GST’s InternalDR™ family provides internal tape drive connectivity for a wide variety of servers.

The Big Picture

• A single 8mm tape drive that installs directly in the server.
• Capacity: 8mm is 7GB native (14GB compressed).
• Speed: 8mm is 3.5GB/hour native (7GB/hour compressed).
• No attachment features or associated costs.
• 8mm range: single to dual drives.
• Supports LVD SCSI connection directly.

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The Internal 8mm Tape Subsystem is part of our InternalDR™ family. It delivers high-performance and high reliability at cost-effective pricing. These single tape subsystems meet the basic backup needs for small to medium range servers.

The Internal 8mm Tape Subsystem is designed for a wide variety of servers. Native connectivity uses LVD (low voltage differential) SCSI connection.

8mm Technology

8mm tape technology has evolved through four generations and provides read compatibility to existing 8mm backups. The technology was originally created by Sony Corporation and later expanded by Exabyte Corporation.

Native cartridge capacities for 8mm are 7GB (14GB compressed) with speeds of 3.5GB/hr (7GB/hr compressed). A 2-to-1 compression ratio is achieved with IDRC technology.

Key Benefits

Compatibility - GST’s internal 8mm drive will read legacy 8mm tape media.

Lower Investment – Attachment features normally required with external tape drives are not needed. Additional features required by external tape devices can include:

1. Input/Output Processor
2. Input/Output Adapter
3. Additional towers

Space Economy – Floor space or desktop area for an external tape drive is eliminated.

Key Features

Internal Packaging – Internal attachment of 8mm single drives with a wide variety of servers results in a high degree of integration, eliminating high connection costs and simplifying drive containment.

Service and Support – A variety of support programs provides installation and onsite service; includes GST’s Accelerated Ship Program (GASP) to get replacement units on the scene rapidly.

Warranty – Purchase price includes built-in 3 year warranty.

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