Why Consider RAPID-Tape Arrays?

Are your backups taking too long? Is your backup window closing on you? Multiple tape drives will increase your capacity, but do nothing for your performance. Your solution is a RAPID-Tape array from ANDATACO. ANDATACO's RAPID-Tape arrays offer a multitude of features (see graphic below).

In addition, RAPID-Tape offers many more advantages (see graphic below).

For a more comprehensive overview of RAPID-Tape arrays see our product brief
"RAPID-Tape & RAPID-Tape Stacker Arrays".


RAPID-Tape Array and Stacker Array Subsystems

RAPID-Tape 4mm Drive & Stacker Arrays

Utilizing five DDS-2 tape drives or tape stackers, the RAPID-Tape 4000 family provides up to four times the performance and capacity of a single 4mm tape device, while adding data security through the use of RAID level 3 parity.

RAPID-Tape 8mm Drive Arrays

If you prefer 8mm tape technology, the RAPID-Tape 8000 family is your solution. Utilizing five 8505XL tape drives, the RAPID-Tape 8000 family provides up to four times the performance and capacity of single 8505XL tape drives, while adding data security through the use of RAID level 3 parity.

RAPID-Tape DLT Drive & Stacker Arrays

If you require high data throughput and high storage capacity, consider a DLT tape array. Utilizing five DLT tape drives or tape stackers, the RAPID-Tape 6000 family provides up to four times the performance and capacity of a single DLT tape device, while adding data security through the use of RAID level 3 parity.


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