Maxell DLTtape S4 Manual

MID-RANGE TAPE
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE
Maxell – The Tape to Trust.
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A technological leader in storage media for more than three decades, Maxell
holds over 1,500 patents worldwide. We continue to make significant investment
in Research and Development – sustaining our unrivaled legacy of innovation,
preserving a flawless reputation for product quality, and upholding the stringent
standards required to maintain ISO certification. It is this relentless commitment
to innovation and quality that allows Maxell to consistently provide a wide range of
superior quality tape products for high performance storage solutions.
Maxell’s LTO 4 and DLTtape S4 are based on our innovative
(Neo Super Maximum capacity Advanced Reliability Tape) technology platform.
NeoSMART is a convergence of superior tape and manufacturing technologies
including improved and smaller magnetic particles, new coating and dispersion
methods, and an advanced cartridge shell design. NeoSMART provides the
unsurpassed recording reliability and data recovery demanded by LTO 4 and
DLTtape S4 technologies and beyond.
Along with being the leader in technology advancements, Maxell leads in
Service and Support as well. We offer the industry’s only 24/7/365 Technical
Support Line: 1-800-377-5887 or [email protected], and a FREE Barcode
Labeling Service.
Looking towards the future, Maxell will continue to forge partnerships and
development strategies for developing increased tape capacities of 10 terabytes
and beyond.
Maxell – The Tape to Trust.
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY

14,000 PB
10,000 PB
6,000 PB
2,000 PB
0
2003 2004 2005
Data Storage Growth by the Petabyte
2006 2007
Enterprise
30%
Entry
1%
Low End
17%
Mid-Range
52%
Source: Maxell Research
Computer Tape Drive Revenue 2007 (P)
Source: University of Southern California, CBI - 1/06
Petabytes
MID-RANGE TAPE CONTINUES TO GROW AND DOMINATE
• The volume of digital information is growing exponentially worldwide and is projected to double within the next 3 years.
• More data has been generated in the last 3 decades than the previous 50 centuries especially with the proliferation
of emails, image rich content and compliance regulations.
• User applications are expanding to include everything from entry-level departmental servers to complex enterprise
class automated systems.
• New technologies are further increasing the demand for greater capacity and speed.
• Maxell’s data cartridges are perfect for storing vast volumes of data in limited spaces, with superior efficiency and
higher capacities at lower cost per GB.

LTO Ultrium 4
Tape Technology
Superior Tape Stability and Reliability – Maxell data cartridges are manufactured with
state-of-the-art technology for high performance and superior quality.
•Proprietary, high-coercivity, corrosion resistant Ceramic Armor Metal Particles
provide superior data protection, high signal-to-noise ratio and low error rate.
• Low abrasive tape increases drive head life.
•Highly efficient error correction coding ensures reliable recovery of data.
• High-Precision Servo Tracking (HPST) – Superior measurement stability using stable PEN base film.
• Very smooth and rigid film provides extremely stable and reliable data recording/playback.
• Dual servo bands insure smooth reads and writes. If one servo element fails or a portion of tape servo code
becomes corrupt, the head will continue to track using the second servo system.
•Encryption capabilities designed to enable hardware-based writing of encrypted data to the cartridge, helping to
protect the storage and transport of sensitive information.
• Available in WORM – Prevent data from being over-written or erased. Meets regulatory compliance requirements.
Cartridge Technology
Dependable and Sturdy Data Cartridges – Maxell’s cartridge design offers superior reliability and durability.
• The Maxell proprietary cartridge locking mechanism prevents unwanted tape movement and slack during
transportation and storage.
•Heavy-duty leader pin, designed in collaboration with leading drive manufacturers, is strong enough to stand
up to 20,000 load/unload operations.
• Cartridge is manufactured using high-precision molding technology and spot welding for superior shock
resistance, helping to keep error rates low and reliability high.
• The cartridge semiconductor memory device facilitates high-speed data searches and management of
cartridges in libraries.
1600
1200
800
400
0
LTO 1
GB
200
400
800
LTO 2 LTO 3
Capacity (Compressed)
LTO 4
1.6 TB
180
150
120
90
60
30
0
LTO 1
Mbps
40
80
160
LTO 2 LTO 3
Transfer Rate (Compressed)
210
240
LTO 4
240
Increased Technological Advancements

