Storage Dimensions Introduces Three High-Performance DLT Backup Solutions For Mission-Critical Applications.MILPITAS Milpitas (mĭl'pē`təs), city (1990 pop. 50,686), Santa Clara co., W Calif., a suburb of San Jose, southeast of San Francisco; inc. 1954. Manufactures include computers and paint. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 14, 1996--Storage Dimensions today extended its family of high-speed high-speedadj. 1. Operated or designed for operation at high speed: a high-speed food processor. 2. Taking place at high speed: a high-speed chase. 3. network backup solutions with the introduction of three new Digital Linear Tape (storage) Digital Linear Tape - (DLT) A kind of magnetic tape drive originally developed by DEC and now marketed by Quantum. DLT drives implement the Digital Lempel Ziv 1 (DLZ1) compression algorithm in a combination of hardware and firmware. (DLT (Digital Linear Tape) A magnetic tape technology originally developed by Digital for its VAX line. The technology was later sold to Quantum, which makes it available to other manufacturers. DLT uses half-inch, single-hub cartridges similar to IBM's 3480/3490/3590 line. (TM)) products. The new backup systems Noun 1. backup system - a computer system for making backups ADP system, ADPS, automatic data processing system, computer system, computing system - a system of one or more computers and associated software with common storage , which incorporate the DLT2000XT drive, offer capacities up to 120 GB, throughput The speed with which a computer processes data. It is a combination of internal processing speed, peripheral speeds (I/O) and the efficiency of the operating system and other system software all working together. 1. performance up to 6 MB per second, and cost per megabyte One million bytes, or more precisely 1,048,576 bytes. Also MB, Mbyte and M-byte. See mega and space/time. (unit) megabyte - (MB, colloquially "meg") 2^20 = 1,048,576 bytes = 1024 kilobytes. 1024 megabytes are one gigabyte. as low as $0.13. The DLT2000XT systems provide dramatically higher capacity and performance than traditional 4mm DAT (1) (Dynamic Address Translator) A hardware circuit that converts a virtual memory address into a real address. See also DAT file. (2) (Digital Audio Tape) A magnetic tape technology used for backing up data. and 8mm alternatives at a 25% lower cost per MB. The new Storage Dimensions DLT products include MegaFlex(TM) DLT2000XT TapeArray(TM), a four-drive system offering up to 120 GB of high-speed backup; JETArray(TM) 2000XT, a four drive system offering 90 GB of capacity with RAID 5 fault tolerance See fault tolerant. (architecture) fault tolerance - 1. The ability of a system or component to continue normal operation despite the presence of hardware or software faults. This often involves some degree of redundancy. 2. ; and the 30 GB DLT2000XT single-drive subsystem A unit or device that is part of a larger system. For example, a disk subsystem is a part of a computer system. A bus is a part of the computer. A subsystem usually refers to hardware, but it may be used to describe software. . DLT2000XT TapeArray and the DLT2000XT single drive subsystem provide support for NetWare A family of network operating systems from Novell that support Windows, Macintosh, DOS and OS/2 clients. Unix client support is available from third parties. In the early 1990s, NetWare was the largest installed base of LAN operating systems (see Novell). , Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. , Solaris A multitasking, multiprocessing operating system from Sun that runs on SPARC and x86-based computers. In 2005, Sun made Solaris free and open source. Known for its robustness and scalability, Solaris provides an enterprise-wide Unix environment that can manage thousands of nodes from one , HP-UX HP's version of Unix that runs on its 9000 family. It is based on SVID and incorporates features from BSD Unix along with several HP innovations. (operating system) HP-UX - The version of Unix running on Hewlett-Packard workstations. , and AIX (Advanced Interactive eXecutive) IBM's Unix-based operating system which runs on its Intellistation workstations and pSeries, p5, iSeries and i5 server families. . JETArray 2000XT supports NetWare and Windows NT. "The DLT2000XT drive is a low price, high-performance Adj. 1. high-performance - modified to give superior performance; "a high-performance car" superior - of high or superior quality or performance; "superior wisdom derived from experience"; "superior math students" alternative to traditional 4mm DAT and 8mm tape," said Rich Bruklis, product marketing manager for Storage Dimensions. "It is also a good midrange midrange Epidemiology The halfway point or midpoint in a set of observations; for most data, MR is calculated as the sum of the smallest observation and the largest observation, divided by 2; for age data, one is added to the numerator; a midrange is usually