Backup needs have gone sky-high due to increased digital multimedia, larger financial databases and enormous growth in E-commerce. The customers turn to HP, a leading innovator in tape storage, for long term data security and cost effective backup solutions.

HP is famous for its new innovative ideas and cost effective solutions. Vast technical experience has enabled HP to efficiently combine the magnetic and optical recording technologies in high performance SDLT format. Data managers prefer the SDLT tape technology for network servers, mid-range computers, data centers, high end workstations and library automation systems. HP SDLT-600 drives are developed for clients whom backup data storage demands are outgrowing the capability of their existing Super DLT backup tape drives. SDLT-600 is based on SDLT-2 format. HP SDLT-600 features almost double the data recording capacity and performance of the SDLT-1 tape technology. HP SDLT-600 is available in two models, which are internal and external drives.

With compressed capacity of 600 GB, the HP SDLT-600 tape drives offer the greatest capacity point available to the clients of SDLT and DLT tape format.

HP SDLT-2 tape cartridge can efficiently backup native 300 GB information.

HP SDLT-2 tape cartridges are built tough for greater data protection and long term durability.

Previously stored data on the DLT VS-160 and SDLT-1 media tapes can easily be retrieved by the HP SDLT-600 drive. It is read-compatible with SDLT 1 and DLT VS 160 tape cartridges. HP SDLT-2 tapes deliver excellent results at higher transfer rate of 72 MB/sec (compressed mode). High speed HP SDLT-2 cartridges deliver superior data integrity assurance in demanding environments.

SDLT-2 tape brands are listed below:

Fuji SDLT-II tape
26300201

HP SDLT-2 tape
Q2020A

Imation SDLT-2 tape
18040 and 16988

Maxell SDLT 2 tape
183715

Quantum SDLT II tape
MR-S2MQN-01

New generation HP SDLT-2 tape format is the realization of multiple advancements in the cutting-edge media technologies. With HP SDLT-2 tape, the users can confidently move their data to remote sites and use it for archival purposes to preserve the data for longer time period. Pollutants and debris can affect the overall performance. Therefore it is recommended that cleaning cartridge should be used on regular basis. HP SDLT cleaning cartridge, part # C7982A, should be used periodically.

HP SDLT-600 is more user-friendly and energy efficient. HP SDLT-600 drive is designed for improved data manageability, rock solid reliability and low ownership cost. The drive supports HP library and tape tools that ensure easier installation. With the help of these tools, the maintenance and troubleshooting of media and tape drive become more effective. HP has introduced a new mechanism called OBDR (One Button Disaster Recovery), which helps to efficiently retrieve your data in disastrous situations. OBDR system is available in both internal and external HP SDLT-600 drives.

HP SDLT-600 is the fastest performing Super DLT drive. Along with unparalleled data reliability, the HP SDLT drive assures investment protection with its exceptional backward compatibility. Backup software applications supported by HP SDLT-600 include ARC-Serve, Backup Exec and HP Data Protector Express.

HP SDLT-600 drive offers the fastest ultra 160 SCSI interface.