DLTtape®S4
Tape Technology
High Precision Tracking – Laser Guided Magnetic Recording system uses indelible optical
Servo Tracking that is laser etched onto the tape’s back surface for reliable, high-density
recording.
•Unique Ceramic Armor and high-coercity Metal Particle technologies provide superior
remanence for long-term magnetic stability. High output, metal particle enables high
recording density with improved magnetic energy performance and a higher signal-to-noise
ratio (SNR).
•High-Performance Dual Binder system results in superior durability and excellent data life stability.
• Advanced Calendering Technology (ADT) creates extremely high output and enhanced stability for superior signal
reading and writing.
• New PET Base Film provides strength, improves SNR and delivers increased durability.
• Maxell High Precision Servo Track (HPST) keeps servo tracks perfectly parallel for precise head tracking.
• DLTSAGE WORM technology – Create a WORM cartrige to prevent data from being over-written or erased.
Perfect for archiving and regulation compliance.
Cartridge Technology
Heavy Duty Cartridge and Leader Buckling Design – Highly flexible and durable.
• Cartridge withstands impacts during use, as well as shipping and handling, and resists abrasion during
drive insertion and ejection.
•Proprietary Cartridge Locking Mechanism locks tape in place preventing tape movement and slack from vibrations.
•Innovative Positive Linking Tape Leader system, designed in collaboration with Quantum, is tested at 5,000
loads/unloads.
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
0
SDLT I
GB
320
600
1.6 TB
1400
1600
SDLT II DLT S4
Capacity (Compressed)
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
SDLT I
Mbps
32
72
120
SDLT II DLT S4
Transfer Rate (Compressed)
Increased Technological Advancements

Maxell Corporate of America
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Maxell Canada
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Maxell Latin America
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Product Part # Capacity Transfer Rate
(Native/Compressed) (Native/Compressed)
LTO Tape Cartridges
LTO Ultrium 4 183906 800 GB/1.6 TB 120/240 MB/sec
LTO Ultrium 4 WORM 183907 800 GB/1.6 TB 120/240 MB/sec
LTO Ultrium 3 183900 400/800 GB 80/160 MB/sec
LTO Ultrium 3 WORM 183950 400/800 GB 80/160 MB/sec
LTO Ultrium 2 183850 200/400 GB 40/80 MB/sec
LTO Ultrium 1 183800 100/200 GB 20/40 MB/sec
LTO Cleaning Cartridge 183804 Up to 50 Cleaning Cycles --
(S)DLTtape Cartridges
DLTtape S4 184030 800 GB/1.6 TB 60/120 MB/sec
Super DLTtape II 183715 300/600 GB 36/72 MB/sec
Super DLTtape I 183700 160/320 GB 16/32 MB/sec
SDLT Cleaning Cartridge 183710 Up to 20 Cleaning Cycles --
DLTtape IV 183270 40/80 GB 6.0/12.0 MB/sec
DLTtape IIIXT 183570 15/30 GB 1.25/2.5 MB/sec
DLTtape III 183670 10/20 GB 1.25/2.5 MB/sec
DLT Cleaning Cartridge 183770 Up to 20 Cleaning Cycles --
Enterprise
3590E 183200 60/120/180 GB 9-14 MB/sec
DDS/DAT Tape Cartridges
DAT 160 230010 80/160 GB 6.9/13.8 MB/sec
DAT 160 WORM 230020 80/160 GB 6.9/13.8 MB/sec
DAT 72 200200 36/72 GB 3.0/6.0 MB/sec
DDS 4 200028 20/40 GB 1-3/2-6 MB/sec
DDS 3 200025 12/24 GB 1.5/3.0 MB/sec
DDS 2 200110 4/8 GB 0.7/1.4 MB/sec
DDS 1 331910 2/4 GB 183/366 KB/sec
DDS/DAT Cleaning Cartridge 186990 Up to 40 Cleaning Cycles --
DAT Cleaning Cartridge (DAT 160) 230030 # Cleaning Cycles Drive Dependent --
Linear Tape-Open, LTO, LTO Logo, Ultrium and Ultrium Logo are trademarks of HP, IBM and Quantum in the U.S. and other countries.
DLT and DLTtape are registered trademarks on Quantum Corporation, registered in the U.S. and other countries. DLTSaga is a trademark of
Quantum Corporation.
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