alternative to the higher speed and higher capacity DLT4000 drive. The DLT2000XT makes high-performance DLT technology available to 4mm and 8mm customers because it carries a lower price than DLT4000." MegaFlex DLT2000XT TapeArray Delivers High-Speed Parallel Streaming Designed for multi-server networks, the new MegaFlex DLT2000XT TapeArray houses one to four DLT2000XT tape drives for scalable capacity up to 120 GB in a single enclosure enclosure (inclosure) n. land bounded by a fence, wall, hedge, ditch or other physical evidence of boundary. Unfortunately, too often these creations are not included among the actual legally-described boundaries and cause legal problems. ENCLOSURE. . Multiple DLT2000XT TapeArray systems can be combined to provide 500 GB or more of high-speed backup capacity, making it a perfect solution for backup of high-capacity servers. By streaming up to four drives concurrently, DLT2000XT TapeArray achieves backup speeds up to 6 MB per second 24 GB per hour. This reduces the backup window, allowing for complete nightly night·ly adj. 1. Of or occurring during the night; nocturnal: the cat's nightly prowl. 2. Happening or done every night: the physician's nightly rounds. backup of mission-critical servers. The MegaFlex enclosure features a cableless SCSI SCSI in full Small Computer System Interface Once common standard for connecting peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, etc.) to small and medium-sized computers. SCSI has given way to faster standards, such as Firewire and USB. backplane An interconnecting device that has sockets for printed circuit boards to plug into. Passive and Active Although resistors may be used, a "passive" backplane adds no processing in the circuit. which can be split to support direct SCSI connections from two servers. This feature saves customers money by eliminating the cost of a duplicate DUPLICATE. The double of anything. 2. It is usually applied to agreements, letters, receipts, and the like, when two originals are made of either of them. Each copy has the same effect. backup system for the second server. The high-availability enclosure features redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and cooling fans, as well as dual-locking power cords. JETArray 2000XT Shortens Backup Window And Provides RAID For NetWare and Windows NT users who require fault-tolerant, full nightly backup of multiple high-capacity servers, the new JETArray 2000XT offers both high-speed backup and cost-effective cost-effective, n the minimal expenditure of dollars, time, and other elements necessary to achieve the health care result deemed necessary and appropriate. RAID protection. This solution integrates high-speed, image-based backup software See backup program. (tool, software) backup software - Software for doing a backup, often included as part of the operating system. Backup software should provide ways to specify what files get backed up and to where. from Cheyenne, high-capacity DLT drives, RAID protection, and the Company's resilient See resiliency. storage enclosure. JETArray 2000XT provides backup speeds up to 24 GB per hour, which is almost 8 times that of traditional DAT and 8mm solutions. The 90 GB system achieves its high rate of speed by using performance-matched components along with image-based backup software. The innovative software foregoes slow file-by-file data backup in favor of upon the side of; favorable to; for the advantage of. See also: favor taking a "snapshot (1) A saved copy of memory including the contents of all memory bytes, hardware registers and status indicators. It is periodically taken in order to restore the system in the event of failure. (2) A saved copy of a file before it is updated. " of the disk and transferring this image directly to tape. DLT2000XT Single-Drive Subsystem Provides Fast Single-Server Backup The DLT2000XT subsystem is a high-performance external backup solution for demanding single server requirements. With 30 GB of storage capacity, a single-drive DLT2000XT subsystem meets the capacity requirements of mid-sized PC servers. At a cost per megabyte as low as $0.13, it provides a cost-effective solution for decentralized de·cen·tral·ize v. de·cen·tral·ized, de·cen·tral·iz·ing, de·cen·tral·iz·es v.tr. 1. To distribute the administrative functions or powers of (a central authority) among several local authorities. servers. Storage Dimensions Delivers Broad Line of DLT Product Offerings With the addition of DLT2000XT technology, Storage Dimensions now provides one of the industry's broadest lines of DLT product offerings. The growing product family includes DLT2000XT and DLT4000 models of MegaFlex TapeArray, the award-winning JETArray, and the single-tape subsystems. Rounding out the DLT offering is a seven-tape DLT4700 Library offering up to 280 GB of capacity. -0-
MegaFlex TapeArray JETArray
New: New:
DLT DLT2000XT DLT4000 JETArray JetArray
Product TapeArray TapeArray DLT2000XT DLT4000
