Sony LTX200G LTO-2 Offers Exceptional Tracking Stability

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Posted by printer | Posted in Article on board | Posted on 10-01-2010

Advancements have been made by Sony in several critical and valuable components of the second generation LTX200G tape cartridge including its transfer rate, durability, mechanical stability, track density, tape length, compression technique, media coating process and recording capability. Sony has introduced new technologies to the Sony LTX200G LTO-2 format that has significantly decreased the noise level enabling it to match with the increased sensitivity of magneto resistive heads. Tape travel stability and mechanical stability in Sony LTO-2 cartridge has been assured by its smooth and uniform tape surface. The uniform tape surface of Sony LTX200G helps to optimize the head media interfacing to ensure high output frequency.

The fast transfer speed of Sony LTO-2 format reduces the time of data retrieval and backup operations. Sony LTO-2 ultrium technology consumes less energy and therefore saves the costs. The Sony second generation LTO format offers impressive speed of 80 MB/s along with 200 GB recording ability. Sony LTX200G backup media technology secures the vital information of the clients. The backward compatibility secures the client’s investments. Sony LTX200G tape’s capacity and output frequency has been doubled from the first generation LTO format. The increasing storage needs of the clients can now be fulfilled by fewer Sony LTX-200G data tapes. By adopting the Sony LTO-2 technology, the clients can increase their ROI as the Sony LTO-2 format has lowered the I. T and maintenance costs.

Sony has added advanced features to the high capacity LTO-2 media format. Backup & archiving solutions offered by Sony LTO2 ultrium are highly dependable and economical. A3MP coating system has further improved the media robustness and has enhanced the output frequency of Sony LTX-200G data cartridge. The resistance of Sony LTO-2 tape has been raised by the A3MP technology. Sony LTX200G is the most dependable media tape cartridge for those demanding working environments. The cartridge shell of Sony LTX-200G tape has been ultrasonically welded that furthers strengthens its reliability. High output frequency and exceptional tracking stability of Sony LTO-2 tape leads to long life span.

Sony LTX-200G cartridge delivers excellent performance in all ultrium-2 drives. Sony has specifically engineered LTX200G cartridge for long durable life. 4-KB IC memory chip helps in fast access & retrieval of information that improves the performance. Servo writing system is used in the Sony LTO-2 data media format that lowers the tracking error rate and contributes to precise recording and reading of data. Massive backup storage needs are fulfilled by the Sony LTX200G ultrium-2 tapes offering 80 Mbps compressed speed. Incorporating a memory chip, the Sony LTX200G ultrium-2 tape offers fast access speed in tape libraries. The innovative techniques in Sony LTO-2 tape have lowered the friction resulting in stable backup operations. Therefore this feature also helps to decrease the noise level. Smooth tape surface of Sony LTO-2 helps to stabilize and speed up the backup operations.

Dell Lto-3 Ultrium Tape Technology Is Ideal For Data Intensive Applications

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Posted by printer | Posted in Article on board | Posted on 09-01-2010

Dell LTO 3 tape cartridges are highly scalable and compact. Dell LTO-3 341-2647 cartridge is the most economical tape storage medium for high volume and demanding backups. Highly compact Dell LTO-3 media tapes provide efficient data recording and are very easy-to-handle. Dell ultrium-3 data cartridges ensure efficient and reliable data archiving for longer time periods. Dell LTO-3 tape technology offers high output characteristics and high recording density that are required by the advanced data intensive applications. Robust technology and innovative features of Dell ultrium-3 tape format offers the durability and data security to protect your valuable information.

Dell tests these tapes on the Dell systems before their shipment, which ensure its outstanding performance and compatibility. Dell ultrium-3 format is also supported and backed up by Dell Tech Support. Dell 341-2647 ultrium tape features a reliable and efficient error correction algorithm which ensures recovery of recorded information in case the data is lost form one track. The information being recorded onto the Dell LTO-3 tape media is verified by the read head by reading it back. The reading heads in the LTO-3 drive are located behind the writing heads. This efficient recording system rewrites the data that fails in the first attempt thus increasing the data integrity and lowering the error rate.

