KEY Features, Product Highlights | Compaq SDLT 110, SDLT 220GB

QuickSpecs

Compaq SDLT 110/220GB Tape Drive

KEY FEATURES

•110-GB native capacity, minimum 10% higher capacity advantage over competitive tape drives

•11MB/s, 83% faster than Compaq’s 40/80-GB DLT drive

•Utilizes new SDLT media with Advanced Metal Powder (AMP) Technology

•Backward-read compatible with DLT Type IV media

•Internal and external models, with multiple options for rackmount configurations

•Rackmount-ready models for quick installation into ProLiant™ and AlphaServer™ racks

•Standard industry interface, SCSI LVD

•DRTape-ready and supported by StorageWorks Data Protection Software Suite

•Supported with VERITAS Backup Exec, Computer Associates ARCserve, and Dantz Retrospect Backup

•Qualified behind Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Netware, Tru64™ Unix , OpenVMS™, Linux, and SCO/Caldera Unix

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

Super DLT Technology

Super DLTtape is an extension of the DLT platform, the industry’s de-facto standard for tape backup and data protection. It is designed to meet the business critical demands of enterprise storage customers. The new SDLT platform extends the advantages of DLT technology by increasing capacity, performance, and reliability standards through technological advances in drive head and media design. With backward-read compatibility for DLT Type IV media, the new SDLT tape drive provides customers with an easy migration path to advanced technology for their data protection strategies.

Qualified with StorageWorks Data Protection Software Suite

Complete set of Compaq Data Protection Tools focused on simplifying the process of configuring, implementing, and maintaining a data protection strategy. Includes software applications such as Tape Storage Management Console and Compaq Insight Manager™, as well as product information tools including technology White Papers, Service Advisories, and the Compaq Storage Products CD. An annual subscription service is also included providing up to three updates per year for Data Protection Tools that have been refreshed. For information on ordering the Data Protection Software Suite, please check the “Related Options” section of this QuickSpec or visit the Compaq.com website.

DRTape-Ready (Disaster Recovery Utility)

Compaq’s DRTape Disaster Recovery Utility is a new data recovery tool which replaces the traditional recovery methods associated with manual downloads from floppy or CD-ROM. DRTape is a firmware driven software utility that provides a disaster recovery solution for Compaq ProLiant servers. Embedded in the firmware of each supported tape device, DRTape uses Compaq tape drives to emulate bootable drive devices, similar to floppy and CD- ROM drives. When implemented, DRTape can provide for the complete recovery of server software and data. The recovery process requires the use of only one tape cartridge, in conjunction with the Compaq SmartStart CD, and can typically be completed in less than an hour.

**Note: DRTape does not support Compaq Smart Array Controllers. Please see "Compaq DRTape Compatibility Matrix" at: http://www.compaq.com/products/storageworks/drtape/compatibility.html for further information regarding the minimum requirements for operating DRTape.

Rackmount Tape Options

Supported in StorageWorks 3U and 5U Rackmount Kits, allowing customer to install up to 2 internal DLT or SDLT drives in a 3U rackmount space or up to 4 internal DLT or SDLT drives in a 5U rackmount space, respectively. Standard configuration for 3U Rackmount Kit provides two internal SCSI buses (channels) supporting one DLT or SDLT drive per bus. Standard configuration for 5U Rackmount Kit provides two internal SCSI buses (channels) supporting up to 2 DLT or SDLT drives per bus. Optional cable kit permits user to extend from two to four internal SCSI buses in 5U Rackmount Kit, increasing the performance (data transfer rate) by allowing the customer to stream data to all four drives simultaneously. Please refer to “Rackmount Tape Drive Kits” QuickSpec for further information.

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World Wide — Version 10 — June 24, 2002