Maximum 24 28 24 28
Speed GB/hour GB/hour GB/hour GB/hour
Maximum
Capacity 120 GB 160 GB 90 GB 120 GB
Single Tape Subsystem Library
DLT New:
Product DLT2000XT DLT 4000 DLT4700
Single Tape Single Tape Library
Maximum 9 10.8 10.8
Speed GB/hour GB/hour GB/hour
Maximum
Capacity 30 GB 40 GB 280 GB
Note: Data capacity and drive speeds reflect 2:1 compression. Actual speeds are influenced by software, applications, peripheral connections, and configuration settings. Industry's Most Comprehensive Support Programs The DLT2000XT drive has one of the highest reliability ratings in the tape drive market. Storage Dimensions backs that reliability with their exclusive SpeedExchange(SM) warranty. Unlike competitors who have return-to-factory policies that can result in weeks to replace failed equipment, Storage Dimensions provides replacement product within 24 hours of a customer's request. In addition to SpeedExchange, Storage Dimensions provides business-hour phone assistance and 24-hour on-line access to technical support through Storage Dimensions' TechConnect information knowledgebase (techconnect@xstor.com). Company, product, and support information are also readily available 24 hours a day through the Company's innovative Web site (http://www.storagedimensions.com). Pricing and Availability The DLT2000XT TapeArray, JETArray, and single tape systems are shipping now. A complete tabletop or rack-mount DLT2000XT TapeArray system with four drives has a suggested price of $20,000. The JETArray 2000XT system has a suggested price of $24,000. The suggested price of the DLT2000XT single drive subsystem is $3,860. Founded in 1985, Storage Dimensions is the leading independent vendor of high-availability disk and tape storage systems for client/server and open systems environments. In addition to award-winning, leading-edge products, the Company provides a number of innovative and sophisticated support programs to help customers minimize the total cost-of-ownership over the life-cycle of their storage investment. The Company is ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9002 certified See certification. and primarily serves Fortune 1000 corporations and large institutions that have business- and mission-critical applications requiring high capacity, performance, reliability, and avaserver and open systems environments. In addition to ( BW)(STORAGE-DIMENSIONS) Storage Dimensions Introduces Three High-Performance DLT Backup Solutions For Mission-Critical Applications Business Editors/Computers Writers MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 14, 1996--Storage Dimensions today extended its family of high-speed network backup solutions with the introduction of three new Digital Linear Tape (DLT(TM)) products. The new backup systems, which incorporate the DLT2000XT drive, offer capacities up to 120 GB, throughput performance up to 6 MB per second, and cost per megabyte as low as $0.13. The DLT2000XT systems provide dramatically higher capacity and performance than traditional 4mm DAT and 8mm alternatives at a 25% lower cost per MB. The new Storage Dimensions DLT products include MegaFlex(TM) DLT2000XT TapeArray(TM), a four-drive system offering up to 120 GB of high-speed backup; JETArray(TM) 2000XT, a four drive system offering 90 GB of capacity with RAID 5 fault tolerance; and the 30 GB DLT2000XT single-drive subsystem. DLT2000XT TapeArray and the DLT2000XT single drive subsystem provide support for NetWare, Windows NT, Solaris, HP-UX, and AIX. JETArray 2000XT supports NetWare and Windows NT. "The DLT2000XT drive is a low price, high-performance alternative to traditional 4mm DAT and 8mm tape," said Rich Bruklis, product marketing manager for Storage Dimensions. "It is also a good midrange alternative to the higher speed and higher capacity DLT4000 drive. The DLT2000XT makes high-performance DLT technology available to 4mm and 8mm customers because it carries a lower price than DLT4000." MegaFlex DLT2000XT TapeArray Delivers High-Speed Parallel Streaming Designed for multi-server networks, the new MegaFlex DLT2000XT TapeArray houses one to four DLT2000XT tape drives for scalable capacity up to 120 GB in a single enclosure. Multiple DLT2000XT TapeArray systems can be combined to provide 500 GB or more of high-speed backup capacity, making it a perfect solution for backup of high-capacity servers. By streaming up to four drives concurrently, DLT2000XT TapeArray achieves backup speeds up to 6 MB per second 24 GB per hour. This reduces the backup window, allowing for complete nightly backup of mission-critical servers. The MegaFlex enclosure features a cableless SCSI backplane which can be split to support direct SCSI connections from two servers. This feature saves customers money by eliminating the cost of a duplicate backup system for the second server. The high-availability enclosure features redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and cooling