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As the market leader for backup, archiving, disaster recovery
and network storage, Quantum has always delivered high performance
at an exceptional price for mid-range systems.
Quantum's DLT 8000 is 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.
Features and Benefits
- Up to 80 GB capacity at 12MB/s (with 2:1 compression)
- Read and Write backward compatible with all DLTtape 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% tape motion
Detailed DLT 8000 Specifications
| PERFORMANCE |
| Formatted Capacity |
40 GB (native), 80 GB (compressed) |
| Sustained Transfer Rate |
6 MB/sec (native), 12 MB/sec (compressed) |
| Burst Transfer Rate |
12 MB/s (asynchronous)
20 MB/s (synchronous)
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| Cartridge Load Time
to Bot |
12 seconds (formatted)
40 seconds (formatted) |
| File Access Time (avg) |
60 seconds |
| Available Interfaces |
SCSI-2 Fast/Wide
SE/LVD or HVD |
| TAPE FORMAT |
| Recording Format |
208 track serial serpentine |
| Recording Density |
98 kbits/inch |
| Track Density |
416 tpi |
| Encoding Method |
RLL 2,7 |
| Data Compression |
DLZ |
| RELIABILITY |
| MTBF |
250,000 hours at 100% duty cycle |
| Media Durability |
1,000,000 passes / 15,000 uses |
| Uncorrected Error Rate |
1 x 1017
bits read |
| Undetected Error Rate |
1 x 1027
bits read |
| Warranty |
3 years |
| ENVIRONMENTAL |
| Operating Temperature |
50°F to 104°F (10°C
to 40°C) |
| Non-Operating Temperature |
-40°F to 151°F (-40°C
to 66°C) |
| Operating Humidity |
20% to 80% (non-condensing) |
| Non-Operating Humidity |
10% to 95% (non-condensing) |
| Altitude |
+ 40,000 ft. (max) |
| Voltage |
+5V, +12V |
| Power Consumption |
28 Watts (average read/write operation) |
| PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS |
Dimensions (WxHxD)
Embedded Drive:
Table Top Drive:
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5.7 x 3.25 x 9 in (144.8 x 82.5 x 228.6 mm)
6.88 x 6.48 x 12.8 in (174 x 164.6 x 325.12 mm) |
Weight
Embedded Drive:
Table Top Drive:
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6 lbs (2.9 kg)
14 lbs (6.35 kg) |
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