Quantum DLT8000 Tape Drive
| The market leader for backup, archiving, disaster recovery and network storage for mid-range systems, the DLT8000 delivers high performance at an exceptional price. This makes the DLT8000 practical and affordable for a wide range of applications, including midrange computers, network servers, high-end workstations, and mainframe environments running UNIX, NetWare, Microsoft Windows NT, LINUX, or proprietary operating systems. |
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DLT8000 – Benefits
- Native capacity of 40 GB at 6 MB/s
- 2:1 Compression allows 80 GB at 12 MB/s
- Read and write backward compatible with all DLT tape formats
- Proven scalability for future storage needs
- 4 read/write channels for high performance
- Industry standard, with over 1.5 million drives sold
- Ubiquitous, with over 55 million tape cartridges sold
- Open system, supported by many manufacturers
- 250,000 hours MTBF at 100% duty cycle
Download DLT8000 Data Sheet (60 Kb)
| Quantum DLT8000 Tape Drives |
| Capacity |
80 GB (compressed), 40 GB (native) |
| Native Sustained Transfer Rate |
6 MB/second |
| 2:1 Compressed Transfer Rate |
12 MB/second |
| Interface Options |
SCSI-2 Fast/Wide, SE / LVD or HVD |
Size (H x W x D)
Desktop
Rackmount |
6.88in x 6.48in x 12.8in (174mm x 164.6mm x 325.12mm)
5.7in x 3.25in x 9in (144.8mm x 82.5mm x 228.6mm) |
Weight1
Desktop
Rackmount |
14 lbs. (6.35kg)
6 lbs. (2.9kg) |
| Voltage |
+5V, +12V |
| MTBF |
250,000 hours at 100% duty cycle |
| 1 Varies by configuration |
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