Dell LTO-3 ultrium cartridge’s tape is wrapped around a single reel. The tape cartridge has a leader-pin onto which the tape’s end is attached. The LTO tape drive uses this leader pin for grasping the tape reel’s end, and then afterwards mounts it inside the tape drive. When the tape cartridge is pulled out from the tape drive, the leader pin with the help of a small spring adjusts itself to the move to the opening of the ultrium tape cartridge. Each Dell LTO-3 cartridge contains a memory chip which comprises of 128 memory blocks. Each of the memory blocks has 32 bytes; this means that the total memory of LTO cartridge memory is 4096 Bytes or 4 KB. One block of the LTO cartridge memory is written/read at a time by the help of RF interface. LTO memory chip help the LTO tape drives to differentiate and identify the different versions of LTO tape format. Cartridge memory reader is included in all the LTO-3 backup tape drives.

A very efficient data compression method has been employed in the Dell LTO3 tape format called SDLC (streaming lossless data compression). A header bit is added to each written block of data whether it is in native or compressed form. A copy of the ram information is saved for each data block the compression algorithm works on in the Dell LTO-3 tape technology. When the data compression algorithm compresses the information, it compares the compressed block of data with the raw block of information. After comparing it records the data block on to the tape media which is smaller of the two. The data compression process increases the size of inputs. The efficient data compression technology utilized by the Dell LTO-3 tape format achieves a ratio of 2:1. Dell LTO-3 tape’s data compression process uses the extra bit for differentiating the compressed data block from the raw blocks.

New LTO3 Tape Technology

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Posted by printer | Posted in Article on board | Posted on 04-01-2010

The specifications of LTO3 tape have provided opportunity to the manufacturers of LTO ultrium to offer LTO 3 tape products with incorporated feature of WORM (write once, read many). Guidelines have been established by the Government regulations like the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Act of Health Insurance Portability & Accountability and SEC Rule 17a-4 on how much time period the data should be kept secure, retained and remain unchanged. The businesses are looking forward to adopt more affordable tape storage technologies that are capable of storing critical information for time span of ten years or more, without any alterations. LTO3 tape media technology meets these requirements of the organizations in cost efficient manner. The WORM functionality in the LTO 3 tape products have successfully addressed the needs of its customers for long term and cost efficient data archiving. The specifications of LTO third generation includes co-existence of non-WORM and WORM enabled backup tape drive. Implementation of LTO program has provided the organization with a highly durable and low cost means of storing valuable information in non-erasable and non-alterable format. LTO 3 tape technology is the best cost effective choice for data archiving up to several decades. CM (cartridge memory) is also included in the LTO3 ultrium tape cartridge which is used by the robust algorithms. The specific design of cartridge memory helps in preventing tampering. LTO3 tape format also supports the previously written data which has been appended at the end of WORM ultrium cartridge. Therefore the users can take complete advantage of the great recording capacity of the LTO ultrium tape and perform their work operations at low cost. Dynamic data rate is an innovative technique which has been employed in the LTO 3 tape format. The new technique of dynamic data rate enhances the performance and durability of the LTO3 backup tape media. Its storage capacity also has been doubled from that of LTO-2 tape format. 400 gigabytes is the native capacity of LTO 3 tape cartridge, and it can hold double the amount of compressed data from its native capacity. Information on LTO2 tape media can be read by LTO3 tape technology and data can also be written on to it. On the other hand, the LTO 3 tape is only capable of reading information from the LTO-1 tape media. This new third generation LTO tape format protects the users’ investment. LTO is the only technology whose base is an open specification. It also supports data interchange. The specification of LTO can be licensed by any manufacturer thus providing unique ability to the users to select from number of tape cartridge and drive offerings. Competitive pricing, technological innovation and compatible products’ multiple sources are fostered by such pro-competitive environment. Stress on LTO ultrium media and drive is lowered by the “dynamic data rate” process which optimizes the performance and output level. In dynamic data rate, the tape drive’s speed is closely matched with transfer speed of network or host server. Robust LTO3 data tapes are available at available at tape4backup dot com with lifetime warranty.