fans, as well as dual-locking power cords. JETArray 2000XT Shortens Backup Window And Provides RAID For NetWare and Windows NT users who require fault-tolerant, full nightly backup of multiple high-capacity servers, the new JETArray 2000XT offers both high-speed backup and cost-effective RAID protection. This solution integrates high-speed, image-based backup software from Cheyenne, high-capacity DLT drives, RAID protection, and the Company's resilient storage enclosure. JETArray 2000XT provides backup speeds up to 24 GB per hour, which is almost 8 times that of traditional DAT and 8mm solutions. The 90 GB system achieves its high rate of speed by using performance-matched components along with image-based backup software. The innovative software foregoes slow file-by-file data backup in favor of taking a "snapshot" of the disk and transferring this image directly to tape. DLT2000XT Single-Drive Subsystem Provides Fast Single-Server Backup The DLT2000XT subsystem is a high-performance external backup solution for demanding single server requirements. With 30 GB of storage capacity, a single-drive DLT2000XT subsystem meets the capacity requirements of mid-sized PC servers. At a cost per megabyte as low as $0.13, it provides a cost-effective solution for decentralized servers. Storage Dimensions Delivers Broad Line of DLT Product Offerings With the addition of DLT2000XT technology, Storage Dimensions now provides one of the industry's broadest lines of DLT product offerings. The growing product family includes DLT2000XT and DLT4000 models of MegaFlex TapeArray, the award-winning JETArray, and the single-tape subsystems. Rounding out the DLT offering is a seven-tape DLT4700 Library offering up to 280 GB of capacity. -0-
MegaFlex TapeArray JETArray
New: New:
DLT DLT2000XT DLT4000 JETArray JetArray
Product TapeArray TapeArray DLT2000XT DLT4000
Maximum 24 28 24 28
Speed GB/hour GB/hour GB/hour GB/hour
Maximum
Capacity 120 GB 160 GB 90 GB 120 GB
Single Tape Subsystem Library
DLT New:
Product DLT2000XT DLT 4000 DLT4700
Single Tape Single Tape Library
Maximum 9 10.8 10.8
Speed GB/hour GB/hour GB/hour
Maximum
Capacity 30 GB 40 GB 280 GB
Note: Data capacity and drive speeds reflect 2:1 compression. Actual speeds are influenced by software, applications, peripheral connections, and configuration settings. Industry's Most Comprehensive Support Programs The DLT2000XT drive has one of the highest reliability ratings in the tape drive market. Storage Dimensions backs that reliability with their exclusive SpeedExchange(SM) warranty. Unlike competitors who have return-to-factory policies that can result in weeks to replace failed equipment, Storage Dimensions provides replacement product within 24 hours of a customer's request. In addition to SpeedExchange, Storage Dimensions provides business-hour phone assistance and 24-hour on-line access to technical support through Storage Dimensions' TechConnect information knowledgebase (techconnect@xstor.com). Company, product, and support information are also readily available 24 hours a day through the Company's innovative Web site (http://www.storagedimensions.com). Pricing and Availability The DLT2000XT TapeArray, JETArray, and single tape systems are shipping now. A complete tabletop or rack-mount DLT2000XT TapeArray system with four drives has a suggested price of $20,000. The JETArray 2000XT system has a suggested price of $24,000. The suggested price of the DLT2000XT single drive subsystem is $3,860. Founded in 1985, Storage Dimensions is the leading independent vendor of high-availability disk and tape storage systems for client/server and open systems environments. In addition to award-winning, leading-edge products, the Company provides a number of innovative and sophisticated support programs to help customers minimize the total cost-of-ownership over the life-cycle of their storage investment. The Company is ISO 9002 certified and primarily serves Fortune 1000 corporations and large institutions that have business- and mission-critical applications requiring high capacity, performance, reliability, and availability. Storage Dimensions products are available through a worldwide network of authorized au·thor·ize tr.v. au·thor·ized, au·thor·iz·ing, au·thor·iz·es 1. To grant authority or power to. 2. To give permission for; sanction: resellers and distributors. The Company is located at 1656 McCarthy Boulevard, Milpitas, CA 95035 and can be reached at 408/954-0710. The Company's World Wide Web address is http://www.storagedimensions.com. CONTACT: Storage Dimensions Criss Gould, 408/894-1420 crissgou@xstor.com or Dovetail dovetail (dov´tāl), n a widened or fanned-out portion of a prepared cavity, usually established deliberately to increase the retention and resistance form. Public Relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most Mark Coker/Jim Azevedo, 408/395-3600 dovetailpr@aol.com |
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