TDK Corporation announced that this June it will be launching
sales of its DC-DAT160 DAT 160-type Data Cartridge, a compact-size
DAT storage media that achieves 80GB capacity (160GB with 2:1
compression). TDK's DAT 160 media is to launch after passing
the world's first compliance testing by the DAT MG (Manufacturers
Group).
TDK will concurrently launch sales of its DAT Cleaning
Cartridge II (DC-DAT8CC).
Offering compact size and high capacity, DDS/DAT data
cartridges are widely used for backup applications with
servers. The increasing number of internal networks within
organizations and continued growth in volume of data requiring
storage has generated increased demand for larger storage
capacity.
The DAT 160 is a sixth-generation data cartridge system
of this highly successful DDS technology, realizing 160GB
capacity with compression. As the DAT 160 drive is backward
compatible with the current DDS-4 and DAT 72 data cartridges,
it affords the added advantage of data continuity.
TDK, as a recording media manufacturer, cooperated with
Hewlett-Packard Company, one drive manufacturer, from the
initial stages of development, and rapidly completed development
to become the world's first to pass compliance testing
of its cartridge by the DAT MG.
TDK previously achieved acclaim for the high reliability
of its DDS-4, DAT 72 and other DDS/DAT data cartridge products.
Its newest DC-DAT160 DAT 160 data cartridge, utilizes Super
Finavinx metal magnetic particles and harnesses high-precision
coating and other advanced tape manufacturing technologies
gained from TDK's experience in previous DDS/DAT data cartridges
to realize a large-capacity, high-reliability and high-durability
data storage media.
*1 Without compression
*2 With 2:1 compression
*3 As of May 7, 2007, according to TDK investigations.
Main features of TDK DC-DAT160 DAT 160 data cartridge
1. Uses high-coercivity, high-stability Super Finavinx
metal magnetic material
2. Ultra-smooth tape surface realizes low noise with high
output.
3. Outstanding durability and weather resistance, for a
strong, reliable tape that stands up to repeated read/writes.
4. High-precision slitting improves tape edge quality and
ensures stable characteristics.
5. New cartridge mechanism featuring sealed construction
and high reliability.
Product name (Memory capacity), price, date of
sales launch
DC-DAT160 DAT 160 data cartridge
(Memory capacity: 80GB without compression, 160GB with
2:1 compression).
Open price. On sale from June, 2007
DC-DAT8CC DAT cleaning cartridge II
Open price. On sale from June, 2007
Left: TDK DC-DAT160 DAT 160 data cartridge
Right: TDK DC-DAT8CC DAT cleaning cartridge II
Main features of TDK DC-DAT160 DAT 160 data cartridge
1. Uses high-coercivity, high-stability Super Finavinx
metal magnetic material
TDK's DC-DAT160 utilizes ultra-fine particles of Super
Finavinx metal magnetic material with a high coercivity,
ensuring excellent aging stability idealized for the high-density
recording of the DAT 160 format. By means of highly uniform
particle orientation and high-density coating it realizes
an ample margin of high output for the DAT 160 format,
and moreover boasts a low error rate and outstanding long-term
storage stability.
2. Ultra-smooth tape surface realizes low noise with high
output
The DAT 160 format, with its short recording wavelength,
is susceptible to even the slightest irregularities on
the tape surface (magnetic layer surface), which can cause
so-called spacing losses. Along with an extremely smooth
base film, the DC-DAT160 applies TDK's long years of experience
in high-precision ultra-thin film coating technology to
precision-coat the tape with the magnetic material. Then
a specialized calendaring process smoothes the tape surface.
This virtually eliminates spacing losses that can lead
to errors and realizes low-noise and high output, along
with stabilized characteristics and a high S/N ratio.
3. Outstanding durability and weather resistance, for a strong,
reliable tape that stands up to repeated read/writes.
While extremely thin, the DC-DAT160 makes use of a robust
base film. A high-durability TDC* binder forms a tough
magnetic layer. Use of a high-function lubricant ensures
smooth contact with the rotary heads, while reducing the
friction resistance between tape and the drive transport
mechanism. By these measures, DC-DAT160 achieves superb
durability, maintaining the same low error rate and initial
characteristics even after repeated read-writes. It also
boasts outstanding weather resistance to realize high reliability
in a variety of user environments.
* Three Dimensional Compound
4. High-precision slitting improves tape edge quality and
ensures stable characteristics.
A high-precision slitter exclusively for DAT 160 use achieves
a high-quality tape edge, which ensures the tape will maintain
stable characteristics even through hard, repeated use.
5. New cartridge mechanism featuring sealed construction
and high reliability
The new mechanism utilized in the DC-DAT160 is built to
extremely high precision, enabling it to realize stable
tape run even after repeated read/write operations. Its
highly enclosed construction protects the tape from invasion
by dirt and dust that can cause errors. A hub lock mechanism,
which prevents the tape from slackening due to vibration
during transport, also boosts its reliability as a data
storage media.
TDK DAT 160 Data Cartridge
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