 bits read
Undetected error rate 1 x 1027 bits read
Warranty 3 years
 

Physical

tabletop embedded
Width 6.9" 175.26 mm 5.74" 145.79 mm
Height 6.46" 164.08 mm 3.24" 82.29 mm
Depth 12.8" 325.12 mm 8.37" 212.59 mm
Weight - varies by configuration 13 lb 13 oz 6.27 kg 5 lb 4 oz 2.38 kg
 

Environmental limits, operating

 
Temperature 50° to 104° F / 10° to 40° C
Non-condensing humidity 20% to 80%
Altitude -500' to +30,000' max
   

Environmental limits, non-operating

 
Temperature -40° to 151° F / -40° to 66° C
Non-condensing humidity 10% to 95%
 

Power

 
Voltage +5V, +12V
Power consumption 27 Watts (average read / write operation)
 

Media compatibility

 
Super DLTtape I 160 or 110 GB native capacity
DLTtape IV - read only in SDLT 220 20, 35 or 40 GB native capacity
   

Tape life

 
Archive storage - with
< 10% loss in demagnetization at 20° C and 40% non-condensing humidity
> 30 years
Durability - average in typical office / computing environment
1,000,000 head passes

 

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