Tape storage technology continues to lead the backup industry, as it offers the convenience of automated backup system. Tape libraries provide scalability, fast backup speed, superior data integrity and low cost per GB.

Dell is a global manufacturer of backup tape libraries, drives, cartridges and other backup devices. Dell TL-4000 is an economically-priced automated tape library, which is based on a compact 4-U form factor. It offers compatibility with Linear Tape Open (LTO) technology, which is a market-leader of tape industry. LTO drives and tapes based on the latest LTO3, LTO ultrium4 and LTO-5 tape generations can be integrated with TL4000 library. The users of Dell TL-4000 library can cost-effectively store up to 72 terabytes of native information within a smaller footprint.

Automated backup performance of Dell tape library ultimately leads to reduced human errors, safe media handling and faster throughput speed. So the organizations can easily fulfill the mandates of increasing government regulations and handle the data growth in a cost effective manner. Dell TL-4000 is a versatile tape library that can hold up to 4 drives and 48 backup tapes within a compact 4-U space. It can be seamlessly connected to the demanding servers and the complex storage area networks. In addition, the trouble-free expansion makes TL-4000 an ideal tape library for value conscious IT managers.

LTO5 media tape format offers a super fast 504 GB/hour data rate, providing a smart backup technology for large database applications, midsized organizations, data mining, financial organizations, management information systems, popular servers and video applications. Therefore with four LTO5 drives, the backup rate of Dell TL-4000 library reaches up to 2.016 TB/hr. So the relentlessly growing backup demands can be fulfilled at the best price and within a reasonable time span. HP LTO5 tape solution has established high standards for performance, data security, compatibility and durability.

Data encryption functionality is available with LTO ultrium5 and LTO4 media technologies. Additionally, tamper-proof data storage can be ensured by utilizing the WORM (write once, read many) mechanism that features in all three versions LTO5, LTO4 and LTO ultrium3 media. With this remarkable WORM functionality, the data written onto the tape cannot be erased or altered. LTO ultrium format features two generation backward compatibility provides you access to previously stored data, thus contributing to the increased ROI.

Remote Web management feature has been included in TL-4000 library to help improve data manageability. The users can easily monitor logs, library operations, view status, upgrade firmware and setup diagnostics from remote locations. Bar code reader comes standard with TL-4000 library that enables efficient management of media tapes and drives. The LTO drives can be easily connected to the library unit via SAS, Fiber channel or iSCSI connectivity interfaces. Majority of the leading backup software run smoothly and perform excellently with Dell TL-4000 library.

Dell TL-4000 library provides you the capacity, speed, robustness and compatibility demanded by midrange and data-rich IT environments.

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Frank Miller is the Marketing Manager of Backuptape and markets LTO 5 tape and HP LTO 5 tape. He has vast experience in the marketing and trading industries and has been helping buyers who have the backup needs and guide clients about the technology.

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