PostTandberg Data announced a solution that allows its LTO-5 HH FC tape drive to connect to a Mac by using its Thunderbolt port along with PROMISE SANLink to provide users with high-performance LTO tape storage.
The solution is compatible with Thunderbolt technology that ships on the new MacBook Pro, Mac mini, iMac and MacBook Air. Mac users can store HD video and workflow applications directly to LTO tape using Thunderbolt technology. With this solution, Mac users can store up to 3TB (Compression ratio of 2:1) of data in less than three hours on a single $69 LTO-5 cartridge.
Tandberg Data and PROMISE Technology, Inc. have tested and certified the solution to ensure compatibility to the user. SANLink provides a dual 4Gbps FC link that can be used to connect to external FC storage. Each adapter features full-duplex capable FC ports that automatically detect connection speed and can each independently operate at 1, 2 or 4Gbps.
Tandberg Data's LTO-5 tape drives store up to 3TB (with 2.1 compression) per cartridge. Capable of data transfer rates of up to 280MB/sec, it dynamically and continuously adjusts the speed of the drive to keep drives streaming. This maximizes performance and reduces start/stops, which increases the reliability of drives and media. Tandberg Data also supports LTFS (Linear Tape File System), which allows the tape drive to operate like a hard disk with direct access without the need for tape backup software. The solution is also compatible with all major backup software packages.
Tandberg Data LTO-5 HH FC external tape drive features with PROMISE SANLink:
Availability
Tandberg Data LTO-5 HH FC external tape drives and LTO-5 media are available through established channel of distributor and reseller partners. MSRP pricing for the LTO-5 HH FC external tape drive is $3,395.00, and MSRP pricing for LTO-5 media is $69.00. All Tandberg Data LTO-5 HH FC tape drives come with a three-year warranty and Advanced Replacement Service.
The PROMISE SANlink is available through PROMISE's network of distributor and reseller partners and from the Apple Store and Apple Authorized Resellers. SANlink is available for $799.
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