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".
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.