StorageTek T10000 Tape Drives-The Ultimate Data Storage!
Posted by Eric Bornfriend on Fri, Nov 18, 2011 @ 12:22 PM
The StorageTek T10000 Tape Drive data storage system is the ultimate in data storage and security. With this system all of your data can be securely backed up no matter how large your storage needs are. With advances in tape storage technology, you can now fit 5 times the storage capacity in the same space as before. If you have never had tape storage before, then the ease of use, reliability, and small size of tape libraries can be a major benefit.
For maximum storage per tape cartridge, the StorageTek T10000C drive matched with StorageTek T10000 T2 data tape cartridges gives you 5 TB of native uncompressed storage capacity per cartridge, and 1 TB of native uncompressed storage capacity for the T10000 T2 sport tape cartridge. For the StorageTek T10000A and T10000B tape drives, you get 500 GB of native uncompressed storage per StorageTek T10000 data tape cartridge and 1 TB of native uncompressed storage for the T10000B data tape cartridge. For the sport versions of the T10000 and T10000B cartridges you get 120 GB and 240 GB of native uncompressed storage respectively. If you already have an older Oracle Tape storage system for your data backup, storage, and recovery such as the StorageTek 9940 or 9840, you are in luck. All of the T10000 systems have the same form factor as these previous systems so conversion will be a breeze. Also, since these new cartridges can store much more data than previous versions, your storage library may could be up to 5 times smaller that previously. This could add more floor space to your work area just by upgrading as well as reduce search times due to the fact that there are up to five times fewer tapes in your library.
For the StorageTek T10000 Tape Drives and STK data backup, storage, and recovery systems, security and reliability are of utmost importance. With WORM (Write Once, Read Many) protection, you never have to worry about your valuable data being written over. With a 30 year shelf life and an extremely low bit error rate, you never have to worry about corrupted data. Also, the T10000 has a life of 15,000 loads and unloads. If that does not seem like enough, the T10000 T2 has a life of 25,000 loads and unloads. The tape cartridge hubs are also lockable to avoid damaging the tape inside. A new and improved longer tape path helps reduce wear and avoids stretching the tape. Also, the recording surface is never touched due to the rollers and guides all being on the back side of the tape. This helps to avoid damaging the tape and extends the life of the media. To top it all off, StorageTek VolSafe technology assures that your system is only using authentic StorageTek media.
A StorageTek T10000 tape storage system can handle all of your data backup, storage, and recovery needs, no matter what the volume. The versatility of this system guarantees success, whatever your requirements may be. Whether you will have a library of 20 tapes or 1000 tapes, ease of use, security, and reliability will always be at the forefront.