Get More Out of Your Large Format Printer – How to Choose the Right Paper for the Job

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Posted by printer | Posted in Article on board | Posted on 02-01-2010

Wide format printers, also known as plotters, are a special type of printer that have the capability of delivering prints larger then the standard 8-1/2″ x 11″. Their initial high cost makes them an economical investment only to select firms performing specific functionality. Companies that make a lot of custom signs or posters, or that often need to print copies of blue prints will find wide format printers to be cost effective and of great use.

There is some variation among all wide format printers performance and capabilities, like all standard printers. For example, if you are an architect it might serve you to invest in a multifunction wide format printer. Like any other multifunction printer, these printers can not only print but make copies and scans at a larger scale. If image and color quality are of high importance to your firm, investing in a printer that performs highly in delivering color consistency, accuracy, and balance as well as clarity in the entire image may be of value.

Because wide format printers produce prints larger then your standard 8-1/2″ x 11″ paper, for the most part special paper will need to be purchased. It is important to note that most wide format printer paper is produced in rolls (and not sheets like most regular printer paper) in order to create a higher degree of size compatibility. And again, like all other printer paper, wide format printer paper (also widely known as plotter paper) comes in a large variety of options. Depending on your usage, your paper preference will vary. HP is one of the leading producers in wide format printers and their supplementary papers, so the following is a brief run down of the available options in photo paper. These option names and their functions should be easily translatable to other brands of papers compatible with different brands of printers.

HP Universal Bond Paper and Bright White Paper are two of the most commonly used papers for low cost every day prints. Both papers are designed for black and color line drawings and deliver crisp line resolution and high color contrast.

HP Coated Paper has a bright white base that produces vivid accurate colors and dense blacks that work to create fine detailed images. Heavyweight Coated Paper is great for use for long term signs or posters. This matte inkjet paper is affordable yet creates bright, colorful, medium ink density images. If you plan on replacing your signs or posters frequently, Universal Coated Paper is a great alternative to its heavyweight brother. Still delivering quality colors and images, this paper is lower in cost and has faster drying times.

HP High Gloss Photo Paper is a low cost high gloss photo paper that is great for appealing to audiences in visual presentations using graphic or colored displays. Universal Instant-Dry Photo Gloss Paper is another economical photo paper that also looks great in presentations using images; however this paper’s porous medium makes the prints quick to dry, yet still glossy in appearance.

Outstanding Media Security Features of Maxell LTO 4 Ultrium Tape

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Posted by printer | Posted in Article on board | Posted on 01-01-2010

Maxell has always emphasized on innovation, high quality, media durability and cost efficient back solutions. The combined efforts of Maxell and the leading developers of backup tape drives have enabled Maxell to design highly robust LTO backup tape media. Maxell LTO4 tape cartridge is well renowned for massive storage capacity, durable tape media and exceptional scalability. NeoSMART technology has enabled the Maxell LTO4 format to support demanding backup applications and voluminous data at a fast rate and low cost. Maxell LTO-4 tape format is very energy efficient & ensures long archival life.

183906 is a high capacity LTO-4 cartridge designed by Maxell offering native 800GB capacity. Maxell is now working on new tape format and will introduce its proprietary technology of NanoCAP that will enhance its recording capacity to 10 TB. NeoSMART technology reflects the vast experience and expertise of Maxell in data storage technology. NeoSMART is the core technology used in the development of the Maxell LTO 4 data cartridges. Maxell LTO-4 is specifically engineered for high demanding work environments. Exceptional mechanical stability and increased coercivity are the key features of Maxell 183906 ultrium tape that are the result of the ultra fine ceramic metal particles incorporated in the LTO-4 media tapes. These advantageous attributes of 183906 LTO-4 tape media assure magnetic stability in long term thus leading to increased performance level in archival applications. A very fine coating layer is applied to the base film of Maxell 183906 ultrium cartridge with the help of the Maxell’s exclusive ceramic coating technique. This increases the tape longevity and also improves the efficiency and accuracy of media recording in harsh conditions. The ceramic coating layer is also very useful in protecting the tape media from corrosion which results in decreased error rate.

The robustness of Maxell LTO4 cartridge has been further elevated by the introduction of new molding & spot welding technique. This new mechanism secures the ultrium tape cartridge from shocks during day to day transportation and handling. All the Maxell LTO4 backup tapes are passed through different stringent tests that ensure outstanding media durability, backward compatibility and robustness even after 1-million uses. Maxell 183906 tape is intelligently designed for heavy work loads and high speed backups. Data loss has been prohibited in the Maxell LTO-4 tape by the employment of exceptional servo writing technology. This advanced feature is very helpful in stabilizing the servo characteristics and ensures reliable data tracking.

The historical records of the tape usage are saved in the built-in memory chip of the 183906 Maxell tapes that helps to improve the performance and speed of data searches. Memory chip is a highly reliable and unique feature of LTO tape technology. Maxell LTO-4 tape cartridge has a greenish-blue color which helps in quick visual identification of the ultrium cartridge. New unique color has been used for the Maxell ultrium-4 tapes so that the I. T managers can easily differentiate it from the tape cartridges of previous generations.

LTO Ultrium Tape Technology Offers Solid Migration Path

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Posted by printer | Posted in Article on board | Posted on 31-12-2009

Servo format in the LTO tape technology remains consistent throughout its product life line. This is very advantageous for the manufacturers as they can leverage their investments. Multiple sources for tape drives and media lower the production bottlenecks and as a result the investment of the users and OEMs is protected. The LTO tape cartridge’s design consists of a single hub. The recording capacity in the LTO ultrium is further enhanced with the help of data compression algorithm. Solid migration path is offered by the LTO ultrium technology. The 384 data tracks are accommodated in the LTO tape that are divided into 4 regions called the data bands.

Servo information is bounded on each data band’s bottom and top. 96 tracks are contained in each data band and each of the data-band is filled one after the other. A non-contacting cartridge memory (CM) is embedded in the ultrium cartridge which is a passive RF interface. The contents of the non-volatile memory are read by the LTO cartridge memory. Much useful information such as manufacturer’s data, initialization information and information about calibration can be retrieved from the LTO tape cartridge without inserting it into the tape drive. During the manufacturing process of LTO ultrium cleaning cartridge, servo bands are pre-written on LTO media.

Incase if any portion of the servo-code is corrupted or there is defect in any one of the serve element, then the tape head with the help of the 2nd redundant servo mechanism continues to track. Servo frames encode the longitudinal position words. So the absolute locations are accessed efficiently down the tape’s length. Error correction system in LTO ultrium consists of two levels that can recover information from longitudinal scratches on the media. Real time versification of recorded information is done in LTO tape format through its RWW (read while write) technology. The recording capacity in the LTO ultrium is further enhanced with the help of data compression algorithm.

Solid migration path is offered by the LTO ultrium technology. New technologies and features are embedded in LTO technology to provide expandability and flexibility in the product line of LTO ultrium. Ultrium format is a single reel, durable and high capacity implementation of the LTO tape storage technology. Linear tape open format is best suited for archive and backup applications. LTO delivers excellent reliability and unmatched performance in stand alone as well as in automated backup environments. Majority of the leading businesses have adopted the LTO tape storage format due to its unparalleled performance and efficiency.

Four generations of LTO tape have been introduced so far. While the fifth and sixth version of LTO ultrium will be launched into market in near future. The highest native capacity of LTO tape format is 800GB which is offered by the fourth generation LTO4 tape. The compressed capacity offerings by all the LTO tape versions are double from their native capacities. Therefore the compressed capacities of LTO1, LTO-2, LTO 3 and LTO4 ultrium tapes are 200, 400, 800 and 1600GB respectively (2:1 compression). All versions of LTO tape are very reliable, robust and deliver outstanding results and elevated performance level.